The ULTIMATE Guide To RC Soldering For Beginners & Pros!

[@ryanthompson26]

WOW! Thank you.... Just learned more about soldering from you in 20 minutes than my 40 year method of trial & error. Great presentation and explanations. Thanks again!

[@DoRC]

Awesome glad you enjoyed!

[@scottpilkinton9518]

Good info thank man Scott pilkinton

[@manski209]

This is awesome Mr. Do, especially for the younger people that haven't soldered. Quick story, i been soldering for about 30 yrs from soldering speakers when i was young to building electric skateboards and fpv quads, etc. One time i was soldering a lose connections on my sons e-board and i asked him to come near so i can teach him how to solder, his answer was, "I'm never gonna solder". He's now 22 yrs old and is a U.S Marine stationed in N.C, so he owns an electric guitar and one of the wire connections that connectected to the guitar jack had come lose, he showed me, so i said, being a parent, remember when i was trying to teach you how to solder and you said you would never do it, well, he could have gone to walmart buy a $10 soldering gun, heat up the solder that was holding it together with the wire and be done with. Well, he ended up taking the guitar to get repaired and they charged him $60 to just connect that single black wire. Lesson learned, if your parent is trying to teach you something, some day you will be greatfull that they taught you what to do in the smallest to the largest thing.

[@russellbisset3621]

Got a gas saudering 4 Christmas

[@richiesavino9653]

Mr do😂😂😂

[@DoRC]

Many of the things I know now I learned from my dad

[@daxsprinkle8193]

Always learn anything your parents try to teach you, you never know when you might need it and it's something you can pass on one day!

[@DoRC]

@@daxsprinkle8193 for sure!

[@PreacherAye]

10/10 for this KZbin channel. Every video is well-scripted, full of information, and a good time.

[@DoRC]

Especially well scripted given that I don't script anything :-)

[@MrGoldmember2]

The soldering video we all needed! Thank you for this ongoing RC 101 series. Great stuff

[@DoRC]

Thanks glad you've enjoyed!

[@finku907]

Exceptionally concise solder tutorial for RC applications! The difference between the older soldering irons and the newer digital ones is amazing. For the same wattage, the difference is night and day. They just keep dumping the current into the tip! Great video!!

[@DoRC]

The temperature control is definitely better though as long as the power outputs the same they're going to behave similarly. I think one of the big differences is that a lot of the older irons lied about their output. Of course they probably still do but I think it's a little less of a common problem these days

[@finku907]

@@DoRC The JBC's, Newer Hakko's ect... are so much faster reacting to thermal loss. They increase the power output and keep the temperature really stable, they feel like more powerful irons, to me

[@jeremyrolfson138]

This is the most informative channel I've ever come across, and I'm just starting soldering different connections, but I don't really have any special equipment. You are AWESOME, keep up the good work 👍

[@DoRC]

Thanks Glad you enjoyed!

[@kylarstern7627]

Well done mate, this is the most comprehensive dive into soldering that I've ever seen! I learned so much today, especially about soldering thick wires. I need to redo my XT-150's, I'm pretty sure they are not done right after watching this video. What I do though when soldering connectors to a battery, is do as you do, but then use a rubber band to hold the other wire against the battery. Once again mate, outstanding video! Cheers

[@DoRC]

Definitely a good idea!

[@johannjoesten648]

Dude I’ve been soldering for a long time and watched a fair amount of videos on how to and you my friend are a great teacher. I find your information very helpful and informative. Thank you for your hard work I really appreciate it. Much love brother ✌🏼👍🏻🤟🏻

[@DoRC]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@Eddybee6490]

Best soldering video I’ve seen…thanks. SB prerequisite for people getting into rc, or any rc enthusiast for that matter.

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's definitely a good skill to have

[@SilentSassin]

@@DoRC Totally agreed, awesome video and very informative, definitely learnt a couple things and I've been casually soldering for years. What's the name of that terminal holder you're using, can't seem to find it.

