electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

Hi All,

I need someone with high level soldering skills to solder a component
onto a small circuit board - I think special temperature controlled
soldering equipment needs to be used to do this (its way beyond my
expertise).

Does anyone know how I can find a local workshop or perhaps individual
that could do this work in the London W4 area? (I'm afraid its only a
small job)

Thanks, George

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

John Rumm laid this down on his screen :
On 27/07/2010 17:32, Tom wrote:
Hi All,

I need someone with high level soldering skills to solder a component
onto a small circuit board - I think special temperature controlled
soldering equipment needs to be used to do this (its way beyond my
expertise).

Does anyone know how I can find a local workshop or perhaps individual
that could do this work in the London W4 area? (I'm afraid its only a
small job)

Bit more detail would help... such as what sort of component? Surface mount
or through hole? Multi-layer board?

Even reasonably dense surface mount can be done by hand if you are careful
and use a small iron/tip...

Find a competent and willing radio amateur over on UK.radio.amateur to
help you out perhaps?

--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

Bit more detail would help... such as what sort of component? Surface
mount or through hole? Multi-layer board?

Even reasonably dense surface mount can be done by hand if you are
careful and use a small iron/tip...


Thanks John,
Its actually a screen cable for an old PDA (the screen ribbon cable is
soldered onto the connector at the bottom of the screen)- I have tried
to do the job myself and already succeeded at making a mess of it -
I'll post a photo link to show the problem.

Thanks, G

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

Tom formulated on Tuesday :
Its actually a screen cable for an old PDA (the screen ribbon cable is
soldered onto the connector at the bottom of the screen)- I have tried
to do the job myself and already succeeded at making a mess of it -
I'll post a photo link to show the problem.

If it has a fair bit of copper content to it, then it likely needs more
heat.

--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

On 27/07/2010 18:10, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
John Rumm laid this down on his screen :
On 27/07/2010 17:32, Tom wrote:
Hi All,

I need someone with high level soldering skills to solder a component
onto a small circuit board - I think special temperature controlled
soldering equipment needs to be used to do this (its way beyond my
expertise).

Does anyone know how I can find a local workshop or perhaps individual
that could do this work in the London W4 area? (I'm afraid its only a
small job)

Bit more detail would help... such as what sort of component? Surface
mount or through hole? Multi-layer board?

Even reasonably dense surface mount can be done by hand if you are
careful and use a small iron/tip...

Find a competent and willing radio amateur over on UK.radio.amateur to
help you out perhaps?

Does mean you are neither competent, or willing then?

Dave

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

dave pretended :
Does mean you are neither competent, or willing then?

It could equally mean that I could not at the moment spare the time.

-but I might be willing/able to help if the OP indicated roughly where
he lives.

--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message
. uk...
dave pretended :
Does mean you are neither competent, or willing then?

It could equally mean that I could not at the moment spare the time.

-but I might be willing/able to help if the OP indicated roughly where he
lives.

--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)


Well from the OPs first post "in the London W4 area":-(

Cheers

Adam

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

ARWadsworth laid this down on his screen :
"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message
. uk...
dave pretended :
Does mean you are neither competent, or willing then?

It could equally mean that I could not at the moment spare the time.

-but I might be willing/able to help if the OP indicated roughly where he
lives.

-- Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)


Well from the OPs first post "in the London W4 area":-(

Cheers

Adam

So then, anyone in the W4 area willing to assist him?

--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

On 27/07/2010 23:37, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
ARWadsworth laid this down on his screen :
"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message
. uk...
dave pretended :
Does mean you are neither competent, or willing then?

It could equally mean that I could not at the moment spare the time.

-but I might be willing/able to help if the OP indicated roughly
where he lives.

-- Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)


Well from the OPs first post "in the London W4 area":-(

Cheers

Adam

So then, anyone in the W4 area willing to assist him?

Yes, it's a long way from you. Couldn't resist the dig, seeing your call
sign.

Dave

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

dave brought next idea :
On 27/07/2010 23:37, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
ARWadsworth laid this down on his screen :
"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message
. uk...
dave pretended :
Does mean you are neither competent, or willing then?

