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
| Responsible | Kaveman |
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| Last Update | 05/21/2026 |
| Members | 1 |
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Getting Started2Lessons ·
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Introduction
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MuteFPV Solder Practice Board
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Essential Equipment3Lessons ·
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Choosing a Soldering Iron
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Choosing the Right Solder
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Flux is Critical
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Iron Maintenance2Lessons ·
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Cleaning with Brass Sponge
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Choosing the Right Tip Style
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Temperature & Technique3Lessons ·
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Temperature Settings
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Clean Iron Tip Appearance
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Correct Soldering Technique
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Wire Preparation2Lessons ·
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Prepping Wire for Soldering
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Trimming to Correct Length
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Making the Joint2Lessons ·
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Completing the Joint (Dry Fit)
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Good vs Bad Solder Joints
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Wrap Up1Lessons ·
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Conclusion
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