SMD Soldering Reflow Oven
https://www.electronics-lab.com/smd-soldering-reflow-oven/
Here is a nice tutorial on how to build your own reflow soldering oven using ControLeo2 reflow oven controller. This particular instructable is based on the ControLeo2 reflow oven controller by Peter Easton. This is by far the best I’ve come across and the software is fully open source. It can control up to 4 solid […]
‘Soldering’ with a laser
https://www.electronics-lab.com/soldering-with-a-laser/
Thijs Beckers @ elektormagazine.com writes about a new experimental method of connecting electronics components together using a laser beam. Researchers from the University of Saarland have, together with colleagues from Helsinki, discovered a new material which can connect electronic components together using a chemical method. Multiple very thin layers (1000x thinner than a human heir) […]
New RS Pro ST-80 Soldering Station +150°C to +480°C
https://www.electronics-lab.com/new-rs-pro-st-80-soldering-station-150c-to-480c/
RS Components has launched two RS Pro solder stations with interesting features. The 60-W and 80-W solder stations have smart functions to reduce energy consumption, increase ease of use and prolong soldering tip life. The stations automatically detect if the device isn’t used for a predefined period of time and goes into standby mode or switch […]
CSI Premier 75W and Hakko 936 Solder Station Teardowns
https://www.electronics-lab.com/csi-premier-75w-and-hakko-936-solder-station-teardowns/
Todd Harrison @ toddfun.com did the teardown of the CSI 75W solder station as well as the Hakko 936: The Hakko of course had all analog circuits using operational amplifiers and potentiometers as well as a temperature sensor in the iron tip to signal back to a triac chip controller which would trigger the triac to […]
Weller WSD81i soldering station now with a cleaning set for free
https://www.electronics-lab.com/weller-wsd81i-soldering-station-now-with-a-cleaning-set-for-free/
Reliable “industrial” station WSD81i for excellent price and a set with a value of 40 Eur as a free bonus – that´s our gift to you. Innovated soldering station Weller WSD81i was in-depth introduced to you in our article Weller WSD81i soldering station doesn´t need a calibration even after years. WSD81i soldering station hides behind […]
Top-level Weller soldering stations for even better prices
https://www.electronics-lab.com/top-level-weller-soldering-stations-for-even-better-prices/
Now even you can afford the best, what´s available on the field of soldering and service. A fact, that we also try to transform better purchasing conditions on You – our customers, we´ve already mentioned to you few times in our articles. This time we have this pleasant occasion to make so at soldering equipment […]
Surface-mount device prototyping in education
https://www.electronics-lab.com/surface-mount-device-prototyping-in-education/
In this article Vassilis K. Papanikolaou explains how SMD prototyping practice can be used in learning environments using simple and wide available tools and equipment: A feasibility study is herein attempted, towards the adaptation of modern surface-mount device (SMD) prototyping practice to learning environments. This necessity emerges not only from the profound advantages of the […]
WXR3031 rework station will replace you three devices
https://www.electronics-lab.com/wxr3031-rework-station-will-replace-you-three-devices/
Soldering, deslodering, hot-air works but also a record of your work in a PC – this is the Weller WXR 3031. Good soldering station is usually a fundament of a workplace. Desoldering station is usually a necessity if you work in development or service. And a hot-air station? – this one is becoming a must […]
Making A SMD Reflow Oven
https://www.electronics-lab.com/making-a-smd-reflow-oven/
by packetbob @ instructables.com: I decided to put together a toaster oven and wanted something that could handle large boards and possibly do small production runs. Doing a web search, you will find many options for toaster oven reflow controllers. They range from one-off designs to DIY boards to full kits. A large number of them […]