[@richiesavino9653]

Exceptionally informative video man, I hear a lot of people in this hobby say there no good at soldering .understanding what your actually doing and some of the science behind it, lets you understand what your doing wrong and how to fix it . Similar to welding , most folks can melt two pieces of metal together but understanding a good weld from bad weld is critically in being successful .Awesome content as always 👍

[@DoRC]

Agreed. Hopefully this will help some people have a better understanding of how it works!

[@RoostedFilms]

That terminal holder looks way better than the helping hands I use. Great tips on how to solder for newbies and the experienced. Always appreciate your tips and tricks.

[@DoRC]

At least for me it is. I've always found the helping hands really didn't hold things where I wanted them to and this, while not perfect, helps a lot

[@RoostedFilms]

@ the helping hands always seem so hard to adjust to "the right spot" then the damn things don't stay as soon as you put any amount of pressure on the wire or connector

[@mitsuman5555]

@@DoRC any tips on where to buy a terminal holder like yours? Looks very useful.

[@choekstr]

I tried to find a similar holder and could find anything else. Any help with a name or a link would really help please?

[@MightyCalves]

Although I've known how to solder good enough for years, I learned lots here. Thanks man! Subscribed!

[@DoRC]

Awesome glad you enjoyed and thanks for the sub!

[@mikemanzo488]

U r the master of this kind of content man!!that's y I been addicted to ur channel for a long time!keep it up!attention to detail is impressive!

[@DoRC]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@whisps1]

This is one of the best videos on soldering that I have seen! Answered a lot of questions for me. Thanks for the great information!

[@DoRC]

Glad you found it helpful :-)

[@playswithtoycars]

Right on man 👊 Every single RC guy needs to learn to solder. Invaluable skill.

[@DoRC]

Agreed!

[@rrrccc1571]

Another really useful video. It is definitely something that takes some practice. I like using long bent-nose pliers with elastic bands at the handle end to gently hold wires and connectors when soldering.

[@DoRC]

That works well

[@KerryFernandez-o4g]

This was one of the best and most helpful soldering vids ever

[@DoRC]

Thanks I'm glad you found it helpful :-)

[@dylanwhite6539]

I’ve soldered batteries a lot. One of the advantages of using heat shrink is that you can seal off the connection before bringing the other wire over. I’ve sparked MANY batteries when switching to xt90

[@derekfreeman3562]

Yes sir,I always use heat shrink on battery connectors so I don't short them ever,and even on like an xt90 the connection cover will slide right over the. Heat shrink,not sure why he don't do it the same way,plus it looks more professional

[@DoRC]

Seems reasonable!

[@305eo8]

Awesome video. Keep up the great work man 👍

[@DoRC]

If you guys keep watching them I'll keep making them :-)

[@pjpankratz8829]

Great info for all the newer folks this video needs to go far. Back in the old racing days soldering up cells with either braided wires or bars is so much safer than a connector change on the new batteries :)

[@DoRC]

Yeah lithium batteries are spicy

[@SuperBoolette]

Thank you for all the knowledge that you share in your videos. I'm always happy to see something from you.

[@DoRC]

Always happy that you're watching :-)

[@ryanpowell2908]

great video! your new aixun soldering station is beautiful, i purchased the aixun T3A with the most powerful t245 handle and new holder that has the wire that connects to station that puts the tip into dormancy or sleep mode while its in the holder! greatly increases your tip life. so ive learned the very most important thing to make your aixun soldering station perform at literally the same performance level as a genuine jbc station is to get geniune jbc soldering iron tips for your aixun handle! when i did this i was blown away in the difference, the most versatile and most powerful jbc tip you would want to buy is the jbc c245766 tip! its the largest at 5mm at the end with a 45 degree angle and big contact surface to solder large areas. with this tip or any jbc genuine tips your aixun will be the beast jbc killer and those qs8 plugs will solder with ease and simplicity, i solder qs8 plugs with my aixun set to 310 celcius with no problem even 300 is fine.

[@DoRC]

Yep I got JBC tips for mine.

