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October 2026 –6 min read

Soldering Tip Compatibility Chart: Which Tips Fit Your Iron

Last updated: October 2026 Soldering tips fit by series, not by brand: a Hakko FX-888DX takes T18 tips, a Weller WE1010 takes ET tips, a JBC T245 handle takes …

October 2026 –8 min read

Pinecil vs TS101: Is the Pinecil Worth It in 2026?

Last updated: October 2026 For most people the Pinecil V2 is the better buy: it costs well under half as much, runs the open-source IronOS firmware out of the …

October 2026 –8 min read

Pinecil Firmware Update on Windows (V1 and V2, IronOS)

Last updated: October 2026 To update Pinecil firmware on Windows, hold the [-] button while you plug a USB data cable into the iron’s USB-C port, keep …

October 2026 –7 min read

Multimeter Spec Table 2026: Counts, CAT, Fuses, Price

Last updated: October 2026 This table puts the published specs of ten popular multimeters, from a roughly $43 AstroAI to the $580 Fluke 87V, side by side: …

October 2026 –8 min read

KiCad: How to Add a Footprint Library (KiCad 10)

Last updated: October 2026 To add a footprint library in KiCad 10, open Preferences → Manage Footprint Libraries… from the PCB Editor or Footprint Editor, pick …

October 2026 –8 min read

How to Use an Oscilloscope: A Beginner's Bench Guide

Last updated: October 2026 To use an oscilloscope, connect a compensated probe to a channel, clip its ground lead to your circuit’s ground, then set the …

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