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The kits that require SMD soldering usually have the ICs soldered. However mine didn't have all if them soldered, but take it slow and you'll be fine. The through-hole components as easy to solder. Just ensure that you have a good quality fine tipped soldering iron and solder.

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The SMD resistors are pretty small and it's worth being prepared before you start to install them, so here are some suggestions if you've not soldered them before and will be using a conventional soldering iron. Ensure that you have no distractions! Tools: A good quality fine point soldering iron (t...

If you have to ask the question, please don't do it! Especially with a "cheap" scope not designed to work with high voltages. Your scope will not protect you from the mains. You should be able to pick up the local mains frequency by touching the probe tip. You should see a dirty sinusoidal...