7:00 solder _paste_ on the board, then use a hot-air gun.

Sorry John, its my job to spank you when you’ve been bad. 40 minutes of soldering an SD connector and 5 minutes of high speed soldering and 4 minutes to finish off. Just, no! Ok? 😂

@JohnsBasement

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😕... Yeah . That blasted SD connector has been unexpectedly frustrating. I'd like to find a technique that is viable for anyone so inclined to swing an iron at it.

May i suggest you to order a stencil e some solder paste? Would make your life a lot easier.

@JohnsBasement

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Sure... But I'm trying to find a viable way to do it with just an iron. Even using air was a bit of a cheat here

preheat the board at 150 degree celcius inbthe oven?

@JohnsBasement

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I'm an inch away from getting a hot plate. I'd like to be able to solder in ballgrids. A plate might make that viable too.

2 minutes tops to solder on a micro sd card reader. Flux, right soldier and a little hotter soldering iron.

@JohnsBasement

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It impresses me how much trouble I'm having with it too. 😩 I just got a hot plate that looks very promising at dealing with it.

Yeah... some high quality flux would help a LOT.

@JohnsBasement

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I just ordered a hot plate. That aughtta cure what ails me. Of course, even a cheap one costs more than a complete retro board. So not all hobbyists are likely to run right out and get one. I feel that it is important that we have s 100% through-hole (ez solder) option for beginners!

Easier solution to you tinning the the pins. Throw a piece of double sided tape onto the bench...it wont move when you try to tin it.

@JohnsBasement

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That'd be good too.

Speaking of soldering SMD parts to PCBs, here is an interesting idea: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGSX1aqTpsi8prw.html

@JohnsBasement

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I saw that too. An interesting idea.