How do you solder this 510 connector??

[bentandshallow]

It don't got a hole to stick the wire in to solder the connection.

 

[cozzicon]

It don't got a hole to stick the wire in to solder the connection. View attachment 147325

We used to call this "Tack" or "Contact" soldering.

Essentially, You want to place the wire between your soldering iron tip and the center post connector. Then apply solder to the *wire* and let it flow over the wire and the connector. Make sure you have a solder sucker handy if you mess up, and do not over heat the part trying to get it. Also, make sure you do not move the wire at all unless the solder has fully set or you may create a cold solder joint which may raise the impedance of the circuit, or sometimes leave the circuit open.

It looks like that socket is designed to ground to the body of the mod... so attaching a ground wire may be unneeded.

If you are working in a non-conductive material, you'll need to solder a ground wire to the inside lip of the 510 connector. Use the same process I outlined above.

If you've never done this before, expect to become frustrated.

 

[Rader2146]

You can also drill a hole yourself. I use a dremel and 1/32" - 1/16" bit, depending on wire size.

Edit: I've also had better results using a mini pencil torch rather than an iron for this type of joint. Heat the center pin and place a "dome" of solder on the pin. Flux and tin the wire, then reheat the the center pin and place the wire into the "dome" of solder. Steady hands required.

 

[steved5600]

I would us a high wattage iron and get in and out quick. But that may just be me. If you us a low wattage iron you have to hold it on there longer and may damage something. IMO. If you have a hobby drill that would be an easy way to do the hole. But it's not needed. You may find you need 3 hands or some sort of hobby type tool that holds it still. I use to just need hand and my mouth to do that but it's not something I recommend (holding the solder in your teeth). LOL Long time ago. LOL