Surface Mount Resistor Guide / SMD Resistor Soldering

[@cbulman]

The Bob Ross of soldering.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , very much appreciated . I love watching Bob Ross do those incredible paintings , but I must admit he was way more talented than I am . Thank you for your kind words anyway , take care 👍

[@discombubulate2256]

i have been soldering for a long time but until recently never had to solder service mount components. you have just shown me how to do it. thank you.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated . Plenty of practice and you will definitely improve . You learn the tools required , different solder thicknesses etc and start to do smaller and smaller stuff . I'm glad the videos are helping you . Thanks again and good luck with all of your soldering projects 👍

[@brianwood5220]

I'm always amazed at how steady your hands are and wish mine were the same. I think that's my only issue when trying to solder such small components. But you make it look so easy. Once again, a great video with helpful content, thanks for sharing.

[@ydonl]

Maybe you already do, but I've found that I need to rest the back edge of my palm on the bench or something else to steady my whole hand. Trying to steady my hand from my shoulder on down just didn't work!

[@brianwood5220]

@@ydonl Thanks

[@YesiPleb]

@@ydonl I was about to say the same. I rest my palm on something nearby and it allows for far more accuracy.

[@ydonl]

@@YesiPleb Maybe not surprising... this idea also helps playing certain styles of guitar!

[@theelmonk]

I use a metcal soldering iron. Although I got it first because of fast warmup and ability to stay at temperature, the biggest advantage has turned out to be the short distance between fingers and tip (only 4cm). The smaller this distance is, the less your handshaking is amplified by the leverage.

[@034G63EVO]

I cant tell you how much I love watching you do "Your Job" lol. Relaxing! Another great one! And also, I like many others I'm sure started out tinning the pad then sticking the component. Since I started watching your videos I now do it the way you have shown. So much neater and way more intuitive. It just feels better doing it like that. Thanks so much for your time and insight! Come on 100k!!!!!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , very kind of you . Hopefully the videos can help a few people out with their soldering issues . I believe the more options that people can see then they will eventually choose the one that works best for them . I'm glad they have been useful to you , that's great to hear . Thanks again for all of your support , take care 👍

[@fuzzs8970]

I must say very impressive not only your video but also how many people have watched it after being only being posted after such a short time. Thank you very much❤

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , your support is very much appreciated 👍

[@AmySnow-jj1qq]

Very satisfying! I build class 3 electronics, and I loved soldering from the first time that I learned to do it

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , it's very much appreciated 👍

[@nicciparkes6923]

I have a skills test as I’ve never soldered a bare pcb before all my experience is adding one or two components any advice

[@mrsolderfix3996]

@nicciparkes6923 hi , just make sure you get given a decent iron tip , probably conical fine tip is what they will ask you to use . Decent solder 0.25mm or 0.5mm is normally what trade tests involve and ask for some liquid flux , vital to get good results . Just take your time and get good joints , they will see from this you can do it . Rushing more joints through but poorer results isn't what I would want to see . If you are doing resistors , capacitors etc just copy my easy method of tack one end with minimal solder , do the other end properly then revisit the first end and complete that . Aim for a nice curved joint , not to bulbous .You will be fine . Good luck 🤞

[@lww3988]

Thank you very much for your teaching, greetings from fans in Taiwan!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your continued support of my channel , it's very much appreciated. I will always post more videos when I get some spare time . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@bertblankenstein3738]

I enjoyed watching the video and obviously what you are doing works very well for you. After flux Ive always tinned one pad (not necessarily a big blob) and then tacked down one leg reheating and adding in the component. I struggle getting the component lined up nicely (this seems to be the hardest part), but after that finish up the other connections the same way and revisit the first one. Im a chisel tip guy, but since I have conical tips by default, I suppose I could try one out to see how that goes. Thank you.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

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

[@mixolydian2010]

Thanks a lot for the video learnt a lot. Big thanks for recommending the gtek wipes they work great. Been looking for this material for ages. Been using kitchen towel for too long! Boards look much more professional now. Cheers

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , much appreciated . I'm glad you found it useful , that's great news . Thanks again 👍

[@Maveric193]

Thank you for another fantastic video. Now i understand the values of these smd resistors. But i have a question. How do you find the values of the smaller resistors that have no numbers printed on them if one should fail on a board and need replacing. That would be really helpful to know. Thanks again.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for the question . If you are changing a resistor that has no markings on it and has failed you pretty much need to see the schematic drawing of the board to get the value . That's the downside of 0402 size and smaller . Sorry I couldn't help more . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@ahmedsalem4470]

As usual, it's a very nice clear video. Thanks for your time and efforts

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your continued support of my channel , it really is appreciated 👍

[@YesiPleb]

