Reddit reviews Hobbico HCAR0776 Soldering Iron

http://www.amazon.com/60-Watts-Soldering-Iron-listed/dp/B0006NGZK0

If you feel like you absolutely have to have it stippled, get this $7 soldering iron, watch a YouTube video, and do it yourself.

It's better to have one that has a controllable temperature setting. But then you have to know when to use what temperature. And they are expensive, but usually comes with a stand and sponge. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000AS28UC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1495567186&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Solder+iron&dpPl=1&dpID=41B9YPknwfL&ref=plSrch

If you get a cheap one you will be fine while learning how to solder. The tips are really bad quality and doesn't heat evenly all the way around and you should have some sandpaper close to give it a good scrubbing between uses. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006NGZK0/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1495567186&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Solder+iron&dpPl=1&dpID=41Tf73KQXQL&ref=plSrch

Sorry, on mobile and I don't know how to edit the links without the editor help...

More than enough. I've been using this crappy iron (actually one just similar but safer) for all my boards, and with a totally hooped tip. Basically as long as it will melt the solder and not you or the board, it will work.

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If you are a total noob, I suggest you just get any 60 W soldering iron. Really. This one suits you and cost less than $10. Because getting a FX-888D now is like killing mosquitoes with cannons.

You also may need a stand where to rest the iron when not using it. It comes with a sponge so you can clean the iron tip from time to time (just don't forget to wet it before use).

Finally, you will need some solder. Stay away from lead-free solder, this stuff isn't for amateurs. Get a good-old 63/37 solder with rosin flux core, this one have a 0.3 mm diameter, small enough to even solder SMD components (but don't start with them, they need more practice to be hand-soldered).

Soldering isn't a difficult skill but it requires practice. So you better start small and take easy steps. In no time you will be soldering SMD components. :)

PS: you also want to get some desoldering wick and a hand vacuum pump/solder sucker, those are more useful than you might think.

DISCLAIMER: all these items are just suggestions, buy whatever you think is more useful for you. Just wanted to give you a start point.

Then why did you not get it pre-assembled?

You can buy an iron for $8 on Amazon and a couple of bucks for solder.

or /u/chucklingkumquat offered his services for free.

Man up.

Not a bad idea - you're much less likely to electrocute yourself!

I can't stress enough the importance of good solder joints! Don't glob solder onto the iron and then apply to the piece of work. It's important to thoroughly heat the work until IT melts the solder and the solder is allowed to naturally flow into the nooks and crannies of the work.

Also, you are embarking on a way of life. This is a serious commitment of time and money. Do yourself a favor and buy a GOOD soldering station - not a cheap soldering pen!!!

Cheap soldering iron from Amazon. IMHO better than a drill because it doesn't leave little plastic shavings everywhere.

A soldering iron. http://www.amazon.com/60-Watts-Soldering-Iron-listed/dp/B0006NGZK0

If I had nothing and wanted to purchase decent quality stuff but still being affordable, I'd do the following.

Multimeter $45

Soldering Station $38

Solder $25

Desoldering Pump $6

If this is the only time you ever plan on soldering, then you can get away with the cheap stuff. You could probably source some of it locally for cheaper. None of this is great quality, but it will do the job for a 1 time project. While I wouldn't enjoy it, I could build an Ergodox with the following setup.

Desoldering Pump $6

Multimeter $13

Solder $9

Soldering Iron $8

Iron Holder $6

Battery

Charger

Loader

[Solder gun]
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006NGZK0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AMH4W1K8OCGMX)

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Does everything look compatible before I pull the trigger on the order.

Any old iron will work. I used this $9 iron to fix my Hubsan many times.

I have a Hako now and it is MUCH nicer and easier to use but a pencil iron will get the job done for small projects like the Hubsan. If you plan on doing scratch builds or other projects that require soldering I highly suggest getting a variable temperature iron with integrated thermostat.

