Electronics 102: Introductory Soldering

Learn to solder! This session will focus on the tools, techniques, and materials of small-component soldering. The class will touch on a broad range of supporting topics but will focus primarily on assembly of discrete components to a through-hole circuit board. This is a hands-on course in which you will solder, desolder and splice using multiple techniques. You'll learn for yourself when (and more importantly why) to choose a particular method, tool, or material, and how to do the work safely. You'll leave with a small electronic device you've assembled yourself, and the know-how needed to create good electrical connections for your own projects.

No prior experience necessary. This course also qualifies as the Electronics Zone Safety Orientation for CoG Members. Ages 18 and up. 

Registration Fee: $100 COG Members | $120 Non-Members The registration fee includes the $30 materials fee.

To keep our classes affordable, we book our instructors and purchase materials in advance. We depend on advanced registration. Classes without sufficient advanced enrollment may be canceled. Advanced registration closes 3 business days before the class date. Reservations made after this date will be subject to a $20 late registration fee. Cancellations must be made one week before the class date in order to be eligible for a refund. Discounts will be automatically applied to current members during the registration process.

Please note, if you are showing signs of COVID related symptoms and cannot attend your class, you have the option to request a full refund up to 1 week before your class begins. After this point, students experiencing symptoms may request a full class credit up to the morning of the class. 

COVID-19 Safety: TVCOG is committed to ensuring the safety of its members, instructors and guests and as such, has set certain COVID-19 safety precautions in place which follow NYS and CDC guidance. You will be asked to complete a COVID waiver, sign a COVID Safety Pledge and provide contact tracing information during the registration process. Everyone is expected to complete a temperature check upon initial entry to the facility, and maintain social distance (6′) from individuals outside of their own group while in the facility; this class will be held in our large class room and the class size has been limited to 7 participants maximum in order to ensure adequate social distancing. Masks are required at all times while in the facility. All shared tools/equipment will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after each class. Read our full policy here.

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