// WHY_LEARN_THIS?
To fix your own electronics.
The Experiment: I asked ChatGPT to design a strict 24-hour crash course to learn Soldering. I stripped away the fluff. This is the raw data on how to go from Zero to Glitch in one day.
// THE_FIRST_HOUR
Most people quit in the first 45 minutes. Here is the exact starting instruction to survive:
"Tinning the tip. Heat the part, not the solder."
// THE_AI_PROMPT
"Act as a world-class expert in Soldering. Create a strict, hour-by-hour schedule for a complete
beginner to learn the basics in exactly 24 hours. Focus on practical application over theory. My
constraint is Iron + Solder + PCB."
// THE_SCHEDULE
| Timeframe | Module | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Hour 0-2 Setup |
Foundation & Mechanics | Tinning the tip. Heat the part, not the solder. |
| Hour 2-6 The Grind |
Syntax & Semantics | Type code until it breaks. Then fix it. Repeat. |
| Hour 6-12 Application |
Mini-Projects | Building small, broken tools using Iron + Solder + PCB. |
| Hour 12-18 Debug |
Troubleshooting | Pitfall Avoidance: Cold solder joints. They look dull and lumpy. |
| Hour 18-24 Mastery |
The Final Project | Execute: Soldering a tiny surface mount chip |
⚠️ HUMAN WARNING
Cold solder joints. They look dull and lumpy.
Cold solder joints. They look dull and lumpy.
💡 PRO TIP
Flux is your friend. Use more flux.
Flux is your friend. Use more flux.
// THE_GLITCH_TASK
To prove completion, I must execute this specific anomaly:
"Soldering a tiny surface mount chip"
// CONCLUSION
Can AI teach Soldering? It provided the map, but the Cold solder joints. They look dull and lumpy. was a real human struggle. The result? Learned enough to be dangerous.