Modern electronics does not stand still and is constantly evolving. New technologies are emerging that use small parts, and new and fundamentally different processors, chips and microcircuits are constantly being developed, aimed at reducing size while maintaining performance.
Such innovations in microprocessor technology encourage craftsmen to constantly upgrade and improve their tools to work with similar parts and circuits. This has given rise to devices such as the hot air soldering station and other devices for the repair and manufacture of modern technology.
This is due to the fact that when working with new devices, completely different temperature conditions or the size and shape of the sting may be required, and conventional soldering devices cannot provide this. That is why many craftsmen prefer to use a tool such as a soldering station. At the same time, they buy a large set of various stings and a hot air device for soldering.
Currently, such a tool can be purchased at a specialized store or ordered via the Internet. In doing so, it must be taken into account thatalmost all models that a soldering station has are equipped with the same functions, they differ from each other only in the number of various additional devices, and sometimes in the power range. Therefore, when choosing, it is worth paying attention to the temperature regime of the soldering iron and the seat for the tip.
The design of such a device is very simple, so some craftsmen and electronics engineers have a home-made soldering station in constant use. It is usually made taking into account the specific operations that it has to perform most often. Therefore, such devices are very effective, in terms of their qualities in a certain process they are significantly superior to store counterparts.
It is not difficult to make such a device; it does not require large material costs. Since the soldering station basically has a tip with a thermocouple and a handle, you can take a regular high-power soldering iron to make it. The main thing is that it should be comfortable, have a good device for replacing stings.
Then you should connect it to the device to adjust the voltage. Usually a variable resistance is used, although a transformer can be adapted for specific operations. It is also worth installing a voltmeter in the electrical circuit. It can be used to control the temperature used by the soldering station.
To do this, measure the temperature on the sting at a certain voltage and make notes on the voltmeter. This not only helps regulate heat,but also to carry it out even more accurately than in the store-made station.
Next, you should make a special stand on which the soldering iron will stand at the time of work. It is usually made of thick wire mounted on rubber or other heat-resistant materials. After that, the soldering station is ready for use.
