| Author |
Message |
dingebre
Joined: Aug 10, 2008
Posts: 270
Location: Salt Lake City, UT USA
|
 Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:39 pm Post subject:
What solder and why? |
  |
|
I am building a lot modules for my "dream synthesizer" (long story) including a Frequency Shifter (thanks JH for the design and PCB's and Tobias for the parts kit) and want to do this stuff right.
It's been a long time since I did any serious soldering and have been reading about the latest techniques and tools. But I remain confused. I read a great explanation of why one removs the flux in a different forum but it didn't address choosing a solder/flux combinaiton to begin with.
So,
Flux type:
rosin?
water soluble?
no clean?
Composition:
tin/lead?
lead free?
I just bought a copule of rolls of Kester 245 tin/lead, no clean. I figure I have to use it on non-sealed pots, trimmers, etc. why not the whole board? Really though... why not use it on the whole board?
Thanks,
David
_________________
David M. Ingebretsen, M.S., M.E.
Collision Forensics & Enginering, Inc.
dingebre@3dphysics.net
http://www.xmission.com/~dingebre/Synthasystem.html |
|
|
Back to top
|
|
 |
neandrewthal
Joined: May 11, 2007
Posts: 672
Location: Canada
|
| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:13 pm Post subject:
|
|
|
Why don't you just post this in the main DIY forum instead of multiple sub-forums?
_________________
" I went through quite a few trannies til I found one I liked" - Wild Zebra |
|
|
Back to top
|
|
|
dingebre
Joined: Aug 10, 2008
Posts: 270
Location: Salt Lake City, UT USA
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:58 am Post subject:
|
|
|
I posted in two sub groups because I had purchased kits from these two designers and I thought it would be the most appropriate way to ask since I am building their kits. I apologize if it was bad "netiquette".
On topic though, since you took the time to ask about why I posted the way I did, do you have any suggestion regarding the best solder to use?
David
_________________
David M. Ingebretsen, M.S., M.E.
Collision Forensics & Enginering, Inc.
dingebre@3dphysics.net
http://www.xmission.com/~dingebre/Synthasystem.html |
|
|
Back to top
|
|
|
jhaible
Joined: May 25, 2007
Posts: 2014
Location: Germany
Audio files: 24
|
| Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject:
|
|
|
| dingebre wrote: | I posted in two sub groups because I had purchased kits from these two designers and I thought it would be the most appropriate way to ask since I am building their kits. I apologize if it was bad "netiquette".
On topic though, since you took the time to ask about why I posted the way I did, do you have any suggestion regarding the best solder to use?
David |
No problem posting here, though I think I can't contribute a lot. Whatever solder you feel comfortable with, and which is intended for soldering electronics, will probably work with my PCBs.
Personally I choose my solder for what I consider a good smell, something that won't cause me headaches (I had such a solder once), and which doesn't leave too much black stuff on the tip of the soldering iron.
Other than that, I'll have blood test made soon, to learn if my body has accumulated too much lead over the years or not. 
(What I'm using now is Sn60 Pb38 Cu2)
JH.
_________________
"I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mk 11,23f) |
|
|
Back to top
|
|
|
dingebre
Joined: Aug 10, 2008
Posts: 270
Location: Salt Lake City, UT USA
|
|
|
Back to top
|
|
|
|
Forum index » DIY Hardware and Software » Jürgen Haible designs
FAQ
Calendar
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
Chat Room
