SolderingToolKit

Soldering Toolkit Info

Stuff You'll Need

These things are must-have and you wont be able to do the project without them. :(

Soldering Iron

Use this item to heat and melt solder joints for attaching electronics to the circuit board. If you plan on getting involved, dont skimp and go for a good one. It will be a good trade. (money for less future frustration)

Solder

This is an expendable item that you melt to create electronic joints. Its fairly common and you can get it at a variety of places such as electronics stores, and possibly even a hardware store. If you get your solder from a hardware store, do not get acid-core aka acid-flux solder. Acid-core solder is meant for soldering copper pipe, and can damage electronics.

Wire Clippers / Crimpers

You'll need to do basic electronic stuff like clip wires and strip insulation. They are also just generally handy items to have laying around =)

Electric Fan

Soldering releases some things that aren't pleasant to inhale. Having a fan is a good idea and keeps you from having to hold your breath for each solder joint you need to make.

Stuff To Make Life Easier

Helping Hands Tool

This thing will really rock your world by both providing a solid way to hold your board while you solder and also by giving you a closeup look of what you're actually doing on the board. You'll thank us later =)

Also, if you decide to ever do something fun like stop moton animation, these things have some human looking characteristics and are so cute!