New PCB for the soldering pen

Status: Getting close to that pen-look!Next: Yes, Finally they’re here! the new PCBs! I’ve ordered 10 from Seeedstudio and after a (not so quick) trip around customs I got them today. The last day before easter. I’ve panelized them so each board contains 3 pens. that means that after a …

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Soldering station on a diet

Disclaimer: This is also posted as my entry for teh Hackaday prize: https://hackaday.io/project/10140-soldering-pen The soldering iron. One of the most used tools on the bench. We all have a preference for our own. One of the problems is that a proper soldering station is quite expensive. Take the Weller XMRP …

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A new 3d printer

A long time ago I decided to start building a laser cutter. The main argument? To be able to cut the pieces for a new printer. (obviously). A lot of time passed and I managed to move 2 times in between. Also I got a new job. All good reasons …

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