Hello,
I am totally new to electronics and have zero knowledge on the subject. I have to fix my daughters vintage toy which has a simple motor, switch, battery and cogs set up. The motor is old and the worm gear is cracked. Ive just bought a replacement motor and Im currently trying to track down a replacement worm gear.
Anyway, I will need to do some soldering connecting the motor to the two wires. Ill need to remove the solder and wires and then replace them, so Im going to need a soldering iron. Im pretty interested in electronics and have just bought myself a book with a few small projects in so Id like to buy a soldering iron that will be suitable for many projects. Im initially looking to spend around £50 but that could change once I have more of an understanding on the subject. You may notice by that pound sign Ill need it to be available in the UK. I cant find any decent reviews or a busy electronics forum in the UK so I hope you Americans can help me out.
Could anyone please advise me on good quality soldering iron for around £50 - $80 maybe a little more if it is worth it?
Thank you!
I am totally new to electronics and have zero knowledge on the subject. I have to fix my daughters vintage toy which has a simple motor, switch, battery and cogs set up. The motor is old and the worm gear is cracked. Ive just bought a replacement motor and Im currently trying to track down a replacement worm gear.
Anyway, I will need to do some soldering connecting the motor to the two wires. Ill need to remove the solder and wires and then replace them, so Im going to need a soldering iron. Im pretty interested in electronics and have just bought myself a book with a few small projects in so Id like to buy a soldering iron that will be suitable for many projects. Im initially looking to spend around £50 but that could change once I have more of an understanding on the subject. You may notice by that pound sign Ill need it to be available in the UK. I cant find any decent reviews or a busy electronics forum in the UK so I hope you Americans can help me out.
Could anyone please advise me on good quality soldering iron for around £50 - $80 maybe a little more if it is worth it?
Thank you!