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Well the part you're missing is that if these folks were anything like me and just pure software people they probably pronounce it "soul-der" and would look at
by meddlepal 7y ago
Well the part you're missing is that if these folks were anything like me and just pure software people they probably pronounce it "soul-der" and would look at a soldering iron with deep concern and confusion.
Seriously, I have no idea how to solder so it wouldn't even come to mind.
- umvi 7y agoThis is why I think CS degrees should require at least EE 101 or Computer Engineering 101. Soldering is such a basic skill that is super valuable. And it's not hard: 1. Plug in soldering iron 2. Wait 3. Touch tip of iron to metal you want to fuse with 1 hand 4. Touch solder to tip of iron with other hand 5. Remove iron once desired amount of solder has melted into place It only takes an hour or two to go from solder noob to pro.
- meddlepal 7y agoIt wouldn't help me very much lol, I have a philosophy degree.
- klyrs 7y agoLet your degree define what you can do. Never let it define what you cannot do. I'm a mathematician, doctor of philosophy, and my mom taught me to solder at around age 10. I've done some embedded systems work that involved etching my own PCBs and soldering circuits...
- kop316 7y agoI agree with the other comment! The best time to learn is now. You're never too old.to learn about how all of this works.
- meddlepal 7y agoOh I agree, but I've never really been a hardware tinkerer though... that's not what I get enjoyment from so I don't really think about that stuff too much. I'll probably pick it up eventually... maybe.
- soneil 7y agoSide note, Soul-der is the correct pronunciation in the UK (and I believe also AU/NZ).