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Solder, assemble and test electronics projects.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Makers of all levels are welcome to use the Soldering and Electronics workstations at the DME. These stations are designed to provide lab users with popular tools for electronics fabrication, such as soldering and desoldering tools, a benchtop power supply, wire cutters, electrical tape and other supplies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soldering and electronics workstations at the DME are designed to provide lab users with a curated set of popular, time-saving tools. Please check in with us if you haven’t completed the training on this workstation yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inventory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This workstation is equipped with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Weller soldering iron with solder (lead and no-lead options provided)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Weller Smoke Absorber with charcoal filter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Magnetic helping hands work surface<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Astro AI 6000 Digital Multimeter (Documentation<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Digital Microscope Magnifier with LED light<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Benchtop power supply (Siglent Technologies SPD3303X-E Triple Output) (Documentation<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Silicone mat with sorting compartments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. 22 AWG PVC Wire Kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9.  39\/61 Lead Solder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Hot Air SMD Rework Station (Documentation<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Electrical Tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Flush Cutters, Wire Strippers, Crimping Tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Ferrules, crimps, push-in connectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Desoldering Pump and solder wick<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. (Upon Request) Hakko FR301 Desoldering Gun (Documentation)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. ESD Grounding Wristband<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Steps to access this service:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Self-enroll <\/strong>in the DME’s online learning module<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Review <\/strong>the DME’s Health and Safety Resources<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Complete <\/strong>the Lab Activities Waiver (online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Book <\/strong>this resource <\/a>online<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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