Use this Project to improve your Soldering Skills

[@iamdarkyoshi]

Just bought one. I do SMT rework every day for my job, so it should be a fun distraction. Personal reccomendations: Pinecil soldering iron, get the large tips option. Most soldering I use the K knife tip. Even the tiny parts. Kester 0.8mm 60/40 Rosin Core solder Pretty much any basic Flux Pen, such as Kester 951 Chemtronics or Techspray desoldering braid (just don't get noname stuff really) Quick hot air rework station (not really needed for this project) Acetone and a brush for cleaning off flux, works a lot better than alcohol though it can disolve some printing and paint

[@der8auer-en]

Thanks for this comment!

[@frizzlefry1921]

Chemtronics wick solved so many problems hanging me up its great stuff! Good tools / supplys make all the difference.

[@T.Lspitz]

Wana sell me your Dercoaster kit? Lol I'm honestly really bummed out I didn't purchase one before they sold out. I watched this video less than 10 min after it released this morning. I planned to buy one cause i knew they would go fast but I did think they would be gone before i got off work. I wish i had bought one right then instead. 😕

[@iamdarkyoshi]

@@T.Lspitz If they sold out that quick, I'd imagine there will be another batch soon. Especially given this was intended to be an educational tool, not an artificially "limited edition" collectible @der8auer-en Will there be another batch on the way?

[@mikep1212]

Great video, looks loads of fun. The only trouble with tinning the pads this way is you'll not get the components to always sit perfectly flat. I would normally tin the pads and then solder wick them flat, then add solder to one pad and mount the component soldering that first pin, then go round the other pins. 0201 and 01005 requires my smallest tip on my Weller iron and a magnifier lol, quite tricky.

[@s1gne]

I'm a complete n00b when it comes to soldering so this could be a nice challenge. And it has RGB so it's fast!

[@MIK33EY]

It’s these kinds of things that make me applaud you Roman. You continue to teach and educate those of us who seek knowledge and you think outside of the envelope. I grabbed one of your rulers and use it regularly so I’ll be picking up some coasters too.

[@Thomas_Aslaksen]

I love that you are doing this. It's the best way to get ppl into soldering and fixing their own stuff. All I wish for is that this vid was a bit erlier since it will not arrive to me before Christmas. But anyways. Keep up the good work you do for the community Roman. Love from Norway

[@Oumeic]

I have been hoping for this type of product for a very long time. Fun and easy project used for training a beginner without the fear of ruining a expensive piece of electronics as a first foray into electronics repair! You truly know your audience and we appreciate your effort!

[@MillisecondFalcon]

This is a fantastic idea, Roman! I have gotten a few electronics kits recently but haven't really started soldering yet until I have enough free time to do it properly. It's a pity the DERULER has been discontinued - now I wish I had picked one up back then. Happy Holidays! 🙂

[@der8auer-en]

Will consider to make an Update with Elmor about DERULER next year

[@MillisecondFalcon]

@@der8auer-en Oh brilliant, that would be awesome. Thank you! 😀

[@protogen_boi]

I love these! Soldering projects like these are ALWAYS welcome!

[@cjm5002]

I really like the ruler, looking forward to this coaster challenge! I wanted to get the kids on board but you guys sold the rulers out pretty fast.

[@dangerwr]

I bought one a few days ago. I bought Derruler whenever you guys released that. I love these little projects.

[@TheUnknownFactor]

This is really awesome! One thing I might like to see is, especially on the initial practice bits, is a very simple/primitive thing that just tells you whether everything is (1) making contact and (2) not shorting/not in contact with adjacent pads. It feels kind of daunting to get a sense of what is and isn't okay when you have to get 30(?) things right before you can test.

[@JJFX-]

It's called a multimeter my friend. Even the cheapest meters can at least help you check for continuity and shorts. Anyone looking to learn soldering should really know their way around a meter.

[@s1gne]

@@JJFX- i have one but i have absolutely no idea how to read one :D

[@bence.gabor.slezak]

@@s1gne then this might not be for you. Or just find a youtube channel on electronics. This really doesn't take a phd, just a very basic knowledge.

[@bence.gabor.slezak]

Everything that needs to be marked is marked, for the rest it doesn't matter, and you just watched a whole video on how to do it.

[@RealGreyGhost]

@@s1gne You gotta learn somehow. KZbin is a good resource

[@AbsoluteSadlad]

absolutely love these projects. awesome to finally see a continuation of DERULER

[@ErinNuclear]

I like that you mentioned removing the resin, some types will cause issues if left on. I used to teach soldering in the Navy and can say I like your way of doing the smaller components, it makes more sense given the soldering iron you were using.

