High-quality soldering irons with power from 60 to 80 W.
Every radio amateur should have a good soldering iron. An inexpensive soldering iron with a power of 60 W can be purchased for 300 rubles. It has temperature adjustment.
The more expensive soldering iron model with a power of 80 W also has the ability to adjust the temperature, but the kit also comes with replaceable tips and a stand. The heating temperature is displayed on the touch screen.
New interesting DIY modules and devices from Aliexpress
If you were looking for unusual modules for homemade products or just interesting electronics, if you like to buy and use electronic components from Aliexpress, then this is your collection!)
The cheapest and most powerful Zigbee-UART bridge
The price is only $5. Based on the popular CC2530 Zigbee chip. The output power with the included SMA antenna is as much as 4.5 dBm. Recommended for Zigbee based crafts, connecting devices and sensors. One of the components of the Smart Home and the Internet of Things.
VHM-314 Bluetooth Audio Receiver Module
This is the cheapest audio receiver with Bluetooth 5.0.
Price is only $1.36.
Suitable for installation in old stereos, active speakers, and for repairs. The power supply is soldered onto the board; a 3.5 mm jack is provided for output.
ADAPTER XH-M229 WITH TERMINALS FOR CONNECTING ATX POWER SUPPLY
An extremely useful adapter that allows you to fully use a regular computer power supply, controlling it without jumpers. At the same time, a number of banana terminals are used to connect to all types of ATX voltage. All terminals are signed.
USB module DP2F FOR POWERING VARIOUS DEVICES
A good way to power devices from a power bank. There is QC support. Mega-useful gadget. Output power up to 15 W.
Pay attention to simplified but cheap analogues:
XY-UPA module (up to 24 V)
XY-UP module (up to 24 V)
ADAPTER BOARD FOR CONNECTING USB CABLES
Inexpensive module with Lightning, MicroUSB, Type-C, MiniUSB connectors for checking and testing wires and power supplies. There are two USB connectors (female-male) for connecting to wires.
MODULE ON TP4056 AND DC-DC STEP-UP
MODULE ON TP4056 WITH BW01 PROTECTION (Micro USB)
MODULE ON TP4056 WITH BW01 PROTECTION (USB Type-C)
A pair of best-selling modules for charging 18650 cells (and more). They have a built-in lithium battery charge controller (with indication) based on the TP4056 chip, as well as a built-in booster (or battery protection). Very convenient for powering devices, homemade products, and for replacing AA batteries in toys. You can use batteries from old cell phones or laptops.
BOARD FOR EXTERNAL CHARGING SMARTPHONES
AND A LITTLE CHEAPER IN THE LOT OF PCS.
A convenient module for repairing cell phones, smartphones and tablets. Suitable for cases when the original battery charging controller chip is “killed”. It is soldered from above to the power supply of the USB connector and to the battery.
If required, you can additionally purchase separate USB plugs of various types with pinouts.
USB-MicroUSB-Type-C Distribution Board
An interesting option for connecting cables and powering your devices. There are 3 different standards for power input (USB-A. USB-C, MicroUSB), and there is also a power and communication output for soldering. Very convenient for connecting homemade products, as well as for testing devices together with a USB tester.
OLED displays for DIY
Large lot with a selection of OLED displays to choose from. There are several sizes (0.91″, 0.96″, 1.3″), two interface types (I2C, 4 pins, 7 pins), and monochrome or color.
Simple radio module Arsmundi LoRa SX1278 433 MHz
Designed for communication and automation of smart home devices. One of the most powerful LoRa modules. An external SMA 433 MHz antenna is used. A compact LoRa module is also available, without an external antenna, for installation directly on a printed circuit board.
The topic is interesting, I will try to continue with suitable offers of boards, modules, components from Ali for homemade products.
See you soon!
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Third hand for soldering.
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There is nothing criminal inside, everything is beautiful, neat and clean. I was pleased that the impeller was aluminum and the armature was balanced. There are also some markings on the anchor, if anyone is interested here
As they say, everything is learned by comparison.
A small set of accessories left over from my old Dremel
In conclusion, it is worth summing up the pros and cons. Pros: 1) There is a powerful device, stated 400W. 2) The machine itself is of good quality and well assembled. 3) Soft silicone wire with Euro plug. 4) The speed is adjustable from 10,000 to 30,000, although on the device itself it is written from 0 to 30,000. 5) No vibrations despite the 3-jaw chuck. 6) Nice plastic reminiscent of a soft touch.
Cons: 1) Large and heavy. 2) The wire, although soft, is short. 3) The power button is recessed into the body, which is not very convenient to use. 4) There are no low speeds, I would like to adjust the speed from at least 5000. 5) It gets hot if you load it heavily. 6) Afraid of overheating.
It’s up to you to decide whether it’s worth buying; I can certainly recommend it as a good device that’s no worse than its analogues. I am very pleased with this purchase. In the future I am going to build a small milling, drilling and sharpening machine on an emery belt. On the market, Dremel of such shapes, factor 400 watts are all approximately the same price range plus or minus, if there are promotions, discounts, coupons for this device, you can safely take it. Big discounts are expected on 11.11, anyone who wants to buy can add it to the cart and wait for the discount in the near future. Happy shopping and good mood everyone. Have a nice Friday.
Device operation
There is no doubt about it, it works perfectly: it cuts, saws, and drills perfectly. True, at first it worked very noisily, then apparently everything got used to it and became much quieter, at speed 1 even quieter than a screwdriver. Made of good plastic, it feels like a soft touch. There are no smells. The wire is silicone, very soft and there is a Euro plug for our sockets. The only thing that can be said is that it has a three-jaw chuck in which, according to the manufacturer, you can install a 6 mm drill. In fact, it can easily fit 7mm. The screwdriver attachments are 6 millimeters, so there will be no problems with them.
Not a big test of the cutting operation with homemade abrasive discs, a Sovdepov file, the first thing that came into hand, and polishing, grinding with an emery flap disc. The result is worthy.
