How to solder electrical connections
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==Some things you'll need and good addition to your tool box== | ==Some things you'll need and good addition to your tool box== | ||
| − | * | + | * Soldering "Gun" or "Pen". Gun is best used for intermitent and general joints, pen is better for many small, specified soldering tasks. [[Weller]] is a well-known brand for soldering appliances. |
| − | * De-solder / soldering tools & braid | + | * De-solder / soldering tools & braid. |
* About a pound of 60/40 solder, (I use 24 gauge for harness making, and it works well for circuit board assembly also, a good mid-sized gauge) | * About a pound of 60/40 solder, (I use 24 gauge for harness making, and it works well for circuit board assembly also, a good mid-sized gauge) | ||
* Some resin, a pin vise, hemostats, small brass (about the size of a toothbrush), acid brush, a dental pick is also handy, | * Some resin, a pin vise, hemostats, small brass (about the size of a toothbrush), acid brush, a dental pick is also handy, | ||
| − | + | * A GOOD set of automatic strippers with a depth gauge | |
| − | * A GOOD set of automatic strippers with a depth gauge | + | |
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* a GOOD tie wrap gun, various tie wraps | * a GOOD tie wrap gun, various tie wraps | ||
* Bulk (5000 at a time) ring terminals in the 3 popular sizes, that are NOT insulated | * Bulk (5000 at a time) ring terminals in the 3 popular sizes, that are NOT insulated | ||
| + | *Shrink tubing of various sizes and colors(cheaper in bulk), makes neat, tidy, and professional transitions from joined wire section to section. Keep a pack of matches handy for when its time to shrink the tubing. | ||
| + | *A Heat Gun is optional for the shrink tubing. | ||
==The procedure== | ==The procedure== | ||
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