⚡Hardware Resources
Soldering Iron ATTEN 80W 110V Soldering Iron With Station - ST-2090D
Solid starter soldering iron with temperature control and a built in cleaner. Works with"Hakko" type iron tips. Dont forget to use flux :)
Hot Air Rework Hot-Air Rework Station - 8508D
"This hot-air rework station is great for professionals and hobbyists in need of tight temperature tolerances and large air flows."
Toolkit iFixit Essential Electronics Toolkit
Often, you'll need small screwdrivers, tweezers, spudgers, or what-have-you to get into and repair your electronics. This kit is a good balance, though you might find you want something with more driver bits depending on your line of work! There are many options for multi-bit screwdrivers and ESD tweezers - you don't need to be too picky.
Solder Wire
Solder comes in many shapes and forms - even for plumbing, so get the correct diameter! 0.3mm or lower for small electronics. Get lead-free solder and use fume extraction. Your body will thank you.
Solder Wick
A great way to remove solder from the surface of a PCB. This is braided copper, sometimes with flux inside. Add solder to the iron tip to get a good thermal connection to the joint; the molten solder will begin wicking its way into the braid.
Flux
Flux is a soldering aid that helps clean the surface of the metals before joining them with solder. In a sense, it's similar to what primer is to paint. It usually comes in tacky or liquid forms.