Soldering

Equipment

Iron, stand, sponge, brass cleaner

Temperature-controlled soldering station

About 600–660°F with lead-free solder. Tin the tip, heat the joint, then feed solder. Never leave a hot iron out of the holder.

Good first projects

• Headphone and charger repairs
• Arduino headers
• LED art
• Small drone maintenance

General operation & safety

Read this before you run the machine. Open it full-screen to print.

Open / print the guide

Safety

• The iron is over 600°F. Use the holder. Never leave it out.
• Vent the room. Keep your head to the side of the smoke.
• Safety glasses on.
• Lead-free solder only. Wash hands when you finish.