Anbes Soldering Iron Kit Electronics, 60W Adjustable Temperature Welding Tool, 5pcs Soldering Tips, Desoldering Pump, Soldering Iron Stand, Tweezers

I'm just about to order my first custom mechanical keyboard (quefrency) and I'm wondering how much solder I'm going to need. Will this kit have enough?

This $24 soldering kit has everything you’d need to repair your guitar. If you’re going to own multiple electric guitars, pedals, and amps, you really should have a soldering iron around. Worth every penny.

Would this be a good start https://www.amazon.com/ANBES-Soldering-Iron-Kit-Electronics/dp/B06XZ31W3M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=soldering+iron&qid=1583274431&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011&rnid=2661617011&sprefix=soldering+&sr=8-3

I mean, I use this just fine.

I built a couple keyboards with this soldering iron, and they turned out alright. I have since upgraded to a TS100, since the cheapo iron had issues with temperature control

I used this https://www.amazon.com/ANBES-Soldering-Iron-Kit-Electronics/dp/B06XZ31W3M/ for 1.5 years before I upgraded to something a bit more professional

That's weird that you're still getting flickering, I wonder if when you removed the clear gel that you sliced the layer of copper inside the strip and that's what's causing the flicker - can you try cutting it beyond where you removed the gel, and carefully removing the gel again?

Another idea could be that it's just too long for the controller to light without power injection - are you just running one strip of them, or did you put 2 or 3 of them in series with each other?

Your paper under the connectors idea is solid - could also use pliers or something to try to bend them down yourself.

FYI you can get a soldering iron kit for less than $20 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZ31W3M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I got this soldering kit and I use that solder pump and it works great. You don’t need a fancy one. There’s a technique to it. Make sure your iron is hot enough to melt it fully. You kinda rest the nozzle on the pcb as close as possible to the pin and then when you take away your iron you pump it up super fast in a flick kinda motion. If you don’t get it all the first time that’s fine, just add more solder and try again.

And also make sure to clean your nozzle tip if there’s solder inside there, it can join with the solder you’re tying to suck up.

Something like this would make your soldering a lot easier. That's a super basic one but much better than the big soldering gun thing for this sort of work.

The cheapest one you can find on Amazon. 😂 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZ31W3M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xcseFbCRG52XC

Anbes Soldering Iron Kit Electronics, 60W Adjustable Temperature Welding Tool, 5pcs Soldering Tips, Desoldering Pump, Soldering Iron Stand, Tweezers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZ31W3M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_g903Fb5ARE9N5

I got this one personally.

I got this soldering iron kit last summer and it working well enough, I'm still really bad at soldering though, I need to practice more, here is a link to a logic analyzer that Ben eater links on his website on one of the 8 bit computer pages

In terms of the 6502 upgrades, I'd recommend for sure doing the 6551 serial upgrade early on, it's pretty helpful

This was the cheap one I started out with. While almost everything in that kit is really cheap, the iron itself was actually really good. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZ31W3M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_95TqFbJ6RZ1BR

I "upgraded" to the Weller WE1010 because everyone seems to praise it. Its not much better and I regret it. The only things nice about it is that it heats up a few seconds faster and you can see when it's actually at temperature. Outside of that, I find it even more difficult to solder with than the cheap Amazon one. The TS100 is interesting to me thoughand I may get it eventually.. I still get out the other one every now and then when I get frustrated at this one.

Thanks, I think you're right.

Is this a good soldering kit to order for the job? So basically, I cut each chord individually and connect each individually. I'll probably find a guide online even though it's pretty straightforward.

It's an smd diode. You may have gotten extras with your keyboard. As far as soldering you can pick up a cheap good one on Amazon for 20 bucks

Anbes Soldering Iron Tool Kit with PU Carry Bag,60W Adjustable Temperature Welding Iron,5pcs Tip,Desoldering Pump,Tin Wire Tube,Soldering Iron Stand,Tweezers,Wire Stripper Cutter,2pcs Electronic Wire https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZ31W3M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SV.gEbD0GXMWY

I've used that one to solder (and desolder) switches and Mill max sockets on probably 6 or 7 keyboards before I upgraded to one of these

YIHUA 862BD+ SMD ESD Safe 2 in 1... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RY5XWVG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The issue is going to be a disconnected wire underneath your pick guard.

Most likely this is being caused by a break at the solder joint.

To fix this, you're going to have to open up your guitar and examine the wires. Look for any obvious breaks, or wires that don't seem to be 'connected' to anything.

This diagram should be pretty close to how your guitar is wired: https://guitarelectronics.com/2-humbuckers-3-way-toggle-switch-1-volume/

Take a close look at the pickup selector; if just one pickup is working that's probably where the break is.

