These power the ceramic heating element, as well as provide the soldering iron handle access to the thermocouple that’s placed near the actual tip. With a simple diagram [Clive] explains how ...

But wait! [Daniel] offers a potential solution using nothing but a soldering iron. This tool hack is pretty simple, but all the great ones tend to be straightforward. In the video, [Daniel] is ...

Identify the circuit you need to connect. Clear a workspace, then clean the tip of your soldering iron with a damp sponge. Place your iron in its stand and plug it in. Once it's hot, add a little ...