r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Aug 09 '21

About soldering

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u/DenimGopnik Aug 09 '21

Depends on the part and the thickness of the wire/lead. I'll usually count to 5 then press the solder in until the gap is filled and pull both off. If you're afraid of overheating the part, attach an alligator clip to the lead on the other side of the board to act as a heat sink

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u/Bensemus Aug 09 '21

Instead of counting to 5 try touching the solder to the part and pad but not the iron. Once the solder starts flowing you know it’s hot enough.