solder technique, Will it hold???

[Wegalaxy]

Hello,

 

Today I soldered for the 3rd time in my life.

I soldered wires together which are connecting the tamiya connector to the gun. 

(rear wired ARP 9)

I stripped the end of the wires and intertwined them till they held well on their own. I then melted the solder onto the soldering rod and smeared blobs of solder to the wires to secure them together. It looks pretty bad but holds. I then wrapped them in electrical tape.

 

I was unaware that the actual way to solder is to heat the wire and then apply the solder direct onto the wire.

 

The gun shoots fine and all its normal actions are working.

 

Will the incorrect soldering method which I have used damage the gun in the long run?

 

I use 11.1 lipos with my ARP 9.

 

Thanks

 

[EDcase]

Firstly why are you using a Tamiya connector with a 11.1v LiPo???  They are not good for a decent connection.

Use Deans or XT

 

The key to soldering is using flux which helps the solder flow but I understand you might not want to buy some just for occasional use.

Using 11.1v means a lot of power (relatively of course) so I suggest re-heating the welds until it all melts together properly and doesn't have blobs sticking out.

You can hold the iron on for 10-20seconds to get things heated properly (hold the plug with pliers)

 

Its also important to insulate each connection properly because if they touch you'll get a fire or explosion.

Shrink wrap tubing is cheap and easy to use  (remember to put the piece on before soldering)

 

 

Edited 13 hours ago by EDcase

[Rogerborg]

If in doubt, re-do it.  You'll only get better with practice.  I'd stick with 60/40 or 63/37 tin/lead rosin flux cored solder. Brands can be a holy war, I use Stannol, but they've discontinued the 60/39/1 wire that I preferred, so sod em.  

[Wegalaxy]

@Rogerborg @EDcase

Thank you for the help I really appreciate it. Regarding re doing it I'm not sure I can as there is very little wire left with out rewiring the whole thing. 

 

Regarding the solder I've already done. What do you think will happen if I continue to use it with my botched job?

 

Thanks