Re: My A2 Hardware Projects

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

PZ wrote:
> Mark McDougall wrote:
>
> > Another tip - use plenty of solder! Yes - the sucker works better if
> > there's plenty of solder on the joint. In fact, it's useless for
> > removing those residual bits that you're talking about. If you can't get
> > it in a few attempts, re-solder the joint and try again!
> >
> > If you *do* have a very small bit of residual solder, try heating the
> > joint and then wiggling the pin with a small screwdriver as you remove
> > the iron and the solder solidifies. This won't allow it to re-attach the
> > pin to the PCB in most cases.
>
>
> These a both great addendums Mark.  Fresh solder definately motivates
> better than the old moldy stuff already on the joint!  This is
> especially true for those extra stubbon pins.

The active ingredient is not actually the fresh solder, but the
fresh flux, which aids heat transfer and solder flow.

-michael

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