Being an electronics engineer you will have to learn to solder some time in your life, I am sure some or most of you already know the art..
" ART !!! " you will say, Yes soldering is an art, the more you are good at it the less time it will take and your circuits will look good as well, no one likes bad soldering work, nor should you, why to compromise on good enough when it can be awesome, so here are some tips form me.
1 ). Good Iron: A good quality soldering iron will be your best friend while soldering, a 25 to 35 watt iron is recommended, if you live in India Soldron is my favorite brand, its a little costly but will last you for years and years..
2 ). Iron Tips : The Tip is the business end of a soldering iron, make sure to change them regularly, and while using them keep them clean.
3 ). Good Quality Soldering Wire : Yes it matters, buy good quality soldering wire, the less the diameter of the wire the better, less than .5 mm is recommended, in this way you will not be able to over feed the solder and less wastage will occur, good quality rosin wire will also give of less fumes which are harmful to health.
4 ). Atmosphere : Sit in in a well ventilated place, the fumes that released by solder are not good for health if possible use a fume extractor fan.
5 ). Per Heating The Iron : Before starting to solder let the iron heat up for about 10 to 15 minutes, this gets the iron properly heated.
6 ). Keeping Things Handy : Keep all the things you will need handy, close to you, so that when you start soldering you don't have to get up to fetch something or another..
7 ). Be Aware : In your hand you have a iron which is HOT and I mean extremely HOT about 300 to 350 C, so please be careful, you don't want to get a burn, I have it hurts allot for DAYS !!!
In the end all I want to say is BE CAREFUL !!!
" ART !!! " you will say, Yes soldering is an art, the more you are good at it the less time it will take and your circuits will look good as well, no one likes bad soldering work, nor should you, why to compromise on good enough when it can be awesome, so here are some tips form me.
1 ). Good Iron: A good quality soldering iron will be your best friend while soldering, a 25 to 35 watt iron is recommended, if you live in India Soldron is my favorite brand, its a little costly but will last you for years and years..
2 ). Iron Tips : The Tip is the business end of a soldering iron, make sure to change them regularly, and while using them keep them clean.
3 ). Good Quality Soldering Wire : Yes it matters, buy good quality soldering wire, the less the diameter of the wire the better, less than .5 mm is recommended, in this way you will not be able to over feed the solder and less wastage will occur, good quality rosin wire will also give of less fumes which are harmful to health.
4 ). Atmosphere : Sit in in a well ventilated place, the fumes that released by solder are not good for health if possible use a fume extractor fan.
5 ). Per Heating The Iron : Before starting to solder let the iron heat up for about 10 to 15 minutes, this gets the iron properly heated.
6 ). Keeping Things Handy : Keep all the things you will need handy, close to you, so that when you start soldering you don't have to get up to fetch something or another..
7 ). Be Aware : In your hand you have a iron which is HOT and I mean extremely HOT about 300 to 350 C, so please be careful, you don't want to get a burn, I have it hurts allot for DAYS !!!
In the end all I want to say is BE CAREFUL !!!