Figured I would pick up soldiering electronics as a new skill. This is the first thing I created, it works. Any tips or ideas are appreciated!

  • Honytawk@discuss.tchncs.de
    11·
    1 day ago

    Needs more heat.

    If the circular holes are heated enough, the solder wil flow and distribute evenly over them. You’ll need patience if your soldering iron is old or slow.

    But, it is easier to heat those holes using flux since it give a direct connection.

    • TheOakTree@lemmy.zip
      1·
      21 hours ago

      I think the first things anyone should understand when trying to learn how to get better at soldering are the concepts of thermal mass and heat conductivity.

      Too many people think “the blob touches the thing” is a valid solder joint, but it’s one bump away from not working.