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[–] zaphod@sopuli.xyz 71 points 1 day ago (3 children)

There are also battery powered soldering irons.

[–] Anivia@feddit.org 2 points 14 hours ago

Yes, and they actually have a working thermostat, so they aren't complete garbage to solder electronics with.

Gas powered soldering irons are great for soldering stuff like copper water pipes. But even soldering through-hole components with them is a pain in the ass due to the temperature instantly evaporating all your flux. Soldering SMD components is near impossible with them

[–] BastingChemina@slrpnk.net 39 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

I like the pinecil, usb-c powered soldering iron with temperature control. If you are not doing anything intensive any fast smartphone charger will power it.

[–] wiccan2@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

I've had mine running off of a power bank before too.

[–] Damage@feddit.it 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

My TS101 doesn't really work with a phone charger, I use the laptop's or a power bank

[–] TwanHE@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Depends on the charger and or cable. Might not support the right protocol or just be weird when it should work.

yes but that sounds boring and doesn't require having a functionally super-hot piece right near a reserve of acetylene.