The open-source TS100 is quite good. There are many variants on eBay.
Another thing I didn't know that I can't live without
The open-source TS100 is quite good. There are many variants on eBay.
I bought a Hakko a number of years ago and have been amazed how well it works, despite the cartoon colouring.
https://www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_fx888d.html
A friend posted his reviews of various choices and talked me into the Hakko as well. It's worked great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65iVZ1wlG_8
See if you can find a metcal. Model PS2E-01 Is what I have. Has instantly replaceable tips. I believe it is a high frequency driven system. The small needle tips makes soldering the smallest sub connectors
RC stuff is I can solder in the field with the same 6s battery used to power my quadcopter
Weller just died. Last thread is pretty old. Any recommendations? Is “ESD safe” worth spending big bucks for?
Thanks!