Learn to Solder
Tools and Techniques for Assembling Electronics
1st Edition
Published on 1. May 2012
54 pages
978-1-4493-3723-0 (ISBN)
Description
Learn the fundamentals of solderingand pick up an essential skill for building electronic gadgets. Youll discover how to preheat and tin your iron, make a good solder joint, desolder cleanly (when things don't quite go right), and how to use helping hands to hold components in place.This concise book is part of MAKEs Getting Started with Soldering Kit. Using the tools in the kit and some electronic components, you can practice soldering while making fun blinky objects. Then show the world you just learned a new skill by wearing the Learn to Solder Skill Badge.Learn how to prepare your workspaceGet to know the components youll work withUse the best methods for soldering components in placeExperience the perfect solder jointKnow how to desolder when things dont work the first timeHeat up the iron and start soldering today!
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Brian Jepson | Tyler Moskowite | Gregory Hayes
Learn to Solder
Tools and Techniques for Assembling Electronics
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06/2012
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Make Community, LLC
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Content
- Cover
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Welcome
- Basic Tools
- Advanced Tools
- Project 1: Learn to Solder Badge
- Project 2: 555 Timer Blinky
- Chapter 1. Getting the Workspace Ready
- 1: Attach the Tip
- 2: Secure the Tip
- 3: Wet the Soldering Station Sponge
- 4: Set the Station's Temperature
- 5: Wipe the Iron's Tip
- 6: Tin the Iron's Tip
- Chapter 2. How to Solder
- Working with Solder
- Keeping the Circuit Board from Moving
- Tinning Solder Pads
- Knowing Which Way a Component Goes In
- Placing a Component in the Board
- Stabilizing and Straightening Components
- Soldering a Component in Place
- Trimming Your Leads
- Going From Solderless Breadboard to PCB
- Soldering Jumper Wire
- Bridging Joints with Solder
- Relieving Strain on Cables
- Getting the Perfect Solder Joint
- Chapter 3. Desoldering
- The Desoldering Wick
- Preparing the Wick
- Desoldering with the Wick
- Desoldering with the Solder Sucker
- Chapter 4. What's Next?
- Teach the World to Solder
- Make More Things
- About the Authors
