mirobo technology2d ago
iFixit

That drifting controller isn't trash. It's a soldering project.
So much "unfixable" gear is only stuck because the dead part is soldered down. Learn to melt it off and the new one on, and a whole world of repairs opens up.

Our full solder and desolder guide 👇

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Solder+and+Desolder+Connections/750

Jun 17 at 6:27pmWeb
Show thread食 Shoku the Umbreon6d ago
@iFixit I've never been able to get solder wick to work and I've never been able to figure out why. It's the pump for me all the way.
Show threadGames That I Missed6d ago
@TheMNWolf @iFixit I learned, after the first few years of struggling, that solder braids are not all the same. Finding a braid that works for me (Superwick #443) made a vast difference.
Show threadÖlbaum6d ago
@GamesMissed @TheMNWolf For me, the struggling was until I started using flux. I bet it helps with the braid too.
Show thread食 Shoku the Umbreon6d ago
@oscherler @GamesMissed I've tried it with and without flux and the results have been the same either way.
Show threadDoomstrike6d ago
@GamesMissed @TheMNWolf @iFixit
It's important to know that it has a shelf life, the copper oxidizes and also the braid often has a flux core, or is flux coated. If you are not using it that often it can expire. A bit of fresh flux can help but if it is very old it can be more difficult to use, a lead to making a mess of things. I've learnt the hard way, by stashing away my own braid from a common work area (so it was there when I needed it) rather than just sharing and making sure that people would reorder as soon as it was running low
Show threadJaspie6d ago
@iFixit I've inhaled so much smoke while repairing synthesizers I can't stop oscillating and might die young but it was so worth it
Show threadLibre>Gratis6d ago
@jasper @iFixit "I can't stop oscillating" 😆😆😆
Show threadParttimesailor6d ago
@iFixit soldering should be taught to students.
Show threadmark6d ago
@iFixit i've only experienced stick drift in one game - the division 2 (ps5). never understood why only in that one game.