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## Don't
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* don't use the soldering iron to melt anything else but solder. This will destroy the tip.
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* don't leave the soldering station on unattended
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* 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.
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## Soldering tutorials:
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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.
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* (Part 1)[
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* (Part 2)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYz5nIHH0iY]
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## Basic Toolkit with tutorial links
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* Soldering station - Metcal PS-900, [Supplier link](http://uk.farnell.com/metcal/ps-900/soldering-station-60w-240v-eu/dp/1560738)
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* Soldering station - Metcal PS-900 with tips for Lead-free soldering. [Supplier link](http://uk.farnell.com/metcal/ps-900/soldering-station-60w-240v-eu/dp/1560738)
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* Multimeter - Uni-T UT33A, [Supplier link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLkPtmnglOI&index=4&list=PLBcrWxTa5CS0u-rQNkGtLMg1yA7h56r6_)
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* Exhaust fan
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