AI6YR BenJan 27
Usual for me, but bought a USB powered soldering iron on suggestion of @w6en after one too many failures in the field and no way to solder a connection. Remarkable you can make a soldering iron so small, and powered by USB. šŸ¤” #electronics #hamradio
Show threadMichael K JohnsonJan 27

@ai6yr @w6en I use my USB-C power pinecil a lot. Sometimes for removing surface-mount components, I'll use my bench iron on one side and the pinecil on the other.

I have a 3d printed case for the pinecil that works great. It's a really nice iron and I'm glad I bought it.

Show threadAI6YR BenJan 27
@mcdanlj @w6en What power supply are you guys using for it?
Show threadMichael K JohnsonJan 27
@ai6yr @w6en I use any power supply that could supply a laptop, either a plug-in supply or a power bank. Anything that supports PD with sufficient power. I also bought the silicone USB-C cable that won't melt if I brush it with the tip of the iron.
Show threadAN/CRM-114Jan 27
@mcdanlj @ai6yr @w6en one of these days Iā€™m going to wire up a power cord for mine with a barrel jack on one end and powerpoles on the other
Show threadNathan EngJan 27
@flyingsaceur @mcdanlj @ai6yr Depending on space, you could also pack a fist full of different plug types with loose wire ends and some Wago/lever connectors...then get as get as creative/dangerous as needed with power for quick fixes. šŸ˜…
Show threadAI6YR BenJan 27
@w6en @flyingsaceur @mcdanlj Hmm, so you're saying I should not buy a USB power brick, but wire up a barrel connector to 12V power pole!!!
Show threadAN/CRM-114
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