Intro to Soldering - 25th Sept 2026

Description Who This Workshop is for: Perfect for beginners, electronics repair enthusiasts, hobbyists, and tinkerers interested in fixing or creating their own devices, repairing small appliances, or building DIY electronic kits. Skill Level: Beginner Materials Provided: solder, flux, circuit boards, wire, safety gear, soldering irons, hand tools Learning Objectives · - Understand soldering and its applications. · - Learn to safely handle soldering irons · - Practice soldering techniques on wires and circuit boards · - Identify and troubleshoot common soldering problems in electronics Workshop Modules Module 1: Welcome, Safety & Soldering Fundamentals · - Safety briefing: ventilation, PPE, and fire precautions · - Overview of soldering : temperature, materials, uses · - Introduction to tools: soldering iron, flux, solder types Module 2: Soldering for Electronics & Repairs · - Preparing surfaces and components (cleaning, tinning, flux) · - Hands-on: soldering wires and joining small components · - Learn to solder a basic circuit board: resistors, LEDs, connectors · - Common mistakes in PCB soldering and how to fix them Module 3: Finishing & Functional Projects · - Desoldering techniques and fixing poor joints · - Cleaning and inspecting work (continuity testing, visual inspection) Course Wrap-up & Takeaways · - Q&A and troubleshooting clinic · - Where to buy tools and materials for home practice · - Further project ideas: audio kits, appliance repair & builds.