says Wiens. The result is iFixit’s soldering iron powered by USB-C. It features a heat-resistant cap, like a pen, to reduce ...

A device that even DIY enthusiasts don’t usually think to DIY is the humble soldering iron. Yet, that’s exactly what one Hackaday.io user did by building a USB-powered soldering pen with ...

The one-handed device allows solder to be continually fed while the other hand uses the soldering iron. It solves a long ... The design uses a pen-like form factor. A 3D-printed hollow tube ...

The device also comes bundled with a little foldable pen stand to keep the tip off of your work surface while it's hot. If you're still concerned about build quality, it's worth noting that this ...

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

The soldering iron puts out a solid 100W heat and plugs ... also includes safety glasses for eye protection, a special pen ...

Even when cars are full of complex electrics, a soldering iron is a handy tool. It can be used for basic electrical repairs, adding accessories and, with practice, ‘stitching’ broken plastic ...