There are some great posts by experienced modders here. I’m not one, but I want to start making simple modifications beyond swapping reflectors. For example, swapping out a 5a linear driver for a 5a buck in a Convoy S6.
For a simple job like unsoldering two wires then soldering them, is there a small usb or battery-powered iron that would do the job without spending too much on the initial investment?
Any input is appreciated!
I have a nice Weller soldering station that I use and have for years, but I find myself reaching for my Pinecil for flashlight stuff. It’s super handy and works with a usb c power adapter.
https://pine64.com/product/pinecil-smart-mini-portable-soldering-iron/
Thank you! I’ll also look into Weller’s product line for reference.
The “smart” aspect of the pinecil gives me a slight pause as I wouldn’t need it at the moment, but I suppose that just like in flashlights with Anduril I could simply ignore the advanced features.
Edit: indeed, from IronOS
The Weller I have is a WES50, probably a newer model out that’s similar. I don’t think they make it anymore. But I bought it 15 years ago and it’s still working great!