Our Story: Building Connections Through Solder

What started as volunteer-run workshops at Kansas City conferences has grown into a regional resource for STEM education. Just as flux enables solder to flow and create strong connections, we help knowledge flow between makers and learners.

Our Mission

Advancing the art of learning to solder through community outreach, education, and resource sharing

What We Do

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Community Workshops

  • ✓ Cybersecurity conferences (BSides KC)
  • ✓ Maker faires and maker spaces
  • ✓ STEM education events
  • ✓ School and library programs
  • ✓ Corporate team-building
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Portable Soldering Labs

  • ✓ 20+ Hakko FX-888 stations
  • ✓ Custom 3D-printed organizers
  • ✓ Complete tool sets
  • ✓ Safety equipment
  • ✓ Beginner-friendly kits
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Educational Resources

  • ✓ Step-by-step tutorials
  • ✓ Equipment selection guides
  • ✓ Safety protocols
  • ✓ Curriculum materials
  • ✓ Lab setup guides
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Community Building

  • ✓ Training volunteers
  • ✓ Connecting organizations
  • ✓ Sharing best practices
  • ✓ Supporting maker initiatives
  • ✓ Building networks

Our Impact

500+
People Taught
25+
Events Supported
30+
Volunteers Trained
All Ages
Elementary to Retirement

Our Values

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Inclusivity

Accessible to everyone, regardless of background, age, or experience

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Safety First

Safe practices and secure environments for experimentation

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Community Over Competition

Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and lifting each other up

Quality Education

Professional-grade equipment and proven teaching methods

❤️

Volunteer Spirit

Driven by passion for education and community service

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Hands-On Learning

Real skills through practical, guided experience

Ready to Join Our Mission?

Help us make soldering education accessible to everyone