toolselector:solderingirons
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| There are a few things you can do to prevent this from happening: | There are a few things you can do to prevent this from happening: | ||
| - | - **Unplug the iron or turn it off when not in use.** This is the biggest contributor to iron-death, if you leave a cheap iron on overnight you'll destroy the tip. | + | - **Unplug the iron or turn it off when not in use.** This is the biggest contributor to iron-death, if you leave a cheap iron on overnight you'll destroy the tip. (Been there, done that) |
| - **Unplug the iron or turn it off when not in use.** | - **Unplug the iron or turn it off when not in use.** | ||
| - **Unplug the iron or turn it off when not in use.** | - **Unplug the iron or turn it off when not in use.** | ||
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| * Easy to store and use | * Easy to store and use | ||
| Cons: | Cons: | ||
| - | * Take a while to heat up | + | * Take a while to heat up (60 seconds) |
| - | * Temperature can be too high or too low and difficult to determine | + | * Temperature can be too high or too low and difficult to determine (=ruined PCBs and parts) |
| * Really need a separate stand to avoid damage or fire | * Really need a separate stand to avoid damage or fire | ||
| - | * Don't auto shutoff, no off switch | + | * Don't auto shutoff, no off switch (Tips have a shorter life) |
| * Tips can be low quality and are prone to oxidation | * Tips can be low quality and are prone to oxidation | ||
| + | * Replacement Tips are Expensive$$ and Hard to get | ||
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| | {{http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/xytronics.jpg}} | [[http://www.jameco.com/Jameco/Products/ProdDS/116572.PDF|Xytronics 258]] | [[http://www.elexp.com/sdr_5258.htm|Elexp]] [[http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=180|Adafruit]] | About $20 | | | {{http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/xytronics.jpg}} | [[http://www.jameco.com/Jameco/Products/ProdDS/116572.PDF|Xytronics 258]] | [[http://www.elexp.com/sdr_5258.htm|Elexp]] [[http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=180|Adafruit]] | About $20 | | ||
| + | If taken care of they can last a long time. | ||
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