Alternative to Soldering

[jester_s1]

Have you thought about soldering outside? A fan blowing from behind you should take care of all the smoke.

[CM9000]

3m disposable respirator will last you 2-3 years if you seal it back up in the bag. I imagine you wont solder all that much to kill the respirator

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by jester_s1

Have you thought about soldering outside? A fan blowing from behind you should take care of all the smoke.

Good idea!

Originally Posted by CM9000

3m disposable respirator will last you 2-3 years if you seal it back up in the bag. I imagine you wont solder all that much to kill the respirator

Doesn't mold grow from the moisture of your breath even in a sealed bag?

[hodge5]

A friend? Know someone who you trust, who will solder for your? Or, teach a wife, girlfriend, kid, etc. to solder, set the connections up the way you want them, and have them do the joining.

[mikemcE]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Good idea!





Doesn't mold grow from the moisture of your breath even in a sealed bag?

Only if exposed to mold. My respirator is dried and wiped before I put it back in my storage bag . I suppose some use wipes for peace of mind.


Hang up and Drive

[fyrstormer]

Do you still have a reaction if you use an inhaler *before* soldering? Oftentimes, allergic reactions are much easier to prevent with medicine beforehand rather than trying to subdue them after they start.

[AggressorBLUE]

Originally Posted by Waitwhatsthat?

If you want to skip the solder, then try out some power pole connectors. You'll need the special crimper for them also. I used to use them before I became comfortable with soldering. They actually work really well. The only downside I had was on my short course truck they would sometimes melt due to the extremely high amp draw. On a crawler you don't need to worry about that. You can find them at most electronics stores, and usually cheaper than what an lhs might carry.

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+1 for Anderson power poles and their crimper. I use them on all my batt packs. Only thing I need solder for is motor connections, but half the time they already have bullets on them anyway.


What's that: what size crimp pin were you using? Using the fattest ones ("45 amp") Even my 1/8th arrma running on 6s seems fine. ( and to folks new to app, note that the amp name doesn't denote their amp limit in rc application. It's more about how much current they can mange continuously over months/years)

[Waitwhatsthat?]

I was running the larger connectors. I could fit the 10awg battery wires on it. I did melt the connectors on my short course truck, but the system was way over worked. 4x4, 5250kv 2 pole motor and 120a esc. Running on 2s caused high current draw. It was really a poor setup for the truck. I was new though and didn't know any better at the time.

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[Tossedman]

Get yourself one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WSA350.../dp/B000EM74SK

[Rumpelhardt]

A respirator would be your best bet. Get a descent one as the cheap ones can get darn uncomfortable.

[Inspector86]

McMaster-Carr sells a crimp connector with heat shrink and solder. The solder melts as you apply heat to shrink the insulation. No smoke!

[THX_138]

No substitute for a good mask or respiratory system mask if you have breathing issues for any reasons.