[@JasonNimz]

Great tips for soldering!n Soldering your own stuff is required, the deeper you get into the hobby.

[@DoRC]

For sure. Being able to solder makes a huge difference

[@derekgyotoku7055]

What a coincidence, I just ordered my first soldering pen yesterday! Thank you!

[@DoRC]

Practice practice practice!

[@jonmorgan293]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together.

[@DoRC]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@Vince-ly5fb]

As someone who does a lot of this, it's very refreshing to see a video that gives a good explanation about the issues most first timers encounter!! And indeed, a good soldering station is quite an investment, but mine already lasted for more than 25 years. If you get one early enough, you'll only get more enjoyment out of it. (And less frustration!!)

[@DoRC]

I completely agree. Soldering equipment is definitely one of those buy once cry once things. Spending 40 bucks on a roll of solder hurts but unless you're soldering all day everyday that roll a slider is going to last you years

[@rantsandreviews]

I learned to solder and braze at my Grandfathers side. He owned a machine shop for decades. It was nice to see a video that demonstrated Grandpa Howards methods to a "T".

[@DoRC]

Glad I could live up to his standards!

[@andyb9994]

Great video, soldering in the R/C hobby is a must!!! i couldnt imagine taking it to the hobby shop everytime i needed something soldered...👍👍

[@DoRC]

Absolutely! It's a great skill to have

[@andrewpitzer245]

Great video. I didn’t know about the heat shrink tubes with glue. Thanks for that!

[@DoRC]

Yeah once you go to adhesive lined heat shrink you'll never go back.

[@Meldinov]

Been soldering for decades, but still watched the whole video, very good!

[@DoRC]

Awesome glad you enjoyed!

[@bbeckers24]

Great soldering video. I'm always looking for soldering tips. And those helping hands are pretty sweet.

[@DoRC]

Yeah they are nice.

[@beyondRC]

Excellent vid it always surprises me how many people choose to run adapters instead of cutting off original connectors and replacing with required connectors. I guess in many cases it’s to protect esc/battery warranty but I always advise against adapters. I have had a bad experience with adapters and I’ve seen other horror stories too. Soldering is definitely something anyone can do but as you mentioned it is a skill and requires practice to get it right. Like you I’ve been soldering for over 20 years and I got some great info from this vid. My advice to anyone if getting into the electric side of the hobby definitely get the best iron you can afford and start practicing as there will almost certainly be a point where you will need to solder. Cheers bro

[@DoRC]

Yeah having bad equipment really can make soldering more difficult.

[@Logan_gamble]

Absolutely massively informative as usual. Ive been a pro welder and solder for a while but if I had a noob that I dint have time to teach hands on. I’d have them watch your videos.

[@DoRC]

I'm definitely not a professional so I'm glad that it meets that standard!

[@Logan_gamble]

@ your not terrible buddy. 👍🤟🤙✌️

[@DoRC]

@@Logan_gamble :)

[@richiefrank15productions]

Absolutely essential video for anyone doing their own at home soldering. Thank you for the video brother.

[@DoRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@richiefrank15productions]

@DoRC always.

[@Mike-mm6jp]

getting into the RC again after several decades absence, this was extremely helpful

[@DoRC]

Awesome glad it was helpful :-)

[@ralphhowing3473]

And I was always told that smoke follows beauty, great video, taught me a lot can't wait to try. All my life I've stunk at soldering I not ashamed to say, this should help me. Ralphie

[@DoRC]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@ericlee5201]

GREAT video!! Thank you! I've been soldering things for years with some luck and sometimes not. I've always needed a set of helping hands or that connector holder. The information and explanation as to why my connections sometimes failed is very much appreciated, especially regarding the oxidation and why the wires would not "wet" at times. I now fully understand. Thank again!!

[@DoRC]

Awesome glad it was helpful!

