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    Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kit
    Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kit
    Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kit
    Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kit
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    Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kit

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    Description

    • Learn to solder on the special practice section of your printed circuit board (PCB)
    • Polish your skills on the European siren circuit
    • Includes: solder, soldering iron and wire cutters
    • Use for all your soldering tasks
    • Ages 12 and up. SOLDERING REQUIRED
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    Customer Reviews

    Good kit...but get a better ironIt could be just me, but I thought the iron was really terrible. It just so happens to wanted to buy both a last-for-20-years "soldering station" with super-high-quality iron...and a how-to-solder-kit. Getting this kit at least allowed me to practice and screw up the pathetic little 25 watt iron that came with it. And screw it up I did.I'm assuming all or nearly all of my problems stemmed directly from my own actions but even when I first started it seemed like the iron wasn't quite acting how it was described in the booklet.And the booklet, though well written and sufficient in the basics, is merely mediocre in the area of useful techniques. And the lead-free solder provided makes soldering unnecessarily difficult (as I found out).For a REAL walk through of proper soldering techniques search youtube for the EEVBlog soldering tutorial: three parts (of 30+ minutes each) going to exacting detail on EXACTLY what to do and what NOT to do. EEVBlog guy actually contradicts the pamphlet with the kit in some instances on techniques and details (like tinning).For the part where I screwed up the 25 watt iron, I realized at some point as a dragged the iron back forth across me I would inadvertently and without realization touch the iron to the power cord insulation (I'm right handed and power strip was on my left, it was kind of an awkward setup that I have since rectified). So in short order the iron tip was completely ruined in-so-far as it was coated with that rubber that makes up insulation. Hardly the fault of Elenco (although they never specifically said "don't touch the iron to the power cord". That was a joke.)Possibly in some small part due to my ruined soldering iron I also burned through the board a few times but I just kept going. Supposed to be practicing after all. When I was done soldering all the parts, carefully making sure each was in the right place, I wasn't going to even bother hooking it up because I assume I had ruined it. But to my surprise...it worked!Then I decided to "enhance" it a little: since I had an old power switch from a PC chassis circa 1993 or so (on-off like a light switch, not a momentary) I chopped up the wires going between the battery snap and the board and put the switch in between. And now I have a blinky-LED euro-siren that I can turn on and off any time I want...and leave the battery connected (I know, uber-leet mod right?).I think I can recommend this kit. I would still recommend buying a higher-quality iron and make sure to BE PATIENT. And don't touch the iron to the power cord... 4Every kid should know how the electronic world works. A great tutorial, with quizzes and answersI have soldered since I was too young to hold the hot iron, but that's what I did today because the stand was so flimsy. Aside from that, which I'm used to (a porcelain plate works well) the pen got hot in under two minutes and kept a good temperature for hours of fun. I didn't make the kit, but the speaker (for a siren) will find its way into one of my components and the rest are carefully described.Like the metronome I built as a teenager, you can learn how to use timers, transistors and, of course, soldering techniques. Aside from the stand, every else appears to be assembled with care. The picture is not exactly what you get; I don't see the nippers, which made great strippers and the stand I received was a cutout aluminum square that you unfolded to hold the iron, but experience kept me from using it. If you don't need the whole soldering center, with variable temperature control, a real holder and a sponge, I was fine with this and a copper cleaner. With limited space, this investment paid off with nice connections. 