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- don't use the soldering iron to melt anything else but solder. This will destroy the tip.
- don't leave the soldering station on unattended
- don't take any of the tools from the lab. If you need tools to borrow - just ask. We've got a number of loanable kits.
Soldering tutorials:
EEVBlog has the best, most thoughtful and detailed tutorial on soldering. These two 30-min videos will save you hours of frustration down the line. Highly recommended.
Tip: watch the videos on 2x speed, but don't multitask. Watch.
Basic Toolkit with tutorial links
- Soldering station - Metcal PS-900 with tips for Lead-free soldering. Supplier link
- Multimeter - Uni-T UT33A, Supplier link
- Exhaust fan
- Third hand
- Soldering mat
- Diagonal cutters
- Needle nose pliers
- Bent nose pliers
- Desoldering pump (solder sucker)
Advanced Toolkit with tutorial and manufacturer links
- Oscilloscope - Rigol DS1054Z. Video Tutorial. Manufacturer's page
- Bench top power supply - Tenma 72-2690 Video Tutorial, Supplier link
- Function Generator - Rigol DG 4062 Supplier link
- Hot Plate - Metcal PCT-102 [Supplier link] (http://uk.farnell.com/metcal/pct-102-21/pre-heater-kit-230v/dp/1436574)