Tool Kit - Beginner (Ding and Dent)

Replacement: None. These retail Beginner Tool Kits were sent back to us by one of our distributors and were only available for a limited time. This page is for reference only.

This assortment of tools is great for those of you who are new to soldering. We've found our favorite, low-cost tools, and created a kit that we would give to our friends. While these tools might not be enough for more difficult, surface-mount type assembly, they should be just what you need for through-hole soldering.

This time around we've kitted all the tools together in our spiffy new SparkFun branded packaging. We've also replaced the leaded solder with the safer and generally more compliant lead-free solder. Go hack something!

Kit MAY Include:

  • Soldering Iron - 30W US 3-Prong 110V - Simple, fixed-temp soldering iron
  • Soldering Iron Stand - Keeps your soldering iron handy and off your floor
  • Solder Wick #2 5ft. - If you've never used wick before, this will save your ~~life~~ project.
  • Solder Lead-Free 15-gram Tube
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Diagonal Cutters - Snip those long leads
  • SparkFun Mini Screwdriver

Tool Kit - Beginner (Ding and Dent) Product Help and Resources

Core Skill: Soldering

This skill defines how difficult the soldering is on a particular product. It might be a couple simple solder joints, or require special reflow tools.

1 Soldering

Skill Level: Noob - Some basic soldering is required, but it is limited to a just a few pins, basic through-hole soldering, and couple (if any) polarized components. A basic soldering iron is all you should need.
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Core Skill: DIY

Whether it's for assembling a kit, hacking an enclosure, or creating your own parts; the DIY skill is all about knowing how to use tools and the techniques associated with them.

1 DIY

Skill Level: Noob - Basic assembly is required. You may need to provide your own basic tools like a screwdriver, hammer or scissors. Power tools or custom parts are not required. Instructions will be included and easy to follow. Sewing may be required, but only with included patterns.
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