How To Solder SMD Correctly - Part 4 /SMD Soldering Tutorial

[@manisteve862]

Thanks for the fine training videos. I’ve discovered why I’m having difficulty in my soldering work (not a pro!) through your careful explanations.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your support , much appreciated. If I can help a few people out then I'm happy . I will always post more videos if I get some time , my early postings were a bit iffy but hopefully they've improved as I've gone along and learnt a bit more about editing ,sound etc . Thanks again and good luck with your soldering 👍

[@andrewgeary9749]

I did my first SMD project the other week, 0805 components. Your videos gave me the confidence to try it, and even wound up using your dual iron technique for removing an Op Amp that I put on upside down! Thanks for sharing your skills!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your support , much appreciated. I'm glad you find the videos of use , and that they could help you with your projects . Good luck with all your soldering 👍

[@034G63EVO]

@@mrsolderfix3996 I seriously slapped myself on the forehead when you spoke of the 2 iron method. I had two irons the whole time and never thought of that. Works perfectly as you would expect after looking at it.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment, I'm glad you found the video useful . I love the 2 iron method , it's got me out of trouble so many times over the years . Hopefully it can help a few other people out . Thanks again 👍

[@jmikronis7376]

Yep, the way you do it is correct. I watched the video simply to see what you were doing. I’ve been doing this same thing for many years. Consumer electronic products don’t take the time to clean any flux residue off their boards, nor do the manufacturers of office copiers do this.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting, much appreciated 👍

[@johnm2012]

Thanks for sharing your expertise. Liked and subbed. As a hobbyist I've only done through hole soldering so far, using just the flux contained within the solder. At some point I'm sure I'm going to want to use a chip that's only available in a surface mount package so it's very useful to be able to watch someone who knows how to do it properly. I've bought a practice kit from Amazon for £7, which seems like good value.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment, much appreciated. The 3 main things to me in soldering to make your life easier are , 1/ Decent soldering iron with a selection of tips , 2/ Different size solders ( vital I personally believe ) , I just posted a video about this exact subject and , 3/ A good flux . The one I've always used is SMFL200D but unfortunately it's recently been discontinued so I'm looking for a new type at this time. When I find a decent alternative I will post about it on KZbin. I've done lots of videos from beginners to advanced , hopefully some of these can help you along your journey . A practice kit is a good idea , good luck with your soldering projects and thanks again for supporting my channel, take care 👍

[@groundcontrol6876]

Mark my words, your channel's gonna blow up. I can already see 100k being a breeze. If it doesn't happen fast, KZbin's algorithm needs an update XD

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment, and your support. Hopefully my channel will eventually pick up a few more views but I guess I don't upload enough videos to really grow quickly. I will keep posting when I can though as I quite enjoy it and hopefully one day I will get there. Thanks again for your kind words 👍

[@georgekrugerii1824]

Hey my friend just wanted to say love your videos, awesome techniques and I’m learning better ways to solder, please keep up with the videos hope you’re having a blessed day

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the videos and commenting , very much appreciated . I'm glad you enjoy the videos and find them of use , that's great to hear . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@happymatekenya394]

A great video been following and learning alot of soldering and desoldering techniques through your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment. I'm glad you enjoy my videos , if they help a few people then that's great. Good luck with all of your soldering projects in the future , take care 👍

[@MikeyMack303]

Thank you for showing this to us!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment, glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully it can help a few people out with their soldering issues. Thanks again , take care 👍

[@stefanpascutoiu]

The image is perfect the best camera

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , much appreciated . I'm glad you enjoyed the video , hopefully it can help a few people out . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@WolfgangMahringer]

Now I know what QFP stands for: Quite Fine Pitch :-)

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated 👍

[@SwingMotor]

Quad flat package

[@paolodonadio9056]

Great and useful video as usual 😀. I do have a question though: do you need to clean and tin the tip after each joint? If not, after how many joints do you recommend to clean and tin the tip?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video , much appreciated. When it comes to cleaning the soldering tip during for instance the soldering of a row of IC pins , It varies really , sometimes i can do a whole side of a 100 pin QFN without having to clean it , but likewise I may have to clean it after a few joints . You tend to know after a while when the right time to clean the tip is . So there's not really an easy answer for your question. Hope that helps a little , thank you again and good luck with all your soldering projects 👍

[@SEXYTECH1000]

EXCELLENT VIDEO ,

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it useful. Thanks again , take care 👍

[@SEXYTECH1000]

@@mrsolderfix3996 YOU'RE WELCOME BROTHER ,

[@ziadfawzi]

Excellent video. Thanks a lot.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you , much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video , I will always post more videos to my channel when I can . If I can help a few people out with their soldering problems then that's great . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@sylwesterjot921]

Great as always!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , I'm glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@temyraverdana6421]

Thanks, very useful tips

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your support , much appreciated. I'm glad you found the video useful , I will post more soldering videos in the near future . Thanks again and good luck with your soldering projects 👍

[@ast3663]

great, thanks..

