what soldering station did you get? how do you like it? I'm on the hunt for an upgrade as well.
I got a madell AT201D or in other words the radio shack digital soldering station. They are the same unit, just RS relabels them.
Let me give you a review.
PROs
- Heats up in about 15 seconds (yes i timed it)
- Adjustable temp knob with three programmable buttons
- Comes with fine tip that is good for board soldering
- LCD displays desired temp and current soldering iron temperature
- Has a jack for anti-static ground built in to unit
- Radio shack sells them, that means no shipping. (its $80)
that is actually the same unit that I was looking at.
I read the review and it seems like a good system. I talked with the Radioshack guy and they can also order the tip for them, but the don't stock them.
Congrats on all you're success learning how to do the FET stacking Brandon.. Maybe in the near future you can do some boards for some of us here in D.C.. Have you tried doing any 2.4ghz boards yet?, I've heard those can be harder to replace the FET's on without lifting the pads..
Okay, I removed the 3010 FETs from my MA-010 and soldered a 2x2 stack of 8858s. Difference is hardly noticeable with the Hfay motor, but then again i'm testing on a slick surface so any more punch would be translated into a burnout, which my car did before.
Of course i'll do anyone elses FETs now.. if you trust me lol.
haha, but werent the FETs expencive??? I was thinking about stacking mine for a better motor but it would cost to much.
Your actually giving out FET jobs??? Woah. I thought you were kidding. Are you just doing this out of generosity???
Yeah, I give them out lol. FETs are actually really cheap. I pay a dollar per FET plus shipping. If you want a double stack just let me know. I've been given enough stuff from members on this forum. I don't have much to give except my services. Its my way of giving back to the community. All I ask for is 2 bucks per FET so I can order some new ones. I dont ask for $2 to make a profit, its just the shipping is just as much as the fets themselves nearly. Do you have a mini-z or an xmod?
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Yeah, I give them out lol. FETs are actually really cheap. I pay a dollar per FET plus shipping. If you want a double stack just let me know. I've been given enough stuff from members on this forum. I don't have much to give except my services. Its my way of giving back to the community. All I ask for is 2 bucks per FET so I can order some new ones. I dont ask for $2 to make a profit, its just the shipping is just as much as the fets themselves nearly. Do you have a mini-z or an xmod?
Oh, I have an Xmod. If you can upgrade it I would appreciate it. I dont have any soldering experience or equipment. Plus $2 a FET is a good price for me since I have a low upgrade budget if you can work on my xmod.
P.S. I only have a xmods stage 2 motor and im hoping it will improve it but I might get a better one hopefully.
Oh, I have an Xmod. If you can upgrade it I would appreciate it. I dont have any soldering experience or equipment. Plus $2 a FET is a good price for me since I have a low upgrade budget if you can work on my xmod.
P.S. I only have a xmods stage 2 motor and im hoping it will improve it but I might get a better one hopefully.
Do you have a gen. 1 or an evo? If your car is the one in your sig and avatar its an evo.
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You are correct, how do you do it? haha. Yes it is an evo nissan GTR. Will that be a problem?
Well, there are two things to mention here. Number one, I have never done an Xmod evo. Though that shouldn't be a problem. The second thing is that those cars require FETs I dont have. My FETs are usable on gen.1 xmod and mini-z cars only. Xmod evo cars use two different FETs. I'd be happy to solder them in but I'd need you to order the FET or drop me the cash to order them. I'd have to check pricing on those.
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Well, there are two things to mention here. Number one, I have never done an Xmod evo. Though that shouldn't be a problem. The second thing is that those cars require FETs I dont have. My FETs are usable on gen.1 xmod and mini-z cars only. Xmod evo cars use two different FETs. I'd be happy to solder them in but I'd need you to order the FET or drop me the cash to order them. I'd have to check pricing on those.
Thats why I thought the FETs were expensive. The ones I checked out before are 7.99 including the P-channel FET and the F-Channel FET. It says that you need to desolder the previous FETs and Solder the new ones on. So that would total my cost to near $16 to order enough for a 2x2. shipping is $2.27 so my total would be $18.25. Good or bad price?
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