How to Solder Tiny IC Chips!

Learn how to solder tiny pins with this Kipkay Tips tutorial!
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[@RobinsM]

Glad we are finally getting some actual technical videos like he use to in the past. I understand that he probably had to grow with his audience and that small niche of people watching the originals wasn't going to support the channel so he had to post more life hacks and Gizmos. I like Channels like Great Scott which get really technical and make cool Raspberry Pi and Arduino things. Always makes for a great weekend project.

[@NiteSaiya]

I was up till 3am trying to resolder some broken connections on my mechanical keyboard and failing. It's ruined now. I wake up today and this video is uploaded answering all the questions I had last night. Damn.

[@elementzeroable]

These series of videos you have released so far are incredible and have really helped me learn more about electronics and soldering in general.

[@parsonsian]

I love this new series Kipkay! Thanks for making these videos.

[@siddhantsinha9276]

parsonsian yes!

[@BurkenProductions]

this was acctually really helpful, never knew how to do that fast soldering of pins. Yay!

[@t0scanelli]

Glad you mentioned the gull wing solder tips that are particular designed for this kind of chips.

[@abdullahmughal123]

love this new turn of this channel

[@mitchr2066]

Nice quick video. Btw to make the continuity test with your multimeter easier you can also put the leads in the through-hole sections. It gives you a bit more space than testing on the actual IC pins

[@90sNick_Pinesal]

Good tip. Thanks!

[@SupremeJudge]

Just a tip, apply flux to the PCB, tack down the corners then flux all the pins, then do your drag soldering. And do not stay on one pin for too long as you will damage the chip from the heat. This type of chip with proper technique only takes literally 5 seconds to solder. Use a wave tip also.

[@DDHDTV]

I approve this message

[@prytamkev954]

Sir! Please keep your great videos coming more

[@Elminator666]

Kipkay, every time I see you use the conical tip I scream inside. It's so much easier to use a chisel tip for your soldering iron especially for SMD Drag soldering.

[@sharkbytecomputer]

Elminator666 or a tip with a small hook on the end can work fairly well...but I do prefer a small chisle tip for almost everything... I'm more cringing at what the end solder joint looks like...I see excessive solder on the back side...but that's just me coming in as someone who has been through professional soldering and solder inspection training...

[@garryblaskie1460]

Elminator666 who?

[@Azurren]

Last time I did SM soldering I destroyed a test pad, lifted a track and "lost" a surface mount resistor.. That board is now a frankenboard with a standard 100 ohm resistor bridging where the track should be.. Never again. _I need a temperature controlled iron with a smaller tip.. A much smaller tip_

[@m.emrahozkaya9903]

well, this was one of the easiest SMD soldering scenarios, good luck doing this with barely visible resistors, caps and ICs with a much larger PCB where alligator clips are not applicable. Still, it was useful, thanks for sharing.

[@71suprisedcat]

That's what I (we) want to see. Not freakin gizmos and gags.

[@itskelvinn]

Same here

[@theoakun3635]

these educational soldering and DIY videos were the reason why I formerly subscribed...

[@globalteamwork4light]

drag sodering will be my new skill👍

[@Vendaar]

thanks for the video! do i not need to presolder the pads?

[@HBProductions.]

Here's a (probably newb) question... On comercial motherboards, is it possible to upgrade their functionality by adding missing components and then flashing the appropriate bios of said higher model board you are using as reference? Hope that makes sense.

[@AliKalkhoran]

You should be able to.

[@Sainn]

can you do a explanation on the use of transistors?

[@guymross]

Thanks for this!

[@TheBigb1973]

kip with all these tutorials what is your background?

[@taznruby]

Thanks for the tips Kip!

[@ThePlanetZebulon5]

taznruby Kip have you the tip. Just the tip and only for a minute.

[@martywilding6655]

thanks for the video. could you also show how you would unsolder a chip from a board? it seems a soldering iron isn't hot enough to do it

[@therealpanse]

try adding fresh tin and flux to the existing solder connections. this will ensure a better heat transfer and lower the melting point.

[@thatJustinUknow]

Wow, damn fine vid, nail on head! = gold standard- how-to, they all should be this way!

[@TheBlockGhostChanel]

Questions : How do you know its time to change your soldering iron. And also what is the lowest temperature that your soldering iron can melt solder and keep the drips on the tip?

[@TheBlackBeltPanda]

Answers: 1. - When it stops working. 2. - Depends on your solder and what you're soldering.

[@TheBlockGhostChanel]

thanks a lot for the help dude :)

[@rhoula]

Great Video. Thank you for sharing.

[@raidaltamimi]

Wait what about hot air?

[@tonyhong20]

I once tried wrapping a paperclip around my soldering tip because I didn't have any other ones. It didn't work.

[@Mr.C-Mister]

awesome video

[@heavymetalfreek]

Sometimes when I solder ICs I'll intentionally bridge an entire side then go back with the solder wick and soak up just enough solder and it usually comes out perfect!

[@sander5198]

Can you teach us how to solder dc motors?

[@RobotJeeg]

This is sorcery! I'm a modeler. I'm used to things in small scales but this looks impossible to do!

[@RRolon999]

good show!

[@patrick1020000]

why unlist this?

[@rzxv3]

P yeah why

[@chipleveltips4180]

Good

[@SaifJamaI]

your the best essa

[@rizz7209]

Is it okay to use 40w solder?

