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== Training ==

== Training ==

Soldering is not difficult, but understanding some basic concepts will go a long way toward a successful experience. After scouring the web for examples of soldering training, we really liked the [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL926EC0F1F93C1837 videos] below from [https://www.paceworldwide.com Pace].

Soldering is not difficult, but understanding some basic concepts will go a long way toward a successful experience. After scouring the web for examples of soldering training, we really liked the lessons captured in two different sets.

 

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL926EC0F1F93C1837 videos] below from [https://www.paceworldwide.com Pace].

You will need to watch each video and then take the quiz when instructed. Before/After each video below, there are some clarifying comments.

You will need to watch each video and then take the quiz when instructed. Before/After each video below, there are some clarifying comments.

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=== Basic Soldering Lesson 1 ===

==== Basic Soldering Lesson 1 ====

This is by far the longest of the videos at (20:44), but also packed with the most pertinent information. It provides great background on solder, flux, wetting, and then mechanics of the iron and the joint. We do not have the student handbook that is mentioned. We suspect that you can manage without that.

This is by far the longest of the videos at (20:44), but also packed with the most pertinent information. It provides great background on solder, flux, wetting, and then mechanics of the iron and the joint. We do not have the student handbook that is mentioned. We suspect that you can manage without that.

Here are some key ideas that you should watch for:

Here are some key ideas that you should watch for:

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIT4ra6Mo0s}}

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIT4ra6Mo0s}}

=== Basic Soldering Lesson 2 ===

==== Basic Soldering Lesson 2 ====

This video is dated, but provides some excellent examples of the difference between good and bad solder joints where wires are involved.  

This video is dated, but provides some excellent examples of the difference between good and bad solder joints where wires are involved.  

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=== Basic Soldering Lesson 3 ===

==== Basic Soldering Lesson 3 ====

This video shows a good example of melting solder before inserting wire.  

This video shows a good example of melting solder before inserting wire.  

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GLeCt_u3U8}}

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GLeCt_u3U8}}

=== Basic Soldering Lesson 4 ===

==== Basic Soldering Lesson 4 ====

This video is similar to Lesson 2, but again, great examples of good vs. bad solder joints with wire.

This video is similar to Lesson 2, but again, great examples of good vs. bad solder joints with wire.

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvTiql-ED4A}}

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvTiql-ED4A}}

=== Basic Soldering Lesson 5 ===

==== Basic Soldering Lesson 5 ====

Very short video. Just a different type of wire joint.  

Very short video. Just a different type of wire joint.  

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN3V8hMiUb4}}

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN3V8hMiUb4}}

=== Basic Soldering Lesson 6 ===

==== Basic Soldering Lesson 6 ====

Good explanation of a "semi-clenched" method for soldering an axial-lead component. This technique allows the component to be held in place for soldering without any extra tape or glue (or a potentially burnt finger).

Good explanation of a "semi-clenched" method for soldering an axial-lead component. This technique allows the component to be held in place for soldering without any extra tape or glue (or a potentially burnt finger).

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY5M-lGxvzo}}

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY5M-lGxvzo}}

=== Basic Soldering Lesson 7 ===

==== Basic Soldering Lesson 7 ====

Applying the "clenching" idea to an IC. Typically, we will not use this technique, but will instead hold the part and "tack" these same leads with solder - just to hold it. The rest of the video has great examples of IC's being soldered.

Applying the "clenching" idea to an IC. Typically, we will not use this technique, but will instead hold the part and "tack" these same leads with solder - just to hold it. The rest of the video has great examples of IC's being soldered.

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTv3gK9tAKA}}

{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTv3gK9tAKA}}

=== Basic Soldering Lesson 9 ===

==== Basic Soldering Lesson 9 ====

Rather than flatpack or planar components, we generally use "surface-mount" now. But, the soldering part is still useful to watch. The techniques are similar. Our PCB's will generally come "pre-tined" and the component leads are already bent, but the rest of the soldering is the same.  

Rather than flatpack or planar components, we generally use "surface-mount" now. But, the soldering part is still useful to watch. The techniques are similar. Our PCB's will generally come "pre-tined" and the component leads are already bent, but the rest of the soldering is the same.