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.
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.
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! π§πͺπ
imho: gas one, differenti tips
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