Orginizing Multple soldering irons Wiring??? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: AlbertZeroK
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 01, 2021, 08:40:30 am
content: I'm looking for ideas on how to organize the wires from my soldering stations to my irons. Any ideas?I want them to be available at all times, so disconnecting the cables isn't an optionBecause some one is going to ask:Yes, I am a bit OCD, like having the right tools for the job, and I like my tools to be available quickly and on demand.This is a hot knife, tweezers, insulation cuter, second tweezers, two pace irons with different tips, de-soldering station and two hot air rework stations (one typically used for heat shrink, the other for smd work). I have another station to add for placing brass threaded inserts into 3d prints.

author: Jester
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2021, 04:45:42 pm
content: This helps

author: SteveyG
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 09, 2021, 05:30:03 pm
content: Try putting the soldering stations under the bench, that way the cables naturally drape down into the right place.

author: costas
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 10, 2021, 05:49:06 am
content: Quote from: SteveyG on August 09, 2021, 05:30:03 pmlike here !?

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2021, 11:27:22 am
content: Dangling off the side of the bench (rather than the front) allows you to keep all the stations up top and at any reasonable height as the cable routing is all out of the way, it looks tidy as well. Even better is move the stations onto a side bench or shelf. Use that new dead space to "park" your optics.The downside is the sponge and brass wool are harder to access, so you use an external wool holder or cleaner. It's way more efficient having one wet sponge and wool for all tools.I use the Pace cleaning station and tools 6021-0006-P1, 1100-0233-P1, 1100-0232-P1 and a Hakko style wool holder. That way I can clean all tips (even rework ones) in one spot and keeps dross off the floor. It's shown in this video which sold me on the idea and something like this is key if the handpieces are off to one side.See 3m40s in.

author: FransW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2021, 11:58:10 am
content: As a first step I would combine all the power supplies into a lower amount (as required) and as a second step I would try to combine the control panels.I then would be left with a maximum of multi pin handle connectors for the relevant tool(s).Stand standardisation would enhance the results.14W, 80W, 150W & 250-300W, 5-pin, 6-pin, T12, 936, C245 etc.You then have created the perfect unisolder workplace.Necessary is to efficiently use you TEA equipment and not overdo it: mulitlicity.I seem to have the same reuirements.Regards, Frans

author: FransW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2021, 01:56:14 pm
content: Power supply suggestion:• Meanwell SPV-300 series (or better/equivalent)1 Universal AC input / Full range,2 Built-in active PFC function, PF>0.9533 Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature,4 Forced air cooling by built-in DC Fan5 Output voltage programmable from 20~110% by 1~5.5VDC external control signal,6 Built-in remote ON-OFF control,7 Built-in fan speed control,8 Fixed switching frequency at 100KHz20-110% → use 24V version.Digipart: $82.70, Allied: $82.70Datasheet:https://www.jameco.com/Jameco/Products/ProdDS/2122714.pdf