Your workshop :)

[Samuel235]

@Matt, i generally keep my chainsaw downstairs away from my electronics. I can't have the oil everywhere!

[Matt]

@Samuel235 yeah the Dolmar leaks, I think its a design feature. Problem is I live with three drunken monkeys who are entropy impersonated, as such I cant keep anything inside if I want to find it again.

[AWI]

@Yveaux An updated version ... this one generates PWM, measure frequency and even measures DS18B20 / DHT..

[Jan Gatzke]

I am especially proud of my 20 years old analog soldering station. :D

[Yveaux]

@Jan-Gatzke said in Your workshop :):

my 20 years old analog soldering station

I have the exact same one! :+1:

However, it's not in use anymore :flushed:

[Jan Gatzke]

@Yveaux

I just bought a new soldering iron for it last year. Had to google for days to find spare parts. :D

[Yveaux]

@AWI said in Your workshop :):

An updated version

Kicken!

[gohan]

Im thinking about getting this thing, do you think it may be useful ?

[dbemowsk]

@gohan That looks very much like the one that @AWI posted previously in the thread only with a nice case and a color display. The one he posted is quite a bit cheaper. I may get one myself and just 3D print a case for it. I can use your link for the 3D case design.
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/deep_link.htm?dl_target_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2FNew-2016-12864-LCD-Transistor-Tester-Capacitance-ESR-Meter-Diode-Triode-MOS-NPN-LCR-Mega328%2F32579390679.html&aff_short_key=e2Vzr3v

[dbemowsk]

Just looked on ebay, and here is one a bit cheaper that comes with a basic case.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCR-T4-Mega328-Transistor-Tester-Diode-Triode-Capacitance-ESR-Meter-MOS-NPN-PNP-/222247985900?var=&hash=item33bf0322ec:m:mLakYynk0RqdZT62qrYQfdw

[gohan]

if you want the case it costs 10$. The one I posted it seems to have pretty much the same specs, but it can detect also IR and probably some more components. It also comes with a lithium battery instead of the classic 9V, color screen and the case looks much better :)

[Jan Gatzke]

@gohan You are right. I just ordered the thing. With the case and the builtin battery it looks like a real tool. The price seems to be a promotion. Normal price is >30$.
You shoult by the way fix the link. Makes it easier for others to order it.

I am looking for a soldering vise. Has anyone tested this one: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00196RV9C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2COJS1QZ6SUVJ&coliid=IQEGMI1GM2R46 ?

[gohan]

Fixed the link; anyway it is a recurring promotion because I have seen that price for quite a while :)

[Jan Gatzke]

@gohan Then you can safely lean back and wait for my review. ;)

[hek]

@Jan-Gatzke

I have something similar on my workbench. Very useful.

[gohan]

nice wall decoration for a workshop :P :D

[hek]

@gohan

I didn't select the wallpaper.... :woman: :kissing_closed_eyes:

[Yveaux]

@Jan-Gatzke I have this one:

It's able to hold all kinds of PCB sizes and can rotate easily.

Tip for soldering through-hole components from the back without them falling out:
Place all components on the top of the PCB and put a sponge or scotch-brite on top of them. Fix to the PCB with some rubber bands and swap the PCB to solder!

[Jan Gatzke]

@Yveaux I saw that thing on Amazon. There was a review saying the brackets would melt easily when using hot air. Did you use this with hot air?

[Yveaux]

@Jan-Gatzke said in Your workshop :):

There was a review saying the brackets would melt easily when using hot air.

When you clamp a PCB in it only the edges are held by the plastic brackets.
Unless you are blowing directly on the edge of the PCB where it is held I can imagine this could be a problem, but then, why don't you shift or rotate the PCB to get away from the brackets?

Did you use this with hot air?

Yes