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iFixit is renowned for giving you the tools and knowledge to fix electronics yourself—saving you money and scratching your DIY itch. Now it’s creating the portable soldering iron to end all soldering ...

Improves wetting: Flux helps molten solder flow smoothly (or “wet”) across the surfaces, promoting even coverage and a strong ...

Why would you need a USB-powered soldering iron? To be honest, you could ask the same question about a lot of USB devices these days. https://gizmodo.com/visiting ...

[Erich aka VK5HSE] performs quite a bit of solder reflow work, but has always been concerned about bumping his circuit boards once the solder has liquified and is ready to be removed from the heat ...

Need a soldering iron that reaches extreme temperatures? This DIY tool hits 1000°C and can be made with everyday components. Great for electronics repairs, creative builds, or just learning how ...

The solder fume extractor is a bit of a DIY classic, so it’s no surprise that Adafruit’s put together an updated guide that uses some modern components alongside a cleverly designed 3D printed case.

But many people are worried about using soldering irons to fix their personal tech—for good reason. They’re hot, expensive, ...

Apparently Monday is DIY day here at CrunchGear, as we have another project for you. Battery powered USB chargers are nothing new — but building one yourself, that’s something different. Using a few ...