Summary of Contents for Plusivo Soldering Kit
- Page 1 _____________________________________________________ ________ Mastering the Art of Soldering User Guide for the Plusivo Soldering Kit Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6. How to Solder Wires Together 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Preparing the Wires to be Soldered 6.3. Soldering the Wires Together 7. Soldering Tip Cleaning and Maintenance 7.1. Soldering Tip Cleaning 7.2. Soldering Tip Maintenance Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... -
Page 3: Introduction
12. Always wash your hands after soldering 13. If something unusual happens or if you suspect that something is wrong or has malfunctioned, do not do anything with the product and immediately contact the seller for assistance. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... -
Page 4: Safety Summary
_____________________________________________________ ________ 2.1 Safety Summary Wear protective eyeglasses Hot: Do not leave unattended No food and drink Use in a well ventilated area Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 5 _____________________________________________________ ________ Do not work near flammable items Place the iron in holder when not in use Keep your fingers away from the metal part Wash your hands after soldering Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 6: Tools For Soldering And Desoldering
For best results we recommend that you use an adjustable temperature soldering iron which has many advantages. Using a fixed temperature soldering iron might leave you with a Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... -
Page 7: The Solder
(RoHS) due to the health risks involved. It is extra popular these days for environmental and health reasons. The solder may come in a spool or sometimes enclosed in a tube, called solder wire tube. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... -
Page 8: The Desoldering Pump
The tip is usually made from a thermoresistant material. In order to use the desoldering pump, press the piston, then place the desoldering pump tip near the soldering joint and push the trigger button in order to suck the solder. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... -
Page 9: The Soldering Wick
The wet sponge is for cleaning the soldering iron tip and is used to eliminate excess solder. Insert the spring holder into the base and screw it in Soak the sponge in water before use Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... -
Page 10: Tweezers
It is a replaceable part and comes in various tips that differ in size and shape depending on the soldering work you would do. When using a soldering tip, it’s important to ensure it appropriate for the soldering iron. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... -
Page 11: Mini Wire Stripper Tool
The compact digital multimeter can be used to measure DC voltage and AC voltage, DC current, resistance, diodes, continuity test and other parameters. This multimeter is the ideal tool for laboratories, factories, enthusiasts and families. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 12 Input impedance: 1 MΩ AC Voltages (AC Volts) Range Accuracy Resolution Ration 200 mV 100 mV ±(1.2% + 10) 500 mV Input impedance: 1 MΩ Frequency response: (40~200) Hz DC Current Range Accuracy Resolution Ration Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
- Page 13 1. Insert the black wire to "COM" and the red wire to the "V/Ω" port; 2. Put the range switch to the corresponding DCV range and then put the test probes to the source to be measured. The polarity will be shown on the display. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
- Page 14 Note: 1. If the resistance value exceeds the selected range value, on the display will be shown "1" and the range switch should be changed to a higher gear. When the measured resistance Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
- Page 15 The Company does not assume any accidents and hazards caused by incorrect operation of the user. The functions described in this manual do not serve as a reason for the use of the product for special purposes. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 16: Creating Awesome Soldering Joints
The electronic components used in this process are called THT components. Through-Hole Technology Diagram Components mounted on PCB Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 17 It is the most widely used package because it can easily be mounted and is also available with 8, 12, 14, 16, and 20 pins. Base Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 18: Preparations Before Soldering
(with adjustable temperature, set it at 325-375 degrees C). Important Note: The power plug in this manual may differ from actual product. It will depend on the country where the kit is being distributed. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 19 4. Clean and prepare the PCB and electronic components to be used. Make sure that they are free from contaminations such as grease and dirt by gently wiping them with isopropyl alcohol. You can place the PCB in a vise to prevent it from moving. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 20: What To Do And Not To Do When Soldering
It won't help in soldering the joints more rapidly, but will only just harm the plating and can even destroy the best tips. ✓: Just apply enough pressure on the PCB so as not to destroy the board or the components being soldered. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 21 Always put the tool to the stand when not in use. 4. Changing the Cartridges Try not to use pliers or any other tool to remove and replace the cartridges because it will cause irreversible damage to the tips. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
- Page 22 (moist sponge cools the iron too fast). You can also use non-abrasive brass wire. Brass wire (not included in the kit) Sponge 6. Applying Solder Try not to melt solder directly onto the tip unless required. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
- Page 23 Avoid using too much flux because it can create rust on the tip. ✓: The internal flux from small solder rolls is not sufficient. You can add external flux as necessary. Solder flux (not included in the kit) Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 24: How To Solder Tht Components
Let the solder flow into the joint, fill the hole and form a volcano-shaped joint. Note: Avoid applying too much solder as it might spill to nearby joint or can cause bridging. Whereas, applying little solder can cause weak solder joints. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 25 NOTE: A good solder joint is smooth and shiny and has cone-shape, not a ball or a clump 4. After creating a good solder, remove the soldering iron and snip the extra wire from the leads/terminals. 5. Now you’re done. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 26: Common Solder Joint Issues