Once again another outstanding video. One thing I would really like you to cover is SMD capacitors. One thing in particular is reading the values and how to choose the physical size of a replacement capacitor. I already do a lot of rework recapping vintage computers and general cleaning and I've noticed different manufacturers seem to label them slightly differently so it's being able to accurately read their values. Had a computer recently where I was given a set of caps to go in and had to use a multimeter to read the value as I couldn't tell from reading the top of the cap. Some of the caps are in tight spaces. For example, on the Amiga computer (A600 and A1200) the caps for the audio are sandwiched between the keyboard connector and audio/parallel/serial connectors. Early revisions of the A600 board the pads are particularly small making soldering replacements quite tricky. It's great when you've got loads of room to work but often you're in a tight space so any advice on soldering in tight spaces will be gratefully appreciated. Many thanks for your time in putting these videos together. I couldn't solder for toffee at school and now, although I consider myself quite capable, learning loads from you!

[@johnburrows7938]

Quality video, quality content, informative. Always belts and braces.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your support of my channel , very much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video . I know it's talking about quite basic stuff but I know there's some people who have asked me for this type of video . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@JamieBulloch1]

magic stuff yet again,,, pure perfect technique..

[@mrsolderfix3996]

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

[@trebel]

Thank you for all your hard work. Cheers m8.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

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

[@deplinenoise]

Love these, brilliant teaching videos.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for supporting my channel , very kind of you . If the videos can help a few people out with their soldering / desoldering issues then I'm happy . I will always post more when I get some spare time . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@andresilvasophisma]

Thank you for this.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

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

[@anochaketpardit1712]

Hello, I have gained a lot of knowledge. from your channel Another thing I want to know, what model is your equipment? Solder station Lead tin Flux Tweezers Thank you

[@sharymens8187]

Solder station is the Weller TCPS as he said in this video

[@cann0nf0der]

Thanks so much, really enjoyed this!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , much appreciated . I'm glad you enjoyed the video , I know it's covering a basic topic but I believe sometimes we need to see the basics as not everyone will know some of this . Hopefully it can help a few people . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@seanpaxton]

Another lovely demonstration - many thanks indeed. Please can you let us know which flux you use now that the Electrolube stuff you previously recommended is no longer made. Cheers

[@xjaymz]

Awesome technique! Have you found a decent replacement for your liquid flux or are you still using your remaining stock?

[@trone32]

I too am waiting for a replacement to be advised 👍

[@mwmacp]

​@@trone32Me too! 😂

[@jamesward5721]

People see the vids - don't appreciate just how tiny the components you are working on are. They are TINY. Guy has huge Skillz. This is all filmed through a microscope. I think loads miss that part.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , very kind of you . Hopefully my channel can help a few people out with their soldering / desoldering issues that's all I aimed for when I started it . You are definitely right that some parts are tiny but with practice and learning about the right tools , solders etc we can all improve . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@blackjack21hitman4]

Awesome indeed!!! 25 years ago midland had a radio that had those small suckers all through it Nightmare lol Was the first time I seen resistors that tiny

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , your support is very much appreciated 👍

[@judythomas2939]

If the SMD component ends are lead free as well as the board pads how does this go when using 60/40 leaded solder and what about the flux is it compatible with lead solder ?.

[@sharymens8187]

You can just use leaded, that's no issue. Second question, depends on the type of flux. No clean flux could be used.

[@daeds.paints]

Hey there! Loving your videos, I'm getting into soldering electronics, mostly for console repairs, maintenance and guitar stuff but I'm kind of lost on what type of soldering iron to buy (low budget one) I have one from the hardware store, but can't regulate temperature or nothing, is it enough to start or do you have anything else you recommend? Thanks a lot and thanks for the vids!

[@arguswil]

Love this! Thank you !!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

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

[@sonnyeckford8746]

Great video, new to soldering, and curious what are you using to apply the external flux?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated . I always use a plastic cable tie to add my flux on , simple as that . I normally have a really small cap , from a bottle for example , place some flux in it then just dip the cable tie in to the flux , only taking a tiny amount at a time so as to not flood the area . Thanks again for your time , take care 👍

[@AramAzhari]

What a clean soldering job! May I ask what brand / model of microscope 🔬 you're using?

[@grumpygreyhound1549]

Lovely watching you work. Can you tell me what you use to magnify your work please? Also, what size tip are you using on those super small 0402, 0201 and 1005 resistors?

[@FreedumbHS]

Great video

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for support of my channel , very much appreciated . Hopefully this video and the other ones on my channel can help a few people out . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@andychess]

Great video. Thank you :-).

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , your support is very much appreciated 👍

May I ask the type of solder, solder tip and flux you use on these SMD components? Begineer here

[@renierventer1514]

What is the value of the 0402 resistors?????

