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* the tip gets very hot (over 300 °C) | * the tip gets very hot (over 300 °C) | ||
* toxic fumes are be generated when soldering or overheating neighboring components | * toxic fumes are be generated when soldering or overheating neighboring components | ||
* hot flux can | * hot flux or solder can splash towards you during soldering, e.g. when a springy wire gets loose | ||
* the solder may contain poisonous lead | * the solder may contain poisonous lead | ||
=== Precautions === | === Precautions === | ||
[[File:Splashing_solder_-_it_happens!.png|thumb|right|splashing solder is rare, but dangerous - wear [[goggles]]!]] | |||
* only touch the handle, rest the iron in its stand when not using it | * only touch the handle, rest the iron in its stand when not using it | ||
* take care of good ventilation and don't inhale the fumes, use a fume extractor with carbon filter | * take care of good ventilation and don't inhale the fumes, use a fume extractor with carbon filter | ||
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== Demonstration == | == Demonstration == | ||
Our electronics bench is set up in a master/slave fashion to reduce the risk of accidentally leaving soldering irons on over night - the black outlet bar only works when the desk lamp is on. | Our electronics bench is set up in a master/slave fashion to reduce the risk of accidentally leaving soldering irons on over night - the black outlet bar only works when the desk lamp is on. | ||
== Suggested Reading == | |||
If you're new to soldering: [https://www.mikrocontroller.net/articles/L%C3%B6ten ''mikrocontroller.net - "Löten" (DE)''] | |||
[[Category:Introductions]] | [[Category:Introductions]] | ||
Revision as of 16:01, 17 July 2019
This is the content required for an introduction to our soldering irons - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it even quicker though ;-)
Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the tool's manual, if available.
Safety
Dangers
- the tip gets very hot (over 300 °C)
- toxic fumes are be generated when soldering or overheating neighboring components
- hot flux or solder can splash towards you during soldering, e.g. when a springy wire gets loose
- the solder may contain poisonous lead
Precautions
splashing solder is rare, but dangerous - wear goggles!
- only touch the handle, rest the iron in its stand when not using it
- take care of good ventilation and don't inhale the fumes, use a fume extractor with carbon filter
- protect your eyes with goggles
- get familiar with the type of solder you're using - for instance, does it contain poisonous lead?
- wash your hands after handling solder
Demonstration
Our electronics bench is set up in a master/slave fashion to reduce the risk of accidentally leaving soldering irons on over night - the black outlet bar only works when the desk lamp is on.
Suggested Reading
If you're new to soldering: mikrocontroller.net - "Löten" (DE)
