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Activity: Learn how to Solder!

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[[File:Basic Soldering.jpg|thumb|Soldering equipment.]](Note: Our Intro to Electronics Workshop includes learning how to solder a thing! Keep an eye on our calendar for when it is offered.)DISCLAIMER: THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION!  Soldering is the process in which you bind join together two items by melting a conductive metal filler to join themin between. In this case, the metal used is solder and - when cool cooled - creates a sturdy union between materials. In the Intro to Electronics workshop, we will teach you learn the fundamentals of electronics as well as how to safely solder electronic components onto a printed circuit board (PCB). This acts as a subset of that workshop by just giving the tutorial on on to solder.
==The Materials==
The soldering iron and related equipment can be found in DaBL's soldering kits which are located within plastic containers found at the back of the lab under the tool wall. In DaBL, there are two types of solder: leaded and non-leaded. For the purposes of this activity either will do but keep in mind if you use leaded solder, lead is toxic and you should wash your hands after it is used. The electronic components can be found in the left most consumables chest nearest the sink. Ask a Creative and Technical Specialist (CaTS) if you need any help locating materials.
==Preparation==
While soldering, keep in mind the following for a successful solder! #Tin the Tip:#Heat the Padyour mantra is:
Tinning #'''Clean the tip is ''': vigorously rub the tip of the iron it in the brass shavings.#'''Tin the tip''': add a phrase that refers small amount of solder to putting a thin layer the tip of solder over the heated soldering iron. Since solder is attracted to other solder, this helps guide #'''Heat the solder to leg ''and'' the location pad''': make sure you touch both things you want it to goare soldering together so that they both heat up.
==Soldering==

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