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*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= | ||
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