Soldering requires steady hands, so when [Jonathan Gleich] sadly developed a condition called an essential tremor affecting his hands, soldering became much more difficult. But one day, while [Jona… ...

The Portable Soldering Station with the soldering iron and battery pack is priced at $249.95 / €269.95, while the full toolkit included the iron, battery pack, pliers, and other tools is $299.95 ...

The result is iFixit’s soldering iron powered by USB-C. It features a heat-resistant cap, like a pen, to reduce burn risk, and an accelerometer to automatically switch it off if you drop it.

12:41 pm March 27, 2025 By Julian Horsey Soldering can be an art form, but let’s face it—it’s also a task that demands precision, patience, and the right soldering iron.

iFixit, certainly aware of the Pinecil, Miniware, and other USB-C pen-style soldering irons on the market, claims a few things set its iron apart. Its iron can be powered up to 100 watts, whereas ...

The soldering iron will run $80 when it arrives on October 15. Presales for U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe start today. iFixit will also offer a $300 pack that includes the iron, an extra ...

Electronics Tech Culture ifixit repair iFixit reinvents the soldering iron with portable, battery-powered FixHub Old school meets new school By Shawn Knight September 12, 2024, 2:38 PM 9 comments ...