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submitted 1 day ago by early_riser@lemmy.world to c/games@lemmy.world
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Yes the solder joints are terrible, but it works and I'm proud of myself.

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[–] early_riser@lemmy.world 14 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

The real hazard is inhaling rosin fumes (says the guy who doesn't properly ventilate his workstation). If you're anxious about lead (I was) there is lead-free solder, though it requires higher temperatures to work with. As far as lead goes, the risk is from getting flecks of it on your fingertips and then touching your eyes or mouth. I imagine it's less of a problem than it feels like in my head, but something something environmentally friendly.

[–] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

It’s a fruity note… inhales deeply … reminiscent of… fir with notes of cinnamon.

[–] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 6 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Babies love it too, if you have lead paint they will lick the walls and let you know

[–] early_riser@lemmy.world 3 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

One theory for why there were so many serial killers in the 70s was because of lead paint.

[–] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 1 points 4 minutes ago

I saw a chart based on America on violent crime rates and leaded fuel

[–] DeadPixel@lemmy.zip 1 points 18 hours ago

Leaded solder is sooo much easier to work with. Wash your hands well after each soldering session, have a fan gently blowing over your work bench & a window cracked open & you should be (relatively) fine**. Unless you’re doing it very regularly for long periods in which case a proper extractor is worth the investment. Occasional hobby tinkering for 15-30 mins at a time over an iron is unlikely to be bad for you if you follow basic steps. **Not medical advice!

P.S. Awesome work. I can remember the first time I modded Wii 1st gen, as my first non practice soldering, I was so nervous. But the mod still works to this day, many many years later. More people should learn to solider, it’s not overly hard if you have a decent enough soldering iron, a steady enough hand, & are willing to practice. It’s so satisfying when it works!!