All New Everything - Soldering Bench Upgrade for Productivity Ep1

[@reps]

I had some irregularities with the product shown in Ep2 and am checking with the manufacturer if it's a defect. Sorry for the delay!

[@billkillernic]

you know that there are some mini wifi power plugs (much smaller than what you are using) that you can turn on and off via an app (or set a schedule) but I guess you wouldnt have fun soldering or those euro in components together lol :P

[@JLCPCB]

Great video! We really like it, and we're glad that you like our service! 🥰

[@damustermann]

I'm ready, go on, please. You teased it's a JCB on your PCB-design and used a T245-looking hand piece for the threaded inserts. So I guess there's that. I'm still excited!

[@youchooby]

having a 210 and a 245 is something you can never come back from, even the clones are fantastic. I've been using the hakko t12s for years, they weren't even called t12 back when I got my first genuine hakko station, but these days I can't even look at the thing because the ghetto c210/c245 clone station is such a dream to work with

[@MrPhilip796]

I can spoil that all of the video is all about the JBC soldering station (including a T245 and T210 soldering iron) & the video is about twice as long as this one

[@Galeere2]

@@youchooby any recommendations for c245 clone manufacturers or sellers?

[@damustermann]

@@youchooby Same for me! I went with the clone Handskit station + T245 and T210. I bought a few genuine cartridges, it's awesome! Just open them, reroute protective earth to the case for safety and 100€ in you're on-par with the pros. Feels good, and even a beginner can get wayyyy better results with this setup.

[@namAehT]

I love the little touches in your videos. I watched this a second time and noticed that your door mat was grounded.

[@ristomatti]

Inspired by your comment I rewinded back to a random spot. I'd bet the messy wiring and the camera angle at @2:43 was carefully laid down to troll OCD viewers like myself.

[@skuzlebut82]

I've been inhaling solder fumes for 30 years. Let me be the first to tell you, it's perfectly safe! I read at a 2nd grade level with no problems at all!

[@tuxede]

soldering fumes are almost tasty, compared do my solder paste fumes, that seems to be preserved with some kind of oil. Makes my throat sore even after one breath of those.

[@Crazy--Clown]

I love inhaling solder fumes, same as you been at it for approx the same years.

[@BruceNitroxpro]

@@Crazy--Clown , but not without that oil smell!

[@CristiNeagu]

@@tuxede I think solder paste fumes are a bit nastier, but solder should be fine. I know most solder does have a flux core, but that's a different substance than solder paste.

[@FAB1150]

Honestly some fluxes smell really good, especially the no-clean ones lol. On the other hand, as somebody above mentioned solder paste is nasty and makes my throat sore after a few minutes

[@danandrei96]

someone made a mod for the BST hot air station to add a better interface and potentiometers, you should totally look into that

[@cheater00]

Oooo, Marco Reps uploaded a new video. I better drop whatever projects I'm working on right now and watch it right away, in order to increase my productivity.

[@ericlotze7724]

9:36 A trick i learned (for kid’s toys, they make some WAY too loud lol) for stuff like that is putting a square of tape over the speaker/ballpoint pen sized speaker/buzzer.

[@nrcha]

The microscope looks similar to my Ali Eakins sterescopic. Mine came with somewhat oval vertical chrome bar/pipe that did not fit into the head, but the manufacturer quickly sent another one. One upgrade that I would still like to add, is the adjustable boom arm, which would allow microscope to be tucked away when not in use.

[@liquicitizendirk2147]

I have a microscope from them without the stereoscopic view and I'm also very happy with it. Paid 120$ for the 37MP 1080P 60FPS version, with stand and light. In comparison to my cheapo 40$ one I had before it's night and day. Looking forward to the ones with autofocus.

[@youchooby]

those easkins ali scopes are fantastic, I use one with an articulated arm that clamps to the back of my bench, and it saves on bench space drastically. I have an extremely cramped lab so this is a necessity. all in all the whole kit was less than $700 canadian fundollars

[@mariuszkalecinski7184]

​@@youchooby Totally agree on the advantage of articulated arm (I cannot imagine working with the microscope on the stand which Marco has - highly unergonomic). But you could buy just the microscope head with mounting for around 200 USD total and attach it with a 3D printed adapter to a regular (inexpensive) VESA articulating mount: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZDWo4mrn8pmn7c

[@fabian11235]

Got one of those Eakins myself and am quite happy with it. Bought a boom arm separately, which had to be modified to be usable. The rod that runs on those linear ball bearings was made out of soda cans or something. The balls actually made grooves in the metal, no smooth adjustment at all. Had to get a hardened steel rod and ask a friend with a lathe for help. Swapped the linear ball bearings for some nicer ones too. Now its pleasant to use but it seems to be a widespread problem with those Chinese boom arms. Even on the Amscope ones. Just something to keep in mind if someone plans on buying one.

