USB-C Powered Hotplate Is Not For Food - Once upon a time, it was deemed mostly silly to try and schlep power from a comput... - https://hackaday.com/2024/07/25/usb-c-powered-hotplate-is-not-for-food/ #toolhacks #hotplate #reflow #power #usbc
A Compact SMD Reflow Hotplate Powered by USB-PD - When it comes to home-lab reflow work, there are a lot of ways to get the job done... - https://hackaday.com/2024/01/09/a-compact-smd-reflow-hotplate-powered-by-usb-pd/ #metalceramic #toolhacks #hotplate #reflow #usb-pd #ch552 #pid #smd
who are the psychos who keep making SMD “kits” i get parts are cheaper but if it’s not miniature what is the point? #electronics #miniware #smd #questions #reflow #hotplate #soldering #tools
Solder Two Boards at Once With This Dual Reflow Plate - Homebrew reflow projects generally follow a pretty simple formula: find a thrift s... - https://hackaday.com/2023/11/10/solder-two-boards-at-once-with-this-dual-reflow-plate/ #heatingelement #solderpaste #thermistor #toolhacks #reflow #solder #pid #ptc #smd
So I have my first ever “proper” soldering station, and it has a hot air reflow gun for #SMD components.
Is it worth my time to practice doing reflow on something like this from Aliexpress (see image and it’s description) it’s as cheap as chips?
Or should I be safe doing my first reflow on a real board if I follow the tips and tricks on the intertubes?
Tour A PCB Assembly Line From Your Armchair - Those of us who build our own electronics should have some idea of the process use... - https://hackaday.com/2023/04/02/tour-a-pcb-assembly-line-from-your-armchair/ #pickandplace #engineering #reflow #pcba
Want Better 0402 Reflow? Consider These Footprints! - Assembling with a stencil is just that much more convenient – it’s a huge timesave... - https://hackaday.com/2023/02/01/want-better-0402-reflow-consider-these-footprints/ #footprintcreation #reflowsoldering #lifehacks #footprint #pcbhacks #reflow
Want Better 0402 Reflow? Consider These Footprints!
https://hackaday.com/2023/02/01/want-better-0402-reflow-consider-these-footprints/
#footprintcreation #reflowsoldering #Lifehacks #footprint #PCBHacks #reflow #0201 #0402
Internal Heating Element Makes These PCBs Self-Soldering - Surface mount components have been a game changer for the electronics hobbyist, bu... - https://hackaday.com/2023/01/18/internal-heating-element-makes-these-pcbs-self-soldering/ #groundplane #heating #reflow #parts #coil #pcb #pid #smd
Internal Heating Element Makes These PCBs Self-Soldering
https://hackaday.com/2023/01/18/internal-heating-element-makes-these-pcbs-self-soldering/
#groundplane #heating #reflow #Parts #coil #pcb #pid #smd
PCB Hotplate Has Integrated Heating Element Traces
https://hackaday.com/2022/11/16/pcb-hotplate-has-integrated-heating-element-traces/
#reflowsoldering #ToolHacks #soldering #hotplate #reflow #solder