Things needed:

1. Soldering Iron
2. Tips
3. Solder - https://www.microcenter.com/product/659356/sra-soldering-products-no-clean-flux-core-solder-sn63-pb37-2-ounce-spool
4. Solder Wick - https://www.microcenter.com/product/668870/mg-chemicals-unfluxed-solder-wick
5. Flux, Flux / Deoxidizer - https://www.microcenter.com/product/659031/sra-soldering-products-rosin-paste-flux-135-2-oz
   1. comes in syringe, cylinder can, drop bottle - https://www.microcenter.com/product/657387/sra-soldering-products-no-clean-tacky-flux-2cc-squeeze-tubes-6-pack
   2. comes in liquid and paste
   3. produces toxic fumes
   4. helps solder to flow on pcb to pads
6. brass / steel sponge (steel wool works)
7. wet towel

Important tips

1. tinning after use to prevent oxidation for next time
2. Match iron temps to solder specs
3. Lead solder better than lead free for diy electronics
4. don't keep on high heat for long periods, shut off non-use

• Tinning solder iron tip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fvcZl8qo1g
• Tinning tip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBGTCFall8Y