Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
DIY soldering tutorial! Learn how to solder, even if you're a beginner! We're going to recap some old video game systems, and learn proper soldering techniques as we go along!
It's time to repair or mod your retro video game consoles! Some of these jobs are easy, but others will require advanced soldering!
Soldering is a skill that not many of us are brave enough to try. However, if you're a collector of retro video game consoles, you might want to learn! Capacitors and lasers can go bad, and you can't get new parts for these old consoles anymore. Learning how to solder properly can assist you in keeping your old video game systems alive for the rest of your lifetime.
Big thanks to Cody for doing this video with me. I learned a lot from him, and I hope this video gives you the confidence to get started!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED:
Hakko FX888DX Soldering Iron
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Hakko FR-301 Desoldering Gun
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Solder (Lead Free)
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Solder (Tin/Lead)
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Flux Paste
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Wick/Solder Braids
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Kotto Smoke Extractor
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Soldering Tweezers
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Q-Tips
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91% Isopropyl Alcohol
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Flush Cutters:
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Console Modding Services:
stoneagegamer.com
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Get your caps here:
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0:00 Introduction
1:14 How Cody Started Soldering
1:53 Console Overview - PS1
2:51 Console Overview - Dreamcast
4:29 Online Modding Services
4:39 Surface Mount Capacitors
5:00 Through Hole Capacitors
5:25 Equipment Overview
10:13 Capacitors Overview
12:09 Soldering Iron Temperature
13:14 PS1 Power Supply Overview
14:08 PS1 Power Supply Cap Removal
14:51 Safety (watch me burn myself)
15:32 Removing Solder with the Ribbon
16:37 Removing Solder with the Gun
18:32 PS1 Power Supply Caps Removed
19:14 PS1 Power Supply - Cleaning the board
19:41 Power Supply Revisions - Do your homework!
21:25 Reading the board - Don't put the caps in BACKWARDS!
22:14 Caps inserted, soldering them in is next!
22:31 Adding Flux before soldering
22:48 Proper soldering techniques
24:54 Safely removing the excess legs
26:37 Checking your work
27:57 Dreamcast Controller Board Overview
29:21 Prepping the board
29:49 Removing with the gun
32:17 Soldering the controller board
34:14 Dreamcast rechargeable battery
35:00 Dreamcast Power Supply Overview
35:44 Removing Caps on the Dreamcast Power Supply
37:33 Final Tips & Tricks for your First Time
38:47 Desoldering Gun Maintenance
40:51 Outro & Closing Thoughts
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DIY soldering tutorial! Learn how to solder, even if you're a beginner! We're going to recap some old video game systems, and learn proper soldering techniques as we go along!
It's time to repair or mod your retro video game consoles! Some of these jobs are easy, but others will require advanced soldering!
Soldering is a skill that not many of us are brave enough to try. However, if you're a collector of retro video game consoles, you might want to learn! Capacitors and lasers can go bad, and you can't get new parts for these old consoles anymore. Learning how to solder properly can assist you in keeping your old video game systems alive for the rest of your lifetime.
Big thanks to Cody for doing this video with me. I learned a lot from him, and I hope this video gives you the confidence to get started!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED:
Hakko FX888DX Soldering Iron
amzn.to/4mUTDvQ
Hakko FR-301 Desoldering Gun
amzn.to/47fyKXJ
Solder (Lead Free)
amzn.to/3UJCklr
Solder (Tin/Lead)
amzn.to/45Ut1Er
Flux Paste
amzn.to/47fAct9
Wick/Solder Braids
amzn.to/4oWaL6c
Kotto Smoke Extractor
amzn.to/3JRIOMB
Soldering Tweezers
amzn.to/4oVhRI7
Q-Tips
amzn.to/4fSaaOI
91% Isopropyl Alcohol
amzn.to/47cDayx
Flush Cutters:
amzn.to/41VZhWk
Console Modding Services:
stoneagegamer.com
voultar.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=60
powrupgaming.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorkjP31sHGwKHSsEkY1ZckavYfJlv-bIKa3TAEl6WWaoKcZ5HTf
Get your caps here:
console5.com
MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTjZEc95y9PHoaM6TijCXqddzhUX9Ivk5
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTjZEc95y9PHyUsC5lTgv75i2gQW0GHZ7
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTjZEc95y9PFNhK7SrsuTbPv9bAiqGRjE
0:00 Introduction
1:14 How Cody Started Soldering
1:53 Console Overview - PS1
2:51 Console Overview - Dreamcast
4:29 Online Modding Services
4:39 Surface Mount Capacitors
5:00 Through Hole Capacitors
5:25 Equipment Overview
10:13 Capacitors Overview
12:09 Soldering Iron Temperature
13:14 PS1 Power Supply Overview
14:08 PS1 Power Supply Cap Removal
14:51 Safety (watch me burn myself)
15:32 Removing Solder with the Ribbon
16:37 Removing Solder with the Gun
18:32 PS1 Power Supply Caps Removed
19:14 PS1 Power Supply - Cleaning the board
19:41 Power Supply Revisions - Do your homework!
21:25 Reading the board - Don't put the caps in BACKWARDS!
22:14 Caps inserted, soldering them in is next!
22:31 Adding Flux before soldering
22:48 Proper soldering techniques
24:54 Safely removing the excess legs
26:37 Checking your work
27:57 Dreamcast Controller Board Overview
29:21 Prepping the board
29:49 Removing with the gun
32:17 Soldering the controller board
34:14 Dreamcast rechargeable battery
35:00 Dreamcast Power Supply Overview
35:44 Removing Caps on the Dreamcast Power Supply
37:33 Final Tips & Tricks for your First Time
38:47 Desoldering Gun Maintenance
40:51 Outro & Closing Thoughts
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TRAVIS BOWMAN - Let's Get Connected!
LINKS:
JOIN MY PATREON FOR TABS, LESSONS, AND DOWNLOADABLE MUSIC:
tinyurl.com/22vh9d8j
SOCIALS:
WEBSITE: tinyurl.com/3h96jnbh
FACEBOOK: tinyurl.com/r3y5ssnd
INSTAGRAM: tinyurl.com/7uwuxpuk
TWITCH STREAMS: tinyurl.com/26zzumf8
DISCORD: discord.gg/UgBzE9Xfxm
AFFILIATE LINKS:
Divoom Pixoo 64 - amzn.to/3ZrJdrB
Gruv Gear KAEPO - amzn.to/3SzDduH
Sony a6400 Camera - amzn.to/3ICYteN
Arcade 1up Street Fighter Cabinet - amzn.to/3SA4e1g
LED Light Strip - amzn.to/3xSEsfc
Sega Dreamcast GDEMU - amzn.to/3SAzq0h
FIND MY MUSIC HERE:
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/3fbwate3
APPLE MUSIC: tinyurl.com/av9bp7hw
BOOKING AND BUSINESS:
travisbowmanmusic@yahoo.com
