{"product_id":"introduction-to-soldering-and-eeprom-2-day-hands-on-in-person-training-class-october-24-25-2026","title":"Introduction to Soldering and EEPROM – 2-Day Hands-On In-Person Training Class – October 24-25, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hands-on classroom training serves to introduce the topics of advanced EEPROM programming methods that require soldering irons and specialized device programmers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will develop an understanding of memory functionality, discover various methods of reading and processing BIN files, and participate in practical training on surface-mount soldering and de-soldering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"uppercase\"\u003e2-Day Hands-On In-Person Training Class – Introduction to Soldering and EEPROM Programming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 24-25, 2026 (Saturday-Sunday)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay 1: 9:00 AM – 5 PM \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 2: 9:00 AM – 5 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eToronto Airport Marriott Hotel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e901 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeyDirect has special discount group room rates available for attendees. Info will be emailed after the class purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood \u0026amp; Drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy complimentary light breakfast and lunch. Options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-35 students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric “The Beast” Lambert and Jordan Hastings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hands-on classroom training introduces advanced EEPROM programming methods that require soldering irons and specialized device programmers. Students will develop an understanding of memory functionality, discover various methods of reading and processing BIN files, and participate in practical training on surface-mount soldering and de-soldering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoldering Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• The science of soldering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Soldering iron anatomy and basics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cored and multicored soldering wires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Soldering station benefits, including hot air rework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tip selection and use cases for iron work and hot air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Flux types and practical applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• PCB construction and characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ESD (electrical static discharge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Soldering through hole and surface-mounted components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Post-solder cleaning and inspection (microscope)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Exploring Surface-Mount Technology (SMT)—DIP, SOIC, PLCC, QFP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Practical application (as time allows)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEEPROM Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003ePROM vs. \u003cstrong\u003eEE\u003c\/strong\u003ePROM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hexadecimal vs. ASCII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The anatomy of an EEPROM and recognizing pin location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• How to identify an EEPROM and decode its original manufacturer, size, \u0026amp; capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Reading an EEPROM, immobilizer, \u0026amp; ECU memory out-of-circuit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Reading an EEPROM, immobilizer, \u0026amp; ECU memory in-circuit (and its challenges)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Component removal techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Solder removal techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Verifying read\/write data integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• BIN files for used module replacement and key making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Introduction to microcontrollers (MCU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• In-circuit MCU data harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Connectivity tips and tricks (no diagram present)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The benefits of a quality microscope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Practical application (as time allows)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Overview of locksmith related specialty programmers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Security bypass potential of applicable memory using specialty programmers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMemory Device Readers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Xhorse VVDI Prog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Orange5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• SMOK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransponder Configuration\/Programmers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Scorpio Tango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• TMPro2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-in-Ones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• AutoProPAD G2 Turbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Autel IM608 Pro II\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon completion of the course, students will gain an understanding of advanced immobilizer and ECU programming techniques, which may require soldering\/desoldering of components or wires onto a PCB using specialty tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBring your own soldering equipment or purchase a set for $199 CAD.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBAKU Complete Soldering Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x 60-40 Rosin Core Solder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x No-Clean Soldering Flux Paste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x No-Clean Braided Desoldering Wick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x Soldering Practice Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Registration\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eby September 14, 2026):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$1550 CAD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign-Up After September 14, 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$1,850 CAD \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSign-Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReserve your spot early to take advantage of discounted pricing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations made at least 14 days prior to the event will receive a full refund. 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