M4Man2000 Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Does it matter if the solder is 40/tin and 60/lead with a resin core? I've read other things saying against it and I really would like to put the deans on my gun myself. Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 You'll be fine. The thinner the solder the easier it is to work with, but 60/40 should be fine. Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Here's my guide on soldering deans to batteries (and other stuff too): http://www.airsoftretreat.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=343&cat=49 Link to post Share on other sites
M4Man2000 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 You'll be fine. The thinner the solder the easier it is to work with, but 60/40 should be fine. Okay, thanks a lot! Link to post Share on other sites
Wingmann Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Well, I converted my Tamiya batteries to Deans and it went smoothly. Another way to protect from shorts is cutting ONE cable from the Tamiyas each time, leaving the other inside the plastic plug. Also, if you are looking for which one of the Tamiyas is the positive -my batteries had transparent cable on both, not colored ones- be aware that some pages, as the Wiki can tell you confusing information like this: "the usual wiring has the positive (red) wire running to the terminal with a square profile, and the negative (black) wire running to the half-circle, half-square terminal." That simply wasn't true for my batteries. The squared profile was the negative. The charging cables made me suspect, as they were colored and red was going to the "negative" pole, so I used a polymeter to check polarity. Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 With airsoft and tamiya's Red=Round hole / plug. Link to post Share on other sites
Madcap Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 I have to ask about soldering wires. Is it necessary to use that flux thingy. Will it harm the electricity current if a wire goes to motor from battery and then u take off of some part of the wire the protective layer to get to the wires inside and solder there a wire wich goes to other place. Note: im doing a MOSFET and putting deans on my guns/batteries. Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Flux isn't necessary. I use a flux pen just because a touch extra flux makes the solder flow easier. Most solder contains flux in it. If you're talking about having a wire that goes from the battery to the motor, and in the middle you have a wire that goes off to the trigger switch, then that's no problem. It'll work out just fine. Link to post Share on other sites
Madcap Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Thanks. Now i just gonna go and do the MOSFET. Link to post Share on other sites
thewallhitme Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 is it not a bit annoying having the motor soldered to the wires? wont this make it hard to disassemble the gun. im thinking with something like an M4 that requires you to remove the motor (to remove the pistol grip) to take the gearbox out. Link to post Share on other sites
Jägerbomb Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 I have to ask about soldering wires. Is it necessary to use that flux thingy. Will it harm the electricity current if a wire goes to motor from battery and then u take off of some part of the wire the protective layer to get to the wires inside and solder there a wire wich goes to other place. Note: im doing a MOSFET and putting deans on my guns/batteries. In my opinion, flux is extremely important as it prevents the formation of metal oxides at high temperatures. It also reduces surface tension of the solder in its molten state, giving you a smoother solder as had been said. Good quality solder alloys should come with flux in them. Bear in mind if you are using a flux pen, some types of flux (especially if they are rosin mixed with an active agent such as acid) are corrosive, so make sure you remove any residue left by it. Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Yep. It's a bit annoying. Thats why I try to build it once and just have it work. Doesn't always work that way though. It is a better connection, won't come undone on it's own, and is going to have less resistance. Link to post Share on other sites
minimiman Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 With airsoft and tamiya's Red=Round hole / plug. Not 100% correct. There are 2 types of Tamiya connectors, big and small. They are wired differently. Easiest way to remember is "red is round, but not on big" The +(red) connector on the large connectors is square Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Not 100% correct. There are 2 types of Tamiya connectors, big and small. They are wired differently. Easiest way to remember is "red is round, but not on big" The +(red) connector on the large connectors is square You're 100% right. I don't know what I was thinking when I posted that. Link to post Share on other sites
ADnams Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Great thread guys, been soldering in anger for years, never used flux until recently and works a dream! No more melting deans connectors and massive solder joints!!! Cheers Ads Link to post Share on other sites
danies01 Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Which soldering techniques is best for soldering the gun.. Link to post Share on other sites
pah76 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 there a few variables you may need to consider what type of solder you are using (standard lead/tin, Green or acid flex). the reason being that you need to different temperatures for every type. If you can afford it i would recommend a temperature controlled iron. where you are working, sometimes a Gas powered soldering iron may be best, because you can use it in the field as well. Once you get used to the temp settings, they are a lot more versatile than a mains powered iron. CPC are doing some good offers on both mains and gas powered irons at the moment. basic iron care is an essential for anyone who uses them on a regular basis, always pre tin your iron make sure your iron is cleaned after every use, as the corrosive properties of flux can "pit" the iron tip. if you iron tip does get damaged through pitting or over temp try and clean down the surface with a fine file or some emery paper all of the above will also prolong the life of your tools hope this is helpful without sounding too condescending. have fun Link to post Share on other sites
Stuey Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 This is probably an appropriate place to ask this...are airsoft and non-airsoft mini Tamiyas wired differently? Because on component-shop.co.uk you can buy mini Tamiyas in 'airsoft' and 'radio control' varieties, and I couldn't work out what the difference was...polarity? This only applies for minis too, not the large ones. Link to post Share on other sites
Matthias Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Great video, very informative, as is most of the stuff you do. On another note, have you ever thought about reading people bed-time stories for a living? Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 On another note, have you ever thought about reading people bed-time stories for a living? good one. I know, it was real monotone. I don't know why because that is so not my usual tone. I think it was just difficult talking while trying not to put a hot iron into my finger while working a digital camera that was too bulky to get the job done that had me distracted. Link to post Share on other sites
ADnams Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks for the vid, helped me with these frigging deans connectors! Link to post Share on other sites
akiraspeedstar Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Helped me as well, I always sucked at soldering, then with this video just a few simple steps made it a 1000x better and easier. This video made me feel stupid and smarter at the same time haha. Link to post Share on other sites
MeNz Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Very usefull video! Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
xrayhead Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Video is down!! Some dude on there lifting weights instead, any chance of a Youtube link without all the adds?? Link to post Share on other sites
Snoop-Uk Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Myself must admit temp does matter but England maplins do variable temp solder stations for £12 up to 45w key tip always tin THEN joint Sent from my C1905 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
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