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- | | {{http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/xytronics.jpg}} | **Soldering iron** | One with temperature control and a stand is best. \\ A conical or small 'screwdriver' tip is good, almost all irons come with one of these. \\ A low quality (ahem, $10 model from radioshack) iron may cause more problems than its worth! \\ Do not use a "ColdHeat" soldering iron, they are not suitable for delicate electronics work and can damage the kit ([[http://www.epemag.wimborne.co.uk/cold-soldering2.htm|see here]]) \\ [[http://www.ladyada.net/library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended basic soldering iron and where to buy.]] | | + | | {{http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/xytronics.jpg}} | **Soldering iron** | One with temperature control and a stand is best. \\ A conical or small 'screwdriver' tip is good, almost all irons come with one of these. \\ A low quality (ahem, $10 model from radioshack) iron may cause more problems than its worth! \\ Do not use a "ColdHeat" soldering iron, they are not suitable for delicate electronics work and can damage the kit ([[http://www.epemag.wimborne.co.uk/cold-soldering2.htm|see here]]) \\ \\ [[http://www.ladyada.net/library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended |
+ | basic soldering iron and where to buy.]] | |