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*Comes with the "control box" and the holder/sponge etc
*Comes with the "control box" and the holder/sponge etc


=TS100=
==TS100==
*It's open source, so like the Prusa Printer many clones etc
*It's open source, so like the Prusa Printer many clones etc
*Goes for ~50 USD - 70 USD
*Goes for ~50 USD - 70 USD
*Has on pen controls, but may need a holder/sponge etc
*Has on pen controls, but may need a holder/sponge etc
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgrB5P-rDLw A Marco Reps Review of It]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgrB5P-rDLw A Marco Reps Review of It]
==Pinecil==
*The [[Pinecil]] is another COTH OSHW/OSS Based Soldering Iron
*Not a giant benchtop unit, but works for most use cases and is more portable
*May be more ergonomic than the TS100, although the smaller ts100 may mount better into tool holders etc


=OSE Efforts=
=OSE Efforts=
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=See Also=
=Internal Links=
*[[Thermal Insert Press]]
*[[Thermal Insert Press]]


=Useful Links=
=External Links=
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldering_Iron The Wikipedia Page on Soldering Irons]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldering_Iron The Wikipedia Page on Soldering Irons]


[[Category:Tools]]
[[Category:Tools]]

Latest revision as of 21:28, 30 August 2025

Basics

  • Essentially a heated circuit prodding stick
  • Used to melt solder to solder components to a PCBs or to Bond Wires
  • Needs quite a few accesorries, and there are different versions (fuel; burning, Direct ac plug, variable resistor temp control electric, digital control electric)
  • Can also be used for any high heat applications, such as cleanly cutting synthetic rope, cutting plastic, and woodburing (for engraving/art)

Good Off The Shelf Options

'Hakko FX 888: Soldering Station

  • Source
  • Comes with the "control box" and the holder/sponge etc

TS100

  • It's open source, so like the Prusa Printer many clones etc
  • Goes for ~50 USD - 70 USD
  • Has on pen controls, but may need a holder/sponge etc
  • A Marco Reps Review of It

Pinecil

  • The Pinecil is another COTH OSHW/OSS Based Soldering Iron
  • Not a giant benchtop unit, but works for most use cases and is more portable
  • May be more ergonomic than the TS100, although the smaller ts100 may mount better into tool holders etc

OSE Efforts

Internal Links

External Links