[@jjonwards]

You’re prob my fav rc channel now. Your content is varied and your enthusiasm for the hobby is infectious, just awesome 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DoRC]

I'm glad you're enjoying and glad it's showing my enthusiasm. I love this hobby and love hanging out with you guys :-)

[@aaronshobbygarage2338]

Excellent video. I’ve been soldering for many years and almost didn’t watch it but I’m glad I did!

[@DoRC]

I'm glad you did too!

[@zephyrfpv1901]

Great video! There are many year's worth of knowledge and wisdom captured here.

[@brucebaker0316]

Once again as always another perfect informative video!! Been back into the hobby for about a year now and I'd say about half of what I've learned has been from this channel.!! 💯🤟✌️

[@DoRC]

I'm glad to hear it! Thanks for watching :-)

[@brucebaker0316]

@DoRC 🤟✌️

[@DP-vd6bl]

Thank you very much for making this video. I really mean it. I’ve watched a lot of soldering videos, trying to get better and still was not very proficient. Your thorough explanation helped me loads. I used your tips and have since replaced all my JST adapters with soldered leads as well as re-soldered all my old crap soldered leads on my rigs. They look so much better now and I’ve been able to remove all those darn jst battery adapters I was using and constantly having to swap between rigs. Thanks again!

[@DoRC]

That's awesome I'm glad it was helpful!

[@JeepinMaxx]

Thanks for the video! I've been in the hobby for 40 years and I still picked up some tips for your vid...

[@DoRC]

Nice! We're always learning :-)

[@MapleNachiman]

Great tutorial, been soldering for years and learned some new stuff!

[@DoRC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Not sure why I didn't find and subscribe to this channel sooner. Customized/upgraded builds and tutorials like this, that resonate with why I enjoy about the hobby.

[@DoRC]

Well I'm glad you found it and welcome to the family!

[@gabrielmoreno4116]

You gained a subscriber and respect with this one. Thank you for your time, sir.

[@DoRC]

Awesome thanks for taking the time to watch and welcome to the family :-)

[@tdurre3]

I greatly appreciate your attention to detail with these Pro soldering tips! What a great Channel you have developed!

[@DoRC]

Thanks!

[@BradBurke-j7q]

You can get a separate container of rosin for older boards. Older boards tend to be a little more oxidized and require physical sanding/abrading and extra flux to get rid of that oxidation. Also, it’s important to plan out how you’re going to make your connections. Air ESCs tend to have longer leads on their connections since they tend to have more space. In the cars we see on this channel, space generally comes at a premium, so the female bullets are often soldered directly to the ESC. If you have the space, longer leads might be preferable.

[@DoRC]

Yeah flux comes in the solder on a pen in a tub and a bunch of different other ways

[@VargrRC]

Ive watched a few soldering videos on youtube but this one has made me feel like ive actually learnt something. Thanks!

[@DoRC]

Awesome glad it was helpful!

[@gordousmaximus]

Not only are you incredibly patient explaining the technical “stuff”, but you also dont make it seem like watching one of those instructional video tutorials that are monotone….awesome XRT that thing is a beast !!!!! Next video is when? 🤣 thank you really !

[@DoRC]

I usually try to put out two videos a week so sometime mid next week

[@vicentemartins8853]

Hello. That last thought of you in the video, is something we should all live by. "share the knowledge" Well spoken. As always a very informativ video about our passion, RC world. Keep up the good :)

[@DoRC]

Thanks!

[@justmeva]

Thank you, now I know why my soldering connection don't always work. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@DoRC]

Glad it was helpful :-)

[@Boogie_the_cat]

2:57 OMG, THIS is what happened to my ESC wire. My solder has no flux, since it's for stained glass. A timely choice of subject. 3 days ago I soldered my first XT90. Turned out great. Yesterday I decided to cut off the second battery lead from the factory "Y" cable that came on my Max 8, so that I just have two wires coming out of the ESC for one battery... It looks like it was soldered by a one-armed 2 toed sloth who was drunk. It probably still works, but I also probably should have used 0.5mm solder instead of a roll of 2mm thick plumbing style solder that dripped everywhere. We live and we learn. Thanks for another useful tutorial. PS: i use a KSGER T12 station with a Hakko tip. Because I can't afford a Hakko station.

