PDB Tarot 680 pro

[Jurriaan]

Hi all,

I'm in a doubt.

I have bought this frame:

Tarot 680 pro:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/..._HexaCopter_Folding_Frame_3K_Carbon_KIT_.html

I'm a novice when it comes to soldering (but I have bought the correct tools and I 'm learning).

I prefer a PDB solution with bullet connectors., therefore I have bought the Tarot 6in1 PDB:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...wer_Distribution_Hub_for_HexaCopter_1pc_.html

But I now realize only the main connectors are 3.5mm. The 6 cups are 3mm. I have the following questions:

1. Has anyone had this frame and if, what PDB solution did you used?
2. Is it recommend for a beginner to solder the wires directly to the gold plated PCB connections? I have a heat adjustable soldering tool and 60/40 solder.
3. Is it an option to fill the cups with solder and pre-tin the wire ends and place it directly in the filled cup with solder? I know it will be a fixed connection but is it good practice for this case?
4. When I choose to solder 3mm connectors to the wire ends en connect it to one of the cups, is it common to fill the cups with a little bit of solder just to act like "glue"?

Please keep in mind I'm not an expert in soldering. If possible I want to use the best plug and play solution and I don't mind if I need to invest some euro's or dollars On the other hand I want to improve my soldering skills (but at the right time at right places).

Thanks!

Regards,
Jurriaan

 

[Jackson]

Have you received it yet? Looks like the holes as shown at HK are only one side. The other end has one for each +/- lead (hence the 'hub' designation) with bullets soldered in.

 

[Jurriaan]

Not received yet. Yes I know one is male and the other is female, both 3.5mm. But the 6 holes (cups) are 3mm. Really don't know why, it makes it unnecessary difficult. That's why I have these questions. One important one, what is best practice, connect the 6 wires each to their own 3mm connector and place it in one of the cups or pre-tin the wire ends, put enough solder in the 6 cups and stick the ends in the cups?

 

[Jackson]

That's why I have these questions. One important one, what is best practice, connect the 6 wires each to their own 3mm connector and place it in one of the cups or pre-tin the wire ends, put enough solder in the 6 cups and stick the ends in the cups?

I guess that's up to you, I can't see what difference it would make either way. Many will say to just solder directly... no bullets.

4. When I choose to solder 3mm connectors to the wire ends en connect it to one of the cups, is it common to fill the cups with a little bit of solder just to act like "glue"?

That doesn't make sense, may as well just solder the wire right to the cups.

 

[ringolong]

I used copper clad board with a ton of solder for mine.