1 EEVblog #180 - Soldering Tutorial Part 1 - Tools
First part of Dave Jones's soldering tutorial series, covering irons, tips, solder and technique; often named as the one soldering guide a newcomer needs.
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tools
9 videos. Ranked by independent recommendations, not by views.
2 Weller How to use a Soldering Tip Activator - Application Video
Shows how a soldering iron tip activator is used to restore an oxidised tip, linked when brass wool and a sponge are no longer enough.
3 Soldering basics and choosing a cheap soldering iron.
Regularly cited for sensible guidance on picking a budget temperature controlled soldering station and using it well.
4 Collin's Lab: Soldering
A five minute soldering primer from Adafruit, widely offered to beginners as a good first overview before picking up an iron.
5 Miduino - A Simple MIDI to Arduino Tone Sketch Converter
Introduces Miduino, a web tool that converts MIDI files into ready made Arduino sketches, mostly linked by its own creator.
6 Build Cable with Dupont Header
Shared as a tutorial on crimping wires onto connector pins with the proper tool instead of soldering them.
7 936D digital soldering station test and internal look.
Cited as Big Clive's review of a budget digital Hakko 936 clone soldering station, valued because it accepts genuine Hakko tips.
8 TS100: The open source Weller-Killer for under 50 bucks
An entertaining Marco Reps review of the TS100 portable soldering iron, suggested as a strong upgrade when someone's iron dies or they want a compact tool.
9 #39 SN-28B Chinese Crimper vs Engineer PA-09: Is there a difference for Dupont wires
Andreas Spiess compares crimpers and connector kits, recommended when choosing an affordable tool for making 2.54mm pin connectors.
