Soldering Tips - Sparkfun Electronics Simon SMD Information & Instructions

QUICKSTART • PTH SOLDERING PTH SOLDERING TIPS
Don't: Use the very tip of the iron.
Do: Use the side of the tip of the iron, "The Sweet Spot."
Do: Touch the iron to the component leg and metal ring at the
same time.
Do: While continuing to hold the iron in contact with the leg and
metal ring, feed solder into the joint.
Don't: Glob the solder straight onto the iron and try to apply the
solder with the iron.
Do: Use a sponge to clean your iron whenever black oxidization
builds up on the tip.
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