[@thisisobvious]

this is really cool, thanks for collaborating to make this.

[@Quetzalcoatl999]

You should always have some kind of fumes extraction device.

[@Dave-ct1jk]

This is really cool. More projects like this would be very helpful for the novice- like me

[@hemanse]

This is a very cool little kit, as someone that is into mechanical keyboards, it reminds me of the kits you can buy to both practise and get something useable after

[@Horus9339]

I can see a 3d print for an opaque border would finish them off lovely, what a great little project. Thank you for the chance to win one, I will more than likely buy one as the Misses loves her RGB PC stuff. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

I find this an amazing idea, to let people experience how it is, to work with electronic components. I have tons of experience, but it is hard to find people to pass my knowledge on. All the young people are more interesting in coding, instead development of electronic circuits. And get better understanding how things works. I'm retired now, and have tons of time. Even I still repair electronics and build computers. With technical knowledge, you learn to read datasheets, and pair the best components in your computer. It never let me down, for sure.

[@icebalm]

Oh, this is pretty cool. I'm a PC gamer but I'm also an FPV quadcopter (drone) pilot and got heavily into soldering for that hobby. I think this would help out with FPV pilots as well!

[@rbuschy]

I've been slowly preparing for this kind of thing. Hot air soldering station, Silicon matt, Microscope, assorted breadboards and wiring kits. I'm ready to learn!

[@AMMO_x]

Such a cool item! I bought myself a soldering station about a year ago, but used it only once before haha. Maybe I purchase Dercoaster to learn more soldering!

[@alanwebley9913]

This is a great idea, i can finally learn to solder. I recently purchased a soldering kit but i had nothing to practice on or get me motivated.

[@maitotechlab9035]

Well, you may have some broken eletronics laying around or can get some at a recicling centers for litle to no cost, they are really good to practice on. Just be sure to get some good quality tin and some flux, bad tin is really a pain in the ass to work with even with basic stuff.

[@ShrkBiT]

That's so cool, I actually just bought myself a new soldering station and workmat to start reparing some old gear and equipment, so this would be a neat little project to git gud before I touch any of that stuff.

[@ArcAiN6]

The smallest resistors i've soldered are 0201's and they are teeny tiny, i can't wait to try the 01005!!

[@420bobby69]

Hi Roman. This is cool, was already thinking of getting myself a soldering iron for xmas.

[@der8auer-en]

Perfect Timing :)

[@elveswarriror]

i needed this like 10days ago when ppl asked me what i wanted for xmas :S still want it but i wished this was 10 days earlier. also a little sad that the thermal grizzly site doesnt have denmark in the "where to buy" europe catagory. Did you forget the butter front ? :(

[@MichelBertrand]

That is ... very cool, and a great way to try my hand at soldering. Entered the giveaway - thanks! Also, happy holidays Roman!

[@aelaan12]

Frohes Weihnachten from Canada, Roman - what a nice idea. On the day before Christmas I always celebrate my birthday - this year I am modding a mechanical keyboard as that seems to be my new hobby :-)

[@rustler08]

If you put a metal frame around it, will it work twice as well while using half as much power?

[@jfc2697]

Great idea would love to get one. I need to do more soldering to get much better at it.

[@tomwaller6893]

Wonderful stuff. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas Sir.

[@pascaldifolco4611]

Cool idea, as a viewer of NWRepair soldering still looks like magic to me...

[@peteconci5344]

How cool is this? A 3d printer file to make your own holder would be a great added touch to get some skills printing too.

[@brunosalezze]

I usually start with solder paste on all the pads, place all the compononents and then turn the hotplate on. Nice project, thanks for the content!

[@Hreimr]

Awesome idea, I definitely want to learn how to do soldering.

[@Deja117]

Good idea to get something working with your own hands. Fun name too! Oh, also the build quality looked really nice. ;)

[@charleswp71]

That is so cool, missed out on the ruler, perfect excuse for me to fire up my solder station lol. One question, how well would the PCB hold up using a hot air station? I have a nice iron but usually doing IC's I use hot air.

[@hardrivethrutown]

I've just got an FX888D and a cheap reflow station/hot air gun, definitely something I should try out

[@andrevanniekerk4711]

This is cool, have always wanted to try, but have very little experience with soldering pcbs,

[@supersteele2434]

Love the videos, here in the states up every Sunday morning waiting on your videos.👍

[@2009numan]

what a cool idea and project Roman

[@GrumpyWelshDad]

Looks like just whats needed to start my soldering experience, great job fair play !

