Show HN: iFixit created a new USB-C, repairable soldering system

Re:Show HN: iFixit created a new USB-C, repairable soldering... by auxym on Thursday September 12, 2024 @08:42PM (#41527111)

In the hakko line, fx-951 is the step-up which uses a heater and sensor in the tip (t15/t12 tips).

The alternative, for a hobbyist, would be something like this new iFixit iron, the Pinecil, Miniware TS80/TS100 or one of the variety of chinese irons from amazon and Aliexpress that take Hakko T12 tips (Quicko and similar).

On the high-end, professional side, it's JBC and Metcal. Expensive.

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Re:Show HN: iFixit created a new USB-C, repairable soldering... by dannas on Friday September 13, 2024 @01:39AM (#41528285)

I recommend https://eleshop.eu/jbc-bt-2bqa-soldering-station.html

The handle is so light! Active tips! Heats up in 2 seconds. Goes to standby mode when you put away the handle to save the tips.

There's even a lighter compatible precision handle that you can buy.

Luke Gorrie posted a bunch of Twitter threads where he compare the sizes of soldering handles. Can't find it now but https://github.com/lukego/soldering might lead you to them.

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Re:Show HN: iFixit created a new USB-C, repairable soldering... by dannas on Friday September 13, 2024 @04:02AM (#41529031)

Here's the photo of different soldering handles: https://x.com/lukego/status/1308366430849716226/photo/1

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