Hiya everybody! We hope you all had a secure and comfortable Fourth of July (in case you rejoice)! We’re again once more with even new merchandise and, based mostly on the title, you may have the ability to inform that this week is all about Hakko! Sure, that is proper, Hakko is again at SparkFun Electronics within the type of a brand new soldering iron, soldering suggestions, and new hand instruments! With out additional ado, let’s bounce in and take a more in-depth have a look at every of this week’s new merchandise.
The HAKKO FX-888DX Digital Soldering Station improves the person interface from the FX-888D utilizing a extra intuitive technique for adjusting temperature and features a parameter lock to forestall unintended digital calibration of the station when trying to alter temperature. The brand new temperature dial mixed with the digital show makes it simpler than ever to set and see the temperature whereas additionally rising its energy.
These are alternative soldering suggestions for the Hakko FX-888DX soldering iron. We feature the following tips in three varieties, 3mm Bevel (T18-C3), Chisel (T18-D16), and Conical (T18-B). Changing the tip is simple – as soon as the iron is cool, merely unscrew the defend, slip the alternative tip in, and screw the defend again on.
It is a excellent software for a flush minimize and some of the standard slicing instruments out there. Diagonal cutters are good, but when you actually need to stand up shut and private, flush cutters are the best way to go.
It is a very sturdy multi-use software. The Hakko 30AWG wire strippers can be utilized as shears, multi-diameter, and pliers. These are a vital a part of anyone’s arsenal and might strip 30AWG wire wrap wire properly, in addition to the usual 22AWG hook-up wire.
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