The green colouring is a layer called the soldermask. It acts as an isulating layer between the pads. The solder, once melted cannot bind itself to the soldermask and melts back into the pad.
Bonus points because you can lock the lid to sit an inch above the board, so it’s heating from above too.
You can then get a plug in mains in line thermostat with a sensor, or if you’re me you use the “oh crap that smells like it’s really hot” method to determine when to check it.
Why did you place the first resistor upside down? I hate you for that. Otherwise this is a really cool method compared to Hand soldering under a microscope (which can actually be very relaxing)
Anyone else watch soldering videos for hours just to watch the solder melt
That’s really cool!
What’s the scale / magnification?
Wow that is a fantastic setup, would you have a PDF on how you build the “iron” heat bed with the controller?
I always wondered how people got such professional looking joints!
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This is actually a macro view. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macro_photography
The green colouring is a layer called the soldermask. It acts as an isulating layer between the pads. The solder, once melted cannot bind itself to the soldermask and melts back into the pad.
This is brilliantly executed. Beautiful to watch. Thank you.
This belongs on r/oddlysatisfying
That is very satisfying to watch. Like jellyfish swimming. Nice work.
I was not expecting that kind of iron.
Is the board phobic to solder? How does it work?
That’s porn to me
isn’t that a bit too hot for too long for some components?
Either way, pretty cool
what solder syringe are you using?
This your video op? What paste are you using? Looks like it flows nicely out of the applicator.
This makes me want to do some SMD soldering. It’s so much faster than through-hole if you have a lot of components.
What kind of solder is that and why have I never seen it?
u/savevideo
I thought you meant a soldering iron, saw the size of the components, and thought “how steady are your hands to be able to solder that precicely??”
r/oddlysatisfying
Love the iron + controller setup
ngl that paste looks delicious.
Forbidden tooth paste
Are solder balls easier to use for SMC than traditional soldering?
Sandwich presses work well too.
Bonus points because you can lock the lid to sit an inch above the board, so it’s heating from above too.
You can then get a plug in mains in line thermostat with a sensor, or if you’re me you use the “oh crap that smells like it’s really hot” method to determine when to check it.
Oh… An iron. Well, if it works, it works.
Iron? Ohh! Iron 🙂
Why did you place the first resistor upside down? I hate you for that. Otherwise this is a really cool method compared to Hand soldering under a microscope (which can actually be very relaxing)
I’ve said it before… solder resist (and flux) is pure magic. This just proves it! 🙂