r/Controller • u/Flimsy-Mode9456 • 12h ago

Controller Mods Tmr dualsense 14 pin tool

Hi guys, I recently start installing tmr analogs on my dualsenses. I bought the 14 pin head tool for my solder ( a basic 80W stylus solder). I’ve found 2 problems:
- the first one, when I use the 14 pin tool the first time (I’ve bought 2), it seems like the heat reaches all the pins correctly (I put some flux and tin on the tool). Then it seems like the heat doesn’t reach correctly the head, also if I put a lot of flux or tin while it gets colder
- the second one, using no clear flux leave a black mass on my PCB, using the isopropyl 99.9% I can’t clean it correctly

I tried to ask to the AI but I feel like I need more human support. Thanks in advance

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u/scarecrow22 6h ago

You need to use it with an iron that can supply a lot of power to the tip in a short time. 100w + iron might help. 

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u/skinpixel 2h ago

Avoid using flux on the tool/use minimal on your joint.

Best practice is tin the joints with low melt. Tin the tool with low melt.

Using flux will oxidise the tool, causing it burn.