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Basic Soldering Training

Basic soldering training will cover operation of the soldering iron and how it works, how to solder some common through hole components, what tools to use when fixing soldering mistakes, and how to clean up the workspace after oneself.

Upon successfully completing the training, you'll not only gain invaluable soldering skills but also get to keep the PCB board you've assembled during the training!

This training will not cover intermediate soldering techniques (techniques for soldering large surface mount devices). It is highly recomended you sign up for intermediate soldering after completion of basic training.

Objective:
After completing basic soldering training, one can:

  • Possess the skills to confidently operate a soldering iron while adhering to safety guidelines.
  • Understand and execute basic soldering techniques for soldering standard through holde components on a PCB.
  • Exhibit proper lab etiquette, including maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Prerequisite:
None

Estimated Time:
1 Session

Practice Board:
Do Nothing Board 1

Certification Board Available:

Procedure:
->The instructor will go over the safety and lab rules.
->The instructor will teach you how to solder through hole components on the practice board.
->Solder a certfiction board of your choice. Be sure to check it manual above.

How to Sign Up
Schedule a meeting with one of our mentors for basic training using the following link:

Soldering Training Sign Up

About Us

We are a lab committed to getting students active in design.

Location

1185 Perry St

Blacksburg, VA 24060

Room 236