Aim:
To safely practice soldering by making neat joints on a practice PCB.

Requirements:

• Safety gloves

• Soldering iron

• Solder wire

• Blank PCB or soldering practice board

• Wire piece or resistor leg for practice

Steps:

1. Wear safety gear: Gloves and goggles if available.

2. Listen to safety instructions: Never touch the hot metal tip. Always keep your workspace clean.

3. Hold the soldering iron like a pen – firm but relaxed.

4. Heat the joint area, then apply solder to the connection point – not directly to the iron.

Repeat 5 times to get consistent, shiny solder joints.