Category: Soldering
Weller Tools introduces new smart soldering platform
Weller Tools has introduced its new smart soldering platform WXsmart. The platform consists of a 2-channel soldering station and a hot air module with an air and vacuum requirements, from pico to micro and ultra soldering are part of this platform. A calibration unit as well as a...
Continue ReadingSolderGO the smart ergonomic soldering iron launches campaign on kickstarter
SolderGO launches comfortable ergonomic smart soldering iron to raise funding for the first production run exclusively on the platform Kickstarter known to bring projects to life. The SolderGO iron features an easy-to-use, intuitive user interface and OLED display, compact ergonomic...
Continue ReadingTemperature measurement device offers high precision
Weller’s WCU (T0053450199) is a compact, stand-alone, and high-precision temperature measurement device for quick and accurate temperature measurement. The WCU unit is designed for users that need to make measurements fast and easily while maintaining the highest level of...
Continue ReadingVapor Phase One, The New Industry’s most dynamic PCB soldering process
A new crowd supply campaign has been launched for the Vapor Phase One, which is the industry’s most dynamic PCB soldering method available now to hobbyists and development engineers alike. Compared to infrared and conventional soldering, the vapor phase process works perfectly at...
Continue ReadingSoldering RT1 – A Universal Weller RT Soldering Station Offering Tweezers support
Hand soldering is a very important skill to have in every electronics maker’s skill set. Soldering is pretty easy and can be a fun activity. With enough practice, it is an easy skill to pick up. These days, components are becoming smaller and more compact. This could increase the...
Continue ReadingTinySolder – T12 Soldering Station based on ATtiny13a
TinySolder is a simple T12 Quick Heating Soldering Station based on the ATtiny13a featuring in 700 bytes of code: Temperature measurement of the tip Direct control of the heater Temperature control via potentiometer Handle movement detection (by checking ball switch)...
Continue ReadingMetcal to Launch New GT Adjustable Temperature Soldering Systems
Metcal announced plans to launch its new GT90 and GT120 Soldering Systems. The GT90 and GT120 offer market-leading performance due to their use of inductive heating technology and are Metcal’s first platforms with adjustable temperature offered to the market. The GT family of...
Continue ReadingLow cost solder paste dispenser
This is an easy to build but very capable and handy DIY solder paste dispenser built mostly from cheap Ebay components and modules by kevarek @ hackaday.io: Already finished and nicely working solder paste dispenser. Powered with cheap ebay mini DC motor with gearbox (100RPM) and long...
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