Intro to Soldering - 25th Sept 2026

Description

Who This Workshop is for:

Perfect for beginners, electronics repair enthusiasts, hobbyists, and tinkerers interested in fixing or creating their own devices, repairing small appliances, or building DIY electronic kits.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Provided: solder, flux, circuit boards, wire, safety gear, soldering irons, hand tools

Learning Objectives

·       - Understand soldering and its applications.

·       - Learn to safely handle soldering irons

·       - Practice soldering techniques on wires and circuit boards

·       - Identify and troubleshoot common soldering problems in electronics

Workshop Modules

Module 1: Welcome, Safety & Soldering Fundamentals

·       - Safety briefing: ventilation, PPE, and fire precautions

·       - Overview of soldering : temperature, materials, uses

·       - Introduction to tools: soldering iron, flux, solder types

Module 2: Soldering for Electronics & Repairs

·       - Preparing surfaces and components (cleaning, tinning, flux)

·       - Hands-on: soldering wires and joining small components

·       - Learn to solder a basic circuit board: resistors, LEDs, connectors

·       - Common mistakes in PCB soldering and how to fix them

Module 3: Finishing & Functional Projects

·       - Desoldering techniques and fixing poor joints

·       - Cleaning and inspecting work (continuity testing, visual inspection)

Course Wrap-up & Takeaways

·       - Q&A and troubleshooting clinic

·       - Where to buy tools and materials for home practice

·       - Further project ideas: audio kits, appliance repair & builds.