Modern electronics does not stand still and is constantly evolving. New technologies are emerging that use small-sized parts, while constantly developing new and fundamentally different processors, chips and microcircuits aimed at reducing size while maintaining operability.
Such innovations in microprocessor technology encourage craftsmen to constantly modernize and improve their tool for working with similar parts and circuits. This gave rise to such devices as a hot air soldering station and other devices for the repair and manufacture of modern equipment.
This is due to the fact that when working with new devices, a completely different temperature regime or the size and shape of the tip 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 different stings and a thermoair device for soldering.
Currently, such a tool can be purchased in a specialized store or ordered online. It should be borne in mind that almost all models that have a soldering station are equipped with the same functions, they differ from each other only in the number of different 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 under the tip.
The design of such a device is very simple, so some craftsmen and electronic engineers have a homemade 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, this does not require large material costs. Since the soldering station basically has a tip with a thermocouple and a handle, you can take an ordinary high-power soldering iron for its manufacture. The main thing is that it be comfortable, have a good device for replacing stings.
Then you should connect it to the device to adjust the voltage. Variable resistance is usually used, although a transformer can also be adapted for specific operations. It is also worth installing a voltmeter in the electrical circuit. With it, you can control the temperature used by the soldering station.
To do this, measure the temperature at the sting at a certain voltage and make notes on the voltmeter. This helps not only to regulate the heating, but also to carry out it even more accurately than in a store-made station.
Next, you need to make a special stand on which the soldering iron will stand at the time of operation. It is usually made from thick wire mounted on rubber, or from other heat-resistant materials. After that, the soldering station is ready for use.