[@T.Lspitz]

Roman! Please make more Dercoaster kits! I really wanted to buy one but they were sold out before the end of the day!

[@shaneeslick]

G'day Roman Makita & Shiek, Merry Christmas to Your Family & Staff of TG, plus have a Happy & Safe New Year

[@osamely_varan]

I love it. Even if I do not win, still might buy it later. I really like the concept.

[@Invictus_Terminus]

Never done soldering like that. Hmm. Looks like fun.

[@maitotechlab9035]

Wow its great ideia, giving means and teaching people on soldering and eletronics repairs in a fun way. I work with eletronic repair for a long time and smd soldering is not trivial, one other way to practice it is to disasemble old eletronics and training with it, did it with old modem and broken routers last week with a heat station and is kinda cool to get it going as im not used to smd work.

[@CarcharothQuijadasdelased]

Looks like a pretty good introduction to SMD.

[@pt0x]

Nice one Roman! Very nice nerd toy haha

[@Archer_Legend]

Please if economically viable keep this project available for sale for the years and months to come. I do not have the time to learn soldering but it is something I want to do in the future to "complete" my tech tinkering skills and such a kit is everything someone like me ever needed.

[@minus3dbintheteens60]

Oh very cool! I think one of these will make a long journey to Tasmania, and I would love to get the Elmore EVC also. I bought a Asus Rampage 4 mobo just to try out overvolting with a controller, with the ROG OC Panel. Remember when Asus were awesome? I bought 3 of their high end external USB DAC (Essence One DSD). Anyway, the OC Panel is cool to dabble with my old ROG Vega 64, but the EVC would be great to use on all my newer GPUs. I'm glad I got a soldering station last xmas, my skill level exploded with a decent quality station and solder and flux.

[@JessicaThorst]

Just got the email from the giveaway, thank you so much ❤ turns out it was a bit later than expected, but I'm happy regardless 😊❤

[@NovusDundus]

It would be cool if they had a light diffuser to attach around the side But I'm liking this a lot Might try to get one

[@mr_desouza_]

That is an awsome product..great Job with this project

[@Elvewizzy.]

As a person who's afraid to solder, This'll be a neat way to practise

[@oafkad]

Good timing I've got a controller I need to fix which will require soldering.

[@MsTatakai]

The ferrite beads and resitors, if i instead of soldering the resistor but instead the wire and than the wire to the resistor, would it work ?

[@fpandjic16]

That is really awesome! Will definitely buy one and try to get kids into this! Would be cool to have monthly kits of various PCB and challanges.

[@MarcusTheDorkus]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who has knocked surface mount parts off! I felt like the biggest idiot when I did that to a GPU while removing the stock cooler.

[@felixcosty]

Thanks for the video, and giveaway. Have a great Xmas and Happy New Year

[@Doviruses.existbaileyonodysee]

I am a terrible solderer. I recently pulled apart a katana 1070 to torch a 8cm copper water block onto it. I initially had it in a shallow bit of water to try not to pop the vapor chamber, but cluldnt get it hot enough to flow the solder. Took it out and vertically flowed it. And was sweet. But wasnt happy with the positioning and moved it a bit, then a bit more, then she *popped like an egg in the microwave. So the vapor chamber is removed and i put the block directly to the mounting plate (along with origonal cu fins) that the vaporchamber was on (prob can fit the case back on now). Just waiting for thermal paste to get posted. to then try and hope the solder covered block surface is flat at the right angle to conduct heat away effectively. (To add clarification, i initially dremelled out the 8cm*4cm of the fins on the copper heatsink and the cu block fit sweatly onto the vapour chamber) Cheers from shaun 😅

[@royalrepublican3480]

no plasic housing around the rim of the coaster?

[@zsoltalm8988]

wow, it is very imaginative! i like it

[@MsNikolov1]

Very cool, great idea. Can I give a little advice/idea. It, will be cool as well, this to have some ARGB version, for possibility to be controlled and installed in pc case, for those who like ARGB accents.