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated . As it's been quite a while since I posted this Its slipped my mind . As 0402 resistors are the first size going downwards to not have values or codes printed on them you should always measure them with a multimeter before fitting . 1005 , 0201 and 0402 size resistors are the only 3 sizes without markings on them Hope that helps , thanks again 👍

[@alanmccabe8009]

Another great video, I was trying to order some of the flux you mentioned in a previous video the SMFL200D , seems its no longer made is there an alternative you would recommend. Thanks Alan

[@jumadhaheri]

Great video 😊

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for supporting my channel , much appreciated . Hopefully my videos can help a few people out with their soldering. Thanks again , take care 👍

[@tomgiorgini9154]

your vids are always top notch thank you for the time, the resistor that was marked 1000 you claimed it was 100 ohms was that a error or am I missing. something was the last zero telling you it was only 100

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated . I'm afraid you are missing something . A resistor marked 1000 is 100 ohms . The last digit is the number of zeros added on , so in this case none . So the last digit is redundant here thus giving you 100 ohm . 100 ohm resistors are marked 101 , i.e the last digit turns into one zero giving 100 meaning 100 ohms . Hope that explains 👍

[@tomgiorgini9154]

@@mrsolderfix3996 thanks for the quick reply I was just watching it again and had kind of figured it out, seem strange but I guess there is a reason that I am not seeing yet. I see you always use lead free, because of lead poisoning? also are you using a paste flux just melted or is that a liquid flux

[@sportspm]

How do you get business repairing pcb’s? I have an electronics degree from the early 1990s but the repair company I work for just replace boards if a component is bad. I enjoy solder work

[@hopskustomaudio]

What's the difference between a 10R0 and 100? Both are 10 ohm correct?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , you are correct they are both 10 ohms .

[@hopskustomaudio]

@mrsolderfix3996 ok thanks. I didn't think there would be a difference. Repairing an amplifier and it has a couple of bad 10R0 gate resistors. I don't have any of those so I'm going to replace all of them with the 100s.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

No problem 👍

[@sharymens8187]

Have you tried low melt solder for soldering resistors? Or does that not lead to fortunate results?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

@@sharymens8187 hi , I am not a fan of low melt solder . When it's used as solder paste I've seen it leave lots of solder balls behind . Lots of people on KZbin like Chip Quik . Very expensive though . I just prefer leaded solder if I have tricky soldering or rework to do . If I have to use lead free I will put the board on a hot plate and apply roughly 100 degrees Celsius to the whole board to make soldering work much easier . Thanks for your comment 👍

[@sharymens8187]

@mrsolderfix3996 Thank you once again!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

@sharymens8187 thank you for your comments , much appreciated 👍

[@rotarydude07]

what tweezer are you using to hold the 0402 size?

[@sharymens8187]

Do you have an answer for this already, I'm having the same issue

[@RonDogInTheHouse]

Mr. SolderFix, can you do a video of your workstation, showing how it's laid out and all of the tools you use.

[@DavidKHill]

This is so sermonizing! Hypnotic even! Can you tell us what tip you are using and the solder specs? Thanks!!mesermizingmesermizing

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , your support is very much appreciated . I know it's quite basic stuff but hopefully it can help a few people out . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@DavidKHill]

@@mrsolderfix3996 Thanks again. Are you using 60/40 or 63/37 solder?

[@sharymens8187]

​@@DavidKHill60/40 has a lower melting temperature.

[@sharymens8187]

​@@DavidKHillHe's using non-leaded solder from BLT Circuits.

[@djsbriscoe]

Can you please confirm which 0.25mm lead free solder that you use on the BLT services website? Also which flux are you using? Thanks.

[@rorymacleod8488]

@Mr SolderFix Are you left handed ?

[@stefanpascutoiu]

Beautiful

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your support , very kind of you 👍

[@mikeforce5926]

Hey from Texas Sir. I am about to strip a bunch of older flat-screen screen TVs, several microwaves, and various other electronics. I was going to desolder for the parts. Not sure if it is going to be worth it or not. Any info you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

[@bertblankenstein3738]

I'd consider leaving the SMD components on the boards and saving the boards (for future componenttransplants). You could take bigger components off to make the boards easier to store if only interested in the SMD parts. Consider that new SMD components (caps and resistors) can be purchased for about a penny each, all packed up, clean, and labeled. The really tiny ones, you sneeze and if it isn't soldered down, it is gone.

[@davepauljones]

Nice job, thanks for sharing !, I'll do mine as you sugest in future.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated . Hopefully you get on ok with the method I show , I just find it really works well with great results . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@livinlifetothefullest2750]

What's the best way to measure the MELFS either input circuit?

