/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>795237
>>795240
static charge buildup. Some components are far more delicate than others when it comes to static discharge. The soldering iron is definitely a factor; but considering this guy isn't using a wristband or a dissipative mat; no real point in concerning yourself with it.
>>795249
High heat capacity means that they won't lose heat at the tip easily, esentially; they can transfer more of the 'stored' heat in their mass. More so than the iron, what affects the most is the tip you're using.
>>795253
Unleaded can be avoided unless you're a manufacturer, teacher, or will have kids in contact with whatever you solder. It's still good to know how it behaves, but since you're a begginer and if you don't meet any of the above exceptions, go unleaded. The diameter is also important: .032" or lower works best, you can easily control how much you feed. If you're going shopping, it might be best for you to pick up some solder flux (flux pens are popular, never used on myself), a solder sucker, and some solder wick. If you're buying a new iron, might as well get some various tips.
>>795263
Work near a window, or you can modify a pc fan to blow flux fumes away/suck them into a filter.
>>795284
Save up that money and buy boards, components 'n shit. Youtube has, I kid you not, all the information you could possibly need. The catch is sorting through all the senseless shit. There a good old school tutorial that kept getting posted around here, I'll come back if I find it later.