Soldering

A further clarification to the previous video on the Hakko FX-888D vs the JBC direct heat CD-2B soldering station. And the differences between applied power, tip design, sensor design, control loop design, and power delivery to a ground plane. Power measurements and DaveCAD explanations. https://kit.com/EEVblog/soldering-equipment Forum HERE Podcast: Download

What are the differences between the “old” style soldering iron tips like used on the low cost Hakko and Weller et.al low cost irons, and the more expensive integrated tip type? An apples to oranges comparison of the Hakko FX-888D and the JBC CD-2B stations. Bonus footage under the FLIR …

An update on the Quick 861DW, and probing its current consumption in comparison to the Atten 858D+ with the TTi I-Prober Forum HERE Podcast: Download

Dave reviews and tears down the $300 Quick 861DW hot air rework station. How much better is it than the $70 Atten 858D+ ? https://www.rossmanngroup.com/quick861dw Forum HERE Louis Rossmann’s video Podcast: Download