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FPV Soldering Fundamentals

FPV Soldering Fundamentals

Essential soldering skills for FPV drone building. Based on Joshua Bardwell's comprehensive soldering tutorial.

What you'll learn:

  • Proper equipment selection (irons, solder, flux)
  • Temperature settings and tip maintenance
  • Tinning pads and wires correctly
  • Making clean, reliable joints
  • Avoiding and fixing common mistakes
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Last Update 05/21/2026
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  • Getting Started
    2Lessons ·
    • Introduction
    • MuteFPV Solder Practice Board
  • Essential Equipment
    3Lessons ·
    • Choosing a Soldering Iron
    • Choosing the Right Solder
    • Flux is Critical
  • Iron Maintenance
    2Lessons ·
    • Cleaning with Brass Sponge
    • Choosing the Right Tip Style
  • Temperature & Technique
    3Lessons ·
    • Temperature Settings
    • Clean Iron Tip Appearance
    • Correct Soldering Technique
  • Wire Preparation
    2Lessons ·
    • Prepping Wire for Soldering
    • Trimming to Correct Length
  • Making the Joint
    2Lessons ·
    • Completing the Joint (Dry Fit)
    • Good vs Bad Solder Joints
  • Wrap Up
    1Lessons ·
    • Conclusion