V. MELT Student Soldering Competition
MELT organizes its hand soldering competition for technical high school students again this year. With the competition, we would like to promote the acquisition of the basics of soldering technology. In order to be able to solder well with a soldering iron, they need to understand the principles of soldering, which are the same as those of any soldering technology, even automated. This is essential if someone wants to work in the field of electronics industry in a technical position.
The competition task will be the professional assembly of a small, partly through hole, partly surface-mounted, functional circuit by hand soldering. For this year's competition, we have designed a new circuit that is different from last year. The task must be completed within a specified time. We provide all the necessary materials and tools for the work.
In addition to completing the practical task, the competitors must also prove themselves on a short theoretical test.
The best achiever will be rewarded with an Ersa i-Con Pico MK2 soldering station.
The school team with the best average result will be rewarded with an Ersa i-Con 1 MK2 soldering station.
The prizes have been offered by Microsolder Kft.
In recent years, there has (fortunately) been a lot of interest in the competition, and we do not want to reject the application of any school. Therefore, we plan to have 4 competitors per school, but they can enter an additional 2 people as a reserve, and if there is any time slot remained, they can also have possibility to compete. The application form can be downloaded here.
Competitors, fans and accompanying teachers will be provided with free exhibition tickets for the whole day after prior registration. The exhibition showcasing the innovative developments and the latest technology of our time, as well as the professional lectures and accompanying events running simultaneously on several stages, can be interesting and instructive for future professionals and their teachers.
