sra1019023
Apr 25 2005, 06:02 AM
???
ThaCrip
Apr 25 2005, 06:12 AM
USE 15WATTS!!! dont go higher than that

... or there is a higher risk to damage the xbox.
BE CAREFULL!
have a good day
sra1019023
Apr 25 2005, 06:18 AM
what temp??????
ThaCrip
Apr 25 2005, 06:29 AM
i dont know exact temp settings.... since most soldering irons i know of are rated in watts, not tempurature.
so thats all i can really tell u... sorry
punisher84087
Apr 25 2005, 02:58 PM
just go pic up a 15 watt at radio shack for 5 bucks
ctgene
Apr 25 2005, 03:26 PM
Most lead free solders melt, I think around 420 degrees F(270 C ?). You can do just as much damage to a board with a 15W iron as a 50 watt iron. I think the important thing when buying a soldering iron is to spend a little extra money and get one that will allow you to control the temperature. A solder station usually gives you a temp range of between 250 C to 480 C. The wattage is important, but not as important as the temperature. I use a station, 50 watt and solder quite successfully around 310 C. You can find these in the $30 range on the net.
Perplexer
Apr 25 2005, 06:15 PM
QUOTE(punisher84087 @ Apr 25 2005, 06:04 AM)
just go pic up a 15 watt at radio shack for 5 bucks
Hahaha, yeah ditch your nice temperature-controlled iron for a piece-of-shit iron!!
For xbox work, stay around 650 - 700F (350 - 370C)
Tobb555
Apr 25 2005, 06:37 PM
yes 15 watts. Ive used higher and it started to deform the PCB.
Mastershredder
Apr 25 2005, 08:33 PM
I've gone through about 4 of those POS radioshaft 15 watt irons.. I should just crack down and buy a variable wattage/temp station. Anyone have a direct link? Ebay has more crap than good with s search.
sra1019023
Apr 25 2005, 11:59 PM
well i had one of the shitty ones, and it worked fine. but then my dad's work threw a shitload of them away, and he got some of them for free. his work bought newer ones. i like it, and it works good.
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