Want to get myself a soldering iron, what should I go for? What do I look for in a good soldering iron?

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buy more TIP HEADS - get inexpensive 60W one - unless u doing too much precision work

No I'm a noob so will probably be some smaller hobby projects, soldering cables together etc.

Probably temperature control. I just have a caveman soldering iron, but it works for quick things and doesn't have adjustable temp. What I have really enjoyed for the iron is a decent stand/alagator clip setup too.

removing OLD (DE)solder is biggest issue for small boards

Oh yeah those alligator clip stands are super helpful. I think they're sometimes called helping hands?

It's also nice to have some flux. And a solder sucker thing for removing solder

not sure what makes a good one but I look for atleast control over the temp.

I was trained on the job many years ago using the Weller WES51 analog station, soldering dsub connectors. I bought the same one a couple years ago for home.

https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WES51-Analog-Soldering-Station/dp/B000BRC2XU/

was gifted that unit when the person who taught me to solder upgraded their weller to digital… it heats up fast and has never failed me.

I have been wanting to get one of these but would recommend having something like the weller first. https://www.pine64.org/pinecil/

Temperature control more than anything else, and maybe different size tips depending on how small the components are

I have one of these: https://hakkousa.com/fx-888d

I'd recommend getting a complete SMD rework station for maximum versatility. Power control is important.

Do you have any good stations in mind?

I am not experienced enough to know what makes for a good one, but I was given a Yihua 853d and it gets the job done. I've used it mostly for desoldering along with a pump and wick. I like that it has power aux out option.

Depends on what you will be soldering. For delicate electronics get a proper soldering station but for basic projects https://a.aliexpress.com/_EvmAK2N will be more than sufficient. Don't forget to share your project once done! πŸ§™πŸͺ„πŸš€

Just bought a Pinecil v2

Are you happy with it? Looks slick

Still waiting for delivery - I’m a complete noob, but thought I’d give it a go