Soldering Tips

You don’t need the BEST soldering iron kit to get started, but I don’t recommend using one of those “On the Field” soldering irons that are powered by a Lipo battery.
Invest at least $50 dollars in a desktop soldering iron with adjustable temperature. This $40 one still going strong after 5 years in the industry, just had to replace the tips
Go with a 60/40 solder, this type of solder is easy to handle and last for multiple builds / repairs.
Having a clean iron tip is key! I recommend using a brass wire cleaner instead of a sponge that typically comes with soldering kits. Clean the tip before each application.

USE FLUX! Flux will make you a PRO at soldering. It helps with heat transfer and bonding. Apply flux to any pads before you tin them. Trust me, it helps.

Apply the iron tip to the pad for 1-3 seconds as you feed the solder right where the tip touches the pad until you get a nice tinned pad. The entire pad should be covered with a nice mound of solder.

Practice boards are great if you have never solderd before. This one comes with the Speedybee F405 AIO board, so it a great beginner board to use in your Whoopski Build.