In order to fix this you'll need a soldering iron, and some solder. Something like this has everything you need.

https://www.amazon.com/ANBES-Soldering-Iron-Kit-Electronics/dp/B06XZ31W3M/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=soldering+kit&qid=1606253868&sr=8-5

Youtube can show you the basics of soldering. It's not too tough to learn, and it's a good thing to pickup if you're into guitar.

Do you think this one would be good? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XZ31W3M/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_8?smid=A1XLBTH0MIQMMO&psc=1

Just get something like this you really don’t need anything fancy. Heat the thing up, touch the little roll of solder to it, strip some 22ga wire, heat the tip of that up and touch some of the solder to it, then heat one of the copper pads on the strip up and touch a dot of the solder to it, then grab that wire you just made and touch it to the little solder dot you made on the strip and put your solder iron between them. It’s very easy. Here is a YouTube video of some dude showing you how it’s done.

They're extremely cheap.

Here's an entire kit.

Edit: and solder

also do i need temperature controlled soldering iron?
https://www.amazon.com/ANBES-Soldering-Iron-Kit-Electronics/dp/B06XZ31W3M/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=soldering+iron&qid=1602719946&sr=8-6
This should be adequate enough for a cable, but idk about a macropad/numpad

This video covers soldering keyboards.

In general, I like to solder at 350C using quality rosin core solder. If you only plan to build a single keyboard, a cheap soldering kit off Amazon will do the trick. If you really want to get into building, a quality iron like the Hakko FX888D, TS100, or Yihua 939D is a great place to start.

Would this be a good enough soldering iron for the job? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZ31W3M/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_beTyEb5X8QMCZ

Soldering Iron

Analog replacement

Instructions

Have fun learning! :)

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Edit: You can revive pretty old controller like this and charge friends to fix theirs too, easy way to make a quick buck plus it's pretty easy and cool to learn how to solder

Considering building my first custom keyboard, aiming for a 75% keyboard. I'll be going for the KBD75 v2.

• Which option do I pick if I want Gateron Blue switches?

• Would this solder be efficient enough to get the job done?

I'm also looking for dark gray / orange themed keycaps & 75% case options other than XD84 and KBDfans!

Thanks so much in advance.

The solder wire it provides is stated to be made of tin and "various metal alloys".

It also states in the user manual that the solder wire is:

99.3%Sn-0.1%Pb

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The amazon ad doesn't have any info about the solder. All this info I've gotten comes from the user manual.

Here's the link to the kit I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XZ31W3M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got a bunch of super cheapo tools from Amazon and they seem to do the trick okay. Probably don’t need all of them depending on what you have around:

• Mini files - MINI Needle File Set (Carbon... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KH8BG1F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

• Snap ring pliers - IRWIN VISE-GRIP Convertible Snap... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JNRR0Y?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

• Soldering kit - Anbes Soldering Iron Kit... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZ31W3M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

• Helping Hand - Elenco Helping Hands with 2 .5"... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002LLWYK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

• Drill

• bits - COMOWARE Titanium Twist Drill Bit... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D9J6JLD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Video for instructions:

https://youtu.be/hxKxLvulnag

https://www.amazon.com/ANBES-Soldering-Iron-Kit-Electronics/dp/B06XZ31W3M/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=soldering+iron&qid=1597361849&sr=8-5

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldering-Iron-Kit-Electrical-Welding-Tool-Gun-Set-Solder-Station-Tip-Tweezer/132989324465?hash=item1ef6c80cb1:g:m2gAAOSwMnZcwrG-

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This is the type of soldering iron i have. I purchased a kit on amazon that has some starter stuff. Again i would recommend buying more tips as the ones that come with these kits arent the best quality. And Tin your tip often!

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Also, this is a super cheap soldering iron, but it has worked for the past 2 years.

I have done RGH on xbox 360, smd soldering, as well as trace repair with this iron. People say you need the haccko or the ts100 if you want a good iron, and yes, if you make money soldering/repairing electronics, it would be in your best interest to get a quality soldering iron, But if you are learning and only solder every so often to fix a chewed up wire, this iron is the way to go

Since you said you were a novice I figured I'd put in my tools list.

https://www.harborfreight.com/5-inch-wire-stripper-36901.html $2.79

https://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-digital-multimeter-63759.html $6.39

https://www.harborfreight.com/120-piece-heat-shrink-tubing-set-67530.html $3.99

Solder kit https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XZ31W3M/ $21.99

That might be a lot...but they are good skills and tools. If it's still daunting, you can buy a replacement bed that will have new wires.

Edit: you can save even more money if you wait for them to go on sale.

Edit edit: you can prolly get away without re-soldering if you just secure everything so that there is no motion or stress on the solder joints with a couple strategic zip ties.