Soldering Basics: Practicing Soldering Wires and Component Pads
Introduce your child to the world of electronics with this beginner-friendly soldering workshop! Students aged 13-18 will learn essential soldering skills and safety practices, guided by experienced instructor Ben Blood.
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
Class Description: Dive into the exciting world of electronics with this hands-on soldering workshop! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the essential skills and safety practices needed to solder electronic components. By the end of this session, you'll have successfully soldered a couple of wires to some component pads, a practical and useful example that can help build the necessary skills to create more complex devices. What You’ll Learn: • Safety First: Understand the critical safety measures to follow when soldering, including the use of safety glasses, heat-resistant gloves, and maintaining a well-ventilated workspace. • Tools and Materials: Get to know your soldering equipment, including the soldering iron, solder, and cleaning tools. • Soldering Techniques: Learn step-by-step how to solder wires to component pads, ensuring strong and reliable connections. • Basic Electronics: Gain a foundational understanding of how electronic components work together in a simple circuit. Class Structure: • Introduction (5 minutes): Meet your instructor and get an overview of the project. • Safety Tips (10 minutes): Comprehensive safety guidelines to follow during soldering. • Hands-On Soldering (25 minutes): Live demonstration and guided practice in soldering wires to component pads. Participants will follow along, ask questions, and receive real-time feedback. • Q&A and Wrap-Up (10 minutes): Address any remaining questions, review key points, and discuss next steps for those interested in further learning. Materials Needed: • Soldering iron with a stand • Solder (lead-free recommended) • Safety glasses • Heat-resistant gloves • Wet sponge or brass wire sponge for cleaning the soldering iron tip • Wire strippers • Soldering Practice Board: [Link to recommended soldering practice board] • Pieces of Wire: [Link to recommended wire]
Learning Goals
In this class, students will learn:
• Critical Safety Practices: Essential safety measures for handling soldering equipment.
• Soldering Tools and Materials: Familiarity with the tools and materials used in soldering.
• Soldering Techniques: How to solder wires to component pads effectively.
• Basic Electronics Concepts: Understanding the basics of how electronic components work together in a circuit.
By the end of the class, students will have the foundational skills to solder and the confidence to explore more advanced electronics projects in the future.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class involves the use of a soldering iron, which gets very hot. It’s important that learners follow all safety instructions carefully to avoid burns or injuries. Parental supervision is recommended for younger students to ensure they handle the tools safely.
Supply List
• Soldering iron with a stand • Solder (lead-free recommended) • Safety glasses • Heat-resistant gloves • Wet sponge or brass wire sponge for cleaning the soldering iron tip • Wire strippers • Soldering Practice Board: [Link to recommended soldering practice board] • Pieces of Wire: [Link to recommended wire]
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am Ben Blood, an experienced IT professional with over a decade of experience in software development and a dedicated volunteer leader in Cub Scouts. My extensive background in electronics and hands-on teaching with youth makes me well-equipped to guide young learners through the basics of soldering.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$30
per classMeets once
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-6 learners per class
