RnB180
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did something similar a while back too
Originally Posted by Edwood While soldering that Neutrik locking jack is easy, man, it's a pain to line up the metal sleeve without it pushing off the strain relief chuck part, isn't it? -Ed |
Originally Posted by RnB180 its similar to the XLR type assembly I believe, it was difficult at first but after then second connector it got easier. Though I did use more solder then Yours pictured, It was 26 awg solid core wire. I was afraid of it prone to snapping. Plus its just a habit of mine to fill fill the visible hole |
Originally Posted by Edwood RnB180, you are a cable making machine. -Ed |
Originally Posted by waltermeyer Im new to soldering, so I was wondering what the temp. range should be when soldering with the WBT silver solder? I got 1/2 lb. of it and abunch of star-quad and Neutrik connectors, and want to start making some of my own cables. But the soldering station I bought has a temp. dial. So I dont know if I should just plug in and go, or what. Any info? Thanks! |
Originally Posted by audiomortis With things like connectors you don't have to worry as much about over heating the terminals. With a ciruit board, you want to be a little more careful and maybe figure out what the lowest temp you can work at is. |
Originally Posted by RnB180 well I know for a fact that is incorrect. Over heating terminals on any connector will result in damage. rca's dielectric will melt and misalign signal pin position and the ring/tip on a TRS plug will shift |