r/techsupportmacgyver 16d ago

Tips on Soldering?

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u/rockb8 16d ago

Are you using a blowtorch? Consider using a smaller, cooler tip. That thing is going to fry your insulation.

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u/Kirkwood1994 16d ago

It's not my post lol. The OP says his iron is set to ERROR mode but is still using it for some insane reason.

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u/50t5 16d ago

Dude has a rugged russian LED installed to show when the iron is hot. Those are really useful sometimes.

Here's another sample of a useful case for them:

https://preview.redd.it/0rllw37dvq7e1.jpeg?width=735&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59cec699beec402c33372bd139a5aa4c5bc32a3a

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u/Mother_Task_2708 15d ago

No wonder Ukrainian drones can find them so easily.