USB Soldering Iron
Intro: USB Soldering Iron
This instructable will show you how to take an inexpensive battery powered Soldering Iron and turn it into a slick USB powered Unbelievable Soldering Beast.
STEP 1: Parts and Tools
Battery powered Soldering Iron, USB cable, Drill bit, Jewelers Screwdriver kit, Wire srippers, Soldering Iron and Solder
STEP 2: Gutting the Iron
First, remove the battery cover, and any installed batteries. Next, look for at least two or three screws along the side that need to be removed. The model I have had two hidden screws underneath a sticker. After the screws are removed, carefully take apart the case being careful not to damage the wires connected to the Soldering tip.
STEP 3: Preparing the Cord and Battery Cover
First, take the batter cover and remove the original metal plate. Using the screw hole as your guide, drill a hole into the cover just big enough to snugly slide your cable through. I won't suggest a size because usb cables vary in size.
Next, Cut off the connector at the end of your USB cable leaving the male end of the connector intact. Slide the cable through the hole in the battery cover and move it low enough to give yourself some room to work. Now, strip the cable, shielding, etc. and expose the black and red wires and cut off any other wires in the cable.
Next, Cut off the connector at the end of your USB cable leaving the male end of the connector intact. Slide the cable through the hole in the battery cover and move it low enough to give yourself some room to work. Now, strip the cable, shielding, etc. and expose the black and red wires and cut off any other wires in the cable.
STEP 4: Soldering and Assembly
Now, using a second (working) soldering iron, solder the black wire to the negative coil, and the red wire to the positive plate below the switch.
At this point, plug the usb cable into a computer or usb wall outlet and ensure you have a good working connection. If so, carefully re-assemble and enjoy your new USB powered soldering Iron.
At this point, plug the usb cable into a computer or usb wall outlet and ensure you have a good working connection. If so, carefully re-assemble and enjoy your new USB powered soldering Iron.
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Plasmana 13 years ago
GreenHandOfRecycling 2 years ago
USB at 500 mA Maximum : it's thé maximum of μc each this is the maximum current that can be supplied by each pair of USB ports on a computer. this standard is mainly used to not burn out the controller chip . The reason : The theoretical number of devices that can be connected to each port is 127 périphériques.
It is considered that the maximum current of a USB cable is 500mA; in reality (it would be necessary to measure the size of the nodes) most of them accept 1000 to 2000 mA without problem. We notice the thickness to the touch.Et la taille joue aussi beaucoup.
For current chargers, in 2022, we have increased to 100W (and we will reach 240W soon), so... It's "fair" when we say that USB only delivers 500mA (2.5W@5V). ..
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thanks!
marC:)
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