So for those of you who want to know about the soldering, here's what I use for pretty much all my electronic projects.
ERSA 80A Iron. Its adjustable up to about 450degC, which is nice when I'm outside and it's cold. I can still solder larger gauge wire.

Here's the soldering tip size I use for electronic projects.

And the solder. It has to be top quality if you want a quality job done.
Over 30yrs of messing with electronics, I've found this to be the best to work with.

Yes it's a little expensive @£46/roll, but for the average jo it'll last forever.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Micra Sports Club mobile app