[@twinsen04]

i'm ready for the next video RIGHT NOW

[@frosty129]

see you in a month

[@GrantSpencer-Purple-Circle]

I love your sense of humour as well as the nods to other KZbin channels and makers.

[@reedreamer9518]

I just had to binge watch 11 years of past videos - I can't believe I've been missing out on all that ppm goodness!

[@alexiekola]

okay so i am now ready for next episode when you feel inclined

[@johannfr]

Yup! Ready for next one.

[@OldePhart]

'True commitment to the bodge' . That's a perfect phrase.

[@FixDaily]

3:28 if you twist it, it gets harder or softer... That's how it works About your automation. If your handle has a magnet, you can use a reedswitch to power on and off your smoke absorber

[@Momchil0]

We already saw your new JBC DMU soldering station in one of your last videos ;) But of course I want to see the next video!

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

I think your doing the right thing getting fume extractor. I have noticed as I get older I’m more sensitive to the fumes. I do find the noise of the extraction quite annoying.

[@flame5226]

8:16 you can hook a switch up to your solderstatsion!

[@klab3929]

I looked at your channel yesterday for content, I was spesificly looking at making my own soldering station and then you come with this they day after! must be my lucky day

[@IanScottJohnston]

A clean and tidy workspace makes for clean and tidy work........I can't wait to see the projects that are carried out there. Have fun!

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

No wonder why my projects are not so clean and tidy! lol

[@gregorymccoy6797]

I love your videos. You are such a riot and so clever. Yes, launch the next video.

[@adrianstephens56]

"That's true commitment to the bodge" - this had me laugh out loud. BTW, as a child I used to chew on solder for no particularly good reason.

[@stephenremillard9462]

A day with a Marco Reps video, is a great day. Such a poet 😀

[@TheDefpom]

Nice, the Quick 861DW has served me well, so if that is even .75x as good you will be happy with it. I tried to get one of those microscopes from banggood to review last year… they said no ☹️ I guess it was too costly for my channel size.

[@grantlack]

The new generation of ESD mats is such a phenomenal improvement on the older variety. While I was waiting for it to arrive, I was getting mentally prepared to add some frame or fasteners to keep the edges from curling. Pleasantly surprised when it just rolled out flat and stayed put. Just ordered a grab bag of Eakins/Amscope/generic Aliex-brand microscopy stuff earlier today too. Must be something in the air.

[@BruceNitroxpro]

grant lack , Breathe deeply!

[@Hunedit]

@reps 3:15 you can twist the BOFA arm "locally" to loosen or strengthen the arm 😉 so it won't be wobbly.

[@st3althyone]

Bring it on my friend, your content is always welcome in my viewing time. I always appreciate your recommendations and hardware reviews, plus all the PPM’s anyone could want. I look forward to seeing more of your content!👍🏻✌🏻

[@DestroManiak]

The ziptie trick is GENIUS! (to stiffen the duct thingy)

[@DrTune]

9:28 woaaaah that is some fast warmup

[@voltlog]

Using the same ESD mats from Welectron on my workbench and they are the best! Not sure it's possible to find better for a similar cost.

[@Leif_YT]

What I don't like that much about it is the structure. I find it pretty hard to clean it (even with isopropanol) because of that structure it has. Flux resedues...even some coffee is pretty hard to get rid from the mat so I use cheap smaller silicone mats now on top of my welectron safeguard mat just to not get it dirty. Not sure if I would buy it again for a soldering workplace. For testing and assembling they're really nice, but at places that involve flux and get a bit dirty.... I'm not that happy with it.

[@Leif_YT]

@@cambouiscom what do you use to clean them? Did you figure anything out that works better than isopropanol?

[@Leif_YT]

@@cambouiscom Thanks, I'll give it a try. 👍

[@tolkienfan1972]

Very cool. Bring the next video! Want to see your centerpiece

[@lambda7652]

Make sure to get a proper HEPA filter behind your activated carbon filter! Or you will wonder why everything gets thin film of black dust over time. Ikea has cheap replacement HEPA filter

[@TheJohaj]

Yes the active carbon will remove the smell, but not stop the harmful sot, for that you need a HEPA

[@davadoff]

I just happened to watch EEVblog video #1616 recently - Weller fume extractor review, May 2024. Part 2 is on the EEVblog2 channel. The HEPA filter goes first, charcoal second. It makes sense that way, doesn’t it? The filter takes out relatively large particles and the activated charcoal absorbs the molecule size compounds. It would probably work the ‘wrong’ way round too, but I imagine the charcoal would become clogged.

[@BraxtonMeyer]

I am no genius when it comes to ee or anything but your channel is still very interesting in the presentation of it al and it is still something i have a vague interest in. Also your voice is amazing

[@illRun4Clownident]

im ready right now!

