Recommended Soldering Equipment

The gear list below is suggested for frequent soldering. If you're looking for a lighter kit, we recommend the Arduino Soldering Kit (for very occasional soldering) or the Ladyada's Electronics Toolkit (for moderate amounts of soldering).

Basic Tools

Price subject to change, but total basic tool cost is about $675 for these specific items.

Material

Additional Tools

  • Dremel Tool
  • Drill Bits
  • Vice

Safety Items

  • Solder Goggles
  • Table Fan
  • Gloves

Other Items

  • Workstation Table
  • Station Light
  • Broom
  • Dust Pan
  • Tape Measure