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Solder help

If you've never soldered before, PLEASE buy a practice kit while at the Shack. Practice both PCB and free-form soldering techniques before you go ahead and try it on the actual project.

And Beej is right, coreless or rosin core solder and a soldering iron/gun. Irons are cheaper. A 35+ watt one will work fine. I personally like the smaller diameter solder. Paste is good too. Have a wet sponge handy to wipe the tip of the iron/gun with periodically. It's also a good idea to buy some de-soldering braid for when you mess up. Make sure you wear safety glasses, as the molten solder can splash sometimes.
 

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