Soldering

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 …

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 …

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 …

Last updated: October 2026 To solder a through-hole part, tin a clean iron tip, touch it so it heats both the copper pad and the component lead at the same …

Last updated: October 2026 For most hobbyists in 2026, the Pinecil V2 is the best soldering iron to start with: it costs about $26 to $36 at Pine64’s …

Last updated: October 2026 For most hobby electronics, the best solder is a 63/37 tin-lead wire with a rosin flux core, such as Kester 44 or MG Chemicals 4880 …