Scott's Learn to Solder Kits
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Scott Hall's $25 Complete Learn to Solder Kit
My kit starts with a learning to solder system put together by a respected kit manufacturer:
Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kit (AK-100 Solder Practice Kit)
This kit is a must for the beginner. After practicing your soldering techniques on the special area of the board, you'll be ready to assemble this European siren with flashing LED's. Kit includes:
- Elenco SP-1A Solder Practice Circuit Board
- Lead-Free Solder .032”
- Short Length Desoldering Braid
- 25W Soldering Iron
- Diagonal Wire Cutters
- All Electronic Parts Needed (does not include 9V battery)
- Handy Organizing Case
- 14-page Booklet; Identifying components; Color code reading exercises, resistors, capacitors, and inductors (Includes color code calculator); Proper soldering techniques; Debugging a circuit
- 163 solder points, standard soldering connections, close-tolerance soldering, and tack soldering
- Desoldering Excerise
- Evaluation exam of performed soldering connections – written and visual
- Complete voltage and resistance analysis of circuit
I have also added a few other necessities:
- TS-110 Leaded 60/40 0.032” Solder (Leaded solder melts at a lower melting point, and flows better, making for easy solder joints preventing damage to parts)
For $10 more, these necessities also can be added:
For an alternative, the following kit can be used:
Elenco Beginner Solder Tool Kit (ST-123 Solder Tool Kit)
This kit has a complete selection of electronic soldering tools for those who are just getting started in kit assembly:
- 25W UL approved soldering iron with stand
- Needlenose Pliers
- Wire Strippers
- Diagonal Wire Cutters
- Tip Cleaning Sponge
I add the leaded solder, desoldering braid and 9V battery listed above.
Then choose from any of the following project kits: