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| − | A soldering iron is a hand tool that heats up in order to melt solder around electrical connections.
| + | <u>At the interaction station we have 5 soldering stations. They are located in our Prototyping space on WH.02.125. </u> <br> |
| − | At the interaction station we have 5 soldering stations. | |
| − | ==Material needed==
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| − | Accordingly to what you are going to solder you will need:
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| − | *'''Soldering iron'''
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| − | [[File:Soldering iron.png|300px]]<br>
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| − | They come with different tips. The fine one is used for precise jobs while the flat one makes the jobs faster. | |
| − | * '''Solder'''
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| − | [[File:Solder.jpeg|300px]]<br>
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| − | 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.
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| − | * '''Sponge'''
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| − | [[File:Solder sponge.jpeg|250px]]<br>
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| − | 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.
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| − | * '''Helping hand'''
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| − | 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.
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| − | * '''Plyers and similar'''
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| − | [[File:Plyers.png|300px]]
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| − | * '''Wire stripper tool'''
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| − | [[File:Wire stripper.jpeg|300px]][[File:Wire stripper1.jpeg|250px]]
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| − | * '''Solder remover'''
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| − | [[File:Solder remover.png|300px]]
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| − | !!!Warning!!!
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| − | Some important tips before you start:
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| − | *Air circulation
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| − | 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.
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| − | *Hot iron
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| − | The soldering iron is really hot so use it carefully to avoid burnings.
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| − | *Turn off the soldering iron if not in use
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| − | 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.
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| − | =Soldering instructions=
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| − | *Prepare your work space!
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| − | Make sure you have all you need around you to solder your components.
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| − | *Turn on the soldering iron.
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| − | Turn the know on the soldering station machine and select the temperature. For common soldering you shouldn't exceed the temperature of 300°.
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| − | Higher temperature can oxidate the iron.
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| − | ==Solder wires==
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| − | [[File:Solder wires.jpeg|500px]]<br>
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| − | 1. Remove insulation
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| − | 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.
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| − | 2. Twist the wires together
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| − | Twist the wire ends together. You can use a helping hand tool to keep those in place before soldering them.
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| − | 3. Heat the joint
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| − | Place the soldering iron tip against the twisted wire joint. Heat both wires until they are hot enough to melt solder.
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| − | 4. Apply and distribute the solder
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| − | The solder should melt and flow evenly around the wires, creating a solid connection.
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| − | 5. Let it cool
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| − | Once you distributed the solder evenly remove the iron and tin. The joint will cool down in a few seconds.
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| − | 6. Make sure your joint is strong enough
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| − | Pull the wire on both sides to make sure your joint is solid.
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| − | 7. Use heat shrink tube to secure and isolate the joint
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| − | 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.
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| − | ==Solder on circuit boards==
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| | + | [[File:Soldering station.jpg|600px]]<br> |
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| | + | A soldering iron is a hand tool that heats up in order to melt solder around electrical connections.<br> |
| | + | You can use the irons during our opening hours. Soldering equipment like soldering tin, wires and other tools are available at the Interaction Station office. <br> |
| | + | <span style="background-color:yellow;font-family:monospace;color:white;font-size:18px;">'''[[How to Solder|Check here our guide on how to solder!]]''' </span> |
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