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03 September 2026

The First Two Soldering Tutorials for the Year 9 Bluetooth Speaker Project

The first two soldering tutorials are now available for students working on the Bluetooth Speaker project.

Created especially for Year 9 students, these short videos explain how to check that a soldering iron is ready to use and how to make secure wire connections between the Bluetooth module and speaker component.

1. How to Tell If a Soldering Iron Is Hot Enough — 2 Easy Tests

Start here before making any connection. This video demonstrates two quick tests you can use to tell whether the soldering iron has reached the correct working temperature.

Watch this tutorial on YouTube

2. How to Solder Wires to Speaker Component

This step-by-step demonstration shows how to prepare the wires, heat each joint correctly, apply solder, and make secure connections for the Bluetooth Speaker project. Follow along to connect the wires to the Bluetooth module and speaker component neatly and safely.

Watch this tutorial on YouTube

What you will learn

  • How to check whether the soldering iron is hot enough
  • How to prepare the wires and soldering points
  • The correct sequence for heating the joint and applying solder
  • How to connect wires securely to the Bluetooth module and speaker
  • How to recognise a neat, reliable soldered connection

Safety reminder: Wear eye protection, keep the soldering iron in its stand when it is not in use, work in a well-ventilated area, and follow your teacher’s instructions at all times.

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