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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: zoolzoo on Mon, 02 September 2013, 13:06:36
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What do you guys think of this for getting into modding?
http://www.amazon.com/Weller-WLC100-40-Watt-Soldering-Station/dp/B000AS28UC
Seems like you cant really go wrong here for $40 but I dont know much about soldering, though Ive done it a bit before.
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I've been looking at this. I'm just kinda getting into it as well. I modded my Poker 2 with a cheap radioshack pencil, but it kinda seemed harder than it needed to be. The tip was too large and I found that you really need a holder for an iron.
I just don't like the chisel tip that comes with that Weller. Is there a small conical tip I can get for cheap with it?
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I've been looking at this. I'm just kinda getting into it as well. I modded my Poker 2 with a cheap radioshack pencil, but it kinda seemed harder than it needed to be. The tip was too large and I found that you really need a holder for an iron.
I just don't like the chisel tip that comes with that Weller. Is there a small conical tip I can get for cheap with it?
On the side of the box it shows a picture of a bunch of different tips. I wonder if they come with the kit?
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I've been looking at this. I'm just kinda getting into it as well. I modded my Poker 2 with a cheap radioshack pencil, but it kinda seemed harder than it needed to be. The tip was too large and I found that you really need a holder for an iron.
I just don't like the chisel tip that comes with that Weller. Is there a small conical tip I can get for cheap with it?
On the side of the box it shows a picture of a bunch of different tips. I wonder if they come with the kit?
The description only lists one. I think that picture is just advertising all the tips they sell.
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I have one. It works great if all you'll be doing is modding a few keyboards. You may want to get a smaller tip, though. It really solders/desolders much cleaner with a smaller tip.
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I have one. It works great if all you'll be doing is modding a few keyboards. You may want to get a smaller tip, though. It really solders/desolders much cleaner with a smaller tip.
Thanks. Where can you get a pointy tip that is 100% compatible?
[edit] for example will this just fit right on it?
http://www.amazon.com/Weller-ST7-X0-79-Series-Conical/dp/B000B607OC/ref=pd_sim_hi_1
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Found this one... is it compatible? http://www.amazon.com/Weller-ST7-X0-79-Series-Conical/dp/B000B607OC/ref=pd_sim_hi_1
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The same site. Lol.
You want the ST6 or ST7. I think if you search the website, you may find it.
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Its a great starting iron :)
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The same site. Lol.
You want the ST6 or ST7. I think if you search the website, you may find it.
Perfect thanks!
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Yes, that will fit. Its the same one I purchased.