[@DoRC]

Yeah if you use solder that doesn't have flux in it you're going to have a really bad time. I've never used that iron but it looks pretty good.

[@tortuga34]

Very good soldering video! It really does take a few tries to get good at it, so patience is important!

[@DoRC]

Practice definitely helps!

[@MannyCo]

Very easy to follow video. No fluff. Thanks for creating this

[@DoRC]

That's my goal!

[@ninthislandrc]

Outstanding video...VERY informative. Over the past 10-12 years, I've watched several videos on soldering...and, I'd have to say, this is one of, if not 'the', best I've seen. That said, there is a fourth method of wire-to-wire soldering that I noticed you didn't mention. I'm not going to say (or even attempt to claim) that it's better than the other three methods, but I'd say it's probably at least as good as the Lineman's Splice. I'm not sure if there's any actual name for this method, but it involves shoving the two wires into each other, so that the strands of both are sorta-kinda "intertwined" within each other. Then, once they've been shoved together, and each wire is being held by a soldering jig arm, that's when the wires can be soldered together. I've used this method several times, and so problems have occurred. Again, I don't know if there any actual name for this method...or, if it's even a 'recognized' method...but, it does seem to have a VERY strong hold.

[@DoRC]

That's how I have done a lot of my soldering connections but it wasn't listed in the NASA manual so I figured I wouldn't include it for fear that there's some problem with it I'm not aware of

[@HowRad15]

Great explanation of a good solder joint. Nice set of tips !!

[@DoRC]

Thanks!

[@oscarvelazquez2128]

Awesome video, I'm fairly new to soldering. And the way you broke everything was pretty great. Thanks

[@DoRC]

Awesome glad you found it helpful!

[@oscarvelazquez2128]

@DoRC yes ot was, I been having issues soldering on qs8 conectors specifically when using 8 gage wires. Thanks again

[@glacialedge]

This channel makes me smarter and I like that. Thanks!

[@DoRC]

Well hopefully it does anyways :-) I am just sharing what I think so It might not always be the most intelligent

[@sloshedmrbones]

That adjustable soldering jig is awesome. Never seen one like it.

[@DoRC]

It's the best one I have found.

[@rcfailing]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm terrible at soldering and you given great tips. Keep up the info.

[@DoRC]

Good equipment and a little bit of practice will go a long way!

[@BNVRC]

Great video brother! I’m not a fan of my helping hands either. That tool looks very handy! Thanks for sharing🤜🤛

[@DoRC]

Yeah the helping hands are good in some instances but I find these work better most of the time

[@rubenmejia4881]

Excellent video with thorough explanations 👌 (strong handshake 🤝)

[@DoRC]

Thanks Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@RobConant-qb7bi]

Thanks for this tutorial I'd like to learn how to solder and this video may just be what I needed. And yes, that holder would be a great tool to have. All about being safe.

[@DoRC]

Definitely the holder helps a lot!

[@stantallman7099]

Really nice summary! I’m sending this vid to my Rc friends!

[@DoRC]

Awesome thanks

[@daxsprinkle8193]

Thanks for the great video! I'm new to soldering and been trying to find a good video that breaks things down the way you did!

[@DoRC]

Yeah I tried to keep things as simple and practical as possible. The way I do it isn't necessarily the way you'd learn in a classroom but it's effective :-)

[@scarifrougeone7225]

DoRC great training video, very educational and shown the way to do this safely. Great job all the way around from A to Z. 5-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’s. Thanks for the time and dedication. Be safe.

[@_Lt__Dan_]

im one month into this hobby and this helped alot! Thanks!

[@DoRC]

Awesome glad it was helpful!

[@SonicStriker43]

I needed this video when I started RC 4 years ago haha. Good job on the info, thank you!

[@DoRC]

Yeah a lot of the stuff was learned the hard way by me.

