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Soldering 101

Make reliable solder joints

Soldering bonds components using heated alloy; clean prep and heat control are key.

Prepare

Set iron temp, tin the tip, secure work, and apply flux if needed.

Join

Heat pad and lead together, feed solder into the joint, not the iron tip.

Finish

Inspect for shiny fillets, trim leads, and clean flux residue.

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