Tutorials

Leads Direct is pleased to provide a range of tutorials on various leads and cable related topics. These are intended to help those who need to do so get to grips with the technical aspects of making and repairing leads and cables for themselves.

These tutorials are about specific methods for fitting various connectors and for using specific types of tool. Other technical issues are covered elsewhere in the Technical Library section of this site.

Basic Soldering Guide Part 1 – Introduction

Alan Winstanley covers the basics of soldering in this first instalment of an article in three parts originally reproduced by Everyday Practical Electronics magazine © Alan Winstanley 1997-2010 Introduction The first and most important aspect of assembling any electronic project is … Continue reading

Basic Soldering Guide Part 2 – How to solder

Alan Winstanley covers how to actually solder in this second instalment of an article originally reproduced by Everyday Practical Electronics magazine © Alan Winstanley 1997-2010 How to solder Turning to the actual techniques of soldering, firstly it’s best to secure … Continue reading

Fitting BNC Crimp Connectors

This tutorial covers the fitting of three part BNC crimp connectors to RG59 coaxial cable, but it is also appropriate to many other types of coaxial cable and RF connector – things like the strip depth may change but the … Continue reading

Fitting Modular Connectors

This tutorial covers the fitting of modular connectors, and is appropriate to all types of modular connector including those generically (but incorrectly) known as RJ45, RJ11, RJ12, etc. It is good to be prepared to make or repair your own … Continue reading

Soldering Quick Fix

Alan Winstanley covers a quick summary plus tips on trouble shooting solder joints and safety in this third instalment of an article originally reproduced by Everyday Practical Electronics magazine © Alan Winstanley 1997-2010 Quick Summary Guide To round off our practical … Continue reading

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