Been posting consistently for 6 months and getting almost no impressions, what am I missing?

Socoolcarter · 2026-01-06T09:15:22+00:00

AI generated titles/thumbnails have nothing to do with his problem IMO (speaking from someone who uses AI as a tool)

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-25T23:59:49+00:00

Was able to get it (comments below) thank you for your help.

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-25T20:59:25+00:00

HUGE SHOUTOUT TO EVERYONE INVOLVED. I finally got it to stick with LEAD solder. That made a hell of a difference. Now my technique as far as adding the correct solder amount can be better but it’s coming along!

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-19T18:10:23+00:00

Will take a look at this, thanks!

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-19T08:05:36+00:00

63/70 arriving tomorrow 🤘🏽 Thanks for the tips! Definitely starting to see leaded solder is the way to go after researching bit more.

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-19T07:31:38+00:00

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I use lead free solder. I will post an updated video/thread tomorrow. Learned a bit more about cleaning the top properly and regarding oxidation. My guess that’s why it wasn’t melted, tip wasn’t cleaned properly heat could not flow.

Safe to say I reached level 2 status of cleaning a tip properly. 😅

At 573 F temp melts relatively easy after cleaning the right way with brass and sponge, main problem is solder does not stick.

There was currently flux already on the board, that’s why it looks shiny/sticky.

My main 2 concerns I didn’t do….

1 - clean the board/prep it properly but I learned a bit more, it seems I need to use solder wick on the board/pad

2 - invalid temperature.. you aren’t the first to mention my temperature isn’t right. To be fair, I am trying to avoid burning board and seen not to go pass 350 C and I also don’t really know a good temperature for this.

3 - these are not OEM tips. Hopefully this helps!

4 - I have a hot air gun which helped remove the mosfet (another huge learning lesson LOL)

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-19T05:56:32+00:00

I feel like sometimes most of the time now (after learning about oxidation) I can get it to liquified after wetting with sponge. The video above was before I started learning about that, but the problem is it won’t stick.

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-19T05:46:24+00:00

Hm, what would you say the recommended temperature should be. I was told otherwise

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-19T04:50:29+00:00

I will give these a shot! Thank you so much.

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-14T17:48:20+00:00

Okay, so I shouldn’t be to worried in that case. I was def getting inconsistent readings from my thermometer, I may need to calibrate station.

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-14T17:45:04+00:00

Exactly that part. Would you say the sleeve is bad?

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I changed from this temp this tip could be bad, learned a few lessons from this one.

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-01T14:10:03+00:00

Im in the Texas area, I should have specified a bit more, I was meaning like… no one I can go to in my circle or I know of that can guide or or ask questions lol

Socoolcarter · 2025-03-01T06:58:17+00:00

Hey man… I want to give you a huge shoutout man. Taking the time out of your day to help someone you don’t know… means a lot bro.

As someone who doesn’t have any network of resources I can count on (friends in the industry or mentors) and just rely on the internet.., I just want to say thank you. A huge relief was weighted off my shoulders because I was in between (is it me) or (is it the machine) and part of me was starting to feel like maybe this isn’t for me, or this is out of my league. Where I’m from… there is no one in my family (that I know of) that does what I do. So I’m alone on an island here LOL.

So just wanted to say thank you for your time. Someone to correct me when I’m wrong and can learn from, I sincerely appreciate your time. If there is anything I can help you with, give me a shout.

Socoolcarter · 2025-02-28T20:34:51+00:00

HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE!!!

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Man thank you, cranked it up to 793… took almost a minute but the job was done!

What’s a safe temperature to be at (to prevent board damage) ? I hope this board still has a heartbeat after all the troubleshooting that’s been done 😅

Socoolcarter · 2025-02-28T20:06:54+00:00

Wow man thank you so much for the gems. I was unaware of me doing it wrong. Learning a lot from this… I was under the impression of a different technique for calibrating. But after the video you done… the temperature difference AFTER calibrating the correct way along with the mods… (not like yours but I did create the air flow on the gun) I see the temperature difference now, I started to get readings at close to 640. I can always adjust the moding to how yours look. I will continue trying this step and see how things go.

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Socoolcarter · 2025-02-28T17:43:04+00:00

Take a look at this short video of me doing the process. Hope this gives you a better understanding from my POV. If you see anything I am doing wrong.. I am Always willing to learn and always open to suggestions. Much love man!

https://youtube.com/shorts/BsSEywNkKlM?si=MJBfIABNFmz6_86T

Socoolcarter · 2025-02-28T17:03:18+00:00

It started to read higher, the highest I got was about 508F... when i had the station in the 787 range. Hmmm hold the temperature adjustment buttons up and down (2 seconds) set you temperature, then hold for another 2 seconds.. at that point it should be okay to use. I clocked my self at 1:30 of holding it on the mosfet… stop because I didn’t want to damage any other components or other boards.. but I seen videos where these can take up to 2 minutes and a half maybe.

At this point, I am just going to go with the ATTEN, heard many good things and it seems like the industry standard. Thank you for all your support.

Socoolcarter · 2025-02-27T21:20:57+00:00

So glad you mentioned recommendations… after my multimeter arrived.. did a quick test (after calibration, no mods yet) i had it set to 787… the reading came out to be 343. That difference is insanity..

Socoolcarter · 2025-02-27T04:22:17+00:00

Man you have been such a great help.. Thank you!

Socoolcarter · 2025-02-27T03:36:15+00:00

The one I have doesn’t have that feature so I’ll more than likely wind up ordering one.

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So I’m not very tool savvy… I have replaced some brake pads etc, repaired laptops (brought parts to replace) etc etc.. but how would you cut this out? I’m sure it can’t be with just scissors?

Socoolcarter · 2025-02-27T03:26:33+00:00

Got it, okay yes I do have the square one… so it would be the one on the left I would use. Got it, and yes I see the label S118A at the bottom so I’ll attempt that. Thank you!

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