When cutting small 12" pieces to an area ,what is the proceedure for soldering when you DON'T want to use quick connectors ?
1588983
Connectors are a hit our miss, so soldering is the way to go. Cut the strips the size you want then scratch a small area with a razor knife down to the copper base then put a dab of flux on that area and add a dab of solder with a hot soldering iron. This is called tinning. Do the same to the wire that you are using then take the iron without adding more solder and touch both together. Here's a picture http://www.irv2.com/attachments/photopost/data/500/HPIM0973.JPG
997774
these are your best bet because you can use a lower (heavier duty) "awg or gage" wire dirrectly to the connection/metal of the connector- deffinitely a plus for ease and efficiency of use and installation, most importantly you dont have to worry about splicing in to the flimsy thin wire on all the others available. solderless connectors like these are fullproof while other "style" connectors can be shady sometimes. ive used these 110 and dc and in a car using the battery directly
342737
Just two short DC wires; positive and negative. I used crimp connectors, no soldering.
13231
If you can solder, you can solder two strand wire to the solder pads on each side of the segment cut line-- or you can buy the specially designed connectors.
2035403
You can rather easily solder these together. There are defined split points along the length of the LED strip as well as at the end.
1202952
You can cut this with scissors. I used it for a few different groups of cords.
1128631
U can solder stripped/cleaned ends together and use heat shrink sleeves. Or use twist caps, which I'd not recommend.
838745
As the others have said you can definitely solder directly to the solder pads on the strips, and if it seems difficult to get a good connection remember flux is your friend.
1030755
You can have any number of connections as long as you stay a margin below the maximum current (for safety & reliability). So how good are you with a soldering iron or wire nuts???
1714392
Yes, they can be cut and I have cut them without any issue. No soldering required. I think it's 3 LED's per section.
1383631
You can cut the strips at certain contact points( I think it was every 3 LEDs). From there you can either solder on fresh wires or use premade connectors to the contact points,(+) and (-). It's not complicated at all and easily done.
1619791
I would Solder them . Better connect the cut and twist method . I have six strips tied together
1133066
If they are the same physical size and you have a way to interconnect them. They are often connected with spot welded tabs. some battery outfitters have the welder. Soldering wire works of you have experience (you must sand the pads and use rosin, have an appropriately sized iron) at it and do not overheat/damage them. Be aware that if you damage them they can spontaneously combust.
1977380
I guess that would all hinge on the size of the parts you are fastening. ou can see the size of the solder gun tips at any store that sells them.. BUT, if I were planning on working on many of these circuits, I would opt for a solder station that usually would have smaller tips and full controll over heat generated. There are many in the marketplace.
509508
Yes, you can certainly cut them to that length. Be sure to use the proper connectors for your project.
913439
Use a wire cutter. I use a pair of scissors at first but it left the ends frayed. Wire cutter
2264341
Simple single-sided soldering is required. I let my 12yr.old grandson tackle the project after letting him practice on an old P/C board (soldering techniques ) . He's about the age when I learned to solder 45 yrs. ago. It definitely helps to be the techie type.