IronOS: Open-source soldering iron firmware

Re:IronOS: Open-source soldering iron firmware by ilyt on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @12:37PM (#36958403)

Except you can get remarkably good ones for cheap now. It's no longer that you have to spend $60+ to get something good

> This is like saying you should buy lifting shoes, a belt, a pair of gloves and bands before you go to the gym for the first time.

No, that's like saying "buy the gear that doesn't crush your genitals for cycling first".

I don't think you understand just how shitty experience is with the cheapest soldering irons

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Re:IronOS: Open-source soldering iron firmware by Etheryte on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @01:09PM (#36958948)

Using a cheap soldering iron is not even remotely as dramatic as you make it out to be though? If you're working with expensive parts, sure you want your equipment to match, but a beginner won't be doing that. A beginner will have a 555, a few resistors and two airwires and honestly you could solder that with practically anything.

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Re:IronOS: Open-source soldering iron firmware by comboy on Tuesday August 01, 2023 @01:51PM (#36959658)

I think there are some people in this thread which started soldering before soldering irons with temperature control were the norm. It makes a huge difference indeed, but now practically all have it and they are cheap.

And since I didn't see it mentioned I recommend starting with leaded solder (and good ventilation always).

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