How to Solder Through-Hole Components - Another Teaching Moment | DigiKey Electronics

Technicians from Digi-Key Electronics demonstrate how to solder electronic components using common tools and methods.

Safety, preparation and finishing techniques are key takeaways for someone new to soldering. Topics covered today include: tip cleaning & tinning, tip orientation while soldering, making a quality solder joint, and fixing a cold solder joint or solder bridge.

Resources: Soldering stations - Soldering Irons – Wire Solder – Tip Maintenance -
Flux/Remover –
Desoldering Wick/Pumps -
Fume Extractors -

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