Tech Question

[Rik]

Any tech savvy people here?I have re-soldered some cracked solder joints in my 2600's and colecovisions,what type of solder should you use in these cases?,theres's different types,I think I read somewhere not to use acid core solder,ive been using silver solder,I see this as important as you can really screw up a system using wrong solder and other materials.

[+-^CrossBow^-]

Hmmm..never given it much thought to be honest. I have two different ones that I use. One is heavier grade with a 60/40 mix of solder vs tin and some lead. But great stuff...

 

My other is newer and was expensive but the same mix of 60/40. Both are rosin core standard so no flux is needed. I haven't ever had any problems using them. The main difference between them is that the older stuff is thicker and my newer stuff is much more thin and so easier for use in lower temp irons and small places.

[Zonie]

Pretty much any rosin core solder that you can find at radio shack will do.

 

Yes, stay away from the Acid core stuff. That's for plumbing, and will eat your PCB.

[+Nathan Strum]

Here's a short tutorial on soldering.

 

Use rosin core solder. Not acid core. Pretty much anything that says its for electronics work should be fine.

[keilbaca]

Use rosin core, but I really, really enjoy the silver solder. That stuff is so awesome, the wires will break before the solder joint if you tug on it.

[Rik]

Here's a short tutorial on soldering.

 

Use rosin core solder. Not acid core. Pretty much anything that says its for electronics work should be fine.

Thanx,Nathan for that helpful link for soldering techniques!

[Mindfield]

I've used 60/40 rosin core without any problems -- both for reflowing cracked joints and removing/resoldering entire ICs. I can't be bothered with silver + flux. Too much work.

[A.J. Franzman]

I personally wouldn't use silver solder on a tin/lead board. You can never know how that silver/tin/lead mix you end up creating will react over time.