5 Must-Have Soldering Upgrades

Tools:
Engineer SS-02 Solder Sucker
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Adafruit link: www.adafruit.c...
Also see our separate video for a closer look at the Engineer SS-02:
• Best solder sucker
Hakko Wire Tip Cleaner
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Adafruit link: www.adafruit.c...
Solder Spool
Adafruit link to Helen's specific model: www.adafruit.c...
Amazon link to similar: www.amazon.com...
PanaVise Jr.
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Adafruit link: www.adafruit.c...
KOTTO Fume Extractor
Amazon link: www.amazon.com...
Guest: Helen Leigh
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Helen's book:
DIY Music Tech (upcoming) and Crafty Kid’s Guide to DIY Electronics
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On Twitter as @HelenLeigh and @Crowd_Supply.
Also mentioned, Wermy at Sudomod's soldering technique of bringing wires to the spool holder instead of spooled solder to the wire:
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Helen also mentions this open source fume extractor kit, available on Crowd Supply:
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Quote:
So one of my favorite tools, which I do not shut-up about, is this spectacular solder sucker. I first came across this at a hackerspace. Somebody brought it with them because the the usual hackerspace desoldering pump was terrible. I used it and I have never gone back -- never. I could never go back. It feels great in your hand. It's got really satisfying sound. But it's also got this great silicone tip, so you can really smash it in there while you're soldering.
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