I just ruined my zero. I did not take into account the gauge of solder and burned something enough to brick the thing. You can only lead a man to water so much. Great video none the less. Learned a lot. 😭
I took my first ever stem project as a raspberry pi car, got a raspberry pi zero, got shaky hands and still hadn't solder the headers to the pi yet. As soon as I get my solder Iron back(My parents took it saying they smell smoke from my room and will return when I move to college so till then I am stuck with the boring breadboard) I will solder those damn headers so perfectly in those holes of the pi, no force will ever be able to pick them apart. Thanks for the tutorial
Thanks for not editing this too much! I feel like a bot when soldering, but you seem to solder just fine and also fumble the materials a bit. This makes me feel like I can do this as well, and now I have. Thank you for the motivation and the clear explanation!
your video helped. Thanks. My connections look ugly but the last 5 look awesome. I'm going to leave them like this so I remember when "i did not know how to solder". Thanks. ( I checked continuity and it checks good)
Amazing tutorial, thanks a lot! I think I did a great job, solderings look really good, just really thin tin coverings on the pins. I felt that it is important to really have that 370°C, then just touch the pin, not the board, just touch tin on the board-pin connection and it immediately attaches nicely. The first two attempts did not work so nicely, because my soldering iron was not hot enough - ** I believe a hot tip really is key**. First time soldering two Pi Zeros and it took me roughly 5 min per board.
What solder are you using - 30W ? also, if I have soldering station with adjustable temps, what temperature would you recommend ? Thank for the video !
Couple of newbie questions 1) do we need to solder all 40 pins? Can I solder 2 pins on each side as it'll hold for the little experimenting I want to do 2) if I just put the pins within GPIO slots without soldering them and then use jumper wires to work with the breadboard, will that work? (Assuming no movement is required in the circuit). Thanks 👍
For a good connection, I would not recommend to not solder the header pins. But if you just want to experiment, just try and see if it works. If you keep it to 3.3v you won't damage the Pi.
Hello :) I have a problem with my raspberry pi Zero (not W version). I can not install the next library using the next command: sudo pip3 install adafruit-cuitphyton-servokit Return me this error: Error: Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement adafruit-circuitphyton-servokit Error: Not matching distribución find for adafruit-circuitphyton-servokit I'm stuck from 2 weeks ago. Any help It will be so greatful. Ty.
I'm really struggling with soldering. There's just nothing happening when I touch the iron to the solder for a very long time. And the tip definiltey doesn't melt anything as fast as what your doing. I got one cheap iron of amazon and when that didnt work I got a ryobi solder iron. That was isn't working very well either. Can't figure out if its me or the cheap solder irons.
You have to tin the tip of new soldering tips first. After that your tip should be shiny when it is heated and cleaned with a sponge or metal wool. Then heat both the pad and the pin and apply the tin to it.
Does it ever make sense to only solder some of the pins, if not all the connections are required for the project? That is, solder some for structural strength and some for their connections, but leave the rest unsoldered (until a later date, perhaps)
Kinda, but only if you are running low on solder or if you aren't confident you won't break the board while soldering. If you don't have any of those issues, you might as well take advantage of the time you spent to get your tools out and ready.
No, but if you solder it on the back, you have to double check which pins you use, every time you connect something new, because the images of the GPIO-layout won't match anymore. (mirrored)
So, my question is, when i put the pins in, do i need to like cut them shorter or just not push it in all the way? Cause mine pertrudes more on the soldering end... or did i get a wrong size or something? Hopefully this can be answered relatively soon 😢
Don't apply any force on the pins. Just put in the pins (as show on the thumbnail of this video) with the short side through the board and solder them. No need to cut anything, if you have the same pin header as I do.
I'm curious if you use a magnifying glass when soldering. It seems that the pins are quite small and to see the detail that we see in the video takes some magnification.
all that happens for me is the solder won't melt, eventually it melts and goes all over the place and rolls off the board, never sticks to anything. the soldering iron is bright red hot, and barely melts the solder. I don't know what magic you are practicing, but it does require sorcery.
