Reddit reviews Aoyue 469 Variable Power 60 Watt Soldering Station with Removable Tip Design- ESD Safe
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60 watt iron with over 50 available tip sizes (T-I is included)PTC Element for fast heat up and accurate temperature controlTemperature range 200-480° C (392-897° F)
http://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Variable-Soldering-Station-Removable/dp/B00MCVCHJM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1452476844&sr=1-1&keywords=aoyue+soldering+station
Best $30 I ever spent.
Looks good to me! I've been using this guy for a while now with no issues.
I gotta agree. I picked up an Ayoue and, at my current level, am completely happy with it. Definitely find something temperature controlled in your budget.
To be clear, I can't justify dropping $100 on a hobby right now. So, it wasn't a choice between the Ayoue and a Hakko. It was between a RadioShack 2nd-degree burn stick and the Ayoue. I think I made the right choice.
This soldering station is more than enough for someone who is just starting out: https://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Variable-Soldering-Station-Removable/dp/B00MCVCHJM/ref=sr_1_15?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1550612729&sr=1-15
For solder, get yourself a roll of 60/40 or 63/37 leaded rosin core solder. I personally prefer 23 gauge 63-37.
That's about all I can think of for now.
I bought this Aoyue a couple weeks ago and its been pretty great. It uses the same style tips as the Hakko and came with a decently fine tipped one. I bought a thicker ended tip last week that is nice to use on heavier gauge wire but for motors and ESCs liked the fine tip better.
I've never done anything with RCs before and this was really my first experience soldering anything that mattered.
The cheapo 30W irons are certainly capable of soldering a board, they're just a little rougher to learn with. In my opinion they're great tools to have in a go bag for field repair but they're crap when you have access to something better.
If you can, try to find something that feels good in the hand and has some form of temperature control. A lot of the ones that just plug in jump straight up to 750 degrees which can damage circuit boards if you're not careful.
Personally I use a Hakko FX-888D, but that cost was sunk as a business investment a few years back. There are some nice cheap stations on Amazon though. This one looks pretty solid for the price. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MCVCHJM/
That is not an electronics soldering iron. Depending on your budget, i'd recommend either this aoyue at $30 or this aoyue at $90 if you want a nice high quality station. The nicer one has the advantage of exact tempature measurements and also comes with a ton of extra sized tips.
As for the frame, its really not common to break arms as a beginner. Its REALLY hard to break an arm and you have to be going really fast and hit something really hard. The reason you may have read about arms breaking is because most beginners start with some cheap frame built with bad/thin carbon. The QAV250 wont break easily (although i've heard of the skinny part in the top frame breaking, but that can just be glued/taped back together).
The Hakko FX-888D runs $100 on Amazon.
I bought this one for $30 and found temp settings in the reviews. Setting marker 3.25-3.75 gets you right around 350°C, coincidentally.
I also bought that cheap-ass Valstar solder sucker with free wick. From what I read about the wick, it needs flux to get the solder flowing into it. The solder sucker sucked. I ended up taking a Dremel deburring bit to create a divot in the metal housing to capture the little arms so it wouldn't spring apart when I hit the plunger release. After that, it worked pretty well, though I usually got a pretty good seal right over the solder and switch leg - no desoldering controllers. I did have one switch leg that was bent over the contact, which required some physical assistance to move while the solder was melted before I could clear it.
Desoldering wick looks like it works great and would work for your situation, if you use it right.
Ayoue 469
https://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Variable-Soldering-Station-Removable/dp/B00MCVCHJM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483544891&sr=8-1&keywords=aoyue+469
$30 very well regulated, compatible with Hakko tips. Excellent value.
I bought a variable temp Aoyue soldering iron. It's worked fine despite it not being a Hakko. $30
http://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Variable-Soldering-Station-Removable/dp/B00MCVCHJM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463421574&sr=8-1&keywords=aoyue
I've used it for a total of around.....50 hours so far? Works fine for me.
I also found a desoldering pump to be easier to use than soldering wick.
Eh, soldering just takes a bit of practice, and there are tons of Youtube videos that explain in detail the best ways to do so.
