Ambient head torch repair

It's a torch for someone with an ambient head (don't be calling Ralfy dim tho)

Gordo

How big can we make Ralphy's head torch?

I was wondering what an ambient head torch was.... maybe a really dim one? haha

Mike Hanley

I love it when we use the same soldering techniques. That torch is nicely designed to let water in. :| Oh! Lovely exploration of the switch! Nice!

Michael Thompson

The main things for dealing with stubborn solder are to have an iron suitable for the size of the joint, make sure the iron tip is clean and shiny and add some flux or new solder to help wet the old solder.

Big Clive

In the UK I used to buy the switches in bulk from Rapid Electronics. A big-name reputable electronic component distributor should have known quality switches.

Big Clive

What size of soldering iron bit is recommended for tackling old and difficult solder?

Andrew Donaldson

Any advice to get better quality versions of those tactiles from a Chinese/Taiwanese supplier? All the ebay/ali versions I have ordered are disappointingly stiff and inconsistent feeling. Mouser/DigiKey have great ones but simply far too expensive.

Anton

Is the Banggood special? I got a few, not bad lights but they do eat batteries! Single AA vesus 3xAAA still wins hands down

Anton

Clive, maybe I have missed it in one of your older videos, but have you thought about making a video on your process to test rechargeable batteries? Including the hardware used. Just a thought for a future video.

Chris Muncy

I have a single cell Cree style led torch that runs off a single AA battery. The current flow is so high the Aluminium case of the torch oxidised so the torch does not come on. A few twists of the body and head is enough to make the torch work again. It's a bit annoying but easily fixed and just happens because the torch body is made out of some sort of alloy.

Jeremy Travis

Full fat solder can’t beat it

I like how the battery declared that "It is GREEN."

Michael Dunn

I think he uses juicy lead based because it soaks up the electrons 👍😂

Cerity

I assume you are using only the best lead free Solder available? 😂

Lostngone