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , much appreciated 👍

[@hojatnazargol5176]

Hi Mr solder ,thanks for your excellent videos of full skills. what is your camera model?

[@kennith.]

Thank you.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment . I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it of use . Thank you for your support of my channel 👍

[@delatronics3257]

Hi Mr Solderfix, thanks for your videos. Your accent is a London one yet you have a Brazilian flag on your homepage; Have you by chance done the same thing as me, and emigrated to Brazil?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment, very much appreciated. Hi , I do live just outside London so you are definitely right about the accent. The reason I have a Brazilian flag is because when I first started posting videos a couple of years ago most of my views were coming from Brazil ( I don't know why ) so I just decided to choose their flag as it looked good and was the right colours for boards etc. I've just stuck with it and will never change it now. So I definitely haven't moved to Brazil but maybe one day I will try and visit it. Thanks again for your support and carry on enjoying living in Brazil 👍

[@delatronics3257]

@@mrsolderfix3996 I have lived in Stanmore, Harrow and ultimately Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. I love the South of Brazil; food is better, climate is better and at least I can afford a nice house! I do work with through hole and SMD a lot at my service centre (have done for 35 years now), but never really used solder mop until I saw your videos; and it is, really great for cleaning up. I am a bit frightened of BGA devices, but may well have a go on a scrap board now. Cheers for the instruction!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , sounds like your very settled now , good on you. I just like showing some of the things I've picked up and methods I've tweaked a bit over the years . It's good to hear from people like yourself , we can all improve together . I'm just trying to do my little bit. Thanks again for your support , enjoy yourself over in Brazil 👍

[@DavidNebe1]

Hi mate - i really enjoyed your video series on SMD soldering! - thanks very much for uploading them to KZbin! - mate, just wondering how you make the video zooming into your work?? - and do you use a type of microscope/camera and use that to see what you are doing?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment and for watching the videos , much appreciated. To do the filming I just attach a macro lens to my phone camera then place it near the work taking place , this gives me different angles than people who use an overhead microscope camera. I do use a microscope for some of the work in the videos as it's so small . Hope that helps . Thanks again for your support 👍

[@NicuProiecteH]

Dear sir video very good for us. But please help me with two types of SMD. which I can't find in the catalog. 34DG and L44. I don't know what they are! Transistors or diodes. I'm waiting for your answer, if you're good and want to help me. Thank you so much!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . I've checked L44 out for you , it can be a range of SOT 23 , Bat54S diodes , impossible for me to tell you what one you need as there are different ones , also L44 can be seen as the top marking on regulators so I really can't help you with this . You need to get your schematics of the board and go from there. As for 34DG , I've gone to all the sites I know and they all have no record of this code so again can't help you with this one , good luck , thank you

[@jansb984]

Great video, thanks. Use of the Ultrasove and Flux Off makes me me question my own technique. I just use the 100% Isoprophyl alcohol to clean. It is cost efficient. Would you comment on this please? Thanks

[@DavidHuisman-dc1nw]

Great video series, appreciate your work. What type of flux and applicator do you use? And, what did you use for cleaning the flux off? Thanks

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment, much appreciated. The flux I have used for many years is SMFL200D and I really loved this stuff. It came in a spray can , but I used to squirt a tiny amount into a small mik bottle lid then use a dipped plastic cable tie to apply it . This worked great for me over many years . Unfortunately though the flux has recently been discontinued so I'm currently looking for a suitable replacement. When I find one I will post about it on KZbin. Thanks again for your time , take care 👍

[@mohammadhafeezkhanraja4758]

What type of solder &soldering tip do you use

[@gaineredison390]

Good job!!! What flux are you using?

[@donk8589]

Amazing skills! Which brands would you recommend for solder iron, tips, and flux?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you . I prefer Weller soldering irons personally . The one I use is a TCP S iron with the tips I use for it being a PTP7 or PTH7 ( conical ) and a DD8 ( large flat sided ) . I also use a Metcal iron occasionally which are very good irons. The flux I use is called SMFL200D , I've posted a complete video on KZbin all about this flux . Hope that helps , thanks again 👍

[@ricardoferreira2811]

@@mrsolderfix3996 what's your thoughts on JBC's stations? Thx

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment. To be honest I have never used this brand of iron so I'm sorry I can't really comment on them . Personally I only use Weller or Metcal . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@psychedelicfungi]

Yeah, that's one fine-lookin' solder joint. WHY DOESN'T MINE LOOK LIKE THAT!!??