Excellent video, explained just what I was looking for. It took a while to get all pins done nicely but it worked in the end. If I may make this comment: personally I thought the quite active moving of the hands, in the 2 minutes, made that bit of the video a bit restless. But that is only my taste.
Because there are situations where you don't need/want them. I'm currently working on a projects where I have very little space and I'm happy that they come unsoldered.
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I just ruined my zero. I did not take into account the gauge of solder and burned something enough to brick the thing. You can only lead a man to water so much. Great video none the less. Learned a lot. 😭
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dude! I cant thank you enough, you were so detailed and still helping after 6 years! Thank you x100 times
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Great video, 6 years later u still helping people.
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Yeah :)
I took my first ever stem project as a raspberry pi car, got a raspberry pi zero, got shaky hands and still hadn't solder the headers to the pi yet. As soon as I get my solder Iron back(My parents took it saying they smell smoke from my room and will return when I move to college so till then I am stuck with the boring breadboard) I will solder those damn headers so perfectly in those holes of the pi, no force will ever be able to pick them apart.
Thanks for the tutorial
Any luck?
Did you get the iron back yet? Keen to hear if you're back at it, burning your place to the ground with dangerously hot tools.
Thanks for not editing this too much! I feel like a bot when soldering, but you seem to solder just fine and also fumble the materials a bit. This makes me feel like I can do this as well, and now I have. Thank you for the motivation and the clear explanation!
your video helped. Thanks. My connections look ugly but the last 5 look awesome. I'm going to leave them like this so I remember when "i did not know how to solder". Thanks.
( I checked continuity and it checks good)
Amazing tutorial, thanks a lot! I think I did a great job, solderings look really good, just really thin tin coverings on the pins. I felt that it is important to really have that 370°C, then just touch the pin, not the board, just touch tin on the board-pin connection and it immediately attaches nicely. The first two attempts did not work so nicely, because my soldering iron was not hot enough - ** I believe a hot tip really is key**. First time soldering two Pi Zeros and it took me roughly 5 min per board.
I melted this plastic many times. I think it's the hardest part for all newbies. Thanks for the video!
Exactly what I was looking for. I thought this was much more difficult. Thank you!
Thanks, exactly what I was looking for!
Thanks for thorough video. Helped me a lot!
Very good video, it was really helpful ...
Thanks a lot!
I did this the first time, I can see the pins one by one as it gets better :))
bro had a beer and having fun zero pi.. 🍺 😂
Perfect explanation
Exactly what I was looking for thanks buddy
love that table!!
Thanks this helped a lot!
Great video! Very helpful, thanks!
thanks for making this video! I just did my first set, they turned out EXTREMELY ugly, but they all work!
Just what I wanted to know!
Can I use two 20 single row pins instead of the dual 20 double row pins? I would think each pin is independent so it won’t matter either way.
What's the diameter of the solder? I'm guessing it's rosin core? Any reason not to use lead-free? Is lead-free more difficult to work with?
Hello, I would like to ask, is it ok if I grind my solder tip?
What solder are you using - 30W ? also, if I have soldering station with adjustable temps, what temperature would you recommend ? Thank for the video !
I used 60/40 solder. Most of the time I have my solder iron set at 370 degrees celcius.
thanks !
@@basvandersluis5662 That's ~700F for everyone using freedom units
Great video, can you tell me what camera you are using or did you use two different cameras?
pleasse can you add a anazon links for the gpio pins and the other stuff?
Amazing Explanation..Could you plz suggest some links to buy a good soldering gun for this type of work?
I would suggest any soldering iron which has a digitally adjustable temperature.
Dat is handig voor mijn Kali Linux project
Couple of newbie questions
1) do we need to solder all 40 pins? Can I solder 2 pins on each side as it'll hold for the little experimenting I want to do
2) if I just put the pins within GPIO slots without soldering them and then use jumper wires to work with the breadboard, will that work? (Assuming no movement is required in the circuit).
Thanks 👍
For a good connection, I would not recommend to not solder the header pins. But if you just want to experiment, just try and see if it works. If you keep it to 3.3v you won't damage the Pi.