[@benchmarking6875]

little late, but yes, it should work.

[@King-Julz]

@@benchmarking6875 lmao just a tad late

[@jeffmurnahan]

Can you show us how to upgrade to a 32gb ram in an Asus x551m?

[@WatermelonNinja299]

oddly specific

[@guymross]

Thanks!

[@kipkay]

Welcome! And Thank you!

[@nikolausalbert6867]

So what is this thing usualy for in daily lives?

[@cooolsimon282]

How to Sah dude a tiny IC chip

[@b.s.ksaiganesh3831]

nice video sir.

[@MR94JOKER]

cool

[@jamesmclarnon2093]

Can you show us how to upgrade a processor

Seriously? 1. Dismount cooler 2. Remove the safety clamp and CPU 3. Insert new CPU 4. Mount cooler Make sure your CPU and motherboard are compatible.

[@koevoet7288]

Finaly everybosy may see this xD

[@nadjet9170]

hi kinky i love your vids

[@ViniciusNegrao_]

I came here for the kinky videos

[@JedrekVRoscoe]

I need to accomplish this task, and it is absolutely anxiety riddling. Well, here goes….

[@90sNick_Pinesal]

How did you do?

[@JedrekVRoscoe]

@@90sNick_Pinesal it was difficult, but it got it done :)

[@90sNick_Pinesal]

@@JedrekVRoscoe NICE!

[@Iloveliz850]

cool cool

[@samuelforgie2771]

SMASH DAT LIKE BUTTON!

[@MrUnkownGuyAC]

Kipkay how small are these soldering tips? There wasn't any comparison size so I'm not sure if I can just wonder up to a workspace and use any soldering station I find there.

[@mrbrian826]

challenge: count how many times he says Solder

[@nel6745]

mrbrianroche impossible

[@mrbrian826]

Hexed78 true

[@TheGreenFlame]

mrbrianroche 39 I think

[@scoremoore4280]

mrbrianroche thanks for the challenge there were 37 mention in this video.

[@mrbrian826]

The Baby Zombie well if that is true and you actually counted all of them then you deserve a prize lol.

[@leojenkins71]

550

[@rayhowe4354]

Solder.

[@samuelforgie2771]

11

[@tonyhollerz6958]

i prefer kipkay tips than gizmo and gags

[@electobros3201]

hi

[@dgme8733]

legend says if ur early kipkay pins the comment

[@mitchellsmith2604]

kipkay hi

[@zahabimandegi7129]

THE MOST HARDEST OBNOXIOUSLY UNCOMFORTABLE WORK TO DO FOR YEARS

[@swapandutta658]

❤❤❤❤❤👌👌🌹

[@zahabimandegi7129]

"You gonna need a smaller tip"

[@dcheverie]

I love you Kipkay, but "with a steady hand". Looks like your hands shake quite a bit. I guess that's where patients comes in handy.

[@specializedlego]

D Cheverie patience stupidass

[@kla8225]

i wanna jtag my xbox.

[@kevinkc8804]

can you say my NEMA in your next vidio plz

[@hodd.]

I'm early... idk

[@ttvenom]

That's not tiny that's huge

[@user-qn1oh6kl9s]

Read the comment above! A lot of people are just starting to learn how to solder including me. I'm so glad I found this channel.

[@ttvenom]

Anonymous user hmmm, so am I new that's why a clicked on but I'm trying to find help with as title says small chips not gigantic chips, the chip I'm trying to do is like 3/4 mm and has 9 solder points.

[@timburlingame5893]

The size of the chip isn't the point. It's the legs, which are tiny.

[@theasian1266]

He y kipkay it would be awsome if uncomet back

[@AP12uZvfvag]

Did you have an aneurysm while typing that comment?

[@theasian1266]

Auto thingy

[@AP12uZvfvag]

Instead of auto correct, is that like an "auto uncorrect" that changes correctly spelled words into gibberish like awsome and uncomet?

[@martinsindans1341]

16th

[@23turbo96]

DO A DIY VIDEOOOOOO

[@ElBee92]

'sodder'

[@Thesnakerox]

That's how it's pronounced.

[@realbyte2048]

Is it pronounced "sohlder"? I learned from Americans who said "sodder"

[@gqlovalova]

I hate the word solder

[@MrEsChannelYT]

ok

[@barbersahib]

it's solder not satter.... Lol

[@PhxSt0rmz]

The way he says it is the only way I've ever heard it said via trade & schooling. Probably just depends where you live...just like how people say Aluminum, differently.

[@lolnah8856]

It is pronounced with an L. "most people" no, americans... There's the entire rest of the english speaking world that doesn't say it like you do.

[@PhxSt0rmz]

End of the day..if the way someone pronounces a word bugs you, you have bigger concerns in life to worry about, or just have so little life that one needs to find entertainment on YT comments.. lol

[@TheGreenTeabagger]

It doesn't matter how he says it as long as you understand what he means

[@barbersahib]

bloodgain ( me shaking my head with a grin on my face) saying, "GET A LIFE AND A SENCE OF HUMAR"

[@camelCaseFTW]

hehe smd

[@lightshine6044]

1:35 what size is the tip? Is it 1.2mm? If not, can you tell me the size of the tip? Thanks

[@notastrain]

Not notification squad, just luck

[@Naamanplaysminecraft]

Flfc

[@dizzydude007]

last

[@mahdeeahmad166]

the intro music hurts my ears