Wire glue / Conductive Glue

[Rayleigh]

Hello guys , so this my first thread here, been a long time lurker here but now the search bottom can't help me much.

So i got the Nand-X a few days ago and i'm still doing my reaserch about what to do and what not, but today i decided to practice some soldering for the first time and i burned my finger in the process and couldn't even resolder a wire i pulled from some board. So i found out about the wire glue(This) and heard mixed opinions about it so my question is can i use a wire/conductive glue for the NandX , consdering that the QSB and Jtag board is already glued nicely because of the back sticker that comes with it, wouldn't just droping this glue in the QS points be effective ?

 

[Blown240sx]

Issues I could see with it is bridging connections because of possible smearing or too much glue applied.

Soldering really comes down to the quality of your Iron and proper solder station. Wet Sponge, Solder wick, holder, and tinning the tip properly.

Invest in a decent heat controllable solder station. It will pay off in the end.

 

[Fisticuffs]

The conductive glue is more for traces I believe, I really don't think it's conductive enough for connecting points that should be soldered, Make sure to use flux when soldering it's very important you'll get better results, Keep practicing on an old board, And try not to do like the pics below

Heres a couple links for soldering
http://www.graspr.com/videos/How-To-Solder-PROPERLY-2
http://www.rchelisite.com/how_to_solder_properly_tips_and_techniques.php
http://www3.telus.net/chemelec/Soldering/Soldering.htm
http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/solder.htm

 

[Rayleigh]

Thanks for the fast replay , so i guess my biggest concern for soldering is that the solder points are so close from each other for me that i fear if i put too much solder i would screw everything up by connecting more than just one point, also this wire glue (link) seems to be thick enough for the job? it's different than the conductive pen, idk

 

[Fisticuffs]

You don't need wire glue, Why would you want to use that??, 15-30w soldering iron, Iron holder, Flux, .032" diameter 60/40 rosin-core solder, Rubbing alcohol, All can be bought at Radio Shack if you desire, Like Blown240sx said also a wet sponge, tinning the tip is important, And read some of those guides I linked and watch the videos to get an idea of whats going on, And practice on something similar thats useless

 

[Martin C]

I'll say this once. It's all technique.

Having the tools to do the job is nowhere near as important as knowing how to use them. Look at the various soldering guides online and practice, practice, practice.

(Then practice some more).

 

[Rayleigh]

Thanks for the guides i will check it, I was thinking about that wire glue because they claim it's highly conductive so i thought it might work the same way like the glue that comes with the IntensaFIRE mod ?! also that reminds me that i was originally shopping for a flux when i stumbled upon the wire glue, but if i buy a flux which would you recommend from those : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ? also this is the solder i tried to use is this good enough? appreciate your help

 

[Fisticuffs]

This stuff works great http://www.drillspot.com/products/36702/Chemtronics_CW8100_Dispensing_Pen?s=1 No Tax Free Shipping Fast shipping too came in like two days, Ubergeek is the one who originally brought this to my attention

 

[Rayleigh]

Alright so i'm considering getting that pen you linked me , as for the solder this is the one i have "Roll of 0.5mm Tin Lead Soldering Solder Wire Rosin Core" from ebay will it work ?
also if anyone else have any other opinions or experiences about the wire /conductive glue before i pull the plug on this flux and soldering stuff i would appreciate it.

 

[Fisticuffs]

I've never used the glue, I think its mainly for emergencies as a temporary fix, Get the pen it's worth it and you'll have it in a couple days, Yea that solder should work, Its a little thicker than I use but if you have a radio shack close by you can just go buy .032" diameter 60/40 rosin-core solder for about $3, And get 90% rubbing alcohol to clean up after you've soldered, Walmart sells it for $2 for a 32oz bottle, Follow the guides or google how to solder properly, And like Martin C said practice practice!!

 

[Rayleigh]

Just bought the Dispensing Pen , thanks a lot for your help Fisticuffs really appreciate it.Is there any tips or tricks on how to maybe prevent bridging two points with each other since they are too close ?

 

[Fisticuffs]

I'm not an expert but practice and check out the 4 links I put up a couple posts ago they will give you visual pointers, You don't need alot of solder but use alot of flux, And do one point at a time, Don't over heat 3 to 5 seconds touching the qsb point and board point at the same time should be good, Just barely touch the solder to the tip of the iron while heating, Clean with rubbing alcohol after and check the joint with a magnifing glass

watch this video
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_NU2ruzyc4[/ame],

Here's more reading material
http://team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54729,
http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54423&highlight=soldering

 

[Rayleigh]

Very helpful information, thanks again Fisticuffs , i will practice as soon as i receive my flux and hopefully the process will go smoothly ( i hope)