[@spambot7110]

for the sake of a practical coaster, i think lower profile headers would be good, i feel like even 10mm is pushing it height wise. and also a plastic spacer ring, just something to fill the gap between the PCBs, to take the mechanical load off the headers (since a drink will weight several hundred grams) and (slightly) reduce water ingress from spills etc. i guess if you wanted to get real fancy, the spacer could be slightly rubbery and have threaded inserts, with countersunk holes in the PCBs so you could screw the whole thing together and have a slightly better seal, if you could hit even IP1x level performance, i think it would 10x the average lifespan of these if used as practical coasters. Obviously you can't do much to protect the USB port and the switch (without buying much more expensive parts), but those would probably survive a spill or two before corroding or getting gummed up, if left to dry out, but they take up a small percentage of the total edge length of the board, so the probability of a small spill / drink condensation droplets going there would be low. plus the spacer ring could have a slight lip over the unprotected parts. another option would be a solder jumper in parallel to the power switch, so that the user can leave the switch unpopulated and just short the jumper instead, to reduce the number of exposed things. if you have the spare IO, maybe a set of solder jumpers (or one of those super cute SMT DIP switches) away from the board edge to set the color program.

[@ChrizzyReviews]

Entered the giveaway!! Love these types of DIY kits!! Sad that I can't order the ruler DIY kit :( Would love one of those!!

[@jonathonschott]

Mmmmm, white papers. I saw Elmore's video already. Hopefully if i win one i should have enough free time with my new job. I start at the ocotillo facility this week, i believe you have visited before. Maybe see you there next time you come to Arizona.

[@Nobe_Oddy]

I would LOVE one of these kits! I have a few soldiering projects that I REALLY need to do, but I don't have much experience (well, none that is any good :( ) Most importantly I've gotta replace or fix a usb-c socket :( And I do NOT want to screw up my only GOOD keyboard... so I NEED some practice

[@kaptain1477]

Hey Roman when will your AM5 mycro direct die waterblock be available? I want to buy one for my delidded 7950x3d.

[@puciohenzap891]

As much as I like the Idea, I'm not keen on filling in a form that straight out asks for my living address. Just filling in the country should be enough for the first step.

[@T.Lspitz]

Ive been really interested in soldering practice kits like these lately. Especially cause i need to practice smd soldering if I plan to repair this evga 3080 i got for free recently. So I find this kit very exciting and i definitely plan to buy one if I'm not fortunate enough to be 1 of the 100 lucky winners.

[@iamdarkyoshi]

Good luck with your repair! You got this!

[@T.Lspitz]

@iamdarkyoshi Thanks for the encouragement! Hopefully it turns out a success.

[@porina_pew]

I see the solder used included lead. That type handles very nicely compared to lead free versions. If the solder includes flux that's usually enough. I don't recall ever needing to flood a board in flux like shown, even on older/corroded cones. Maybe more a problem for those that do it daily but also avoid breathing in the fumes. It isn't good for you although a little bit as an occasional enthusiast isn't likely to do you significant harm. Do take care if you have existing breathing problems.

[@SianaGearz]

You need to add flux when you do SMD soldering, since you can't just place the component and then flood it with fresh fluxed solder. The flux in the solder wire is substantially degraded by the time you place the component when you have tinned a pad. Even if you were careful not to burn it, go moderate temperature and work quickly, a beginner will have a much easier time with extra flux. Keep in mind most beginners use simple power-control irons as opposed to true temperature controlled stations, so their irons if they are hot enough to complete the solder joint, on initially touching down they're plain too hot and instantly degrade a large amount of flux. They also won't have the timing and the feel down at first. I think it's a good idea to give the beginner everything you can to make their first experience less frustrated, so a temperature controlled station (Pinecil is a fine suggestion for being small and occasional work), extra flux of adequate quality, good quality solder, it all helps. Tip cartridge heat sensing irons like this Pinecil where the sensor is in the tip rather than in the heater also help handle lead-free, and if it's decent lead-free with silver and copper additives, it can be remarkably hassle-free. It's become somewhat difficult to purchase leaded solder in EU, you need to go to professional suppliers and you need to ask, it's not being sold openly. You can also just order Mechanic brand from a Chinese seller, but being a good and popular domestic brand, there are lots of fakes out there, so neither way it's the best and easiest purchase experience. People also need to be advised and abide to wash their hands every time after handling leaded solder. Of course flux is a known massive health hazard as well, known to cause occupational asthma in half of the electronics workers even with air extraction, but only to the extent that you actually burn it off, and unlikely to be a substantial risk for occasional weekend hobbyists.

[@Dan-u1l]

Man this is an amazing idea.

[@enthemaniac0995]

Is it spillproof ? 😊

[@SquintyGears]

The microcontroller is preflashed, but can we still flash it ourselves if we do want to program our own light sequences?

