If I'm going to do some through-hole soldering of components (diodes) and wires, should I pre-tin the diode legs and wires before soldering?
Should I pre-tin them before they are inserted or after? I'm afraid if I do it before then I won't be able to get them through the hole because they'll be too thick.
Pretty basic question but I'm trying to learn to do this the right way.
Thoughts? Comments?
Should I pre-tin them before they are inserted or after? I'm afraid if I do it before then I won't be able to get them through the hole because they'll be too thick.
Pretty basic question but I'm trying to learn to do this the right way.
Thoughts? Comments?


