Four Steps to Perfect PCB Soldering (Through-Hole Guide)

Equip yourself with the skills to solder through-hole components and assemble PCBs like a pro. From perfect joints to fixing common mistakes, this guide will help you take your circuits from temporary to permanent. Sponsored by PCBWay (get $5 of free credit as a new user): https://pcbway.com/g/JR1ZbI Support the creation of more content like this: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WillDona... Recommended Soldering Tools (Affiliate Links): Hakko Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/42e3QIZ Pinecil Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3UOXEXZ Solder Pump: https://amzn.to/43AREVj Irwin VISE-GRIP Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/43fHnwr Lead Free Solder: https://amzn.to/3uJt2wg Exhaust Fan: https://amzn.to/3uHZaAp Helping Hands: https://amzn.to/48rlMCQ Helping Hands Alternative: https://amzn.to/49mHwkU Heat Shrink Tubing: https://amzn.to/3uLV0rd Soldering Mat: https://amzn.to/4bPx7zC 16 AWG Wire: https://amzn.to/3uF2oon 18 AWG Wire: https://amzn.to/48H9MO5 Lead Free Tip Tinner: https://amzn.to/3wrXz2c Solder Wick Braid: https://amzn.to/3SGAmR6 Hakko T18 Tips: https://amzn.to/3uPuey3 Heat Sink Copper Alligator Clips: https://amzn.to/49Au38K Safety Glasses: https://amzn.to/3UQoiQ6 Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3UOMe6g Follow me: Instagram:   / _willdonaldson_   Website: https://www.willdonaldson.io GitHub: https://www.github.com/WillDonaldson Chapters: 0:00 Starting Out 1:30 Step 1 1:52 Step 2 2:34 Step 3 2:52 Step 4 3:38 Mistake 1 4:04 Mistake 2 4:26 Mistake 3 4:55 Mistake 4 5:23 Copper Wick Desoldering 6:42 Solder Pump Desoldering 8:11 Desoldering Alternatives 8:49 5 Tips For Special Components 10:50 Sponsored by PCBWay 11:36 Using Protoboards Disclaimer: Links in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service through the links I provide I may receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and enables me to pursue bigger and better projects. Affiliate links include no additional charge to you.