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iFixit wants to fix the soldering iron (www.engadget.com)

submitted 2 months ago by Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I'll give it a shot. Seems interesting to have something USB powered that can solder.

[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

I've been using a Pinecil which is USB-C powered. It heats up in seconds and the temp can be adjusted easily. The big plus to me is how small it is. It's so much easier to handle than a standard iron, and the tips are push-in and can be locked with a screw so they're easy to swap.

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Let us know how it works. It sounds pretty cool, but ive been disappointed with battery powered soldering irons.

[–] brian@programming.dev 8 points 2 months ago

pinecil can be battery powered too and I've had a good time with mine. granted the battery is either a laptop power bank or a drill battery, but it's still portable enough for me