Intro to Soldering and Basic Electronics

131 West Main Street,Orange MA 01364

17 December, 2022

Description

Learn to recognize basic electronics and read a simple schematic diagram while soldering a simple light up holiday tree. This class will walk you through all the steps of assembling a very simple LED light-up holiday tree project. You will learn to read a simple schematic diagram and to recognize the parts on it (LED, resistor, capacitor, and power-supply). We will discuss what each of these parts does in the circuit. Then you will have a chance to learn soldering safety and technique, and practice assembling your own talk-home light-up holiday tree! MATERIALS PROVIDED TO ATTENDEES Velleman Xmas Tree Kit (NOTE - these may have been discontinued Soldering irons belonging to LaunchSpace to be used by the class Solder (lead-free for younger students) - we may need to order a spool of lead-free solder MATERIALS ATTENDEES SHOULD BRING FROM HOME (IF ANY) Soldering Iron if you have one WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO SIGN UP FOR THE CLASS, IF ANY? Basic mechanical competence. AGE: 12+ INSTRUCTOR: Zach Katz WEBSITE: https://www.zachtutors.com/