Introduction: DIY Arduino Soldering Station

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In this project I will show you how to create an Arduino based soldering station for a standard JBC soldering iron. During the build I will talk about thermocouples, AC power control and zero point detection. Let's get started!

Step 1: Watch the Video!

The video gives you all the basic information you need to build a soldering station. In the next steps though I will present you additional, helpful information.

Step 2: Order Your Components!

Here you can find a parts list with example seller (affiliate links):

Aliexpress:

1x Toroidal Transformer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7iK6xd

2x 2W10 Full Bridge Rectifier: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYOnbeP

1x BTB26 Triac: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8UtQnH

1x MOC3020 Optocoupler: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVTAEST

1x 4N25 Optocoupler: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUMzSS7

1x Arduino Pro Mini: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d62ALdV

1x SPI OLED LCD: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXnK7AJ

1x MAX6675: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYT5Kd1

2x 1000µF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7dOwRz

3x 100Ω, 1x 330Ω, 1x 2kΩ Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTPpXjt

1x 50kΩ Potentiometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX83GAF

Ebay:

1x Toroidal Transformer: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x 2W10 Full Bridge Rectifier: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x BTB26 Triac: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x MOC3020 Optocoupler: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x 4N25 Optocoupler: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Arduino Pro Mini: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x SPI OLED LCD: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x MAX6675: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x 1000µF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

3x 100Ω, 1x 330Ω, 1x 2kΩ Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x 50kΩ Potentiometer: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

Amazon.de:

1x Toroidal Transformer: http://amzn.to/2oVuJA6

2x 2W10 Full Bridge Rectifier: http://amzn.to/2om5usC

1x BTB26 Triac: http://amzn.to/2oVvitI

1x MOC3020 Optocoupler: http://amzn.to/2oVkDyT

1x 4N25 Optocoupler: http://amzn.to/2omdI3V

1x Arduino Pro Mini: http://amzn.to/2g6Ujjr

1x SPI OLED LCD: http://amzn.to/2omdKc2

1x MAX6675: http://amzn.to/2omcLcb

2x 1000µF Capacitor: http://amzn.to/2oVnrfx

3x 100Ω, 1x 330Ω, 1x 2kΩ Resistor: http://amzn.to/2aAsWdV

1x 50kΩ Potentiometer: http://amzn.to/2n2cd7e

Step 3: Print Your Enclosure!

Here you can download the 123D Design file of my enclosure. Make sure to print it as three seperate pieces.

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Step 4: Build the Circuit and Do the Wiring!

Here you can find the schematic of the circuit and also pictures of my finished circuit and wiring inside the soldering station. Feel free to use it as a reference.

You can also find the schematic on EasyEDA: https://easyeda.com/editor#id=d1ba6e9ca5a6436797b6...

Step 5: Upload the Code!

Here you can find the Arduino code for the soldering station. Before uploading it though, make sure that you downloaded and included these libraries:

https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_SSD1306

https://github.com/adafruit/MAX6675-library

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Step 6: Success!

You did it! You just created your own Soldering Station!


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