I'm studying informatics at Uhasselt in Belgium but I want to learn electronics as well. I've already got an Arduino uno r3 beginners kit. I also got an old DC power supply (analog max 30V) and an old 12W solder pen from my grandfather. I've got a little bit of experience when it comes to making an electronic schematic and I made something basic. But I want to try and solder.
I have never soldered before and I need some help. I am already planning to buy the "helping hands", but I don't know what solder tin to buy and whether my 12W solder pen is any good for soldering electronics.
Please give me some links (amazon / ebay / ...) on what solder tin to buy (I don't need some high quality stuff, something basic should do). Is 12 Watts enough ? And can you guys maybe link me some tutorial videos, or basic projects to practice?
Thanks in advance
Jake
I have never soldered before and I need some help. I am already planning to buy the "helping hands", but I don't know what solder tin to buy and whether my 12W solder pen is any good for soldering electronics.
Please give me some links (amazon / ebay / ...) on what solder tin to buy (I don't need some high quality stuff, something basic should do). Is 12 Watts enough ? And can you guys maybe link me some tutorial videos, or basic projects to practice?
Thanks in advance
Jake