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--- tools:soldering [2019/06/01 10:25] – [PCB] jeremy
+++ tools:soldering [2021/07/20 15:35] (current) – [Solder] jeremy
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 ==== PCB ====
-I'm currently using a [[http://www.miniware.com.cn/product/ts100-soldering-iron-package-electric-soldering-kit/|Miniware TS100]] for soldering components. It's really affordable, fully programmable and works really well. You can even flash it with [[https://github.com/Ralim/ts100|custom firmware]]. So far I'm really enthusiastic about this little device, heats up quickly and works smoothly. I can recommend getting it together with an extra [[http://www.miniware.com.cn/product/ts100-soldering-iron-bc2-tip-best-soldering-station/|BC2]] tip. Bought mine on [[https://www.banggood.com/nl/MINI-TS100-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Interface-DC-5525-Soldering-Iron-Station-Built-in-STM32-Chip-p-984214.html|Banggood]].
+The [[http://www.miniware.com.cn/product/ts100-soldering-iron-package-electric-soldering-kit/|Miniware TS100]] is really affordable, fully programmable and works really well. You can even flash it with [[https://github.com/Ralim/ts100|custom firmware]]. So far I'm really enthusiastic about this little device, heats up quickly and works smoothly. I can recommend getting it together with an extra [[http://www.miniware.com.cn/product/ts100-soldering-iron-bc2-tip-best-soldering-station/|BC2]] tip. Bought mine on [[https://www.banggood.com/nl/MINI-TS100-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Interface-DC-5525-Soldering-Iron-Station-Built-in-STM32-Chip-p-984214.html|Banggood]].
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-==== Cables and connectors ====
+At the moment I'm mostly using a [[https://www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_fx888d.html|Hakko FX-888D]]. The Blue with yellow one of course because that is how the original designer conceived it. I prefer this one to the TS100 because it has better grip.
-For cables and connectors I'm currently using a [[https://www.velleman.eu/products/view/?id=346033|Velleman VTSS5]]. Cheap unit but does the trick. Also very easy to get parts for.
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+{{gallery> :tools:hakko_fx888d.jpg?showtitle&lightbox&400x400 }}
+==== Cables and connectors ====
+For cables and connectors I'm now using the Hakko too. When I need even more power I've got a Velleman VTSI80.
 ===== Solder =====
-I've tried some solder gauges but ended up with 0.7mm<sup>2</sup>. I've found 0.5mm<sup>2</sup> to be too thin and 1mm<sup>2</sup> too thick with the TS100. 1mm<sup>2</sup> works well with the Velleman though. I have no experience with lead-free solder, I've only worked with 60/40 Sn-Pb solder. The 0.7mm<sup>2</sup> I'm using at the moment is Stannol HS10.
+I've tried some solder gauges but ended up with 0.7mm<sup>2</sup>. I've found 0.5mm<sup>2</sup> to be too thin and 1mm<sup>2</sup> too thick with the TS100 or Hakko. 1mm<sup>2</sup> works well with the Velleman though. I have no experience with lead-free solder, I've only worked with 60/40 Sn-Pb solder. The 0.7mm<sup>2</sup> I'm using at the moment is Stannol HS10.
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