Fixified Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Hello everyone! I'm a new member from Norway who's looking to get back into the XBOX Community. Had to sell off my collection due to moving abroad, but have now moved back and realized my mistake. Currently buying a few xboxes, and looking to do some modding. Haven't soldered anything in years, but have watched a bunch of videos lately on xbox mods. If anyone has any recommendations on what Solder or Flux to use, I'd gladly take all the help I can get! Locally it seems as if I can only get lead free solder. I'm purchasing a Dibotech zd 8936 soldering station locally, and I'll be ordering some 30 AWG Solid core wire off eBay. I'm glad to be back, and looking forward to being a part of this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ging3rguy Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Hi, welcome back, you should be able to get your questions answered here. This is what I use for solder other brands will do the same, just go for a 60/40 mix with a low melt temp and for flux I would go for a rosin flux pen, less mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_Dave Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Hello Fixified Welcome to ogxbox.com I would also recommend you get some leaded solder and you may need to order it from overseas as a lot of countries are banning lead The lead free solder needs more heat to solder with and you are not meant to mix the 2 types I use a flux paste that's in a syringe. If you are new to soldering I would highly recommend you practice soldering on some old circuit boards 1st. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixified Posted July 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Thank you for your replies! I've sourced both flux and solder from a local store, but not quiet sure if it's the one to get. Says this one is a 60/40 mix, and this was the only rosin based flux I was able to find locally. Is there any reason why a pen or syringe would be better? Thanks in advance - Fixified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_Dave Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 There is no real reason I have used a syringe type for 25 + years so stuck in my ways I guess it is also easy to apply but the paste you got will be fine just use a small flat screwdriver to apply. I should have mentioned to get some solder wick to remove excess solder. Something like this. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixified Posted July 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 6:13 PM, Ging3rguy said: Hi, welcome back, you should be able to get your questions answered here. This is what I use for solder other brands will do the same, just go for a 60/40 mix with a low melt temp and for flux I would go for a rosin flux pen, less mess. 21 hours ago, SS_Dave said: There is no real reason I have used a syringe type for 25 + years so stuck in my ways I guess it is also easy to apply but the paste you got will be fine just use a small flat screwdriver to apply. I should have mentioned to get some solder wick to remove excess solder. Something like this. Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. Thank you for all the help! Ended up having to order the solder and flux online as my company due to new legislation. Picked up the soldering station, some extra tips, and desolder wick. Solder is of the brand Stannol, melting point 186c, mix is 60/40 (Sn60/Pb40). Looking forward to get practicing after years! Best, - Fixified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_Dave Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 The same is happening here in Australia as well with the leaded solder with some suppliers no longer stocking it Cheers SS Dave Soft modding is like masturbating, It gets the job done but it's nothing like the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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