HorizonRC.com How To – Soldering Basics
Buy or find more info about the LRP High Power Soldering Station please visit the links below: www.horizonhobby.com www.horizonhobby.com While surfing the forums recently I was shocked at a particular post. One member wanted to know how much his local shop would charge to solder a new connector to his battery pack. I was shocked when I read this, as perhaps the one skill I have picked up over the years – and can’t do without – has been soldering. The more I looked into this matter, the more I became aware that there really weren’t any good resources showing people what soldering is, why it’s necessary or how to do it. That’s where we come in. Soldering isn’t some secret mumbo-jumbo task that you need to have a masters degree in rocket science to be able to perform. It’s actually quite easy if you know what you’re doing and have the right tools at your disposal. We’ve recently had a chance to test perhaps the best soldering setup out there right now, the LRP High-Power Soldering Station. This made it the perfect time to demonstrate some of the basics of soldering. We’re going to show you how to properly use and maintain your soldering iron, provide some soldering tips, and show you how to perform two of the most common soldering tasks: direct-wiring an electric motor to your speed controller and installing a Deans Ultra Plug. The steps are simple and straightforward and, in most circumstances, just about anyone should be able to perform them. Questions? Comments? Feel free …
Video Rating: 4 / 5
@compassman33 The ones shown here are Deans Ultra Plugs
are there different types of deans connectors , i have seen deans with flat connectors and i have seen deans with stick like connectors, is there a difference and does it matter
I would rather not spend $220 for a soldering station.
I bought a station last year for $90 temps up to 850*F 60W.
perfect for what i use it for.
5 stars
thankyou for such a good video
really nice tips
o btw what are you cleaning the iron with
thx man mad video
@bobbygotland We have them on the Horizon Hobby website. If you look in the “More Info” section for this video the top link provided will take you to where you can purchase one.
where do they sell those soldering stations?
soddering?? lol
@purplelambo95 You can either unsolder it to clean it or leave it connected, I’ve done both.
if you solder a motor directly to the esc on a slash how are u supposed to clean the motor
Thx so much man, u just saved me $100!
I did mean EC3, thanks I will look for the vid!
Get a rotary tool with a cutoff wheel. You’re going to need to slot that screw head so you can use a flat blade screwdriver to back it out.
the actual motor screw that holds the motor onto the mtor pl8
The pinion setscrew stripped or the actual motor screw?
If you mean EC3 we have a video on the site here showing how to install EC3 connectors.
when i was taking my motor out i broke the hex on the screw and tryed to get it out but i canot change it now any help ?
This is a very useful video, thank you very much sir.
Can you make a video to show how to change connectors on lipos and ESCs? Like going from a deans to an AC3 or visa-versa? Something I need to do and would like to know the expert way to do it.
Grats
Thank you you’ve been alot of help.
I don’t like using flux personally. I think it makes more of a mess than it’s worth. If you use a good quality solder and iron and properly clean the surface you’re soldering to you won’t need it.
Do you need to use flux when you solder.
use horizon UK not US if you live in England they are fantastic. just google horizon hobby uk
Our E-mail address is under the “More Info” section of the video here. YouTube won’t allow links/addresses to be posted in the comments section here for some reason.