[Andrew LB]

I just finished this cable up this morning.

 

[Andrew LB]

Maybe but most people don't have the time to cherry-pick from Chinese clones du jour, and what kind of support is there? For 100 euros, I am pretty sure the Hakko 888D is a best value. Real company, big aftermarket, and support. I'm glad normal solder is still available in Europe. The day they outlaw it is the day I order 1000 kg of wire.

Which is why i gave some recommendations. Don't get me wrong, the 888D is a solid soldering station. In fact, all Hakko products are. My 936ESD is over 15 years old and for most jobs it has zero issues. Where the old style with the thermocouple in the handle have issues is when soldering to large ground planes, and when heating too long could cause issues with nearby components, and can result in cold solder joints.

So is leaded solder was banned in the EU... or is that just in commercial manufacturing. I just picked up another spool of MG Chemicals 63/37 and ill stick with it until i'm forced to change to lead free. The last spool i had was 60/40 and i didn't like how it had that semi-liquid transition where if you move what you soldered, you could end up with a cold joint.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Which is why i gave some recommendations. Don't get me wrong, the 888D is a solid soldering station. In fact, all Hakko products are. My 936ESD is over 15 years old and for most jobs it has zero issues. Where the old style with the thermocouple in the handle have issues is when soldering to large ground planes, and when heating too long could cause issues with nearby components, and can result in cold solder joints.

So is leaded solder was banned in the EU... or is that just in commercial manufacturing. I just picked up another spool of MG Chemicals 63/37 and ill stick with it until i'm forced to change to lead free. The last spool i had was 60/40 and i didn't like how it had that semi-liquid transition where if you move what you soldered, you could end up with a cold joint.

I do only through hole and HF radio repairs and general project building, I have no idea what's required for SMD or microwave stuff. But I think soldering stations are not intended to do metalwork type of soldering. And I use heat sink clamps when I have them. Haven't seen any recently though.

I think it was banned in manufacturing. I have used 60/40 rosin core since I was a kid. I don't think I have tried other alloys.

 

[Firschi]

 

[funch]

I have been using one of these for a few years, and it's been dead reliable. Of course, it helps that it's a local company.
https://www.circuitspecialists.com/csi-premier-75w-Soldering-Station.html

 

[W1ll1eTheP1mp]

Hey. Im a newbie with cables. I want to build myself a good and solid IEM cable for my U12T since the stock one feels cheap. Alot of IEM cables are very expensive and i though t i could DIY it and save a ton!

What is the "best" cable and connectors to use? That are "cheap" to buy ourself, but expensive to buy as a complete IEM cable from a brand?

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Usually when you DIY cables you don't save any money. Hopefully you will get a good cable and pride in a job well done.

 

[ilikebananafudge]

My first cable! It's for my Utopias and made from Canare L-4E6S. Nothing too fancy, but I'm proud of it

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Is that the same connector as for HD 800?

 

[ilikebananafudge]

Is that the same connector as for HD 800?

No, as far as I know it's unique to the Utopias in the headphone world. It's part number is FGG.0B.302.CLAD52Z .

 

[gimmeheadroom]

No, as far as I know it's unique to the Utopias in the headphone world. It's part number is FGG.0B.302.CLAD52Z .

Thanks. The connector-hell has to stop at some point!

 

[sne4me]

First cable. DT-1350 fix.
Neutrik NP3X-B
Mogami 2799
Blue Poly Sleeve
WBT 4% silver solder

 

[Patrick415]

Cable for Sennheiser HD58X with 4pin XLR. Mogami cable, Neutrik XLR connector.

 

[Mellowship]

2.5 balanced for Sennheiser

 

[telecaster]

I got similar wire, it's very cheap and supple, I like it