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Good Pcb Soldering Equipment For Beginners?
I want to learn to solder circuitry, and I know that the right type of soldering iron is very important, but I don’t know what the ‘right type’ is. So, if I were going to solder electronics, what should I be looking to buy?
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June 28th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Get a soldering station that has a temperature control. These are very common. There’s a knob on the front to set the temperature very similar to adjusting the volume of an amp. Having an adjustable temp is more important than setting wattage. Also, for any modern soldering, make sure the tip is grounded or static safe. As the other answer pointed out, Weller is a well known brand. Either the WES51 or WESD51 would be a good station for you. See the link below.
June 28th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Weller soldering equipment has been the industry standard for nearly 100 years. But the need-to-know aspect here is, what type of circuitry? PC? Subminiature? Old antique repairs?
In the case of current electronics, your best bet is a dual-wattage unit Weller makes that has a button in it that in the first position is 8 watts and in the second is 30 watts. This one will do subminiature PCBs and surface mount tech stuff, as well as printed circuits and regular surface mount equipment.
I’d also suggest asking after electronics courses at your school or a tech school.