Most FPV pilots need to watch this soldering tutorial

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0:00 - Intro
1:09 - MuteFPV solder practice board is amazing!!!!

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2:42 - How to pick a good soldering iron
5:09 - How to choose the best solder for FPV
6:31 - Flux is incredibly important!
10:57 - Clean your iron with a brass sponge (not sandpaper!)
13:00 - How to choose the right style of iron tip
16:20 - What temperature to set your iron to?
23:17 - What does a healthy clean soldering iron tip look like
27:05 - Correct technique for soldering
31:35 - How to prep wire for soldering
37:39 - Trim wire to the correct length
39:52 - How to complete the solder joint (dry fit is critical!)
41:29 - What does a good vs. bad solder joint look like
47:52 - Conclusion

This is one of the best solder tutorials I have ever seen. It has lots of magnified views of what happens in the joint when you solder, as well as a bunch of information that I left out of this high-level how-to:

   • How to Solder Electronics