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Don't

• 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.

• Part 1 covering basic tools.
• Part 2 covering good techniques.

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)