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The article contains information about cases, holders/stands, 3D-models, and supplies for the [[Pinecil]] soldering iron. This is a small set of examples based on the many questions asked every week in the live pinecil chat channel. There may be better althernatives depending on your part of the world, but this gives an idea of some possible options.
The article contains information about cases, holders/stands, 3D-models, and supplies for the [[Pinecil]] soldering iron. This is a small set of examples based on the many questions asked every week in the live Pinecil chat channel. There may be better alternatives depending on your part of the world, but this gives an idea of some possible options.


=== Cases and bags ===
== Cases and bags ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BzZfd2jvQk Open Sandwich Kit] and nice things to have in a kit.
* [https://a.co/d/hjFRpzK EVA Shockproof Case]
* [https://a.co/d/hjFRpzK EVA Shockproof Case]
* [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002553816919.html Zippered Case]
* [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002553816919.html Zippered Case]
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* Soft Bag [https://a.co/d/48PjOwZ Molle IFAK/EDC]: look for bags that can fully open like a sandwich when unzipped which allows tools to be easily seen and retrieved. Bags that only partially unzip make it harder to find tools without dumping out the whole bag.
* Soft Bag [https://a.co/d/48PjOwZ Molle IFAK/EDC]: look for bags that can fully open like a sandwich when unzipped which allows tools to be easily seen and retrieved. Bags that only partially unzip make it harder to find tools without dumping out the whole bag.


=== Holders and stands ===
== Holders and stands ==
* [https://a.co/ex0JeQw Noah Metal Stand with Brass wool]
* [https://a.co/ex0JeQw Noah Metal Stand with Brass wool]
* [https://a.co/bR0Xfpr YiHua X-4 Stand with Tip Holder, Brass Wool & hard rosin inside for tip cleaning]
* [https://a.co/bR0Xfpr YiHua X-4 Stand] with Brass Wool & hard rosin in the bottom for tip cleaning
* [https://a.co/iZ2KAF1 Yihua X-2 Stand on Amazon]
* [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801095630464.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US Yihua X-2 Stand on Aliexpress], and [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803804222600.html?mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US alternate X-2 Stand]
* [https://www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_kote_board.html#fh300-81 Hakko FH300-81]
* [https://www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_kote_board.html#fh300-81 Hakko FH300-81]
* Pine Store [https://pine64.com/product/pinecil-portable-mini-stand/ Portable Mini Stand]
* Pine Store [https://pine64.com/product/pinecil-portable-mini-stand/ Portable Mini Stand]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsqIPZchSEw Helping hands], DIY


=== 3D models ===
== 3D models ==
* [https://www.printables.com/model/400459-pinecil-shell Pinecil handle shell]
 
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4727212 Pinecil compact case]
* [https://www.printables.com/model/410086-pinecil-v2-short-tips-case Pinecil V2 + Short Tips] by Enrico Pulvirenti
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4723235 Pinecil and tips case]
* [https://www.printables.com/model/441414-soldering-iron-stand-really-compact Collapsible stand] by Kj_temmes
* [https://www.printables.com/model/400459-pinecil-shell Pinecil handle shell] by JeKo1987
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4727212 Pinecil compact case] by operator7g
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5551739 Pinecil flip case] by ithan
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5186002 Multipart Pinecil Case] by Pjotrke
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=pinecil Thingiverse search for 'Pinecil']
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4981053 Reuse the clear plastic box] that comes with the clear handle.
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4734830 T12 tip adapter for outside tip holding]
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4734830 T12 tip adapter for outside tip holding]
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=pinecil Thingiverse search for 'Pinecil']
* [https://www.printables.com/model/97073-pinecil-mosfet-saver-for-t12-tips T12 tip adapter] to protect the internal Mosfet in Pinecil.
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5186002 Multipart Pinecil Case by Pjotrke]
* [https://github.com/kohkohwastaken/3D-Models/tree/main/Pine64 3D models of Pinecil] by kohkoh
* [https://www.printables.com/model/97073-pinecil-mosfet-saver-for-t12-tips T12 tip adaptor] to protect the internal Mosfet in Pinecil
* [https://github.com/kohkohwastaken/3D-Models/tree/main/Pine64 3D model of Pinecil by kohkoh]


