Soldering prodjects for a beginner

[Mr Robot]

So I'm thinking of buying a soldering iron but I don't really know any beginner prodjects to try 

[Ronda]

Take something old apart and try putting it back together again.

[meenmeen1103]

The most useful thing is to practice first is to solder two ends of thin (14-18awg) wires together and have it look neat, without melting the insulation. That helps you be quick and still effective when low heat is needed.

 

Then this

14 minutes ago, Ronda said:

Take something old apart and try putting it back together again.

 

[Mr Robot]

ok thanks

[r4tch3t]

Look on eBay or your local electronics store for small kits. These are simple, and sometimes not so simple, circuits for beginners. Try something like an altoids tin pocket amplifier.

[W-L]

15 hours ago, Mr Robot said:

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Here theses 8 segment clock kits are quite good and useful to do some praticing on:

http://www.banggood.com/DIY-4-Digit-LED-Electronic-Clock-Kit-Temperature-Light-Control-Version-p-972289.html