[@Th3Fly1ngCow]

I’m pretty sure you can I was reading about it on the website

[@iyl78]

Question/Correction? At timestamp 7:27 you mention the triangle marking on the LED part marks pin 4 of the LED. This is normally pin 1 in every part I've ever handled. Is this a characteristic of the specific part in this project? I find it hard to believe one manufacturer would change this convention for any reason, and was wondering if you just misspoke... Great idea otherwise. Even though I'm an electrical engineer, suprisingly my education never really gave much opportunity to learn soldering techniques. I've picked it up over the years, but this would have been a great way to learn. (And I still may pick it up to practice!)

[@JessicaThorst]

dercoaster website mentions that the triangle is indeed for pin 4, not like how you're used to as you're saying. I don't know which is common, but I find it odd that opposites are marked (on the board vs on the LED) instead of the same on both

[@greggreg2458]

Tha's so cool, i've alway wanted to improve/stop sucking at soldering.

[@Crftbt]

What temperature do you set your iron to?

[@draconightwalker4964]

these are awesome, would really test my soldering skills

[@ronnyspanneveld8110]

Cool Logo i got that on one of my Lian Li cases, think it is an PC650D :)

[@robertlawrence9000]

A neat little practice kit! Might need a magnification tool of some sort for the smaller resisters. Put them on your Christmas tree with usb cables. 😁

[@noxxiisproject2075]

Can it also be used to place my cold drink on it?

[@der8auer-en]

For sure! Just the RGB will very slowly heat up your drink haha

[@BenchAndGames]

GG to take care of the environment, were these more than 50 plastic bags really necessary ?

[@47diodes]

Ahh i was too late! Please make another batch 🙏

[@FuNnY71818]

Happy holidays.

[@redgai1]

Now make a video on desoldering! I'm having a hard time getting all the solder off for thru holes and smd. Wick just isn't wicking it up and i'm not sure why

[@redgai1]

@michaelscarport and if that doesn't work? I think I heat it too much and the flux turns gummy. But I haven't tried adding more solder. Don't have leaded ones :(

[@Sk0yo]

Will you make more of these? They're already sold out... bummer.

[@itsdeonlol]

Happy Holidays Roman!

[@The_Chad_]

OMG I HAVE to have this!!!

[@rstidman]

Hey Roman, if you're going to go part-Steve with the beard, why not go full-Steve and just grow your hair ultra-long?

[@rasmusvedel]

Because Europeans have taste

[@puciohenzap891]

Why are u geh?

[@thethiagosc]

Ues, the tech jesus 2 would be nice

[@Boogie_the_cat]

​@@rasmusvedel exactly. We don't want to see Roman with a perm. (No offense, Roman. I just don't like permanent waves on men)

[@falcie7743]

It's hard to grow a long beard quickly. Much like regular hair, the ends will get damaged and need to be trimmed regularly to not look like a scruffy mountain man.

[@PapayzGaming]

Best of luck guys

[@FlyingShoe]

This is a fantastic idea, thanks for this walk-through as well. I found a TV that gets power but the display doesn't turn on and fairly sure it's just a capacitor issue. Hopefully it can be saved and doesn't end up having to be taken to the recycling center.

[@infango]

can i do it with Lidl welder ? just asking don't be hating ;)

[@Zensaitv]

Please make a ruler again 🙏 but what a cool little trinket but it being a coaster it might short out...😂

[@Fester_]

Great stuff. That's for an old parp like me, Mr Shaky Hands (or Hans , boom boom ). If we make mistakes or damage the items, what happens then ? I would be annoyed if I had to leave item broken rather than pay return postage and have it mended. Thanks for the videos, dye that facial hair white , Merry Christmas.

[@anubizgoe6792]

Wow sweet way to learn,,,,

[@arcadebit1551]

Thanks for creating this learning experience and useing a simple form to enter. No stupid follow me here and there and do this and this and you might win. This is a great thanks for the community.

[@daigriffiths399]

You missed one VERY important point - you have not specified the wattage of the soldering iron. The Amazon link does not specify it either; although it says 18 - 88 watts on the side of the iron that is not necessarily the output you need for the job you are doing. For older SIL and DIL packages I use a 15watt iron, but as I have not soldered the smaller packages I have no idea whether a 15watt iron is good enough. I have also just heard another ouch! - some capacitors DO have polarity markings. If you solder one of those on the wrong way round it gets very noisy, very messy and (if you're in the wrong place at the wrong time) very painful when it explodes.

[@snap_oversteer]

I have been using a 50W soldering iron my whole life, never had any issues with tiny 0402 SMDs or large ground planes, altough I can imagine a 100W soldering iron would be nice on that. Good leaded solder, flux, right temperature and the right tip for the job are essential in my opinion.

[@JamesFox1]

Thank You @der8auer Merry Christmas And a Happier New Year