[@SonicStriker43]

@ yes here the same, but i learned al lot extra watching your video 👌🏻

[@danielhamberg8854]

Great video! I spent hours trying to solder new connectors to my 8s esc yesterday and this video really highlights what I did wrong and why it gave me such a hard time. That terminal holder would also really have come in handy!

[@DoRC]

Awesome hopefully next attempt will be better :-)

[@rcjunkie260]

Very nice soldering video Mr.DO!! Keep the great rc videos coming!!

[@DoRC]

If you guys keep watching I'll keep making!

[@kinetic40]

Great video with great tips for soldering newbies!

[@DoRC]

Thanks Glad you enjoyed.

[@AlbertPerry-f9h]

Those were great tips and I even learned something I didn’t know Love to gain new info The only one tip I would add is when soldering battery (female ) connectors Make sure your solder also doesn’t run between terminals I’ve seen many times where it has when especially in-experienced people start It’s easy to have it drip if the connector is tilted or the connector has a center pin for smart battery’s Either way awesome tips I use a track power to-950 analog iron with hako850 (I think ) wand I struggle on the 8 gauge with it I also use a folded paper towel to shield my fingers from heat in wires I don’t recommend wetting the towel cause it will cool the surface and if iron isn’t powerful enough (like you stated ) it only will supply a limited wattage Great video and advise per usual

[@DoRC]

Fantastic advice especially when you're dumping a bunch of solder into a connector.

[@Backupplan94]

Perfect timing! I suck at soldering and I’m about to start some kit projects ☺️

[@DoRC]

Definitely get some old wire and do some practicing before working on anything important. It's a skill and definitely requires some practice

[@FireWyer79RC]

Another great video! Your channel is awesome!

[@DoRC]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@Jsfea01]

Great video and perfect timing! I was planning on buying a set up over the next few days.

[@DoRC]

I would definitely recommend getting the highest quality stuff you can. It makes a big difference

[@RCGuyVideos]

One of the best tutorials and info on soldering yet! But I prefer to use crimped connectors whenever possible. Look inside the engine bay or electrical panel of a car, truck, or airplane and see everything is _not_ soldered, but crimped - even from tiny 28awg signaling wires to big 6awg wires or larger for battery. That said, I wish they had crimped version of the XT90 and QS8 connectors. Where the backend is crimped but the front end is the normal bullet. There are connectors like the PowerPole 75 but they have too big of a housing.

[@DoRC]

Yes, done properly crimping is superior.

[@WigglfingerzRC]

Appreciate the deeper insight into the soldering game. Learned the hard way that heat and wattage is game changer. Heli RC is not the time to have bad connections 😢. Appreciated

[@DoRC]

For sure. You don't really get to pull over if a heli stops running

[@RCRoads]

Great tutorial on soldering. You even did some live work on the 1400mAh lipo. I like how you have jigs set up to hold the wires and connectors. I get nervous when putting connectors on batteries and normally add some shrink sleeve or electrical tape on the first post and them solder the 2nd one. Your videos are always informative and a pleasure to watch. 👍👍

[@DoRC]

Yeah a few other people have mentioned that and it's a great idea. Just not something I've ever done

[@RCRoads]

@@DoRC I totally understand. You are very capable and skilled at this so it's no big deal. I can still remember when I was a kid and my Uncle had a lead acid car battery in his garage and I wanted to see what would happen if I bridged the 2 post with a piece of wire. No explosion, thank goodness but the wire got cherry red and burnt the hell out of my thumb when I quickly removed it. I never told him and just suffered with pain for a couple of days. I think a lipo would be more of a violent reaction if it was dead shorted.

[@gregbonner9666]

I'm a newbie and really trying to learn how to solder. Appreciate the info.

[@DoRC]

Hope it was helpful :-)

[@lomcevac913]

Great explanation on soldering skills!

[@DoRC]

Glad you found it helpful :-)

[@switchbackrickrc]

Thanks for the refresher on soldering, learned a few things. That terminal holding jig looks like it works well.

