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Soldering is the process in which you bind together two items by melting a metal filler to join them. In this case, the metal used is solder and when cool creates a sturdy union between materials. In the Intro to Electronics workshop, we will teach you 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==
[[File:Soldering Components.jpg|thumb|Electronic components.]]
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.
#Tin the Tip:
#Heat the Pad:
Tinning the tip is a phrase that refers to putting a thin layer of solder over the heated soldering iron. Since solder is attracted to other solder, this helps guide the solder to the location you want it to go.
==Soldering==
