diff --git a/src/SUMMARY.md b/src/SUMMARY.md index c464086..d9f3113 100644 --- a/src/SUMMARY.md +++ b/src/SUMMARY.md @@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ - [Bambu Lab P1S](./equipment/bambulab_p1s/README.md) - [User Guide](./equipment/bambulab_p1s/user_guide.md) - [Prusa MK3](./equipment/prusa_mk3/README.md) + - [Desolder Station](./equipment/duratool_desolder_station/README.md) - [Axminster Bandsaw](./equipment/axminster_bandsaw/README.md) - [Record Power Drill Press](./equipment/record_power_drill_press/README.md) - [Record Power Belt and Disc Sander](./equipment/record_power_belt_and_disc_sander/README.md) diff --git a/src/equipment/README.md b/src/equipment/README.md index 9e886ce..a62a42d 100644 --- a/src/equipment/README.md +++ b/src/equipment/README.md @@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ This is a list of the significant items, there are a lot of smaller/hand tools t - [Bambu Lab P1S](./bambulab_p1s/) - [Prusa MK3](./prusa_mk3/) +- [Desolder Station](./duratool_desolder_station/) ## [South Basement Workshop](../the_space/south_basement_workshop.md) diff --git a/src/equipment/duratool_desolder_station/README.md b/src/equipment/duratool_desolder_station/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7b02a70 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/equipment/duratool_desolder_station/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +# Duratool Desolder Station + +[Desolder station overview](./images/overview.jpg) + +The Desolder Station is mainly for desoldering through hole components. +It is particularly great at removing solder from plated through holes where the copper track is on both sides of the board and the hole itself is also metal. + +It may have other uses, but no it is not designed to suck anything but solder. +It is also not that ideal for surface mount, as the components can end up heat damaged or sucked up and jammed inside the nozzle! + +## Essential Information + +- Location: Ground Floor Workshop +- Responsible Person(s): Jon Davies +- Induction Required: No + +## How to use the tool + +1. Press the red power button on the front of the base +1. Set the 'C/F' temperature mode to Celsius +1. Start with a temperature setting of 350c + (The iron will take a few minutes to get up to temperature - be patient) :) +1. Place the hole of the iron over the joint to be desoldered +1. Hold the iron still for two seconds (until the solder begins to melt) +1. Waggle the iron side to side for two seconds (to thoroughly melt the solder) +1. Press the trigger and continue to waggle for a further second + (The air pump activates and draws away the solder) +1. Remove the iron from the solder joint + (Solder has now gone) +1. Repeat steps 4 to 8 for several solder jionts +1. Clean the iron tip in the tip-cleaning brass + (Do this regularly to keep a clean healthy tip and a good thermal interface) +1. Repeat steps 4 to 10 for your session +1. Clean the tip one final time +1. Stow the iron in the holder +1. Turn off the power + +## Troubleshooting & Tips + +### Solder slow to melt (more than five seconds) + +- For larger components, it may be necessary to increase the temperature to 375c. +- For ground planes, it may be necessary to increase the temperature to 400c + +### Loss of Suction + +The filter in the iron/base has become clogged. + +1. Stop using the desoldering tool +2. Stick a notice on the base to indicate the tool is in need of TLC +3. Notify a maintainer + +### I am experienced and impatient! + +Ok... you can speed up your desoldering session with an increased risk of component damage. +Increase the temperature to 400c but work fast on large components and really fast on small components. diff --git a/src/equipment/duratool_desolder_station/images/overview.jpg b/src/equipment/duratool_desolder_station/images/overview.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..db5ab5c Binary files /dev/null and b/src/equipment/duratool_desolder_station/images/overview.jpg differ