New Soldering Pages

docs/adv_soldering.md

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-### Advanced Soldering Training
+# **Advanced Soldering Training**
 
 Welcome to the realm of Advanced Soldering Training at the AMP Lab. If you're seeking to elevate your soldering skills and master intricate surface-mount soldering techniques, you're in the right place. There is an exceptional facility tailored at the lab to help you conquer the world of surface-mount soldering with finesse.
 
-**Prerequisites:**
+Upon successfully completing the training, you'll have mastered the ability to solder surface mount devices and utilize equipment like stencil printer, reflow oven, etc.
 
-- Intermediate soldering certification.
+Those who complete the advanced surface-mount certification will be strongly encouraged to mentor others who wish to learn surface-mount prototype soldering.
 
 - Steady hands. Good eye-hand coordination. Ability to coordinate your fingers' motions with the results displayed on a large monitor connected to a microscope. 
 
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 - 0402 resistors (1005 metric) 1.0 x 0.5 mm
 
-Those who complete the advanced surface-mount certification will be strongly encouraged to mentor others who wish to learn surface-mount prototype soldering. 
+**Prerequisite:** \
+Intermediate Solder Training at The AMP Lab
 
-Please email [email protected] with questions or concerns.
+**Estimated Time:** \
+4-6 Weeks
+
+**Practice Board:** \
+Do Nothing Board 2
+
+**Certification Board Available:** \
+->The AMP Lab Microcontroller \
+  ->[Manual TBD](https://amp-lab.org/404) \
+  ->[Board Files TBD](https://amp-lab.org/404)
+
+
+**Procedure:** \
+    ->The instructor will meet with you once a week. \
+    ->You will then practice on your own what the instructor went over that week. \
+    ->You will first hand solder as much of the practice board possible. \
+    ->You will then use the reflow oven to solder the practice board. \
+    ->Once the instructor is satisfied with your progress they will hand you the certfiction board of your choice.\
+    ->Solder the certfiction board. Be sure to check it manual above. 
+
+**How to Sign Up** \
+Email the following address to schedule advance soldering training (Please note that intermediate training must be completed before starting advanced soldering training.)
+
+
+<a class="button is-link" href="mailto:[email protected]">   
+
+    [email protected]
+</a>

docs/basic_soldering.md

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-### Basic Soldering Training
+# **Basic Soldering Training**
 
 Basic soldering training will cover operation of the soldering iron and how it works, how to solder some common through hole components, what tools to use when fixing soldering mistakes, and how to clean up the workspace after oneself. You have the option to select one of the following PCB projects for this training:
 
@@ -22,4 +22,31 @@ Schedule a meeting with one of our mentors for basic training using the followin
 After completing basic soldering training, one can:
 - Possess the skills to confidently operate a soldering iron while adhering to safety guidelines.
 - Understand and execute basic soldering techniques for soldering standard through holde components on a PCB.
-- Exhibit proper lab etiquette, including maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
+- Exhibit proper lab etiquette, including maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
+
+**Prerequisite:** \
+None
+
+**Estimated Time:** \
+1 Session 
+
+**Practice Board:** \
+Do Nothing Board 1
+
+**Certification Board Available:** \
+-> LED Color Organ \
+  ->[Manual for Reference](https://github.com/Amp-Lab-at-VT/website/raw/master/docs/sold_docs/Basic%20Soldering%20Training%20Manual%20(LED%20Color%20Organ).pdf) \
+  ->[Board Files](https://github.com/Amp-Lab-at-VT/website/raw/master/docs/solder_board_files/Led%20Color%20Organ) 
+
+**Procedure:** \
+    ->The instructor will go over the safety and lab rules. \
+    ->The instructor will teach you how to solder through hole components on the practice board. \
+    ->Solder a certfiction board of your choice. Be sure to check it manual above. 
+
+**How to Sign Up** \
+Schedule a meeting with one of our mentors for basic training using the following link:
+
+<a class="button is-link" href="/soldering/booking">   
+
+    Soldering Training Sign Up
+</a>

docs/intermediate_soldering.md

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-### Intermediate Soldering Training
+# **Intermediate Soldering Training**
 Intermediate soldering training training program builds upon the foundation of basic soldering techniques and focuses on practical skills for soldering a functional PCB. You have the option to select one of the following PCB projects for this training:
 
 - B-BOP: Bipolar Breadboard Power Supply (Recommended)\
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 #### Objectives
 By the end of this Intermediate Soldering Training, you will be able to:
-
 - Confidently populate a PCB with a diverse range of SMD and THT components.
 - Be equipped to identify and rectify common soldering mistakes.
 - Exhibit proficiency in operating a soldering iron with various tips.
 - Utilize advanced tools like microscopic cameras for precision work.
+
+**Prerequisite:** \
+Basic Solder Training at The AMP Lab
+
+**Estimated Time:** \
+2 Sessions
+
+**Practice Board:** \
+Do Nothing Board 1
+
+**Certification Board Available:** \
+->B-BOP: Bipolar Breadboard Power Supply \
+  ->[Manual for Reference](https://github.com/Amp-Lab-at-VT/website/raw/master/docs/sold_docs/Intermediate%20Soldering%20Training%20Manual%20(Isolated%20Breadboard%20Bipolar%20Power%20Supply).pdf) \
+  ->[Board Files](https://github.com/Amp-Lab-at-VT/website/raw/master/docs/solder_board_files/BBOP) \
+->AMP Lab Ruler \
+  ->[Manual for Reference](https://github.com/Amp-Lab-at-VT/website/raw/master/docs/sold_docs/Intermediate%20Soldering%20Certification%20Manual%20(AMP%20Ruler).pdf) \
+  ->[Board Files](https://github.com/Amp-Lab-at-VT/website/raw/master/docs/solder_board_files/AMP%20Ruler) 
+
+**Procedure:** \
+    ->The instructor will go over the safety and lab rules. \
+    ->The instructor will teach you how to solder surface mount components on the practice board. \
+    ->Solder a certfiction board of your choice. Be sure to check it manual above. 
+
+**How to Sign Up** \
+Schedule a meeting with one of our mentors for basic training using the following link:
+
+<a class="button is-link" href="/soldering/booking">   
+
+    Soldering Training Sign Up
+</a>