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Now that your flashlight is lighting everything up, where do you go from here? Check out some of our different tools as well as some additional kits you can solder together. Also, check out some of our other soldering tutorials, or just start building your own projects.
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Soldering Kits
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KIT-10547
This is the latest version of our popular through-hole Simon Says Kit. We've made some changes to the board that should make …
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KIT-10723
Have you ever seen a [Weevil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weevil)? It's a pretty under-appreciated beetle, so we thought it…
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KIT-14635
With this Lighthouse kit you will be able to learn the basics and intermediate skills of soldering by being able to assemble …
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KIT-14637
This black version of the Day of the Geek soldering kit you will be able to learn the basics of soldering by being able to as…
3
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KIT-14636
This white version of the Day of the Geek soldering kit you will be able to learn the basics of soldering by being able to as…
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KIT-14639
The Unigeek is a soldering kit that teaches you the basics of PTH and SMD soldering while assembling a light up unicorn badge…
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KIT-14130
The SparkFun Roshamglo is the new and fun way to play Rock-Paper-Scissors with your friends! The board uses the ATtiny84, and…
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KIT-10930
This is a great kit to learn the basics of soldering. The SparkFun ClockIt is a basic alarm clock with buzzer based on the ev…
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Soldering Tools and Kits
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TOL-14672
With this Insulated Silicone Soldering Mat you will be provided with the means to protect your desktop, soldering station, or…
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TOL-14456
This adjustable-temperature soldering iron is a great tool for when you don't want to break the bank but need a reliable iron…
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TOL-09163
This is your basic tube of unleaded (Pb-free) solder with a no clean, water soluble resin core. 0.031" gauge and 15 grams
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TOL-13246
Tip tinner is a good thing to have in your arsenal of soldering supplies. Composed of a mild acid, it helps remove baked on r…
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TOL-14228
The WLC100 from Weller is a versatile 5 watt to 40 watt soldering station that is perfect for hobbyists, DIYers and students.…
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TOL-11805
This assortment of tools is great for those of you who have experience with tools but need a fresh set of new parts for your …
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TOL-14681
This assortment of tools is great for those of you who need a solid set of tools to start your workbench on the right foot!
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TOL-14683
This assortment of tools is great for those of you who need a portable tool assembly with plenty of room to add your own.
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More Soldering Tutorials
Looking for more of a challenge? Try soldering the same circuit together without using a PCB like the 3D Printed Illuminated Wand Prop!
3D Printed Illuminated Wand Prop
In this tutorial, we will learn about how to create a theatrical prop for a performance by 3D printing a wand and adding an LED.
Looking for more soldering tutorials? Check out some of these related tutorials:
How to Solder: Castellated Mounting Holes
Tutorial showing how to solder castellated holes (or castellations). This might come in handy if you need to solder a module or PCB to another PCB. These castellations are becoming popular with integrated WiFi and Bluetooth modules.
How to Use a Hot Air Rework Station
Hot-air stations or heat guns are very useful tools and are essential for any electronics workbench. When working with or building printed circuit boards, there is a lot of room for errors to be made. Have no fear though, there are ways to remedy this with a hot air rework station!
How to Work with Jumper Pads and PCB Traces
Handling PCB jumper pads and traces is an essential skill. Learn how to cut a PCB trace, add a solder jumper between pads to reroute connections, and repair a trace with the green wire method if a trace is damaged.
