BOULDER, Colo., April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On
April 28, 2012 Boulder-based SparkFun
Electronics (http://www.sparkfun.com), a provider of parts,
knowledge and passion for electronics creation, will host its first
annual SparkFun Soldering Competition. The competition, open to the
public, will take place at Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids
(http://www.oskarblues.com/restaurant/liquids-solids)
in Longmont, Colo.
The Soldering Competition is the brain-child of the SparkFun
production department, home of the fastest soldering irons in the
West. The contest pits competitors against each other in a
one-on-one, tournament style event. As the competition goes on, the
soldering tasks will become more difficult, and ultimately the
winner will walk away with $500 in
cash.
Throughout the day, there also will be giveaways, live music,
and other activities. Additionally, there will be a competition
category open to kids 12 years and older on a first-come,
first-served basis.
"We are super psyched for our first ever soldering competition
because we know what kind of shenanigans to expect when combining
speed racing with the fine art of electronics soldering," said
SparkFun Director of Production Matt
Bolton. "My mom used to always tell me that 'slow and steady
wins the race', but that's definitely not the advice that I would
give to our competitors this year. You're going to need to bring
your A-game if you want to lay claim to the inaugural championship
trophy."
The soldering competition will take place on April 28 from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. at Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids in
Longmont, Colo. It is $10 for participants (except those in the child's
heat, which is free) and free for spectators. To sign up as a
competitor please visit (http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11126) or to sign up
as a spectator visit (http://sfesolderingcomp.eventbrite.com/).
About SparkFun Electronics
Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion by providing parts,
knowledge, and innovation for those looking to explore the world of
embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover their inner inventor
and enables individuals to create their own electronics
projects.
SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from
simple components, like capacitors and resistors, to GPS units and
Bluetooth modules. The company employs 140 people and is based in
Boulder, Colorado.
Find SparkFun on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/SparkFun), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/SparkFun), Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/SparkFun), YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/SparkFun), Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/SparkFun), and Google+ (https://plus.google.com/106084846822083498483/posts).
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SOURCE SparkFun Electronics