(I'd recommend this channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChbLnX8JcsN9bH4BNgJZ6wA)
Really it's all about not holding the iron on the board too long. Once you get that down, it's easy. Learning the wire gauges and all that is also very easy as most boards have recommendations in the paperwork. (if it carries power, big wire... If it carries signal, smaller wire). These new DNA boards are about the easiest thing ever to work with, and even someone with little to no experience could solder them with ease. (now the DNA20/30/40, notsomuch)
If you're looking for a good soldering iron, you want something with wattage control, and while weller has been the standard for decades, they are overpriced and a bit hardcore unless you are a pro. I'd highly recommend the Hakko FX888D http://amzn.com/B00ANZRT4M which is what pretty much everyone uses, or what I personally use, the Aoyue 9378 http://amzn.com/B00BSW69LI which has served me very well. There are others for considerably less, and if you aren't planning on making this a hobby, then something like the Aoyue 469 http://amzn.com/B00MCVCHJM would be perfectly fine. (60w is about a low as you'll want for a variable wattage iron, so you'll have a little wiggle room)
Hmm looks like that is out of stock but ill deff look into that. What do you think about this one? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MCVCHJM/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1425598244&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=soldering+iron&dpPl=1&dpID=51HNMU3vm1L&ref=plSrch
I get free shiping cuz of prime and will be getting a 20$ amazon gift card soon so that winds up being less out of my pocket. Also any recommendations for flux/solder?
You'll want temp control rather than a cheapo from home depot. Here's one on Amazon for $30. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MCVCHJM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Funny you mentioned AOYUE, i was literally looking at this when I got the notification for your comment. Any good? It says ESD safe
I recently got this one to learn with. Ordered a bunch of extra tips and stuff.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MCVCHJM
Sorry for your loss, congrats on the decision. I'd start with Dave Jones' video on how to build an electronics bench.
You definitely need a multimeter, but I only have a clearance-bin radioshack one, so maybe get someone else's advice... I can suggest getting an adjustable soldering station and a big spool of fine solder. Also get a couple spools of 22-26 AWG wire, stranded and solid core.
For audio stuff, nothing beats an analog oscilloscope. It's super handy for testing and looks awesome when the synth is fired up. Get on ebay and look for estate-sale type stuff near you to save on shipping.
When you're assembling PCBs, the most critical tool is a nice circuit board holder. Colored alligator clip leads are really handy for testing stuff before you assemble it.
If you're doing your own panels or etching boards or whatever, you'll definitely need a drill. The new 14.4v Makita stuff is my favorite, but get what you like. Ditto for a rotary tool/dremel. Everyone lusts after the wiha screwdrivers but any old jeweler's toolkit should suffice.
What else? Automatic wire strippers, flush cutters, center punch, desoldering braid, heat shrink, etchant tubs, ferric chloride, latex gloves etc etc. Depends how DIY you want to get. Good luck!
Any particular recommendations? I've been looking at this $20 Stahl Tools SSVT, 40 watt one or this $30 Aoyue 469, 60watt. Are these just cheapo irons?
I need one for fixing small electronics like a headset and maybe working on a raspberry pi.
You could try this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MCVCHJM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I found lots of recommendations for it when I was shopping for a better iron and have been using it for over a year now with no problems at all.
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I use [this iron] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MCVCHJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jSGtyb827YZK1), its held up to daily use for about a year and a half. I also bought [these extra tips] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J045ZVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TTGtyb81EGCD8) for larger and finer soldering but the included tip works just fine for most rc car soldering.
I've purchased this cheap 60W Aoyue one for $30 here in the US through amazon. It has served me well for the amount I need to do with my personal electronics. I also purchased a set of interchangeable tips that are nice for the flexibility. The only thing I wish this had was an actual temperature reading, which is where the suggestion by /u/abw looks like a better set, and would be better if you are planning to get quite a bit of use out of it.
take your time, and if you haven't already, invest in a proper soldering station. Doesn't need to be extravagant but should have the ability to change tips and adjust temp and be rated around 60 watts. This one is a great option for the price. Also get tweezers and a smaller tip for the iron
https://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Variable-Soldering-Station-Removable/dp/B00MCVCHJM/ref=sr_1_35?keywords=soldering+iron&qid=1572874794&sr=8-35
I bought this one a while ago and I built a couple of boards and unsoldered over 10 boards and I’m satisfied by it. Probably are better options out there but it works and you can set your temperature with a knob which is ok.
Don’t forget to buy some tip tinner and maybe a tip cleaner like this.
Lol, I opened that FC 10 mins ago and there were in 2 in stock, then I check again 5 mins later and it's 1 and I'm like oh shit, just ordered the last one.
At school they have a https://www.radioshack.com/products/radioshack-25-watt-pro-line-soldering-iron is it a piece of shit or would it get the job done? If not, I was looking at https://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Variable-Soldering-Station-Removable/dp/B00MCVCHJM/
Also can you fly the thing without goggles?
