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iFixit’s FixHub tools want to pull soldering away from the wall socket (arstechnica.com)
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Battery-powered USB-C soldering iron aims to improve over what's out there.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

They also have to compete with butane powered cordless soldering irons which can be had for $25-75.

There's an argument to be made about not wanting combustion products in whatever space you're working in, but soldering already releases fumes that really should be ventilated or at least run through a particulate filter.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

My Portasol or Pyropen are going to be much more maneuverable in tight spaces than this thing. Way cheaper, and no batteries to die or need replacement.