Life & fun · September 12, 2024
iFixit created a new USB-C, repairable soldering system
After years of making screwdrivers and teaching people to repair electronics, we just made our first electronic tool. It's been a journey for us to build while hewing to our repairable principles. We're really excited about it. It's a USB-C powered soldering iron and smart battery power hub. Super repairable, of course. Our goal is to make soldering so easy everyone can do it: https://www.ifixit.com/fixhub We didn’t want to make just another iron, so we spent years sweating the details and crafting something that met our exacting standards. This is a high-performance iron: it…
iFixit created a new USB-C, repairable soldering system launched on September 12, 2024 with 928 votes, #15 of 5,281 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
iFixit released a USB-C powered soldering iron with an integrated smart battery power hub designed for repairability and ease of use. The tool heats to soldering temperature in under five seconds, delivers 100W of power, and features an accelerometer that automatically cools the iron when set down and reheats it when picked up. Built with user repair in mind, this soldering system targets anyone learning to repair electronics or work with solder, from hobbyists to professionals seeking a maintainable tool.
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From the sources
Like many people who solder regularly, I decided years ago to upgrade from a basic iron and invest in a soldering station. My RadioShack digital station has served me well for the better part of 20…
In the maker’s words, at launch
After years of making screwdrivers and teaching people to repair electronics, we just made our first electronic tool. It's been a journey for us to build while hewing to our repairable principles. We're really excited about it. It's a USB-C powered soldering iron and smart battery power hub. Super repairable, of…
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