It could equally mean that I could not at the moment spare the time.

-but I might be willing/able to help if the OP indicated roughly
where he lives.

-- Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)


Well from the OPs first post "in the London W4 area":-(

Cheers

Adam

So then, anyone in the W4 area willing to assist him?

Yes, it's a long way from you.

You are volunteering :-)

--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

On 27/07/2010 23:45, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
dave brought next idea :
On 27/07/2010 23:37, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
ARWadsworth laid this down on his screen :
"Harry Bloomfield" wrote in message
. uk...
dave pretended :
Does mean you are neither competent, or willing then?

It could equally mean that I could not at the moment spare the time.

-but I might be willing/able to help if the OP indicated roughly
where he lives.

-- Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)


Well from the OPs first post "in the London W4 area":-(

Cheers

Adam

So then, anyone in the W4 area willing to assist him?

Yes, it's a long way from you.

You are volunteering :-)

No! I am about as far as way as you are. Preston.

Dave

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

Thanks for the replies - yes I am in London W4!

If it has a fair bit of copper content to it, then it likely needs more
heat.

I tried using a battery powered soldering iron I got from Maplins but
it wasn't powerful enough, but an ordinary one was too hot I think.

Please take a look at the photos I've posted in the attached link:-

http://s800.photobucket.com/albums/y...xflexi-new.jpg
http://s800.photobucket.com/albums/y...exicloseup.jpg


Thanks, G

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

Tom wrote:

I tried using a battery powered soldering iron I got from Maplins but
it wasn't powerful enough, but an ordinary one was too hot I think.

One of those "instant heat" ones with a split tip? If so don't use it
on electronic circuits, it applies a voltage across the two sides of the
tip, which can damage the circuitry.

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

On 28 July, 08:49, Andy Burns wrote:
Tom wrote:
I tried using a battery powered soldering iron I got from Maplins but
it wasn't powerful enough, but an ordinary one was too hot I think.

One of those "instant heat" ones with a split tip? *If so don't use it
on electronic circuits, it applies a voltage across the two sides of the
tip, which can damage the circuitry.

No, not the short-out heat tip type - I just think that it was too
cool and the ordinary one I had too hot, combined with my lack of
skill it ended in disaster.
G

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

"Tom" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the replies - yes I am in London W4!

If it has a fair bit of copper content to it, then it likely needs more
heat.

I tried using a battery powered soldering iron I got from Maplins but
it wasn't powerful enough, but an ordinary one was too hot I think.

Please take a look at the photos I've posted in the attached link:-

http://s800.photobucket.com/albums/y...xflexi-new.jpg
http://s800.photobucket.com/albums/y...exicloseup.jpg



Temperature is everything, especially with lead free solders which require a
higher temperature to melt and flow. Too hot and you destroy the plastic
and any adhesion between copper and substrate.

I can only suggest you look for "electronic assembly" in your local
directories and pay a visit. Anyone with half an eye and who is competent
with a soldering iron should be able to do this for you. If you were local
I would say pop in, as it would only take 10 minutes.

electronic component to be soldered onto circuit board
 

Fredxx laid this down on his screen :
"Tom" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the replies - yes I am in London W4!

If it has a fair bit of copper content to it, then it likely needs more
heat.

I tried using a battery powered soldering iron I got from Maplins but
it wasn't powerful enough, but an ordinary one was too hot I think.

Please take a look at the photos I've posted in the attached link:-

http://s800.photobucket.com/albums/y...xflexi-new.jpg
http://s800.photobucket.com/albums/y...exicloseup.jpg



Temperature is everything, especially with lead free solders which require a
higher temperature to melt and flow. Too hot and you destroy the plastic and
any adhesion between copper and substrate.

I can only suggest you look for "electronic assembly" in your local
directories and pay a visit. Anyone with half an eye and who is competent
with a soldering iron should be able to do this for you. If you were local I
would say pop in, as it would only take 10 minutes.

That has an absolute minimum of copper mass and just needs a good, fine
tipped soldering iron and the right knack.

--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk