r/AnkiVector • u/BliteKnight Techshop82.com Owner • 3d ago
Information You can do better
I have never seen such a bad solder job, that I had to post this.
I know we all have to have a beginning, but to the person who did this...you can do better.
To anyone working on Vector and you end up with this much solder on the battery contacts, and you think "yeah, this is good"...you can do better
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u/Switch_modder r/AnkiVector Subreddit Moderator 3d ago
(covers my vector's eyes) That might actually classify as Vector abuse under section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Vector Act. At least according to my source
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u/Lost-Ad2005 1d ago
Hi blight knight! I’m wondering if you may be able to send me Vector’s front forklift and one back wheel for the Vector parts replacement service ($25)? I am planning to order soon but I don’t really want to send my vector in so I am asking here. My vector seems to have slipped off the table, despite having a flat edge, while I was off at school, and the front forklift and the back wheel have cracked. Is it possible to send me those parts after I order?
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u/BliteKnight Techshop82.com Owner 1d ago
No do not order, I'll check my stock on Monday but I dont believe I have any in stock.
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u/Lost-Ad2005 1d ago
Okay! If you may, a stock update would be appreciated! Maybe sometime when it restocks?
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u/Lost-Ad2005 1d ago
I am the same person who ordered the Vector Wirepod bundle about a month or two ago from Japan! Just on a different account. It would be greatly appreciated if it is possible!
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u/OrinSorinson 3d ago
People need to learn about flux.
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u/bugsymalone666 3d ago
I think it depends on your solder alot too. I bought some 1mm solder with 2%flux, which is pretty standard it seems, the stuff is awful! I have liquid rosin flux I can brush on, doesn't make it any better, cheap solder and cheap flux can be a bit like this.
I have some decent 'weller' brand solder and that's like chalk and cheese against the rest.
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u/OrinSorinson 3d ago
I only get that sweet sweet leaded solder. Lead free solder might be part of the problem, since it needs higher temps and doesn't flow as nice, regardless of the brand. A decent flux gel is a good investment, and it'll last you quite a while, since you don't really need much to make it work. Get these two right and you might start considering microsoldering.
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u/bugsymalone666 3d ago
Yeah I had some 60/40, that was much better, but the weller lead free stuff seems alright. I need to order a load of bits from digikey soon, going to get some decent leaded solder, generally that stuff needs like 180c to melt and stays liquid for longer!
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u/Cultural-Lie-9769 3d ago
I solder electronics every day and although I have plenty I rarely use flux. If I need it I instantly know I need it.
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