My butane torch I think was $2. You just have to heat things slowly with the
air in front of the torch but it works in an emergency. I've only had to do it
maybe twice.
I think I've seen other butane soldering kits like the Weller ones for $30.
Again, just not seeing the problem that the USB rechargeable iron is fixing
with it only being 5 watts and pretty spendy. I'll admit it does have a certain
geek chic to it though. Like an avant guard dress; amazing but not that
practical. More stylish than a pocket protector but probably still not going to
get you laid. (I'm being pretty tongue in cheek here, don't take offense)
Sova - Sent from my mobile phone, please excuse brevity and typos.
________________________________
From: Jerry Biehler<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: 8/27/2014 4:56 PM
To: A discussion list for dorkbot-pdx (portland,
or)<mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [dorkbotpdx-blabber] USB Rechargeable Soldering Iron Fully Funded
on Kickstarter!
Thats why I have my weller butane soldering iron. Near instant recharge, no
electricity. Pull off the tip for a torch for bigger things. Hot air attachment
too. Though they are not cheap, I think mine was about $80.
-Jerry
> On Aug 27, 2014, at 4:37 PM, Sova Mind <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I'm still trying to figure out the use for a rechargeable soldering iron. It
> would seem that most anywhere there is electronics there would be power for a
> soldering iron. Even if you were doing repairs on a boat or in the field I'd
> guess there would be some source of power. Or if you really were that far
> from power that you'd have backup whatevers so you wouldn't need to do field
> repairs.
>
> Sova - Sent from my mobile phone, please excuse brevity and typos.
> From: Nathan McCorkle
> Sent: 8/27/2014 4:21 PM
> To: A discussion list for dorkbot-pdx (portland, or)
> Subject: Re: [dorkbotpdx-blabber] USB Rechargeable Soldering Iron Fully
> Funded on Kickstarter!
>
> What's the hackability potential for adding temperature control?
> Doesn't the lack of having this limit it to non-IC soldering, at least
> for beginners?
>
> On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 5:53 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Hi guys, it took a while, but the Solderdoodle Pro USB rechargeable
> > soldering iron finally got fully funded on Kickstarter!
> > https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/249225636/solderdoodle-pro-700of-usb-rechargeable-soldering
> > I'll be setting up shop to build them at the new hackerspace at 7600 N.
> > Interstate Ave. This will be my full-time job, so feel free to support the
> > project. Solderdoodle Pro production will also help to make the new
> > hackerspace even better with a battery tab spot welder, laser engraving
> > machine, and automatic wire cutter and stripper!
> >
> > Isaac
> >
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>
> --
> -Nathan
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