I watched the innerfedility's video about the crack, you have any idea what are the essential tools that I need to build one? I found this on amazon just for $9 [http://www.amazon.com/60-Watts-Soldering-Iron-listed/dp/B0006NGZK0/ref=lp_13837371_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1426815579&sr=1-1], is this good enough to solder the kit?

2$ .7 over Cartridge Restoration

4$ .27 over New Wish List

6$ .26 over Movies/TV

8$ .40 under Cartridge Restoration

thank you for the contest!!!!

In the last few weeks, I've been researching the crap out of the craft of stained glass. It just looks so much fun and the final product is actually nice looking even if you mess it up! So I've made a list of all the supplies I'll need to get started on it. And the two most important tools for the job are a solder iron and a glass cutter! So these are definitely needed to start making stained glass art!

Chuck Finley

This solution requires a soldering iron, which i currently do not own. Cheapest on amazon i can find is this. I have no skills in soldering but a reviewer of the product you linked said it was fairly simple to do. I'll keep this option open.

This is why I love amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/60-Watts-Soldering-Iron-listed/dp/B0006NGZK0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382719530&sr=8-1&keywords=soldering+iron

Is even one like this too expensive? Pretty much any iron is usable.

You burned up your transformers because you were drawing way more power than they were rated for.

Every load has a particular impedance at a particular frequency. No offense but it doesn't sound like you're at the level of optimizing a load for active/reactive/apparent power.

If you want to do it semi-safely, buy a variable transformer like the one I linked. Dial it down to zero, then increase the voltage slowly and measure the AC current flowing to your load while you do so. Ensure it stays below the limit of the variac and below the point your iron melts.

If you are remotely confused by any of this then DON'T DO IT. A soldering iron is something you hold in your hand - great way to get more than your recommended daily value of electricity.

Best, cheapest, and safest option.

http://www.amazon.com/J-L-SI60-Watt-Soldering/dp/B0006NGZK0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1450988633&sr=8-7&keywords=soldering+iron


http://www.amazon.com/DMiotech-0-6mm-100G-Rosin-Soldering/dp/B008LTIJV4/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1450988752&sr=8-15&keywords=60+40+solder

You really don't need anything special. Just make sure it has a good pointed tip. This or something similar should be good if your just changing LEDs every now and then.

Also don't for get flux!

J&L 60 Watts Soldering Iron, UL listed by J&L http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006NGZK0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_tjKXtb0TK5AQQ

MG Chemicals 835 Liquid Rosin Flux, Non Corrosive and Non Conductive residue MG Chemicals http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0080X79HG/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_WlKXtb1MS6ZZ8

I was hoping it didn't have to come to this.
Do you think this tool would be enough for one time usage?
https://www.amazon.com/Hobbico-Soldering-Iron-60-Watt/dp/B0006NGZK0/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1475078341&sr=1-7&keywords=soldering
I'm not sure what else I can use a solder for.

Thanks.

Hard to say... I personally enjoy doing little electronics projects from time to time, so in my case, I already had a soldering station on hand, and I use it probably once a month or so for various things. Chances are if you haven't needed a soldering iron in your life up to this point, that you will rarely have a use for one later on.

While it's certainly easy to spend a decent amount of money on a nice soldering station, a cheap iron like this one on Amazon would be fine for jobs like this. A small spool of solder will run you about $4 dollars. You could find similar prices to these at Radio Shack as well.

Here is how NASA would splice that wire :). All you need is a decent soldering iron and a little bit of solder. Do it outside, especially if you are using lead based solder. A little heat shrink tubing and you can have that cord back in working order, even if it's a tiny bit shorter :).

There should be two wires inside that cord though: one for positive, and one for negative- make sure not to let these wires touch each other!

https://www.amazon.com/60-Watts-Soldering-Iron-listed/dp/B0006NGZK0

First result for googling "Soldering Iron" and it's $8.

I use a cheap soldering iron made by Weller. This one is a little cheaper than the Weller I have, though pretty much the same design.

Oh FFS

Here you go http://www.amazon.com/60-Watts-Soldering-Iron-listed/dp/B0006NGZK0