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As a followup to tonights meeting, I promised to send several folks
the updated kits info for the Soldering Workshop. I decided to send
a general message to the group. See the excerpt below from the
Meetup announcements pages:<br>
<br>
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<h3 class="western">Three possible sessions available, 3-levels
each:
(RSVP desired)</h3>
<ul>
<li><dd class="western">11:00 am – 1:00 pm, limited to 15 persons<br>
RSVP: <a
href="https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/239937989/">https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/239937989/</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, limited to 15 persons<br>
RSVP: <a
href="https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/239939355/">https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/239939355/</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, limited to 15 persons<br>
RSVP: <a
href="https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/239939455/">https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/239939455/</a></dd>
</li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="western">Please bring pre-purchased kits or projects</h3>
<p class="western">You are asked to please purchase learn-to-solder
electronics ahead of time. Some of ones vetted by the organizer
include:</p>
<p class="western">Chaney
Electronics: <a
href="http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/products.asp?dept=13">http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/products.asp?dept=13</a></p>
<ul>
<li><dd class="western">3-Part Deluxe Through-Hole Learn Solder
Kit, C6491, beginner, $10.25<br>
<a
href="http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6491">http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6491</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> 2-Part Universal Surface-Mount Learn
Solder Kit, C6758, intermediate, $7.95<br>
<a
href="http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6758">http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6758</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> 4 kits in 1 Bundle A C6880, beginner,
$16.75<br>
<a
href="http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6880">http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6880</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> 4 kits in 1 Bundle B C6881, beginner,
$16.25<br>
<a
href="http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6881">http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6881</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> 4 kits in 1 Bundle C C6934, beginner,
$16.50<br>
<a
href="http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6934">http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6934</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> 4 kits in 1 Bundle E C6994, beginner,
$18.15<br>
<a
href="http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6994">http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6994</a></dd>
</li>
</ul>
<p class="western"><br>
Elenco @ Amazon
Smile: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Elenco/">https://smile.amazon.com/Elenco/</a></p>
<ul>
<li><dd class="western">Practical Soldering Project Kit, SP-1A,
beginner, $10.50<br>
<a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002LUAL6">https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002LUAL6</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> FM Radio Kit, FM-88K, beginner, $14.43<br>
<a
href="https://smile.amazon.com/Elenco-FM-88K-FM-Radio-Kit/dp/B004YHZE0G">https://smile.amazon.com/Elenco-FM-88K-FM-Radio-Kit/dp/B004YHZE0G</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> 2-IC AM Radio Kit, AM-780K, beginner,
$16.10<br>
<a
href="https://smile.amazon.com/Elenco-Two-Radio-SOLDERING-REQUIRED/dp/B0041O4MFK">https://smile.amazon.com/Elenco-Two-Radio-SOLDERING-REQUIRED/dp/B0041O4MFK</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> 2-Transistor 2-IC AM/FM Radio Kit,
AM/FM-108TK, intermediate, $39.69<br>
<a
href="https://smile.amazon.com/Elenco-Radio-Kit-Combines-Transistors/dp/B008515U1U">https://smile.amazon.com/Elenco-Radio-Kit-Combines-Transistors/dp/B008515U1U</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> Surface Mount Technology Kit, SM-200K,
advanced, $18.99<br>
<a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RCMNHS">https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RCMNHS</a></dd>
</li>
</ul>
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<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">Gikfun
@ Amazon Smile: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Gikfun/">https://smile.amazon.com/Gikfun/</a></p>
<ul>
<li><dd class="western">DIY SMD SMT Practice Soldering Skill
