If you’re new to soldering, a good “tip” is to use a copper coil rather than a sponge to clean the tip. And keep the tip tinned (keep adding a bit of solder and

If you’re new to soldering, a good “tip” is to use a copper coil rather than a sponge to clean the tip. And keep the tip tinned (keep adding a bit of solder and jabbing it off in the coil.) this prevents thermal shock and prolongs the life of the iron’s tip! https://www.adafruit.com/product/1172 https://www.adafruit.com/product/1172