4Fun Little ProjectI'm 17 and I wanted to learn how to solder printed circuit boards. This is a great product that has (almost) everything you need to get started. The soldering iron melted the solder quickly, even though the solder was lead free. The instruction manual teaches you not just about soldering, but about the components in the kit. It teaches almost like a class, complete with detailed instructions and even quizzes you on what you have learned. In the end, the device you make is pretty useless, but here, its all about the journey not the destination.I do have a few cons however. There is nothing included to clean the soldering tip like a small piece of sponge. I also could not get the soldering wick to work, so I would recommend also ordering a desoldering pump as well. also, it can be a bit tricky to solder without some kind of helping hand device. However, for less than $15, this is still a great bargain.The value of this kit is great, however I'm sure that people would be willing to pay a bit more if it included something to clean the soldering tip and possibly a desoldering pump, however, with the value of this kit, adding those items to your order should be no problem.All in all, I greatly recommend this product to anyone trying to dive into the world of electronics. 4I learned how to solder!I didn't know how to solder before I bought this kit, and now that I'm finished with it, I feel very competent at it. This was exactly what I needed to figure out soldering! Overall I think this project took 4-5 hours from beginning to end. It gives you a couple dozen practice joints to begin with, where all you have to do is put solder on the circuit board. Then it goes through different examples of how to fix problems, such as causing a short circuit by making a solder bridge and having to desolder a joint with the included desoldering braid. The instructions are very clear, and the only problem I had building the final circuit (which is a decently loud alarm with speaker and flashing lights) was my own fault: I soldered the R2 resistor to R1, and had to use my newly acquired desoldering skills to switch it around.Note that the kit comes packaged in a way that it describes every single part that comes with it thoroughly, so you do not have to know anything about electronic parts to get it up and running. But if you're just getting started in electronics, like I am, I would highly recommend these additional materials:There Are No Electrons by Kenn AmdahlMAKE: Electronics by Charles PlattAbsolute Beginner's Guide to Building Robots by Gareth BranwynIf you use all these together, you should be well on your way to becoming an electronics hobbyist! 5Excellent starter kit. get 60/40 solder, a better wick and a sponge.For the price, it was a great first timer kit, the iron is a good beginner iron, you cant control the heat, but it doesn't really matter, plug it and wait for less than five minutes, and it is ready to go.The circuit board and its components, including the manuals are absolutely great, easy to read, easy to follow, and every component is clearly labeled for a first timer to follow and complete.Everything worked perfectly after i finished.The BAD:- Wick: this thing doesnt lift anything, at all, i blame the Lead-Free Solder that came with this kit, it actually worked with a normal 60/40 solder.- Solder: why did they give Lead-Free Solder?? it is difficult to melt, it is pastey and can hardly be manipulated, it doesn't get sucked by the wick provided AT ALL, and there isn't enough of the thing to begin with. BUY A 40/60 ROSIN CORE SOLDER WITH THIS KIT!! i did that and thank god i did, i gave up and started using the Alpha Fry 60-40 Rosin Core Solder that i very luckily bought alongside this, it is a night and day difference!-Sponge: Why isn't there a way to clean your iron after every use?? I had to use a household sponge that worked for the duration of my project, but got completely destroyed when everything was said and done. put something in there! 4Excellent way to learn soldering skills or polish up on rusty ones.I highly recommend this kit for the beginner or for someone wanting to improve rudimentary or rusty soldering skills. I am well experienced at electronic assembly and soldering, and conduct soldering workshops at a nearby science museum. I bought this kit for my 12 year old grandson. Anyone working with the kit or observing should wear Eye Protection, either glasses or preferably safety goggles. There is danger from flux particles when soldering and especially from flying pieces of wire when trimming components leads or wires. You only have one set of eyes. Don't take chances with them. The Kit s Contents - The soldering iron is a nicely made entry to mid-level one, almost alone worth the price of the kit. The stand is a bit flimsy but works. A set of wire cutters is included and the part of the blades closest to the handles serves as an insulation stripper. What's missing is a cleaning sponge. You can use a damp wad of paper towel, but I'd recommend getting a sponge (Weller TC205) or metal tip cleaner (Haako 599B-02). A roll of solid insulated wire, a coil of rosin-core solder, and a piece of de-soldering braid are also provided. The single-sided printed circuit board is marked well for component placement and the pads are spaced to avoid solder bridges, a common beginner's mistake. The quality of the printed track and pads is low as to thickness and adhesion, so care must be taken not to pull it off if a repair is required. Most of the electrical components are mounted on a card and are clearly identified. The booklet shows how to identify each component, whether on the card or