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 ====== Solder Comic Feedback ====== ====== Solder Comic Feedback ======
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 +===== Web =====
  
 [[http://mightyohm.com/blog/2011/04/soldering-is-easy-comic-book/|mightyohm.com]] [[http://mightyohm.com/blog/2011/04/soldering-is-easy-comic-book/|mightyohm.com]]
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 Either way, this and the one-page version of it are great guides – thanks!" Either way, this and the one-page version of it are great guides – thanks!"
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 +[[http://lifehacker.com/#!5791372/the-soldering-is-easy-comic-book-teaches-you-to-solder-with-step+by+step-graphics|Lifehacker]]
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 +**Byron33196:**
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 +Paraphrased from comic book: 
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 +If you use too much solder, reheat it, then bang the edge of the board, 
 +flinging the extra solder (in its molten state) onto the table, 
 +or whatever else might be nearby (like the hands you are using to bang the board). 
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 +10 If (Idea=BAD) 
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 +20 FacePalm() 
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 +30 Print "Ever hear of desoldering wick?" 
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 +40 Goto 10
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 [[http://log.andie.se/post/4529161438/soldering-is-easy-the-comic-book#disqus_thread|Andie's Blog]] [[http://log.andie.se/post/4529161438/soldering-is-easy-the-comic-book#disqus_thread|Andie's Blog]]
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 **eubarch:** It doesn't go over using brass wool instead of a sponge... Which IMHO is a much better tip cleaner to use while soldering. I believe a wet sponge is actually just used for thorough tip cleaning between jobs. **eubarch:** It doesn't go over using brass wool instead of a sponge... Which IMHO is a much better tip cleaner to use while soldering. I believe a wet sponge is actually just used for thorough tip cleaning between jobs.
 Also doesn't go over flux usage besides mentioning that it's inside rosin core solder. Also doesn't go over flux usage besides mentioning that it's inside rosin core solder.
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 +**flink:** It's a nice guide for beginners. I know that many people are intimidated by soldering. It's a kind of esoteric knowledge and skill for many people. Well, for most people, I guess.
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 +As you prepare the tips and advice section for the next guide, please add a little cross-section diagram depicting a lead passing through the hole with a concave filet of solder joining pad to the lead on both sides. It's easier to get people doing it right if they know exactly what to shoot for when making a good joint. 
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 +A purely technical note, also explain that the solder is actually bonding metal to metal similar to welding with a brazing rod. A few people I've taught thought solder worked like glue. :-)
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 +Also, to remove the solder, it's probably better to explain how to use solder wicking mesh ("Solda-Wick" is a brand name I remember. It's been quite a while.) than telling them about heat and hit method. I've used done it, but I can imagine someone hitting a board too hard and stressing a chip connection. In a pinch, the mesh stripped from a chuck of coax works okay.
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 +I hope you don't mind me butting it with advice. I worked in a few micro-miniature repair facilities (solder shops) while I was in the service. I'm always heartened by seeing younger people hacking at things. It's good that someone is doing it.
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