The iron features a custom PCB and MAX6675 thermocouple amplifier ... The tip is sourced from a cheap soldering station replacement iron, and according to [Electronoobs], is probably the weakest ...
Surface mount devices have gotten really small, so small that a poorly timed sneeze can send your 0603 and 0402 parts off to ...
MadEDoctor got to work cleaning off the exposed pads using a soldering iron, flux, and solder braid. The goal was to leave the pads on the PCB as flat and clean as possible. Now, the PCB was ready ...