>Copy pasta'ed from my post a few months ago:
After doing some research, here are my top 3 budget soldering iron options. Thoughts?
My $4 Harbour Freight iron's tip is dissolving, and it's time I got a new iron. I don't solder super often, maybe a handful of times a month, so I can't really justify getting a nice $40 Weller soldering station. My budget is around $30. After doing some Google-Fu, and browsing through Amazon and Ebay, here are my top 3 budget choices:
I'm open to suggestions, comments, and questions regarding these choices. The Sywon Soldering Iron kit has nothing I really care about over the Vastar one, aside from a slightly nicer stand and sponge, and of course the carrying case. The Aoyue 469, being the only soldering station on the list, doesn't come with any flashy accessories unfortunately. A solder sucker would be nice, and I'll probably be glad of the extra tips that are included wit the two kit irons. However, if you guys think that the Aoyue 469 soldering station would be better quality, I might be willing to shell out a few bucks more for it, and pick up another tip or two.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nerf/comments/8bugth/after_doing_some_research_here_are_my_top_3/
I'll just recommend these:
https://www.getfpv.com/ts100-digital-oled-programmable-interface-mini-soldering-iron.html <----- Fantastic portable and desktop but best if you need portable. I own this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Variable-Soldering-Station-Removable/dp/B00MCVCHJM?ref_=ast_bbp_dp60W so you can split the diff.
https://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-9378-Programmable-Digital-Soldering/dp/B00BSW69LI?ref_=ast_bbp_dp <---- I own this one. Works very very well.
Never owned a Weller that I've liked.
Diy lm317 power supply. these things aren't the best but it is a linear supply and for hobbies you won't need anything more sophisticated. It's dirt cheap, and you get to practice soldering. Imo, buy 2 so you can supply the negative voltages for the common op amp.
Soldering station I have fondness for this station as it was the one we had to buy for our program at school. I like it a lot because the iron stand, heating element, sponge holder, and a solder wire spool are all connected so you just need to haul around 1 object. Don't need to go digging for your iron stand or setting your spool of solder somewhere and forget it. Works well enough for your use and I believe there are tips out there.
Breadboard and wires this is mandatory. If there's anything on my list you choose to buy, you must buy this first. Breadboards are essential. If you can buy two of these.
63/37 solder you don't work for a company that is rohs compliant, don't burden yourself with leadless solder. Look for a us shipping of that if you don't want to wait.
Wire snips if you own side cutters you probably won't need these.
Wire strippers again you might not need these if you are patient and strip them with cutters. Also the breadboards above come with pre cut
Helping hands I do SMD rework professionally and I don't use hands because I'm an idiot. Don't be an idiot and learn from the get go using these.
If you can find any of these for cheaper than I found, go for it. Should be around 70 bucks. Good puck!
This right here is amazing for as cheap as it is. I am sure that if you punch in the model number you will pull up one for the UK.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MCVCHJM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Ninja edit: nvm found it for you.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soldering-Aoyue-Station-Interchangeable-PCB-Soldering/dp/B00ZA8776C/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474631869&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Aoyue+469
I have this one. It's not great, but it's been good enough for my purposes for a few years. It's about $40.
https://smile.amazon.com/Weller-WLC100-40-Watt-Soldering-Station/dp/B000AS28UC/
There are ones on Amazon that are a little cheaper. This one sounds pretty comparable and is in your price range.
https://smile.amazon.com/Aoyue-Variable-Soldering-Station-Removable/dp/B00MCVCHJM/
For really basic soldering, you actually can get away without a temperature control, but it's hard to recommend that for anything involving a printed circuit board.
For my part, I'm thinking of upgrading to a hot air reflow station, to make it easier to work with solder paste and surface-mount components, as well as heat-shrink tubing. But the basic adjustable Weller was good enough for several years of tinkering.
Hey guys, this is more of a SOLDERING question rather than a keyboard related question.
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Thanks guys!!!
https://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Variable-Soldering-Station-Removable/dp/B00MCVCHJM?th=1&amp;psc=1
Although I don’t recommend cheaping out on your soldering iron of all things.
I’d recommend saving up and going for a higher quality one if you plan into getting into this as a hobby. If this is a one time thing (Although I doubt it), I guess, but if you plan on doing this as a hobby or even on the occasion, don’t be a cheap ass, or you’ll regret it later down the road. Save up and put the money into it when you have it.