I've been trying to solder wires onto the pins of the joysticks on a gamecube controller but have encountered several issues. First, the solder isn't really connecting to the pin that I need and simply won't stick onto the place I need it to. Secondly, even when I manage to get it somewhat connected, it isn't fully properly functioning and tends to rapidly shake left and right when it should be staying still. I'm wondering if anybody has some advice for either how I could get it to solder better onto the pins or if there might be a much better location to connect it to that would work more effectively. The image attached is of where I'm trying to solder (I've removed the plastic joystick part).
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Any advice for soldering wires to a gamecube controller?
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Are you using imbedded flux solder(fluxless)? Or are you using brushed on?
If using fluxless, put a large ball on the pad then reheat the pad with the iron leave iron there then let the pin sink into the solder hold it there and remove the iron, let it cool
If using fluxless, put a large ball on the pad then reheat the pad with the iron leave iron there then let the pin sink into the solder hold it there and remove the iron, let it cool
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It is important both the wire and the point you are trying to connect it to both get hot at the same time. So the iron (which must be clean and properly "tinned") must be hot too. But it is also important to make sure you don't leave the hot iron touching the board for too long or the contacts can lift and you can damage the board. Timing is critical.
In looking at your image, it looks like you are trying to solder those wire or "probe" leads to the board. That is a mistake. You need to cut off those leads, trim back the white and red insulation to expose some of the bare wire, tin those bare wires, then solder them to the board.
Note that soldering is a skill. And like most skills, it must be practiced and honed. I recommend you find an old circuit board to practice on.
In looking at your image, it looks like you are trying to solder those wire or "probe" leads to the board. That is a mistake. You need to cut off those leads, trim back the white and red insulation to expose some of the bare wire, tin those bare wires, then solder them to the board.
Note that soldering is a skill. And like most skills, it must be practiced and honed. I recommend you find an old circuit board to practice on.