[@DoRC]

Yeah I find it to be more stable than the helping hands clamps especially for the kinds of jobs we are normally doing in this hobby

[@ricoevangelista4938]

Such good info for the Hobby that is overlooked.

[@DoRC]

Yeah hopefully some people find it helpful!

[@anthonyibarra4494]

Love the DO RC videos 👍 Very informative and helpful. Keep the vids coming 👏

[@DoRC]

If you guys keep watching them I'll keep making them :-)

[@dankforest]

Thank you for this! Can you do a video about adjusting tow and camber. Im having a hard time with my race car. I have a yokomo rs1 so it has articulation for both. I have them straight but not perfect so it spins out on the carpet track i run at

[@DoRC]

I'm actually not really that skilled at suspension tuning. Being a basher it's not really something I've done a lot.

[@dankforest]

@DoRC thats ok thank you!

[@bobflyer4346]

Nice video, My suggestion is to add to the instructions would be with the XT30,XT60 and XT90 is to attach its mating socket while soldering, this will prevent the XT plastic from deforming in the event of excessive heat.

[@mullvaden83]

Awsome as usual! Didnt know about weting the cable and the flux stuff. Thanks alot!

[@DoRC]

You're welcome thanks for watching!

[@cyclecats]

Thanks for this, Ive been stepping up my soldering game as I get into bigger powered toys. Workholding is the current struggle, so that little clamp device looks helpful!

[@DoRC]

Yeah they're available on Amazon and they're definitely good

[@mikeh4924]

I support my lhs and I've paid him a few times to solder some connections for me, but I really am a tool guy and I have been wanting to add soldering to my skillset. Thank you so much!!

[@DoRC]

It's definitely worth learning!

[@MichaelGraves-re6uv]

Thanks for the tips. Esp the extractor fan. I usually just put a fan in the room with me to get a breeze flowing. I'll have to look into some flat tips as well. The iron I bought only came with pointed tips

[@DoRC]

Yeah you want to get the widest fat flat tip you can. It will help transfer heat a lot better and we'll make any larger wiring soldering jobs a lot easier.

[@JonJunior-42]

Very good tips for new and old on how to solder..

[@DoRC]

Thanks :-)

[@Tattoosandtoys]

Awesome. I suck at soldering. This helped me out. A lot actually. I learned how to solder like 3 months ago. And still I just showed me more than I knew. Thank you. I just been using harbor freight cheap ass soldering tool and one of those Amazon battery connector jigs. The jig made it a lot easier, but still every extra bit helps. Great instructional video dude. 👍 😊

[@DoRC]

Yeah upgrading your tools might be beneficial. You can get a good solder joint sometimes with cheap equipment but it's always going to be more frustrating

[@joshcarr934]

Awesome informational video buddy!!!

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@FatherandSon_RC]

Great video! Good solder joints are something I take for granted because I have been tinkering since I was a kid, but having purchased a few used RC's, I can see that videos like this are much needed! Lol! Well done!

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's easy to forget how hard things are at first when you've been doing it a long time

[@fly327rc]

I knew most of this but really appreciate the refresher course thanks brother.😊

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thepirate19631]

Very good tutorial. I always struggle with soldering and this will help

[@DoRC]

Awesome Glad it's helpful!

[@RCTruckinGuy]

Awesome video! I’m wanting to learn to solder. This video was very informative

[@DoRC]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@robbiegregory3759]

I just recently purchased helping hands and that alone makes a big difference, next I plan to invest in a good iron.

[@DoRC]

Yes having some way to hold on to the wires and what not is definitely beneficial!

[@magnusstone]

This is the perfect video I’ve been waiting for. Thank you so much 😊

[@DoRC]

You're welcome Glad you enjoyed :-)

[@deannaatkinson3004]

I’ve been trying to learn how to solder to these cup style connectors for a while. None of the videos I’ve seen has explained how, what, why like this. Thank you so much. Now I just need to remember til I get around to actually getting the soldering done. 🤔

[@DoRC]

Awesome I hope it's helpful when you go to solder again!