21st Century Learning and Teaching

One of the most fundamental skills a maker should be able to master is the ability to solder electronics.  Whether you’re building a robot or working with Arduino, knowing how to solder will come in handy.  The best thing about soldering is that it’s really fun to learn and easy to master.

What Is Soldering?

If you were to take apart any electronic device that contains a circuit board, you’ll see the components are attached using soldering techniques.  Soldering is the process of joining two or more electronic parts together by melting solder around the connection.  Solder is a metal alloy and when it cools it creates a strong electrical bond between the parts.  Even though soldering can create a permanent connection, it can also be reversed using a desoldering tool as described below.

 

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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/?s=maker

 

https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Ideas+for+makerspaces

 

 

Via Kim Flintoff