For our workshops, we offer a variety of soldering kits, and our FabLab technicians (Fabbers) are enthusiastic about sharing these skills. Soldering workshops are targeted for those who have never soldered before and beginners who want more practice.
Safety Note
All participants must complete the UVM online ‘Soldering Safety Training’ course prior to participation in the workshop, available in the Specific Hazards section of UVM Online Safety Training.
Workshop Topics
By the end of the workshop, you will understand the basics of soldering safety, theory, and application. We hope you will be able to apply this new skill in your future projects and use this workshop as a starting point to advance your soldering knowledge.
- Safety: Learn the hazards of soldering and how to solder safely.
- Theory: Learn about soldering and how to solder correctly.
- Application: Apply what you have learned and complete a functional soldering kit!
Guidelines
Please arrive early; our workshops are capped at 10 people.
Remember to wear lab-appropriate clothing (closed-toe shoes and non-baggy clothing/long jewelry). Safety glasses will be provided.
Basic Online Tutorial
This video, featuring David Sillman from SparkFun Electronics, provides a basic tutorial on soldering headers.