Keep the soldering iron on the stand when you’re not using it.
Know how much solder is needed!
Make sure to put just enough solder, not
too much, and not too little, since both can cause the device to malfunction.
Don’t leave any residual solder on the board!
The solder should only be on
the parts where the pins connect to the board. Everything else should be
clean. Little pieces of solder all over the board are a big no-no!
Now go over these rules a couple of times so you don't forget them!
Use this photo to get an idea about good and bad solder joints (Thank you Adafruit
for this great photo!):
If you follow these rules, your soldering experience should be easy peasy.
Using the soldering iron
The soldering iron is very easy to use but only when used properly.
If you have purchased the CircuitMess tools pack with your Synthia kit, you have
gotten a white soldering iron with a temperature regulator.
Remember the rules mentioned previously? Good! Let's go over the instructions on
how to use the soldering iron now...
If you're using your soldering iron for the first time or need help with cleaning its tip,
check our
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Soldering iron instructions
