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USB powered soldering iron helps you do projects on the road
blog.makezine.com - 1/5/2009
USB powered soldering iron helps you do projects on the road
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Here's something useful for people who do a lot of electronics on the road. This hack shows how to build a USB powered soldering iron from a battery powered iron by connecting a spare cable to the iron. Check out the directions at the link below. via GetLoFi Read more | Permalink ...
See Thru Iron
yankodesign.com - 1/12/2009
See Thru Iron
— yankodesign.com — I’m all over this concept because of my fashion design background. The transparent B-IRON 725 makes getting... those pesky wrinkles out and crisp creases in with ease. It takes the guess work out without sacrificing quality… or does it? The ... (more) See Thru Iron
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USB Soldering Iron - Powering Stuff w/USB Part 1
getlofi.com - 1/5/2009
USB Soldering Iron - Powering Stuff w/USB Part 1
— getlofi.com — Here is something that I’ve been pondering for a while, a USB Powered Soldering Iron. For those... times when all of the outlets are taken or when you want to solder up a quick project within the vicinity of your computer. Unfortunately right now ... (more) USB Soldering Iron - Powering Stuff w/USB Part 1
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Soldering- where to start?
blog.makezine.com - 12/30/2008
Soldering- where to start?
— blog.makezine.com — Certainly there are lots of electronics and kits that have entered Makers' lives lately . Some people... already know how to solder, but many people are just getting started. Amy posted a comment voicing her frustration at learning the seemingly ... (more) Soldering- where to start?
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Make a USB Soldering Iron To Build More Crazy USB Gadgets [DIY]
Gizmodo — ... iron? To be honest, you could ask the same question about a lot of USB devices these days. Still, if you were so inclined you could build one yourself with a simple battery-powered soldering iron, a USB cable and the instructions provided by GetLoFi. On the other hand, if you are willing to send an undisclosed amount of money to a shady Taiwanese exporter, there is at least one commercial version floating around out there. [GetLoFi and Megatone via Make] ...

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