Resources
Simple Printed Circuit Board Repair
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) are made from layers of fibre glass and copper, glued together. Whilst the glues used are very heat resistant it is possible to overheat a PCB and damage it. Learn how to repair a damaged one here.
Soldering School - Kitronik University
The introductory guide to soldering explains what soldering is, contains lessons on soldering equipment, how to solder and how to look after your tools.
How to Remove Solder - Kitronik University
Have you ever made a mistake soldering? Heard of solder wick but not sure how to use it? Or perhaps you've seen a solder sucker but not sure if it's the right tool for the job. Join Kevin as he shows you show to remove solder.
Electronics Skills - Kitronik University
This Kitronik University course will teach you some of the basic skills you need to become proficient in electronics.
How to Solder in Ten Easy Steps
Soldering is an essential skill in electronics, fortunately it is easy to get started. Just follow our 10 step guide and you'll be soldering in no time!
How A Power Supply Works
A guide to understanding how a power supply converts mains electricity in to low voltage DC supply. The tutorial covers both linear and switch mode power supplies.
Soldering Equipment Explained
In this Kitronik University resource we're going to explain the various types of soldering equipment. Join Kevin as he explains the various types of soldering equipment in the video, or see further down for a text version of the resource.
How to clean and maintain your soldering iron - Kitronik University
Over time soldering iron tips accumulate old solder and other debris, this guide shows how best to clean the tip with a damp sponge or tip tinner / cleaner. There is an accompanying video tutorial, the tip cleaning guide is just part of wider collection of tutorials on using soldering irons.