Intro to Soldering

👥Ages 8+

⏱️2 hours

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Up to 15 students

🏆Students keep their projects!

The gateway skill to electronics - once you can solder, you can build anything!

Real Tools - Real Skills - Real Projects

What Students Will Do

Learn Iron Safety - Proper handling of hot tools and safe workspace setup
Practice on Scrap Boards - Master technique before starting the real project
Read Circuit Diagrams - Understand where each component goes
Identify Components - Learn resistors, LEDs, capacitors, and more
Build an LED Project - Create a light-up badge, sculpture, or circuit
Troubleshoot & Fix - Learn to identify and repair cold joints

What Students Will Learn

Soldering Technique

"Tin, place, flow" - the proper method for strong, reliable solder joints.

Circuit Basics

How electricity flows through components to create working circuits.

Component ID

Recognize resistors, LEDs, capacitors, and understand what they do.

Troubleshooting

Diagnose problems and fix common issues like cold joints and bridges.

Safety First

Temperature-Controlled Irons - Professional stations with adjustable heat

Fume Extraction - Proper ventilation removes solder fumes

Safety Glasses - Eye protection for all students

Small Class Size - Max 8 students ensures attention

Lead-Free Solder - Safer materials for young makers

Workshop Details

Format: One-time workshop with practice and project phases

Duration: 2 hours

Group Size: Maximum 8 students (for safety and quality)

Space Needed: Tables, outlets, ventilation

Equipment: All included - stations, tools, components, projects

Takeaway: Students keep their completed LED project!

Perfect For

STEM Programs - Foundation skill for electronics

Robotics Clubs - Essential skill for building bots

Maker Clubs - Gateway to more advanced projects

After-School Enrichment - Unique hands-on experience

Summer Camps - Popular make-and-take activity

Why Schools Love This

Lifetime Skill - Opens doors to all electronics projects

High Focus Activity - Students concentrate intensely

Tangible Results - Everyone leaves with a working project

Confidence Building - "I made this myself!" pride

STEM Foundation - Essential for robotics, engineering