Category: Soldering
Otter-Iron: Power Your Soldering Iron over USB-C PD
Okay, you’ve probably seen 20 different TS-100 hacks, for example, this, this and this but this improvement by Jan Henrik is on another level. For a soldering iron, the TS-100 seems to work quite well and its popularity, having only debuted 3 years ago, speaks volumes of this. It is...
Continue ReadingUSB-C-PD Soldering Pen Is a Compact STM32-Powered Solution for Weller Tips
One of the most important actions in the development of any electronics device is soldering, irrespective of the method adopted, having the right tools to do it the right way is a major determinant of the speed and quality of the soldering process. Several soldering tools exist in the...
Continue ReadingNew Convection Reflow Oven for Soldering with 6 Heating Zones
Neoden USA, a distributor of Neoden products in the US, is pleased to announce the launch of their new desktop reflow oven, Neoden IN6. The reflow oven is equipped with 6 heating zones, 3 of them are located at the top and the other 3 are located at the bottom. The multiple zones will...
Continue ReadingNew Weller active soldering tips offer precision, performance and power
Weller Tools, the world’s No.1 brand in hand soldering solutions, expands its Active RT soldering tip program. The expanded tip series offers the highest precision, while maximizing performance and power. The tips work exclusively with the high performance WX platform of soldering...
Continue ReadingKickstarter DIY Portable Soldering Iron Kit at $45
Portable soldering irons are recently getting popular among hobbyists, especially after the launch of the TS100 portable soldering iron. Although one can simply purchase a portable soldering iron from the many available options, hobbyists and DIY lovers would always enjoy making their own...
Continue ReadingTiny Reflow Controller V2 features an OLED display
Rocketscream.com released their all-in-one Arduino compatible reflow controller powered by ATmega328P with OLED screen and built-in USB port. This reflow controller replaces the beloved "Tiny Reflow Controller V1" which had a character LCD display. Let's see what's new on this...
Continue ReadingHigh Precision Solder Paste Stencil Printer
This is the most traditional size and classic high precision Solder Paste Stencil Printer for PCBs. The platform can be rotated 30 degrees at most, and the precision can be kept all the way when repeat works. Easy to locate PCB board, high flexibility ensure high printing precision.The...
Continue ReadingHow to Maintain a Reflow Oven?
Proper reflow oven maintenance can extend its life cycle, keep the machine in good condition, and improve production efficiency and product quality. One of the most important tasks for properly maintaining a reflow oven is remove the built-up flux residue inside the oven's chamber....
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