How to Solder Micro Deans connectors

wrathofkhan · Jul 16, 2012, 12:33 AM

Hello

Does anyone have tips on how to solder the battery wires to the micro Deans plugs. Even if I soldered/heat shrunk one wire ... then the other, still the two prongs look awfully close to each other.

I tried looking for videos/tips on this forum, but couldn't find any. Any links to instructions (preferably with photos/videos) will be very much appreciated.

cheers, Khan

rick.benjamin · Jul 16, 2012, 03:53 AM

How-To Solder Micro Deans (1 min 32 sec)

hoppy · Jul 16, 2012, 05:53 AM

#1 Get a hands helper from Harbor Depot to hold the parts.
#2 Like was shown, solder the wire to the outside edge of the pin.

grimbeaver · Jul 16, 2012, 08:53 AM

I tried them once and found them to be a pain. Just could not get the solder to flow right without deforming them from the heat. So I gave up and now use EC2s which are really easy. The EC2 are only .4grams more per pair and I like not having exposed pins.

Rumple · Jul 16, 2012, 04:21 PM

I've given up on micro deans also; I was tired of all the sparking when I got into parallel charging. You need seriously steady hands to avoid it!

I switched to mini T-plugs (look like miniature versions of the ubiquitous Dean's ultras). Never heard of EC2's until the previous post - they look like a great option too. Both are just 0.4 g/pair heavier than the Deans minis.

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Jul 16, 2012, 12:33 AM	#1
wrathofkhan Registered User Los Angeles, California Joined Jun 2006 394 Posts	How to Solder Micro Deans connectors Hello Does anyone have tips on how to solder the battery wires to the micro Deans plugs. Even if I soldered/heat shrunk one wire ... then the other, still the two prongs look awfully close to each other. I tried looking for videos/tips on this forum, but couldn't find any. Any links to instructions (preferably with photos/videos) will be very much appreciated. cheers, Khan

Jul 16, 2012, 05:53 AM	#3
hoppy Space Coast Space Coast Joined Oct 2000 18,728 Posts	#1 Get a hands helper from Harbor Depot to hold the parts. #2 Like was shown, solder the wire to the outside edge of the pin.

Jul 16, 2012, 08:53 AM	#4
grimbeaver Registered User United States, MN, Minneapolis Joined Feb 2011 2,962 Posts	I tried them once and found them to be a pain. Just could not get the solder to flow right without deforming them from the heat. So I gave up and now use EC2s which are really easy. The EC2 are only .4grams more per pair and I like not having exposed pins.

Jul 16, 2012, 04:21 PM	#5
Rumple Ignint McNugget behind Jaggi lines Joined Jan 2004 907 Posts	I've given up on micro deans also; I was tired of all the sparking when I got into parallel charging. You need seriously steady hands to avoid it! I switched to mini T-plugs (look like miniature versions of the ubiquitous Dean's ultras). Never heard of EC2's until the previous post - they look like a great option too. Both are just 0.4 g/pair heavier than the Deans minis.