[@macpr0c]

3:25 was golden just like the good old marco reps videos

[@ARVash]

Excited to see what you make next!

[@Bravo27Alpha]

Ready

[@DavidSmith-zx7wz]

Always ready for any and all! Thanks

[@romancharak3675]

I was stunned to see the monitor screen mounted on the Microscope's camera!!! WTF? I hope your new equipment brings you some pleasure of use.

[@peteroleary9447]

+1 for the microscope. The .5 Barlow lens is a must-have for working space and expanded DoF. The most important advantages are stereoscopic vision and zero latency visualization.

[@RealJohnnyDingo]

I want negative latency visualization so I can see my mistakes and stop before I make them!

[@John_Smith__]

Great tools ! and there is nothing better then brand spanking new toys .. I mean ...tools ...

[@U8uxa8SP]

Looks like you have some nice new equipment. I am looking forward to see them in use.

[@nomoreprivacyanymore]

My body is ready for the next episode!

[@johnkapri6306]

The QR code on the mysterious soldering station made me drool a little bit. Excited for the next video!

[@gafrers]

Fantastic Setup.

[@electron-1979]

Yes, ready. Can't wait to hear about the 4 analog ports!

[@Pippy626]

Can you take apart the Best Bst-863 and see what we do to change the volume or to a more friendly tone

[@andreavergani7414]

What a Lab!! Congrats

[@TheMrCos1]

My PPMs start tingling every time Mr. Reps uploads new content. Informativ, funny and well edited; hats off to you sir. Edit: I've seen metallographic microscopes cobbled together by shining a light through one eyepiece of a standard stereo microscope and capturing the image with the attached camera I cannot confirm the image quality tho.

[@MAcDaTHo]

@2:15 incredibly quiet! I find it quite impressive how I can hear the fingernail taps on the housing.

[@notsonominal]

I think I'm ready to meet the new soldering iron:) Thanks for sharing!

[@Lucas_sGarage]

I'm already ready for the next

[@liamandrade5167]

I use a metcal BVX fume extractor, it has a remote button that sits on the desk, highly recommend.

[@HiSmartAlarms]

JLCPCB is definitely a great source for PCB production! I just got my boards from them the other day, made of great quality, the finish is superb, and the price is wonderful. I live in a rural area on the East Coast, USA, and DHL shipping took about 2 weeks... next time I might try a different carrier. But besides shipping, awesome service!

[@gsuberland]

I have three of those exact same Raleno lights. Excellent bits of kit. I initially had only one and bought a pricier pair from another brand to go with it, but they were vastly inferior so I returned them and got more Raleno ones.

[@artursmihelsons415]

Love idea to start fume extractor automatically when soldering starts! 👍 Usually, I remember to turn on my when I soldering some time.. 😂

[@tamasgal_com]

I am missing your good old repair videos ;)

[@NINEWALKING]

Incredible I use same hot air station. I have Bryman 235 and I use JBC soldering station.

[@fkiesel9442]

I have a microscope that looks just like yours. I got mine from union repair a few years ago. It works well so far, but there are a few issues. There seems to be some dust inside the optics. At some zoom levels, there is a spot visible in the camera port. I tried to open it and clean it but didn't get very far, so I have to live with it. Adjusting the focus, so the camera port and the two ports for the user are in focus at the same time is very fiddly. I never got it to a point, where they focus similarly and don't get out of focus while zooming. The field of view of the camera is also an issue. I had to try several adapters until I found one that is OKish. Now I use an x0.5 magnification one. The field of view of the camera is still not what the user sees. Also, the shape of the adapter makes it impossible to mount some cameras. Currently, I run a Rasperry Pi HD cam, and that works fine.

[@BruceNitroxpro]

F Kiesel , Good, but please tell us if you upgrade.

[@dany_2945]

ready for the next one

[@noise4741]

Can't wait for the ADR1001 @ 5:50

[@user-dl6iy7rd2y]

I was literally waiting for this

[@chain3519]

Ready for the next episode

[@petermuller608]

I'm ready for the next episode

[@loteknomad5032]

Took an electrical engineering class in high school back in 1998 or so. I can still vividly remember the smell of burning PCBs. Once we realized you could use a soldering iron to write on the PCBs...well you could smell the lab from 100 feet down the hall for a few days. Don't know if soldering fumes are worse for you than PCB smoke, but at the very least neither is a particularly appealing scent. :)

[@ADRIAAN1007]

I have a similar oil lubricated compressor for air brushing. I use a SMC P/AMD150C-02D micro mist (oil & water) separator it filters down to 0.01um to provide clean room grade air. Make sure to get the one with a normally closed auto drain port. My filter is located between the compressor and tank, your tank and regulator are likely contaminated along with the hose with water/oil and so you should add the filter after the regulator and get a new hose/gun.

