Soldering 101

Soldering 101 is an introductory course in accordance with IPC standards designed for individuals new to soldering or the electronics industry. It provides both knowledge and hands-on skills for through-hole and surface mount soldering technologies. The course includes classroom lectures, instructor demonstrations, and real-time feedback. Students have the opportunity to solder components onto a functioning PCB to create a working project, teaching them the basics of hand soldering for both through-hole and SMT components. 

What sets the BEST intro soldering kit apart is that it includes both through-hole and SMT components on a mixed technology board, mirroring real-life industry scenarios. This allows students to learn patience soldering components connected to a ground plane, along with components in close proximity to each other. Additionally, completing the course results in a functional "decision-making" device with spinning LED lights.

Topics covered: 

• ESD 

• Basics of Soldering 

• Intro to Metcal 

• Component ID 

• IPC Class 3 Workmanship Standards 

• Through-Hole Soldering 

• Surface Mount Soldering