soldering esc

[losichris]

struggling to wire up my SP GT2.0 , any tips for getting the wires to hold
using an antex 50w

[RudolfXC]

Tin (coat) the solder posts with solder and leave to cool.

Now, tin the cable, ensuring that all the strands are coated.

Next, hold the cable in the solder bucket on the post and heat up the joint, applying more solder if necessary.

[losichris]

the nib on the iron is so small its not heating the post and the wire at the same time to make to joint

[Rich D]

Antex do a range of different tips, they are interchangeable.

Decent solder makes a difference too, the Schumacher stuff is good.

[leightheiceman]

i 2nd that, i use same soldering iron and i got a set of tips with 3 different sizes in, they just pull of. i use biggest and have no problems soldering ESC and motors etc...

[dazzlerr6]

If it helps I've just soldered my sp gt 2 last week you need a bigger tip which will heat it all up m dads mate showed me how to do it when it's done the solder should be a nice sliver not dull if it helps

[TARTMAN]

use a hot as poss soldering iron with a large tip.

I use a gas dremel ion and a decent medium tip. heats up in 30 seconds.

tin both items to be soldered, put the wire onto the pole and heat the pair and do that for the minimum to make them bind.

decent solder is a must and dont over solder as thets messy and also, dont under heat as can become a dry joint and break off easily.

practice with a few odd bis of wire till you get it right and then crack on....

Dont heat any electric parts, esc/motor etc to long as can cause damage.

and defo dont use to much solder as can drip where its not needed.......

[Naushad]

Hmmm...

I have started using soldering paste (flux)...makes a lot of difference and it allows the solder to coat easier and helps forming joints. Only need to use very little (i.e. dab wires in a bit of flux before applying solder).

Prior to using this I dreaded soldering. Now it's a bit easier

[TARTMAN]

Originally Posted by Naushad

Hmmm...

I have started using soldering paste (flux)...makes a lot of difference and it allows the solder to coat easier and helps forming joints. Only need to use very little (i.e. dab wires in a bit of flux before applying solder).

Prior to using this I dreaded soldering. Now it's a bit easier

flux is normally inside the decent solder........... a little added is ok but can also make the joints weak. so practice and test a little 1st is my advice...

[Dudders]

Tartman's solder Iron rocks!. sooooooooo hot,

[imull]

Leaded solder is the key and watch using flux paste, cause if you use plumbers flux then this is acidic and will attack the PCB of whatever you solder to.

[Naushad]

I don't use leaded solder any longer...the fumes irritate me.

I don't use plumbers flux (whatever that is). You can get small tins of soldering paste from eBay.

Like I said I only use very little.

[imull]

That's cool, it wasn't aimed at you specifically it's just in case other people read this thread and get confused plumbers flux is what issued to flux pipes before soldering them, if you go to a DIY shop and ask for flux you might get this item rather than the flux you use.