ESP 8266 Wi-Fi Repeater with Mesh Networking

Re:ESP 8266 Wi-Fi Repeater with Mesh Networking by pwaai on Tuesday December 26, 2017 @02:44PM (#16010506)

I've read another comment saying that actually produces more toxic fumes?

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Re:ESP 8266 Wi-Fi Repeater with Mesh Networking by summm on Tuesday December 26, 2017 @02:52PM (#16010552)

Lead free solder requires a higher temperature, so ther are more and more toxic fumes from embedded flux and from heated pcb and components.

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Re:ESP 8266 Wi-Fi Repeater with Mesh Networking by squarefoot on Tuesday December 26, 2017 @05:13PM (#16011375)

Lead free solder in the long run damages solder tips and also is a lot more prone to the tin whiskers plague. Luckily I have a life time supply of leaded solder and hopefully will never have to touch the lead free junk.

http://www.militaryaerospace.com/articles/print/volume-16/is...

https://nepp.nasa.gov/whisker/background/

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Re:ESP 8266 Wi-Fi Repeater with Mesh Networking by pwaai on Tuesday December 26, 2017 @03:12PM (#16010686)

I see...seems like I'll just get one of these

https://www.amazon.ca/Aoyue-Benchtop-Solder-Smoke-Absorber/d...

and stick with lead when I get the chance....I'll be sure to do it in well ventilated area.

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Re:ESP 8266 Wi-Fi Repeater with Mesh Networking by beeforpork on Tuesday December 26, 2017 @05:32PM (#16011470)

And don't lick your fingers after handling leaded solder. Wash them first (with soap and warm water). Otherwise, I totally agree: it is easier to use and less frustrating, and the dangers are overrated (or: the dangers from lead-free fumes are underrated).

Me: I use leaded solder, I have a fan, I don't lick my fingers (while soldering).

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