[@Fred-B]

Another superb video. I have a couple of questions for you. First one, how do you keep your iron tips clean? mine keep getting dark. Second, do you solder on electronic kits? if yes, where do you source those kits?

[@user-jn9dl9px6r]

Use soldering iron tip cleaner.

[@felixcosty]

The best advise that I use is, when soldering iron is not in use ie you put in down and need to do some rearanging cover the solder tip in solder. When you use it again wipe off the solder and move on. When you stop using your solder iron again cover tip in solder, and let cool. My solder tips last way longer and are always clean.

[@theelmonk]

what size solder is that ?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated . In this video I used 0.25mm solder . Some components like the MELF resistors 0.5mm is fine but to make it easier for me for this video I just used 0.25mm for all of the examples. I purchase all of my solders from a company in England called BLT Circuits. Great solders at great prices . Hope that helps . I also posted an earlier video on my channel showing how useful it can be to own different size solders . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@sharymens8187]

​@@mrsolderfix3996Thanks! Which solder tip do you use for 0.25mm solder?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

@@sharymens8187 hi , thank you for your comment . I use a Weller TCP S ( 50 watt ) iron in all my videos . The Conical tip used is a PTP7 . These tips will allow you to shape them into an even pointier tip using fine emery cloth or a gentle needle file . Many people think you can't do this to tips but these are great for this and have no issues with doing this . Thanks again 👍

[@sharymens8187]

​@@mrsolderfix3996Thank you so much! ❤

[@mrsolderfix3996]

No problem 👍

[@Solder_it]

That is Amazing! Thx What is your microscope, stand and lighting??

[@RonDogInTheHouse]

Wish he would show his bench, how it's laed out and all of the tools he uses in an upcoming video.

[@Solder_it]

@@RonDogInTheHouse me too, wish he did

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment . I've previously posted a video on KZbin showing all the main tools I use Inc the irons that I like . Also I've spoken a bit in other videos about the hot air rework station I use . I've also posted videos about the solders and cleaning fluids I use and cleaning wipes so lots of this info is on there somewhere . Hopefully you can find some of it . Thank you again for your support of my channel , very kind of you 👍

[@Solder_it]

@@mrsolderfix3996 not only you replying to ppl but you are very polite also😊 I appreciate what you do, i just bought Apexel digital 200x lens and i think i made a mistake as it requires very very close distance to focus 😞 i will look for another one. Thanks again and we r waiting for more soldering videos!

[@RonDogInTheHouse]

Thanks for the reply, I was more asking about how your tools/bench are laid out. Maybe more to the point the ergonomics.

[@henrikcarlsson5059]

What size of solder do you use?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your question . I mainly use 2 sizes for all of my soldering jobs . Very rarely I will use a 0.7mm one but generally 0.25mm and 0.5mm are the 2 I choose. I purchased all of my solders from BLT CIRCUITS ( England ) , hope that helps . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@cam70android64]

Can you share the resistor guide codes?

[@nucleardoominator]

What flux do you use?

[@tvdylan]

immaculate !! : ) that is some nice quality soldering !!! ..can i send you my laptop to fix ?! -_-

[@Macs]

I had to solder a 01005 (0402) package.. I was going to cry, on the scope it seems I was trying to solder a grain of rice with a telephone pole.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment . When it comes to tiny parts the main things for a successful job is to use a fine conical tip on your iron , flux and 0.25mm solder . Without any of these the job is way more difficult . Good luck with all of your soldering projects in the future and thanks again 👍

[@Macs]

@@mrsolderfix3996 I was using a conical tip, still too big for a grain of sand component, I someway managed but bought a smaller tip for the next time. Maybe next time will try solder paste and air keeping the smd with fine tweezers, but can be troublesome if the place is crowded.

[@franciscoperezg.3226]

✔🎖

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment and support of my channel , very kind of you 👍

[@kennith.]

Proof of you skill was judging the right amount of solder to put on the soldering tip for the smallest resistors.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your continued support of my channel , it's always appreciated when I see people returning . I will always add new videos when I get some spare time . Thank you again , take care 👍

[@404animator]

please, show how to solder 14-VFLGA(BMI270)

[@y_x2]

MELF resistors are not used anymore!!!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , MELF resistors are still widely used today as they offer great benefits . Farnell , RS components and all the other main electrical stockists still sell plenty .

[@livinlifetothefullest2750]

I had an old video board from a vcr (Sharp? I junked it & kept the boards and mech deck) from the 90s and there's tons on the track side

[@supermick83]

Great video 👍

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , much appreciated . I will post a similar one shortly showing surface mount capacitors and the different types you can get and how to fit them . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@supermick83]

@@mrsolderfix3996 looking forward to it