Getting Started with Soldering: A Hands-On Guide to Making Electrical and Mechanical Connections

Marc says that one of his greatest accomplishments was helping more than 10,000 people learn how to solder. About the AuthorMarc de Vinck is the Dexter F. He's a metalsmith, illustrator, 3D modeler, teacher, and writer who co-authored the O'Reilly title MintDuino: Building an Arduino-Compatible Breadboard Microcontroller.. He is a former director of product development at MAKE magazine who sits on the Advisory Council at the New York Hall of Science Innovation Institute. Baker Professor of Practice in Creativity at Lehigh University

Getting Started with Soldering not only teaches new makers and experimenters the core principles of soldering, it also functions as an excellent reference and resource for beginners and more advanced makers alike. It even includes guidance on more advanced techniques such as surface-mount soldering for electronics. From choosing the right soldering iron to making perfect connections, readers will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to form a strong foundation for a lifetime of making.Soldering is a core concept in making, electronics prototyping, and home repairsThe many different types of soldering -- requiring different materials and tools -- are explained with easy-to-follow instructionsFull-color photographs and illustrations throughout crea

He is a former director of product development at MAKE magazine who sits on the Advisory Council at the New York Hall of Science Innovation Institute. Baker Professor of Practice in Creativity at Lehigh University. Marc de Vinck is the Dexter F. He's a metalsmith, illustrator, 3D modeler, teacher, and wr