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1st Annual SparkFun Electronics Soldering Competition!

Calling all Swift and Speedy Solderers! In a couple of months, we here at SparkFun Electronics will be hosting our inaugural soldering competition! On April 28th, we will be gathering at Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids in Longmont for a day of furiously fast soldering antics! For awhile now we've had the idea of getting out in the community and spreading the joy of electronics assembly.  Something similar to our soldering booth at Maker Faires past, but with an added edge of competition! We saw the NYC Resistor hackerspace host a similar contest back in 2008 and decided that we should find out who has the quickest iron in the old west! We wanted to do something away from SparkFun HQ and Oskar Blues turned out to be that perfect place. They have kindly given us their support and will be providing us with access to their large back patio area for the competition. Note: this will take place OUTSIDE. There is an awning for keeping out the elements, and we will do our best to provide wind breaks in the event of foul weather.  This event will happen rain or shine, with the exception of a tornado, hurricane or similar act of Mother Nature. The competition will go like this - Up to 100 contestants will be competing in 4 heats of 25, starting at high noon on Saturday, April 28th. From the 4 heats we will take the 16 fastest times and move those skilled few into our Sweet 16 round.  From the sweet 16 will emerge the 8 fastest times. Those Elite 8 will then compete in the final round to determine who walks away with Gold, Silver, and Bronze! Medalist will also receive prizes for their great work! For each round of the competition contestants will be soldering up a specified kit available on our website: First round (4 heats of 25) - Simon PTH Kit This kit is considered a beginners kit, it is simple in design and features all PTH (plated through hole) soldering. Second Round (Sweet 16) - BigTime Watch Kit This is a slightly more advanced kit, includes PTH and SMD ...

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Source: SparkFun Electronics - Wednesday, 15 February


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