[@go5582]

Hi handsome. Great channel, product review and humor. ❤

[@WillemvanLonden]

I am ready, let's go!

[@DrTune]

Damn you treat us mean to keep us keen. You definitely don't post too much content!

[@plopprocks]

I got a 0.7 lens for mine. The working distance is less, but it’s so much better for my back. Any infos on those upcoming auto focus cameras? How does that work?

[@RyanUptonInnovator]

Great episode!

[@cllpse]

I’m ready!

[@irritantno9]

ready for the next episode

[@forgottenmohawks8734]

My body is ready. Next part please :)

[@Gabriel-kz8ns]

Nice about the air filter, im using since forever a home made one with a big cpu fan and 3d prints... AND that microscope did not came with ppms... so.. I don't know about that... mix feelings it is then... cheers from Argentina!

[@JasonCummer]

This is the perfect video. Thank you for this :)

[@martinrcflyer4089]

“That’s true commitment to the bodge”; rofl, made me spit out my coffee

[@jO-ox2xi]

so clean

[@eviltreechop]

my body is ready for the next episode Marco

[@cowasakiElectronics]

As my favourite KZbinr I am amazed at the toys you get given. Having been trying to make some videos myself I have a new found understanding of just how hard it really is! Oh and do you have the STL file for the monitor stand :-) I was going to make one myself! That JBC desoldering iron is a thing of beauty. I remember my old Weller desoldering station from the early 90s. I couldn't justify one for my new lab so went with a Duratool one. It has complete guns as replacements for £20 and does almost as good a job as the Weller did. I just wish PACE would make one. I am a massive fan of their station (I bought the same one you used). Anyway keep up the great work and thanks.

[@laptop006]

I do love my 3 JBC stations, not sure about the multi-tool units though.

[@m3chanist]

Microscope looks identical to my one, you'll hate that small arm and stand though. I welded up an articulated arm that mounts it to one end of my bench, deleted the stock base completely. Now it's easy to pull across the work surface when needed and just as easy to push it away when it's not. Such things can be bought ready-made of course, I just value my arms and legs.

[@nixie2462]

Long time no see!! It was about time ^^

[@isaacmayordomo6603]

JBC tools have a pull up connected to the metal stand, just read that signal with an arduino to control a fume extractor, easy and works for compact unit without 232 port.

[@jamesessex3554]

Did you end up soldering the jumper to power the Arduino through Vin with 12v? Trying to work out if I should do the same or use an external voltage regulator.

[@tylerdurden2644]

I just use a small variable speed tubeaxial fan vented to the outside through a dryer vent. A thousand clams doesn't make sense for me but thanks for the info on activated charcoal. New project now.

[@blublublublublublub]

What do you need these high precision measuring tools for?

[@matthewmaxwell-burton4549]

How did that 3 phase brushless compressor pass the regs if it polutes the mains so much? Would be intersting if you did a quick test under load and check PF, Deformed power ect...

[@panbekon1470]

I'm guessing you disappointment is related to fact that Robot commands in JBC DMU work only in Robot mode, and if in Robot mode, handpiece stand doesn't work and you need manually start and stop. I guess what you are trying to do could be realized by connecting to peripheral port, as original JBC fume extractor, but the i guess some sniffing of protocol would be required. Also a way is to go through USB, as there (at least in DMU) is just a serial converter. So far I discovered that frames consist XOR checksum, frame sequence number and length. When I found there is Robot protocol / commands I was hoping to make external buttons as DMU is only poor working touch screen, but that failed fast cause of the reason I mentioned before. I hope you get some progress there, that I didn't find yet. Can't wait for next episode. Cheers

[@dandan-gf4jk]

Actually rosin fumes are mostly of particulate type hence the smoke so you should be using a hepa/P filter not carbon, although trace decomposition products might be VOC so carbon wouldn't hurt

[@Yumuklumucurta]

love the lady making 3D parts with a teddy bear backpack

[@BogdanO45]

When will the voltage reference be available for purchase?

[@TilmanBaumann]

Ready for the next episode :D

[@stefanehm8718]

2:56 it sure does has a lot of potential……..even the scope says so

[@drasiritzbir]

Right around 3:03 minutes. Is that a Fritz! Powerline Adapter in your wall? Those are nasty EMI polluters.

[@dolphhandcreme]

I'm glad jlcpcb used a real 3D-model for presentation of the 3D-printing abilities! Those buttons look like great printing resolution - not like lara croft in the older years!

[@Crazy--Clown]

What a great vid, thanks for sharing. In fact great channel...

[@liveen]

id like next episode please

[@swebigmac100]

Hey… i saw the jbc!! Finally!!!