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and for your comment, very much appreciated . You will get there , hopefully I can help a few people , plenty of practice , patience , you'll be ok . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@psychedelicfungi]

@@mrsolderfix3996 thanks to your videos, I'm improving. I'm normally an impetuous person but I've realised that it just takes patience and practice.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , I'm really happy that your soldering is improving . If I can help you and others along the way then that's great . Definitely , practice and patience is key and you will improve further as your knowledge on solders and tools required will also improve. Good luck with all your future projects and keep soldering 👍

[@60pluscrazy]

Thanks for this great video. Can you please tell me the spray that you are using after putting the flux.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated. After I have fluxed the joints and soldered them all I use 2 fluids to clean my boards . My favourite is called Ultrasolve and I also use one called Flux Off. I've posted a complete video on KZbin showing the cleaning fluids and cloths that I use to do all my cleaning. Hopefully that helps you , thanks again 👍

[@60pluscrazy]

@@mrsolderfix3996 thanks

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , no problem , thank you for watching 👍

[@034G63EVO]

Im curious. What camera setup do you use?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment, much appreciated. I simply use a macro lens attached to my phone camera . Nothing special but it seems to work pretty well . Hope that helps , take care 👍

[@shaileshshah153]

which liquid flux do you use. Is it Rosin flux? If yes, what kind?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , the flux I've always used is called SMFL200D , but unfortunately it's recently been discontinued. I'm currently trying a few different ones out so if I find one I like I'll post on KZbin about it . Thanks for watching 👍

[@shaileshshah153]

Sorry , I didn’t mean to be rude to you. Please except my apology .

[@simonp1]

Excellent videos is this the stuff you’re using in video .25mm ?Nitrosol TL1

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you. The solder I used quite a lot in this video was 0.25mm , Nitrosol solder wire , from BLT Circuits ( England ) , but no mention of TL1 on the reel . Hope that helps , thanks again 👍

[@electrical_engineer1]

Please give solder wire name and size, flux and soldering iron. Which temrech set soldering iron.

[@nnudge7419]

What type of flux u use? And what type of material needed to clean the flux? #beginner

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , I have always used a great flux called SMFL200D , but unfortunately it's recently been discontinued so I'm looking for a new type at the present time . When I find a suitable replacement I will post it on KZbin. The cleaning fluid I use is called Ultrasolve, it's the best PCB cleaning fluid I have ever used ( and I've used them all over the years ) . Hope that helps , take care 👍

[@ImranAli-rp4kd]

What flux and solder wire you using in this video and soldering station ? I’m still watching the video so if you do tell us in the video then obviously I’m not at that part of the video yet

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video. The flux I use is called SMFL200D , all the details etc are in a video on KZbin all about this flux . The solder in this video was mainly Sn100SB , flux 2.2% Nitrosol solder wire ( lead free ) , and the soldering iron that I always use is a ( TCP S ) iron made by Weller , with a DD8 tip , the big flat one and a PTP7 small conical tip . Hope that helps 👍

[@ImranAli-rp4kd]

@@mrsolderfix3996 thanks that’s helps a lot And I’ll watch some more of your videos

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , no problem , thanks again 👍

[@rainmakerscustomsrainmaker8985]

What are you using to clean the flux off?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated. I've posted another video on KZbin showing the cleaning fluids I use and how I use them . All the information is shown in the video. Thanks again 👍

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

I have done a Twitter link and mentioned you in my community post. Let me know if you have a twitter handle and I can post you a link in the future . I think these tutorials are really good and wanted to share your tutorials. Pop by and say Hi - Thanks Regards Chris

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for supporting my channel , very much appreciated. I'm not on Twitter ( I will join one day ) , but it's very kind of you to share my channel about. I don't post hundreds of videos like some channels , but hopefully when I do post a video it can help a few people out . Thanks again and I will post more when I get some time , good luck with any projects 👍

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

@@mrsolderfix3996 No worries if I see a channel doing good work I always try and promote them as it doesn’t cost anything etc. I enjoy making videos but it has its ups and downs. Not really feeling the love at the moment but maybe next week something will peak my interest. So it goes. Thanks regards Chris

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . Thank you for sharing. Sometimes I feel like not making any videos , then I'm in the mood and I make one , but like you I have to be in the right mood. People who do KZbin full time obviously feel different to us . Thanks again 👍

[@thisiswhyyouarepoor3377]

What flux do you use?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , for the last 10 years or so I have only ever used SMFL200D rework flux but unfortunately it has been discontinued recently . I have been looking for a replacement one and I think I've found one at RS Components which looks similar , aerosol can , 200ml rework flux , so I may purchase one to try it . 494 - 764 is the order code. I decant some into a small pot and then use a dipped plastic cable tie to apply it . Works great this method , very controllable. Hope that helps , take care 👍

[@thisiswhyyouarepoor3377]

@@mrsolderfix3996 thanks

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , no problem 👍

[@Purple431]

Hi Mr solder fix

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , I hope you are well 👍