At this point you’ve almost certainly seen one of these low-cost portable soldering irons, perhaps best exemplified by the TS100, a pocket-sized temperature controlled iron that can be had fo… ...

About a year back, [BogdanTheGeek] found himself in need of a new case for this TS100 soldering iron. Unfortunately, while the product is often billed as being open source friendly (at least in the… ...

iFixit’s soldering iron comes in three configurations. The iron alone is available for $80, and can be powered via USB-C—any high-wattage power source will work great.Out of the box, it’s ...

The iron ships with a Bevel 1.5 tip, which is fine for most basic soldering tasks. There are plans for six other tip options that range in size and shape (cone, bevel, knife).

Although the screw extractors may cost more than a replacement RS iron. I'd recommend a better iron anyways. When I switched from RS to Weller I was surprised how much of a difference there is.

To test this concept, I purchased an inexpensive soldering iron replacement handle knockoff (branded Hakko 907) from a well known auction website. It is rated for 50W at 24V, and has a positive ...

The company says the soldering iron can heat up in under 5 seconds, but that time presumably increases if you’re using a USB-C device that can’t deliver above 65W. Recommended Videos.

Once you've obtained a replacement you'll snap off the solder tabs holding the old batteries in place and quickly solder the new batteries to the wiring. If your soldering iron heats up the ...

The Huhubol X109 cordless portable soldering iron is more than just a tool; it’s a reliable partner for your soldering projects. With its combination of portability, quick heating, flexible ...

iFixit, which says it is going "all-in on soldering" in a press release, offers a few interconnected pieces as part of a FixHub system: A Smart Soldering Iron ($80) powered by USB-C, shipping with ...

DIY Soldering: Blue Means Go. I’ve been testing the iron and power station kit, and I found a lot to like. The promise of soldering temperatures in under five seconds is absolutely true.