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ToastyWoasty /r/PINE64official
1 point
1970-01-20 06:31:27.996 +0000 UTC

I ordered the TS-D24 and... https://smile.amazon.com/Noah-Premium-Soldering-Holder-Cleaner/dp/B09CT8XT9B

Is that what you are talking about for the tip cleaner & knife edge?

goodseaweed /r/PINE64official
7 points
1970-01-20 06:29:05.841 +0000 UTC

Also join Pinecil chat, there is a bunch of information on Pinecil Wiki as well as a section with guides.

https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/Pinecil

Try to get a USB-C charger PD20V 3amp 65W. List of recommended Power Supplies also in Pinecil Wiki as well as link to Pinecil Community Chat (discord/telegram/matrix).

recommend getting a thumb screw for the Tip holder too. links to several thumb screws in Wiki as well (stock screw is tiny screw, tends to strip/break, bunch of us replaced with a thumb screw). the best $2 that I ever spent on Pinecil.

For beginners, you might want to grab a TS-D24 tip too. many places sell them. "Mr SolderFix" videos are very good, but a bunch of good guides listed in the Wiki too. my favorite 2 tips are BC2 hoof tip and the D-24 wedge.

  • no clean flux in syringe or Pen style (amazon)
  • syringe and /or Pen style Flux (include copper braid too)
  • solder (no-lead is safer better for environment & people, I recommend Weller no-lead from Amazon) always get a Flux or Rosin Core solder.
  • if you prefer leaded which is easier to use, and doesn't require as high of temperature, then get 63/37 type (avoid aliexpress for solder and flux, much bad solder and flux there but they have some other good tools/accesories for solderin). get a 63-37 flux core solder with good reviews on Amazon.
  • Tweezer set: (good beginner set) https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W2X4KS6
  • low cost but heavy duty soldering stand: https://smile.amazon.com/Noah-Premium-Soldering-Holder-Cleaner/dp/B09CT8XT9B (make sure to push the cup under the gray metal to hold it in place and don't sit it on top).
QwertyChouskie /r/originalxbox
2 points
1970-01-20 10:49:20.688 +0000 UTC

If soldering yourself, don't forget to use leaded solder (63/37 preferred) and good flux. If you don't yet have an iron, my favorite is the Pinecil, it performs wayyy above it's price point, and can run off of a USB-C laptop charger/Nintendo Switch charger/etc. Oh yeah, and make sure to have a tip cleaner on hand, an oxidized tip is a huuuge pain. May as well pick up one that doubles as an iron holder.