H3nk
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I bought some eutectic solder ( 63/37) to use for my first smd project.
I tried it out on some cables and through hole components and I'm not pleased with the results.
The joints are not shiny at all, especially compared to my 60/40 solder. I suppose this is not good to use?
Would it be possible to use 60/40 for smd as a beginner or should I pick up som high quality 63/37?
The problem is that its impossible to find any reseller that has 63/37 solder where I live so it would take weeks before I could get started.
60/40 to the left. 63/37 to the right
I tried it out on some cables and through hole components and I'm not pleased with the results.
The joints are not shiny at all, especially compared to my 60/40 solder. I suppose this is not good to use?
Would it be possible to use 60/40 for smd as a beginner or should I pick up som high quality 63/37?
The problem is that its impossible to find any reseller that has 63/37 solder where I live so it would take weeks before I could get started.
60/40 to the left. 63/37 to the right