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Post by rcdude07 on Apr 10, 2012 11:36:34 GMT -4
I've finally gotten the leads needed to convert a Skyartec branded ESC and battery over to another connector. I've chosen JST as the connector due to receiving a replacement battery that was supposed to be compatible, but ended up not being due to already having JST on the end. I use JST's on a small plank and previously on my Blade CP without issues, not mention these were free from a flying buddy.
So, who has some good soldering tips? I've not soldered before (live on the software side of things, not hardware). I already know "Be sure to put the heat shrink tubing on prior to soldering.
Once I get the leads soldered on, my goal is to run the Skyartec battery that was giving me extremely long charging times on the Skyartec charger through my Onyx 235 charger to check the cells. Oh, and to finally have a working battery to get this cheap Chinese 250 class heli flying again.
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Post by Dr. Evil on Apr 10, 2012 12:11:43 GMT -4
Well, I am no expert but if I could do it you can too..lol. Instead of typing a 1000 word page of how to, I suggest to just look up a few Youtube videos on it.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Apr 10, 2012 14:43:15 GMT -4
Here are a few for you
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Post by rcdude07 on Apr 11, 2012 9:06:29 GMT -4
Thanks for the links to the vids. I'll watch them for sure when I get some time.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Apr 11, 2012 16:07:11 GMT -4
Some great tips in the videos. Make sure you listen about "cold" solder joints. I had that happen to me once, not good!
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Post by rcdude07 on Apr 16, 2012 15:14:44 GMT -4
Wouldn't you know it, I do a test solder on some extra wires I have laying around from replacing some ceiling fans, things went well. But I have no heat shrink tubing in the house, thought I was given some, but apparently I declined the offer at the time. So until little rcdude07 gets here (we're 3 days over the due date we were given, nothing much at all happening) both my collective pitch helis are still grounded due to repairs and having to buy/order parts.
time to be content with the FORCE r/c coaxes, the mSR, and RF G5.5
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Post by Chris Reibert on Apr 16, 2012 18:19:06 GMT -4
Ya I was waiting on parts so I am build an AR rifle right now Gotta fill in the spaces in your hobby!
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Post by rcdude07 on Apr 20, 2012 20:47:50 GMT -4
Finally have everything needed to solder. I've done 2 tests on some extra wire laying around the house. First test resulted in a good bond but some melted coating. Second test was probably a cold solder joint, I don't have faith in the bond.
Plan is to do one more trial run tomorrow, then do the ESC so I can get back to flying the bird with the replacement battery. Once ESC is done, do the original battery and then throw it on the charger.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Apr 20, 2012 22:45:25 GMT -4
Here is a good soldering tip: If you barrow your Dad's $80 soldering gun Don't drop it on the ground and shatter it!!! Ya that def happened the other day.... Not Cool
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Post by rcdude07 on Apr 21, 2012 14:14:18 GMT -4
Ouch crmodels. Guess that's an unexpected repair. Fortunately for me Dad gave me his old 25watt (assuming so since he gave me 2 extra tips that say "for 25 watt soldering iron") iron.
Well, I finally did it. Did the ESC first, hooked up the new battery and I had power! Everything worked. Next I did the stock battery. I cut the black wire off the stock lead first, soldered it and heat shrinked it, then did the red wire. Again, tested with the ESC and I had power!
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Post by Dr. Evil on Apr 21, 2012 20:38:33 GMT -4
Ouch crmodels. Guess that's an unexpected repair. Fortunately for me Dad gave me his old 25watt (assuming so since he gave me 2 extra tips that say "for 25 watt soldering iron") iron. Well, I finally did it. Did the ESC first, hooked up the new battery and I had power! Everything worked. Next I did the stock battery. I cut the black wire off the stock lead first, soldered it and heat shrinked it, then did the red wire. Again, tested with the ESC and I had power! That's awesome dude! Glad you got it all worked out...see not too bad right? BTW, really good idea doing what you did with the lipo soldering one at a time and leaving the other untouched till the first is totally completed.....that is a good safety tip for all.
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Post by rcdude07 on Apr 22, 2012 12:02:11 GMT -4
Well, I finally did it. Did the ESC first, hooked up the new battery and I had power! Everything worked. Next I did the stock battery. I cut the black wire off the stock lead first, soldered it and heat shrinked it, then did the red wire. Again, tested with the ESC and I had power! That's awesome dude! Glad you got it all worked out...see not too bad right? BTW, really good idea doing what you did with the lipo soldering one at a time and leaving the other untouched till the first is totally completed.....that is a good safety tip for all. [/quote] Thanks Dr. Evil. Being a long time nitro burner, electric is still relatively new to me. So I'm extra cautious as I've heard all the horror stories.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Apr 22, 2012 18:00:41 GMT -4
True true it only takes one cold soldering joint to teach ya a valuable lesson! Just ordered a sweet new soldering gun setup and a new tub of flux
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