Re:IronOS: Open-source soldering iron firmware
by n4te on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @11:26AM
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A JBC iron is spendy but great. The heating element is in the tip, similar to what you described though I don't know if it uses RF. Soldering with it is super easy, requires very little skill, mostly just remembering to use flux.
However, a reflow oven is sooo much easier. I use a Controleo 3 modified toaster oven. It sounds hacky but it really works great. There's not a better solution for the small size at any price.
Re:IronOS: Open-source soldering iron firmware
by n4te on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @08:27PM
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Aye, though it mentions fixed temps and my CD-1BQF is variable 90-450C. Don't know if it's induction but it heats up so fast it's at temp by the time the tip moves from the holder to work.
However, a reflow oven is sooo much easier. I use a Controleo 3 modified toaster oven. It sounds hacky but it really works great. There's not a better solution for the small size at any price.