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[Chuck D. Bones]

Wow! Just wow!

 

[Pedal2222]

The biggest thing that blows my mind is how clean the solder joints are. Are you using some crazy industrial solder gun or just exceptional technique? ?

No, I use a thirty years old solder iron (weller wkcp-s) with a small solder tip. The key is the right solder (fluitin 1532/0,5mm) and temperature.

 

[Pedal2222]

What type of Polish do you use!!!

It's not a polish, it's a cleaner called: Leiterplattenreiniger LR from KONTAKT Chemie.

 

[Pedal2222]

Its so clean it looks like photoshop clone tool was used! Congrats again man this is truly a work of art.

Taking photos is also a hobby of mine. I always try to give my best...

 

[Pedal2222]

Wow! Just wow!

Thanks!

 

[TheSin]

Absolute perfection dude! Love to know how you get the pcb so clean after soldering.

 

[Pedal2222]

Absolute perfection dude! Love to know how you get the pcb so clean after soldering.

Thank you, I love it clean. I use a cleaner called: Leiterplattenreiniger LS from Kontakt Chemie, germany.

 

[TheSin]

Thank you, I love it clean. I use a cleaner called: Leiterplattenreiniger LS from Kontakt Chemie, germany.

Sounds like some serious stuff. Results are phenomenal!

 

[p_wats]

Wow. That is immaculate. I never want to post another build report again now. Ha.

 

[dlazzarini]

Thanks! Yes, mostly I use vishay cmf-55 (0,5W). They fit everywhere without any problems.

I’ll have to check those out

 

[Gordo]

That's sick. Surgical clean!!!

 

[Barry]

That is crazy good!

 

[Pedal2222]

That's sick. Surgical clean!!!

No, just clean working only. It's a nice hobby.

 

[Pedal2222]

That is crazy good!

Thanks!

 

[rmfx]

yes yes yes YES

 

[Caldo71]

No, I use a thirty years old solder iron (weller wkcp-s) with a small solder tip. The key is the right solder (fluitin 1532/0,5mm) and temperature.

Hey @Pedal2222 I just found this thread by searching the forum a bit for opinions on what the proper soldering iron temperature IS. I was wondering if you could expand on the above a bit and tell us what temp you set your iron at?

 

[Grubb]

Knights of Columbus that's good

 

[Paradox916]

Holy shit that is phenomenal work! I salute you sir! Something to strive for? And where are you sourcing those beautiful parts?

 

[Pedal2222]

Hey @Pedal2222 I just found this thread by searching the forum a bit for opinions on what the proper soldering iron temperature IS. I was wondering if you could expand on the above a bit and tell us what temp you set your iron at?

Between 325 °C and 345 °C. But, the higher the temperature, the faster the pace of work. I prefer higher temperatures and short soldering times. It's all a matter of practice.

 

[Pedal2222]

Holy shit that is phenomenal work! I salute you sir! Something to strive for? And where are you sourcing those beautiful parts?

Thanks! I'm ordering my components mostly from banzaimusic.com in berlin (germany). I enjoy the time building my pedals. For a good result I always take my time.