The concave surface’s wetting point should be between the range 40-70 degrees which means that the solder has not been hot and exhausted the flux and the leg is in the center of the joint. THT Ideal Solder Joint Diagram Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 27 Carefully remove the burnt flux using the tip of a knife or very little alcohol & a toothbrush How to Avoid: Clean the joint to avoid overheating and keeping the soldering iron clean and Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
- Page 28 When a joint does not have sufficient solder, it is called a starved solder. This case may still have good connection but since it is not a strong joint, it will usually develop cracks over time. How to Repair: Reheat the joint and add enough solder to make the joint stronger Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
- Page 29 A solder bridge forms when you use too much solder joining the tip of the two pins or pads. How to Repair: Remove excess solder using tip of the soldering iron or use solder- sucker/desoldering pump or solder wick How to Avoid: Use just enough solder to make a good joint Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 30: Soldering Surface Mount Technology (Smt) Components
Surface-mount technology is the process when you build your electronic circuits by mounting electronic components directly onto the surface of printed circuit boards or PCB. This is different from the previous method discussed wherein components are mounted onto the holes of the circuit board. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 31 In soldering SMT components, same preparations just like what is discussed in THT soldering will be done (preparing soldering kit, PCB and SMT components). But this time, maybe you will need to use tweezers often to hold the smaller SMT components. You may need to use additional tools like the magnifiers and light (not included in the kit) to magnify and see clearly the parts you are working on since the components are very small.
- Page 32 Hold it steady in place. Tack one side of the component on one pad by placing the tip of the soldering iron in between the pad (with little solder) and the component end and letting the solder flow. Add additional solder as needed. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 33: Advanced Tricks For Soldering Surface Mount Devices
In soldering surface mount components, alignment is very important. Small components like capacitors and resistors are forgiving and adequate to start off with. Others, like SM chips, heavily depend on their placement to function properly. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 34 4. Before proceeding to soldering all the other pins, use a loupe to make sure the alignment is good. Then solder all the remaining pins while continuing to check the placement of the component. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
- Page 35 The technique is called Flow and Wick where solder is allowed to flow across the pads and the wick is used to clear off all the solder bridges. Because surface tension holds some of Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 36: Mistake? Just Desolder It
2. Locate the component’s terminals. Find the component that you want to remove and locate its terminals. It is on one side of the PCB, the solder side. The other side is the component side where you can find the component. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... -
Page 37: How To Desolder
When it melts, pull the iron tip out, place the hole of the nozzle and press the release button to activate the vacuum. 5.3.1b. Desoldering with a Solder Wick Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 38 First, you have to solder the two terminals with iron and solder.. Initially, push the terminal back and forth using the soldering iron. Use the solder sucker to suck the molten solder. Afterwards, use mini flathead screwdriver to push the terminal back and forth Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
- Page 39 Repeat the process until the terminals are loosened. Make sure that the terminals are at the center and there is no remaining solder attaching the terminals to the holes. Remove the component very carefully by pulling it with your fingers. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
- Page 40 Don’t use too much pressure on the flathead screwdriver as it may damage the board. 5.3.3. Desoldering Successful The board is clean and ready for a new component to be mounted in place of the removed piece. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 41: How To Solder Wires Together
1. Use the mini wire stripper to strip half inch of insulation at the end of each wire. Just be careful not to cut the actual copper wire because it will lessen the conducting strength. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 42 Join the strands of the separate wires so that it will look like one. Also ensure that the area is smooth because this is the area that you will be soldering. Do this by twisting the strands into each other so they grip together as seen on the following image. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 43: Soldering The Wires Together
Note: DO NOT include the heat shrink while heating the flux. Place it far from the area you are applying the heat. 3. Prepare the soldering iron. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 44 Use the heat shrink tube to cover the joint. Slide it over the joint. With the use of a heat gun, heat it back and forth so that there will be less direct heat on the jacket. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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Page 45: Soldering Tip Cleaning And Maintenance
Make sure that the sponge is clean from dust and contaminants to avoid damage to the tip. Wet the sponge and carefully wipe the tip to remove excess solder, dirt or oxides. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... -
Page 46: Soldering Tip Maintenance
1. Tin your iron tip before and after you use it. A good thing for tinning is that the tip recovers conductivity and makes soldering a lot easier. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com... - Page 47 • Turn off the soldering iron and let the tip cool. • Carefully clean the hot tip with a clean wet sponge. • Apply a coating of solder to the tip. • Keep the tip in proper storage or in an iron holder. Mastering the Art of Soldering www.plusivo.com...
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