I have a design working on a prototyping breadboard using the jumper wires.
Trying to move it to a more permanent design using the breakout section of the moteino is driving me crazy.
Pretty simple three pin component with (+) (pulled-up data) and (-).
I put one of the 3x spring loaded connector on the breadboard area and got that to flow.
Connecting wires has been nearly impossible for me. I just can't get the solder to flow.
I'm using a Hakko FX-888D on 790*F and Sn99.3 solder.
Sometimes even just soldering Mots together is difficult but I usually end up getting there.
Breadboard area is impossible for me.
Anyone else?
Well I cant' tell if this is a matter of getting going with soldering 101, or a problem with the iron/solder/flux or even the PCBs somehow having a problem with solder?
Maybe give us some visuals of what's going on (before/aftermath)?
I just ordered some leaded solder and will see if that helps.
I passed Solder 101 back many many years ago and have been hoping that it was like riding a bike.
I know that you need to heat the via/pin (for a few secs) then touch the solder wire to it to get the flow.
My problem is that in some scenarios the solder never seemed to flow and I need to leave the iron on way too long.
Maybe the thermal mass of the breadboard area and the quality/type of solder I used contributed to the problem.
I'll try again with the new solder I should get in a few days.
Just wondering if anyone else had any struggles.
Try using some 90% Isopropyl alcohol on the pads first. You can also get a flux pen ( like a magic marker with flux instead of ink, try eBay or Amazon), or some liquid flux on a Q-tip or small brush. Even though the pads look clean, if you have proper heat, its usually some oxidation causing problems. Clean Clean Clean! I've had problems with this restoring old radios and alcohol usually does the trick. Hope that helps! :)