When you learn to solder, you are warned about the pitfalls of creating a solder joint. Too much solder, too little solder, cold joints, dry joints, failing to “wet” the joint properly ...

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allowing the solder to attach itself more easily to the joint. Soldering wire with a rosin core is also helpful; rosin helps the solder flow and reduces the effects of oxidation. Soldering creates ...

Oxidation can negatively impact the conductivity and cause the solder joint to fail. To avoid this, use a rosin flux on the wire strands you solder together. Keep the tip of your soldering gun ...