Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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If you've mastered through-hole soldering and now want to give surface mount soldering a try, this video is for you. It features practical demonstrations of how to solder different surface mount components and will have you surface mount soldering like a pro.
Beginner's Guide to Soldering Electronics Part 1
youtu.be/M2Jf8cebwCs
Beginner's Guide to Soldering Electronics Part 2
youtu.be/BPuH1Z2npoQ
CHAPTERS:
01:18 Equipment
05:03 Why solder doesn't stick
06:04 SMD resistors, ceramic capacitors and inductors
09:12 Surface mount LEDs
09:48 SOT-23 transistors and diodes
10:27 DPAK
11:35 SOIC and SOP
14:19 Micro USB connector
16:57 Micro SD card socket
19:59 Surface mount electrolytic capacitors
21:04 Tantalum capacitors and diodes
22:21 QFP
25:57 QFN
29:31 PLCC
32:33 Cleaning
33:55 Something's missing…
#soldering #electronics #tutorial
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Thanks to channel sponsor, PCBWay: pcbway.com
If you've mastered through-hole soldering and now want to give surface mount soldering a try, this video is for you. It features practical demonstrations of how to solder different surface mount components and will have you surface mount soldering like a pro.
Beginner's Guide to Soldering Electronics Part 1
youtu.be/M2Jf8cebwCs
Beginner's Guide to Soldering Electronics Part 2
youtu.be/BPuH1Z2npoQ
CHAPTERS:
01:18 Equipment
05:03 Why solder doesn't stick
06:04 SMD resistors, ceramic capacitors and inductors
09:12 Surface mount LEDs
09:48 SOT-23 transistors and diodes
10:27 DPAK
11:35 SOIC and SOP
14:19 Micro USB connector
16:57 Micro SD card socket
19:59 Surface mount electrolytic capacitors
21:04 Tantalum capacitors and diodes
22:21 QFP
25:57 QFN
29:31 PLCC
32:33 Cleaning
33:55 Something's missing…
#soldering #electronics #tutorial
T-SHIRTS
Do you like my wacky t-shirts? I buy all of them from Qwertee. Use the discount code: BranchusCreations to get £1/€1/$1 off your order. Check out the range here:
bit.ly/3OrJZkT
Stirri Product range (affiliate link) includes 10% discount:
stirri.com/BRANCHUS
VEVOR ULTRASONIC CLEANER REVIEW:
youtu.be/mIiLPblIICI?si=WYYi67YZxEH5q9IM
ULTRASONIC CLEANER BASICS:
youtu.be/RLgFSdSDE-8?si=OXB2WMaOsxiY3dBI
If you enjoy the content and would like to support the channel, please consider becoming a Patron:
patreon.com/branchuscreations
Of if would like to make a small donation, you can do so here:
paypal.me/branchus
*Tools/Products used (paid links):*
Surface mount soldering practice kits: amzn.to/3OWqvVG
SOLDERING IRON
Hakko FX951: amzn.to/31QvCMW
Budget alternative (uses T12 tips): amzn.to/46wfQrL
SOLDERING IRON TIPS:
Bevelled edge soldering iron tip (T12-BC2): amzn.to/45NSrBK
Small bevelled soldering iron tip (T12-C1): amzn.to/3YVH5K0
Bent conical soldering iron tip (T12-JL02): amzn.to/3sx8lSU
Chiselled soldering iron tip (T12-KU): amzn.to/44tAo2A
HOT AIR STATION:
Quick 861DW: amzn.to/2ZjYzPH
Budget alternative: amzn.to/3fN1ZU7
SOLDER:
Kester 63/37 0.5mm diameter: amzn.to/3Pf6uLe
FLUX (Get 10% off with BRANCHUS discount code):
StirriASM-TF: stirri.com/products/stirri-asm-tf
SOLDER WICK:
Goot Wick 2mm: amzn.to/3YWlRvw
TWEEZERS:
Hakko CHP 3-SA: amzn.to/2NqkhPz
OTHER:
Vevor 30L Ultrasonic Cleaner (5% off on all Vevor sites code: VVMH5%OFF):
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US site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7uN
EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQaMb
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Component suction tool (vacuum pen): amzn.to/44xyPkm
Microscope: amzn.to/2HnSI5H
Microscope camera: amzn.to/2TdSYsZ
Budget alternative microscope: amzn.to/2PmRagt
Helping hands (third hand): amzn.to/31JUhVL
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Fume extractor: amzn.to/2HuG0oU
UV Solder mask: amzn.to/2ZnK1yu
Swann Morton curved scalpel blades: amzn.to/2oN7qNn
No. 3 Scalpel Handle: amzn.to/2ngcx85
Kapton heat resistant tape: amzn.to/2xBnTso
28 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thick): amzn.to/32cRsLf
34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): amzn.to/35Bx20D
40 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thin): amzn.to/2J2Aisf

![More Recapping! [Live]
For someone who doesnt do repairs anymore, Im sure doing a lot of repairs!
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![Repairing some barn-find vintage Macs - Part 1 [LIVE]
After responding to a Facebook Marketplace ad, I found myself driving out to some semi-rural parts of western Sydney to check out some Macs in a barn. Many looked beyond repair, but a few had restoration potential.
Lets see if it was worth the trip!
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Hakko FX951: https://amzn.to/31QvCMW
Budget alternative (uses T12 tips): https://amzn.to/46wfQrL
SOLDERING IRON TIPS:
Bevelled edge soldering iron tip (T12-BC2): https://amzn.to/45NSrBK
Small bevelled soldering iron tip (T12-C1): https://amzn.to/3YVH5K0
Bent conical soldering iron tip (T12-JL02): https://amzn.to/3sx8lSU
Chiselled soldering iron tip (T12-KU): https://amzn.to/44tAo2A
HOT AIR STATION:
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Budget alternative: https://amzn.to/3fN1ZU7
SOLDER:
Kester 63/37 0.5mm diameter: https://amzn.to/3uviEIg
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Fume extractor: https://amzn.to/2HuG0oU
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Swann Morton curved scalpel blades: https://amzn.to/2oN7qNn
No. 3 Scalpel Handle: https://amzn.to/2ngcx85
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28 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thick): https://amzn.to/32cRsLf
34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): https://amzn.to/35Bx20D
40 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thin): https://amzn.to/2J2Aisf Repairing some barn-find vintage Macs - Part 1 [LIVE]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qX9qUDFO4gw/mqdefault.jpg)