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* Surface mount (SMD) soldering is when you will solder a component to the surface of a PCB. This type of soldering is typically used for smaller components and chips.
* Surface mount (SMD) soldering is when you will solder a component to the surface of a PCB. This type of soldering is typically used for smaller components and chips.
[[File:SMD.png|none|thumb|366x366px|Cited from: https://mansfield-devine.com/speculatrix/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SMD_soldering_part.jpg]]
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=== Safety When Soldering ===
=== Safety When Soldering ===
* Allow the solder and board to cool before handling
* Allow the solder and board to cool before handling
* Be sure to wait until the iron cools before storing it, in order to avoid burring or melting any thing else in its vicinity
* Be sure to wait until the iron cools before storing it, in order to avoid burring or melting any thing else in its vicinity
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== [[Digital technologies/Soldering/Soldering- Beginner/Equipment and Materials|Equipment and Materials]] ==
== [[Digital technologies/Soldering/Soldering- Beginner/Equipment and Materials|Equipment and Materials]] ==
* Soldering Mat
* Soldering Mat
Soldering mats are great for protecting surfaces when soldering, it allows you to avoid burning the tables and damaging them. Furthermore, due to the material of most soldering mats they are also anti static and aid in component protection!
Soldering mats are great for protecting surfaces when soldering, it allows you to avoid burning the tables and damaging them. Furthermore, due to the material of most soldering mats they are also anti static and aid in component protection.
[[File:Soldering mat.png|left|thumb|Cited from: https://artistryinglass.on.ca/soldering-mat-by-hakko.html]]
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* Tweezers and helping hands
* Tweezers and helping hands
* Flush Cutter
* Flush Cutter
Flush Cutters are great for getting a close and neat cut to the soldered joint!
Flush Cutters are great for getting a close and neat cut to the soldered joint!
[[File:Flush cutters.png|left|thumb|Cited from: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/klein-tools-flush-cutter-lightweight-5-inch/1001331556]]
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* Solder The material used to create joints is called solder, this is often sold in rolls of wire, there are different forms of solder that can vary in dimension. Always be sure to use lead free solder as the alternative is toxic. When purchasing solder for circuits, ensure that it isn’t plumbing solder. [[File:Solder.png|none|thumb|Cited from: https://www.circuitspecialists.com/content/105918/4900-454g.jpg]]
** Flux Flux is a material used to aid in soldering, this chemical removes the oxides on the surfaces of the metals being soldered and allows the solder to flow more uniformly on the joint and components. [[File:Flux.png|none|thumb|Cited from: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xcL1o3zwL._AC_SY355_.jpg]]
** Tip tinner This chemical aids in cleaning the tip of the soldering iron when it is blackened or very oxidized and helps to solder with far greater ease. This material is great if the iron won’t clean with regular brass wool or sponge. [[File:Tiptinner.png|none|thumb|Cited from: https://d3dappj20mot0o.cloudfront.net/userfiles/images/products/rrlotion-41192_tip-t_dv_webxl.jpg]]
* Brass Wool and wet sponge
* Brass Wool and wet sponge