separated. The Course and Project - The instruction booklet is excellent. It has a section about how soldering works along with useful illustrations to help understand what good and bad solder joints look like. There are separate pads and connections on the board used for practice in the beginning. The steps you are asked to perform are designed to teach you a number of soldering skills, including clean-up and de-soldering using the included braid (wick). The course part provides you a good foundation to move on to the project portion of the board. The project is straightforward and worked properly the first time after completion by my grandson. The student is asked to make a circuit change exercising de-soldering skills after first testing the project. A theory of operation, schematic diagram, and a brief quiz about soldering and the project rounds out the booklet. I recommend this kit as a complete soldering course for the beginner or for someone wanting to improve rudimentary or rusty soldering skills. 5Highly recommend.A really cool kit. Kit includes Soldering iron, wire cutter, and all the necessary components (except the 9V battery).All the components were especially neatly labelled and extremely well packaged !!The kit is well designed, and the instructions booklet was pretty good for someone who has done very little soldering in life before. The only gotcha I ran into was that I accidentally soldered in the wrong resistor in one of the spots, because I was careless picking the resistor. I'd say pay attention to the labeling; the label for a given resistor is below the resistor - not above.I also worried I busted both a ceramic capacitor and the IC by keeping the iron on it too long. The IC was pretty hot to touch at one point. Also I heard some popping noises, and wasn't sure if it was just air bubbles in the solder, or something popping inside the component. However, after getting everything soldered, I plugged the battery in, and it worked flawlessly :)I also ended up using some superglue to glue the speaker to one side of the board (obverse of where the solder training pads are) so it won't wave around and cause the single core wire to break. 5I discovered that I like soldering and this kit is a perfect starter. It's FUN!I recommend this for anyone wanting to learn how to solder for repairs around the house and vehicle. Worked out great and works great. Take some time to read through the manual and instructions.-25 watt soldering iron. It's a great soldering iron to start learning. Buy a better one if you plan on continuing the soldering hobby/practice. (I bought the "Weller SP25NKUS Standard Duty LED Soldering Iron Kit, Red/Black").-The lead-free rosin core solder ran out on me. I took too much time and solder practcing, you have been warned.-wire cutter, cheap and doesn's cut the wire at all parts of the blade, find the sweet spot.-I had a great time with it. Posting up a video on amazon soon. 5Defective soldering iron - dark smoke and fumes came out of itThe soldering iron was defective, use at your own risk.Luckily for me I purchased a Weller soldering iron & station a week or so after getting this so never used it until today; however, today I plugged it in for the fun of it and after about 30 seconds of warming up small plumes of dark smoke started billowing out of the middle of the unit and through the top. I unplugged it immediately and luckily nothing else came of it.I can't recommend this as I'm sure that if I hadn't immediately unplugged it things could have gotten very dangerous. I can't imagine using this unit with a teenage child as this purports to do. Any panic and not immediately unplugging it...I can't imagine what could happen. 1This taught me how to solder!This kit comes with everything you need to learn the basics of soldering. Included is a guide which tells you all about many different things: - Parts used on circuit boards(capacitors, resistors, microchips, etc.) - Proper soldering and desoldering techniques - How to read ratings of capacitors and resistors and how to install according to polarity and worksheets to try on your own - Information about circuit boards and Integrated Circuits in general - Different types of soldering devices, solder, and fluxEverything that is pictured came included with the set. The set gets you used to soldering pads, wired connections, and desoldering with testing areas before guiding you through installing the components to the circuit board. The circuit is nicely labeled and comes with a detailed description of how the siren works.It was really fun building the circuit and everything worked in the end. The only problem I had was with the battery clip: The braided wire breaks very easily and will snap if you lightly tug on it, even when soldered properly. Ever since I completed this kit I've been repairing electronics around the house. Thanks! 5
    Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kit

    Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kit

    4.2
    You can't add more than 500 quantity.
    €58,08
    €58,08
    €96,00
    Sold out
    Save 40% (€37,92)