Training 1 EK7026 advanced $9.98<br>
<a
href="https://smile.amazon.com/Gikfun-Welding-Practice-Soldering-Training/dp/B00Y20JYTM">https://smile.amazon.com/Gikfun-Welding-Practice-Soldering-Training/dp/B00Y20JYTM</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> DIY SMD SMT Practice Soldering Skill
Training 2 EK7028 advanced $9.98<br>
<a
href="https://smile.amazon.com/Gikfun-Welding-Practice-Soldering-Training/dp/B00VWB8F8K">https://smile.amazon.com/Gikfun-Welding-Practice-Soldering-Training/dp/B00VWB8F8K</a></dd>
</li>
</ul>
<p class="western"><br>
Solder
Training: <a
href="https://www.soldertraining.com/collections/kits">https://www.soldertraining.com/collections/kits</a></p>
<ul>
<li><dd class="western">Standard Through-Hole Training Kit (2
Trainees) SST-K1-PT intermediate $26.95<br>
<a
href="https://www.soldertraining.com/products/standard-through-hole-technology-solder-training-kit">https://www.soldertraining.com/products/standard-through-hole-technology-solder-training-kit</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> Standard Surface Mount Training Kit (<b>1</b>
Trainee) SST-SMT advanced $26.95<br>
<a
href="https://www.soldertraining.com/products/standard-surface-mount-technology-solder-training-kit">https://www.soldertraining.com/products/standard-surface-mount-technology-solder-training-kit</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> J-STD-001 Rev. E Certification Kit (2
Trainees) SST-J001-K1 advanced $30.00<br>
<a
href="https://www.soldertraining.com/products/j-std-001-certification-kit">https://www.soldertraining.com/products/j-std-001-certification-kit</a></dd>
</li>
<li><dd class="western"> IPC Rework and Repair Training Kit (2
Trainees) SST-7711-PLK1 advanced $41.60<br>
<a
href="https://www.soldertraining.com/products/ipc-7711-7721-rework-and-repair-training-kit">https://www.soldertraining.com/products/ipc-7711-7721-rework-and-repair-training-kit</a></dd>
</li>
</ul>
<p class="western" style="margin-left: 0.3in">– some of these same
kits are also available from Solder Tools: <a
href="http://www.soldertools.net/categories/Solder-Training-Kits/Mixed-Technology/">http://www.soldertools.net/categories/Solder-Training-Kits/Mixed-Technology/</a></p>
<p class="western">Other companies selling electronics kits for
learning how to solder (mostly Velleman kits):</p>
<p class="western">
<br>
The organizer does have a several beginner's and intermediate
level kits available
for those who forget or are unable to purchase them ahead of time.
They tend to run about $15 each, a few simple ones are $10, and
are
on a first-come first-served basis at the time of the event.
Splat*Space has a small selection of Velleman kits available as
well.</p>
<p class="western"><i><b>NOTE:</b> remember to bring batteries for
your project!</i></p>
<dd class="western">Sparkfun: <a
href="https://www.sparkfun.com/search/results?term=solder+kits">https://www.sparkfun.com/search/results?term=solder+kits</a></dd>
<dd class="western">
Adafruit: <a
href="https://www.adafruit.com/category/203?q=learn%20to%20solder&">https://www.adafruit.com/category/203?q=learn%20to%20solder&</a></dd>
<dd class="western">
Rocket Department Learn to Solder
Kits: <a href="http://learntosolderkit.com/products/">http://learntosolderkit.com/products/</a><br>
and: <a href="https://squareup.com/store/rocketdept/">https://squareup.com/store/rocketdept/</a></dd>
<dd class="western">
MadLab: <a href="http://www.madlab.org/kits/">http://www.madlab.org/kits/</a>
(see also Velleman Store Direct)</dd>
<dd class="western">
Apogee
Kits: <a
href="http://www.apogeekits.com/beginner-electronic-kits/beginner.htm">http://www.apogeekits.com/beginner-electronic-kits/beginner.htm</a><br>
<a
href="http://www.apogeekits.com/electronic-kits-intermediate/intermediate.htm">http://www.apogeekits.com/electronic-kits-intermediate/intermediate.htm</a><br>
<a
href="http://www.apogeekits.com/advanced-electronic-kits/advanced.htm">http://www.apogeekits.com/advanced-electronic-kits/advanced.htm</a></dd>
<dd class="western">
Jameco: <a
href="http://www.jameco.com/c/Electronic-Kits-Projects.html">http://www.jameco.com/c/Electronic-Kits-Projects.html</a></dd>
<dd class="western">
MCM
Electronics/Newark: <a
href="http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/search?w=Electronic%20Kits">http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/search?w=Electronic%20Kits</a></dd>
<dd class="western">
Velleman Store Direct: <a
href="https://www.vellemanstore.com/en/">https://www.vellemanstore.com/en/</a></dd>
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Scott G. Hall
Raleigh, NC, USA
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ScottGHall1@GMail.Com">ScottGHall1@GMail.Com</a></pre>
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