I've seen others use a blob of blue tac to hold the board steady
Love the Dutch accent .. :)
Hello :)
I have a problem with my raspberry pi Zero (not W version). I can not install the next library using the next command:
sudo pip3 install adafruit-cuitphyton-servokit
Return me this error:
Error: Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement adafruit-circuitphyton-servokit
Error: Not matching distribución find for adafruit-circuitphyton-servokit
I'm stuck from 2 weeks ago. Any help It will be so greatful. Ty.
Great thanks!
Thank You ! :)
I'm really struggling with soldering. There's just nothing happening when I touch the iron to the solder for a very long time. And the tip definiltey doesn't melt anything as fast as what your doing. I got one cheap iron of amazon and when that didnt work I got a ryobi solder iron. That was isn't working very well either. Can't figure out if its me or the cheap solder irons.
You have to tin the tip of new soldering tips first. After that your tip should be shiny when it is heated and cleaned with a sponge or metal wool. Then heat both the pad and the pin and apply the tin to it.
Use some Blu-Tack. It will make the task much easier
I use that to stick my projects to the table for easier soldering. It amazes me that it doesn't burn as quickly as I'd expected.
Love your workbench... I have waisted...I mean invested many hours into playing Gradius!
Haha nice! You are the second person ever to recognize the image. :) I made the screenshot from the MSX-version called Nemesis 2.
king! Thank you
Does it ever make sense to only solder some of the pins, if not all the connections are required for the project? That is, solder some for structural strength and some for their connections, but leave the rest unsoldered (until a later date, perhaps)
Kinda, but only if you are running low on solder or if you aren't confident you won't break the board while soldering.
If you don't have any of those issues, you might as well take advantage of the time you spent to get your tools out and ready.
@@elorrambasdo5233 good point. Once the tools are out, might as well solder more.
thank you!
Does it matter which way around it goes?
No, but if you solder it on the back, you have to double check which pins you use, every time you connect something new, because the images of the GPIO-layout won't match anymore. (mirrored)
@@basvandersluis5662 Ok thanks!
So, my question is, when i put the pins in, do i need to like cut them shorter or just not push it in all the way? Cause mine pertrudes more on the soldering end... or did i get a wrong size or something? Hopefully this can be answered relatively soon 😢
Don't apply any force on the pins. Just put in the pins (as show on the thumbnail of this video) with the short side through the board and solder them. No need to cut anything, if you have the same pin header as I do.
Thank you
God send!
I'm curious if you use a magnifying glass when soldering. It seems that the pins are quite small and to see the detail that we see in the video takes some magnification.
Just soldered some headerpins the other day... i hate them.
You could use some grips to hold it still.
Oooooow now I get it. Was doing it all wrong. I'll try to desolder those little "balls" I have on my outer pins.
Ok, I got it right after the first 20 or so. the unicorn phat was done incredibly well (in my eyes) ;) thx
all that happens for me is the solder won't melt, eventually it melts and goes all over the place and rolls off the board, never sticks to anything. the soldering iron is bright red hot, and barely melts the solder. I don't know what magic you are practicing, but it does require sorcery.
Sounds familiar.
Excellent video, explained just what I was looking for. It took a while to get all pins done nicely but it worked in the end.
If I may make this comment: personally I thought the quite active moving of the hands, in the 2 minutes, made that bit of the video a bit restless. But that is only my taste.
Good to hear that it worked out and thank you for the feedback.
haha vanaf de eerste seconde herkende ik de nederlander hier
followed this tutorial and it broke my pi
I tried with a wide tipped soldering iron and all I can say is that my Pi is traumatized.
you should have used flux
There is flux in the solder I use.
@@basvandersluis5662 flux core sucks compared to actually applying flux to the connection then adding straight 60/40 solder
Why don't they come pre-soldered?? Perhaps hope to sell more to inexperienced/novice consumer.
Because there are situations where you don't need/want them. I'm currently working on a projects where I have very little space and I'm happy that they come unsoldered.
they also come pre soldered, but they are not so common, and coste a little more
You can buy a soldered version. The raspberry pi model zero wh (I assume h for header?)
That was really helpful, thanks.
Very helpful, thank you!