Learn How To Solder: OSEPP Spinning Wheel Soldering Practice Kit

The OSEPP Spinning Wheel Kit is a soldering practice kit that comes with everything you need to learn how to solder. Soldering is a straightforward process, and there are a couple of tricks and tips that we can give you to archive a good and clean solder joint.

We hope that at the end of the article, you would be more confident about how to solder, and also a little toy to remind you how to do it right!

Parts List

1. OSEPP Spinning Wheel Kit
2. Soldering Station
3. Solder
4. Flux

Soldering the Components

First, let's warm up with soldering the tactile switch! It is very important that you use a sufficient amount of flux for maximum heat transfer.

The secret of a perfect resistors soldering job are flux, one side at a time. We recommend taping the components down so they stay securely in place.

Next, solder the capacitor and buzzer. These two components are simple to solder; just be mindful of the polarity on the buzzer.

Soldering the LEDs

The most important thing you can do when soldering LEDs is to use tape to secure them in place! You can also turn the wheel on its side and apply pressure to the LED on the bulk side while soldering the lead side. 

Conclusion

The OSEPP Spinning Wheel Kit comes with everything you need to learn how-to soldering. We hope the couple of tricks and tips that we can give you to archive a good and clean solder joint. Now you can show all your friends how clean and professional your project looks!