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AssociatedPDime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 14:38 dimearduino.com.au (795 clicks)
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OZBARGAIN20161102

Hi all, we're back with great prices and free shipping on all orders!

A few weeks ago, I ordered a bunch of cheap soldering practice kits from China. They're cool, they either demonstrate a building-block circuit like a multivibrator, or they use an interesting chip like the NE555 timer.

These kits are great to teach intermediate electronics, or to practice soldering. Some of these may be a little tough for beginners, but they're cheap enough to try your hand at and come back to later if you need to.

Assembly required! They don't always come with instructions, but the components are marked on the circuit board, so it's not too hard to figure it out.

Here are a couple of my favourites:

The first 20 people to use the discount code OZBARGAIN20161102 will get 5% off soldering practice kits.

If you need solder, take a look at our Soldering category.

Or, checkout our Top Selling Products.

Let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Please note: Orders ship from China. We don't keep local stock to keep the prices down. See Our Philosophy for more details.

Thanks, DimeArdunio.

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  • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 14:49
    +1

    I'll be in the comments periodically if anyone has comments or questions.

    Enjoy!

  • malouphix on 22/11/2016 - 14:49

    Thanks OP for the deal, looks neat.

    I had to Google this word bolded below, as I was sure it wasn't what I had in mind, which is good.
    They're cool, they either demonstrate a building-block circuit like a multivibrator, or they use an interesting chip like the NE555 timer.

    • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 14:51

      Hahahaha, yeah, we all have that moment! I actually don't mind people googling it, it can lead down a hole of "building block" circuits.

  • INFIDEL on 22/11/2016 - 14:52

    Please note that in true Chinese wholesale fashion, it's usually cheaper to buy the finished product than a kit - only grab this if you enjoy putting together kits! - sounds like honesty, a rare commodity😯

    • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 14:59
      +2

      I do my best. I fundamentally believe that businesses which are the best at what they do will succeed without need for dishonesty!

      Thanks

  • XeKToReX on 22/11/2016 - 14:58

    Hmm, would love a WiFi capable DC voltmeter and ammeter so I can monitor in/out of my battery box.

    Any ideas OP?

    • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 15:04

      Not yet, it's on my list to research, but it seems like there'd be large variations in quality between brands - as with anything wireless, so I can't just list them and be confident. Let me know if you find a good one!

      Thanks,
      DA

  • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 15:00
    +1

    FYI, power at my house is out. I'm on my phone responding to comments, but it may be awkward!

    DA

    UPDATE: Power is back on!

    • Scab on 23/11/2016 - 11:53
      +1

      power at my house is out

      You should have made yourself a low voltage warning alarm.

      Only $5.99 with 5% off using the code: OZBARGAIN20161102.

      • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 23/11/2016 - 14:33

        Hahahaha, that gave me a giggle :) I'll keep an eye out for a DIY UPS :P

  • cgeelong on 22/11/2016 - 15:10
    +1

    I would actually like to get a soldering iron to start with to teach the kids (and relearn myself). Any suggestions where I get one from. I couldn't actually find one on your site.

    • catbarf on 22/11/2016 - 15:14

      I am in the same boat, any starter kits for people who do not have any soldering gear at all?

      • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 15:26
        +1

        The multivibrator one is hard to mess up! I did a similar last night after (quite) a few ales.

        I've added a 10 pack, just for you :)

        LED Flash Kit x 10

        Hope that helps :)

        DimeArduino

    • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 15:15
      +1

      Indeed. One of my current rules (ooooh, bad pun) is "Nothing that plugs into the wall", since I'm not expert enough to guarantee safety.

      That said, my soldering station is from China, and I've been using it for years with no zaps. Check out this video from EEVBlog (brilliant channel on youtube) for an idea of where to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GdV7XBae74 (mine is the same brand). He does a good job of showing you the ups and downs of cheap soldering stations.

      I found mine at a remote control hobby store in Melbourne, I think I paid about $90 for it 5 years ago, but mine came with an SMD rework hot air gun.

      You can get 40W very simple irons at JayCar for $60, which seems like an OK deal. I tend to pay more for things that plug into 240V AC, since, you know, mains will kill you if you mess it up.

      Hope that helps,

      DimeArduino

      • catbarf on 23/11/2016 - 11:56

        very good advice, I will look into a much higher quality product which probably will not kill me then!

    • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 15:21
      +1

      Also, this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIab66EgfHM - it's about UK brands, but shows you what a pro cares about.

  • SySalem on 22/11/2016 - 15:11
    +1

    I'm starting to get into this sort of stuff but have no idea where to start. Like what sort of soldering iron do I need, are there different types, best place to source, anything else like that which I should look into and would need? Any help would be appreciated :)

    • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 15:21
      +1

      Check this video out. Big Clive is amazing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIab66EgfHM

      As far as sourcing, for a branded part, find the rock bottom price, since they're all comparable. For a generic part, if it plugs into the wall, I'd go to a decent supplier like a JayCar or Super Cheap Auto or someone like that. Mains power is no joke, and it's worth paying double for safety when you're in the $20-$80 range. Also, a soldering iron will last for a very long time, so it's worth the investment.

      Hope that helps.

  • shiningstars on 22/11/2016 - 15:12
    +1

    Got my order from your last post today. Thanks, heaps of fun for the kids.

    • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 15:18

      :D

      Good to hear!

  • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 15:40
    +1

    No takers so far. Any feedback appreciated, I'm here to make a store for people like you, so let me know how I can do better!

    Dime Arduino

  • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 16:08

    Ahahahahahaha, I just found a "DIY Plug in USB Charger" which plugs in to the wall on one of my suppliers' sites. Oh my lordy that sounds like a bad idea. Unless you're looking for new ways to hurt yourself!

  • The Finn on 22/11/2016 - 16:56
    +1

    I was using the dick smith soldering iron and found it to be very reliable and reasonably priced (T-2200 I think) This would be good for a beginner who wanted to keep using it as their hobby grew.
    I found this at banggood and ordered it http://www.banggood.com/909D-Rework-Soldering-Station-Hot-He…. It came last week and I really like it. Maybe a good solution for anyone starting electronics as a hobby.
    I found the $20 to $50 soldering irons to be hard to use with any consistency.

    • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 17:03

      I use the YiHua 902A. I've had it for about 5 years and I'm happy with everything except the accuracy of the temperature adjustment (which is always off on Chinese irons) - which you can just do by feel and leave it set to one setting for 80% of your work.

      • The Finn on 22/11/2016 - 17:21
        +1

        Agree- the temp readout is hilarious.

  • White-knights on 22/11/2016 - 18:15
    +1

    Is all the stock on your website based in Australia or are you drop shipping from china.

    • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 22/11/2016 - 18:16

      It's drop shipped. I don't think anyone could do those prices with a warehouse and shipping costs. Take a look at Our Philosophy for more details.

      edit: I've updated the post to make that clear.

      • White-knights on 22/11/2016 - 20:40

        i think you need to update your website to reflect this aswell.

        • AssociatedDime Arduino @ Dime Arduino on 23/11/2016 - 09:24

          I thought it was obvious, but I'll pop it in a couple more places. I wanted to avoid putting it on every product page, since that seems like annoying overkill.

          Edit: I've added it above the checkout button on the cart, along with the existing link in the top menu and the description of the shipping.

          Thanks for the feedback.

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