== Pictures ==
== Pictures ==
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* Tip Refresher/tinner: [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832764094798.html Mechanic MCN-20 lead-solder version], or the [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832803171199.html Lead-free version] (use when the tip is very dirty and solder is not sticking to it).
* Tip Refresher/tinner: [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832764094798.html Mechanic MCN-20 lead-solder version], or the [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832803171199.html Lead-free version] (use when the tip is very dirty and solder is not sticking to it).
* [https://a.co/d/cLELK10 ESD Tweezers with case], budget set.
* [https://a.co/d/cLELK10 ESD Tweezers with case], budget set.
* [https://a.co/d/ilor7wI Weller Lead-Free Solder, 3 pack]: variety of sizes for portable kits & sampling three common useful sizes (0.3,0.5,0.8).
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SNKflKhCUo Soldering mat, silicone].
* [https://amtechdirect.com/collections/tf-v3 NC-559-V3 from amtechdirect]: Amtech flux comes in a paste or convenient syringe). Be careful, there is a lot of fake Amtech online. Amtech is made in the USA. Avoid flux from Aliexpress, many reports of flux that simply does not work and appears to be fake mixtures.
* Flux [https://amtechdirect.com/collections/tf-v3 NC-559-V3 from amtechdirect] comes in a paste or syringe. There is a lot of fake Amtech online. Amtech is made in the USA and sold by 2 different companies. Many reports of cheap Aliexpress fake fluxes that simply do not work, YMMV.
* [https://a.co/d/g01udsS Solder Wick, variety pack]: helps remove solder. Works best to first add a lot of flux to the area and solder wick for the best removal of solder.
* Flux [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799906019322.html Relife RL-422-IM] Halogen-free, low cost alternative.
* Flux syringe [https://a.co/d/2OFijCQ Chip Quik SMD291]
* [https://a.co/d/g01udsS Solder Wick, variety pack]: helps remove solder. First add flux to the area and also to the solder wick itself to add in removal of old solder.
* Weller [https://a.co/d/ilor7wI Lead-Free Solder here]: sample of 3 common useful sizes (0.3mm,0.5mm,0.8mm), handy for small carry case.
* Solder: first decide if you want to use No-lead or leaded. Leaded is easier to work with at lower temperatures. No-lead is used now by all manufacturers of electronics per ROHS. Depending on the work being done different sizes might be needed, for example, 0.3mm for small work, 0.5mm for pins, and larger 0.8mm+ for thicker wires. One could make due with smaller solder by folding a piece in half and twisting it to make it thicker. See the video below to help compare types.


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Videos (includes links to items).
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKDAmY9Rdag best budget flux?]
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ9wxs6xuYU best budget solder?]
# [https://youtu.be/49hrAPGYxv0 Basic kit, all-in-one ideas]


Go back to [[Pinecil]] article.
* Fume Fan: this removes flux smoke from the air. Work near an open window and soldering outside also helps. Set up a work area where the air and smoke is being sucked away. Many videos showing how to make a fume fan for soldering.




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Latest revision as of 09:16, 19 May 2023

The article contains information about cases, holders/stands, 3D-models, and supplies for the Pinecil soldering iron. This is a small set of examples based on the many questions asked every week in the live Pinecil chat channel. There may be better alternatives depending on your part of the world, but this gives an idea of some possible options.

Cases and bags

Holders and stands

3D models

Pictures

3D Models:

Soldering supplies

  • Brass w/Rosin - Brass Wool with hard rosin in the bottom for tip cleaning. Twirl the tip in the brass wool often during soldering to keep the tip clean. Lower the temperature and dip lower into the hard rosin when you need a deeper cleaning.
  • Tip Refresher/tinner: Mechanic MCN-20 lead-solder version, or the Lead-free version (use when the tip is very dirty and solder is not sticking to it).
  • ESD Tweezers with case, budget set.
  • Soldering mat, silicone.
  • Flux NC-559-V3 from amtechdirect comes in a paste or syringe. There is a lot of fake Amtech online. Amtech is made in the USA and sold by 2 different companies. Many reports of cheap Aliexpress fake fluxes that simply do not work, YMMV.
  • Flux Relife RL-422-IM Halogen-free, low cost alternative.
  • Flux syringe Chip Quik SMD291
  • Solder Wick, variety pack: helps remove solder. First add flux to the area and also to the solder wick itself to add in removal of old solder.
  • Weller Lead-Free Solder here: sample of 3 common useful sizes (0.3mm,0.5mm,0.8mm), handy for small carry case.
  • Solder: first decide if you want to use No-lead or leaded. Leaded is easier to work with at lower temperatures. No-lead is used now by all manufacturers of electronics per ROHS. Depending on the work being done different sizes might be needed, for example, 0.3mm for small work, 0.5mm for pins, and larger 0.8mm+ for thicker wires. One could make due with smaller solder by folding a piece in half and twisting it to make it thicker. See the video below to help compare types.

Videos (includes links to items).

  1. best budget flux?
  2. best budget solder?
  3. Basic kit, all-in-one ideas
  • Fume Fan: this removes flux smoke from the air. Work near an open window and soldering outside also helps. Set up a work area where the air and smoke is being sucked away. Many videos showing how to make a fume fan for soldering.