(new to the forum; new to electronics)
my budget is around $200
I am just starting to learn the basics of electronics using breadboards. In parallel to that I want to practice soldering so that when I actually need it I will have some skill - both through-hole AND surface-mount.
I read online some articles and watched some videos. I also searched this forum. It seems Weller and Metcal and the two brands most often mentioned. Metcal is over my budget so Weller it is.
I was thinking go get the Weller WESD51 but then I saw this:
http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/9766
which gives me a lot more for a little extra money.
Which one would you recommend?
Any other advise?
Thanks
my budget is around $200
I am just starting to learn the basics of electronics using breadboards. In parallel to that I want to practice soldering so that when I actually need it I will have some skill - both through-hole AND surface-mount.
I read online some articles and watched some videos. I also searched this forum. It seems Weller and Metcal and the two brands most often mentioned. Metcal is over my budget so Weller it is.
I was thinking go get the Weller WESD51 but then I saw this:
http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/9766
which gives me a lot more for a little extra money.
Which one would you recommend?
Any other advise?
Thanks