Whether it is a loose wire or a broken solder point on a printed circuit board, repairing small electrical connections with a soldering iron is a fun and simple task. Step 1: Start with a 25-watt or ...

Electronics components are steadily moving away from through hole parts to using surface mount technology (SMT) exclusively. While the small size of the SMT components can be intimidating, with a ...

Sn/ Pb: 60% / 40%; Flux: 2.0%; flows well and heats evenly Diameter: 0.8 mm (0.032 in); weight of solder wire: 100g (0.22 lb) Melting point range: 185°C - 190°C (365°F - 374°F) Good solder ability ...

A soldering iron should have a feel and a grip that makes it easy to hold in your hand, as if it were a large pen. For electronics, you want a slim, needle-like tip to aid in getting the heat (and ...