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30 amp soldering iron
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killerian
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11. November 2007 @ 15:00 |
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hi i only have a 30 amp soldering iron to install my wiikey will this do?
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AfterDawn Addict
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11. November 2007 @ 17:46 |
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Yes but be VERY careful.
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11. November 2007 @ 19:56 |
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I wouldn't recommend if you arent confident with it.
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Sagadon
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11. November 2007 @ 20:04 |
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Practice lots on a junk network card. Remember to tin the iron, or put a small small drop of solder on the iron to heat things up. Heat gets to the pads via solder - not via the iron alone.
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killerian
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12. November 2007 @ 13:26 |
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why? does it get too hot or something?
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killerian
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12. November 2007 @ 13:31 |
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Originally posted by killerian:
why? does it get too hot or something?
what about if i converted it to 110v it would be half power then wouldn't it
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varnull
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12. November 2007 @ 13:55 |
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Brick coming... it's too big and clumsy. Never mind practice.. if you haven't soldered before, the inside of a £200 piece of micro-electronics isn't the place to learn.
http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/soldering2.php
You can buy a very small needle point iron tip (antex make great ones) and fit it on the monster copper bar that is doing duty now.. That may take a little longer to get up to heat, but at least you will be able to heat just one point, not burn everything within a 5mm radius.
I use a 12 watt antex needelepoint iron for any board connected pads, and a 30 watt cheapo for xbox pinheaders and general soldering.. BUT.. I have been soldering for 30 years, so I think that makes me rather skilled at it.
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killerian
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13. November 2007 @ 14:15 |
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thanks just have to get it off, used a friends 15w soldering iron to do a wireless install but not very good will do it again with long wire. It just plays originals at the mo, Thanks
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tronads
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13. November 2007 @ 14:46 |
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30 Amp, thats 6.6Kw (in the uk) !!!
Thats an arc welder, not a soldering iron isnt it ?
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