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A soldering iron is a hand tool that heats up in order to melt solder around electrical connections.
At the interaction station we have 5 soldering stations.
Check here our guide on how to solder!

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 A soldering iron is a hand tool that heats up in order to melt solder around electrical connections.<br>
-At the interaction station we have 5 soldering stations.
+At the interaction station we have 5 soldering stations. <br>
-==Material needed==
+'''[[How to Solder|Check here our guide on how to solder!]]'''
-Accordingly to what you are going to solder you will need:
-*'''Soldering iron'''
-[[File:Soldering iron.png|300px]]<br>
-They come with different tips. The fine one is used for precise jobs while the flat one makes the jobs faster.
-* '''Solder'''
-[[File:Solder.jpeg|300px]]<br>
-Solder is a metal alloy material that is melted to create a permanent bond between electrical parts. It comes in bobbins and it can have different diameters.
-* '''Sponge'''
-[[File:Solder sponge.jpeg|250px]]<br>
-Using a sponge will help to keep the soldering iron tip clean by removing the oxidation that forms. Clean the tip frequently while using the soldering iron.
-* '''Helping hand'''
-[[File:Screenshot 2024-01-15 at 14.32.14.png|300px]]<br>
-A helping hand is a device that has 2 or more alligator clips and sometimes a magnifying glass/light attached. This clips will assist you by holding the items you are trying to solder while you use the soldering iron and solder.
-* '''Plyers and similar'''
-[[File:Plyers.png|300px]]
-* '''Wire stripper tool'''
-[[File:Wire stripper.jpeg|300px]][[File:Wire stripper1.jpeg|250px]]
-* '''Solder remover'''
-[[File:Solder remover.png|300px]]
-<div style="background-color:yellow;font-family:monospace;">
-!!!Warning!!!
-Some important tips before you start:
-*Air circulation
-Soldering produces fumes so proper air circulation is important. On the prototyping island (aka the table) there are wooden holes you can open to suck the soldering fumes.
-*Hot iron
-The soldering iron is really hot so use it carefully to avoid burnings.
-*Turn off the soldering iron if not in use
-Prolonged heating can damage and oxidate tip. As well, if you leave the iron on when not in use you run the risk of accidentally burning yourself or others.
-</div>
-=Soldering instructions=
-*Prepare your work space!
-Make sure you have all you need around you to solder your components.
-*Turn on the soldering iron.
-Turn the know on the soldering station machine and select the temperature. For common soldering you shouldn't exceed the temperature of 300°.
-Higher temperature can oxidate the iron.
-==Solder wires==
-[[File:Solder wires.jpeg|500px]]<br>
-'''1. Remove insulation'''
-To solder two wires together you first have to remove the plastic insulation layer that is wrapping the cable. You can use a wire stripper tool for this.
-. Twist the wires together'''
-Twist the wire ends together. You can use a helping hand tool to keep those in place before soldering them.
-'''3. Heat the joint'''
-Place the soldering iron tip against the twisted wire joint. Heat both wires until they are hot enough to melt solder.
-'''
-. Apply and distribute the solder'''
-The solder should melt and flow evenly around the wires, creating a solid connection.
-'''5. Let it cool'''
-Once you distributed the solder evenly remove the iron and tin. The joint will cool down in a few seconds.
-'''6. Make sure your joint is strong enough'''
-Pull the wire on both sides to make sure your joint is solid.
-'''7. Use heat shrink tube to secure and isolate the joint'''
-Insert a piece of heat shrink tube, place it on the joint and use a heat source to make the tube shrink around it. You can use a heat gun, a lighter or move it close to the soldering iron. Make sure you insert the tube before soldering if you will not have any end open after it.
-==Solder on circuit boards==
-[[File:Soldering pcb.jpeg|300px]]<br>
-[[File:Soldering.png|600px]]
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