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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@OldePhart]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@johannfr]

Yup! Ready for next one.

[@stephenremillard9462]

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

[@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!👍🏻✌🏻

[@gregorymccoy6797]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@DestroManiak]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@John_Smith__]

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

[@tolkienfan1972]

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

[@electron-1979]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@U8uxa8SP]

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

[@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

[@ARVash]

Excited to see what you make next!

[@nomoreprivacyanymore]

My body is ready for the next episode!

[@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.

[@tamasgal_com]

I am missing your good old repair videos ;)

[@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. :)

[@illRun4Clownident]

im ready right now!

[@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!

[@notsonominal]

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

[@Yumuklumucurta]

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

[@artursmihelsons415]

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

[@DavidSmith-zx7wz]

Always ready for any and all! Thanks

[@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

[@johnkapri6306]

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

[@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.

[@eviltreechop]

my body is ready for the next episode Marco

[@Lucas_sGarage]

I'm already ready for the next

[@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.

[@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. 👍

[@go5582]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@douro20]

Old Bausch & Lomb trinoculars are of excellent quality and aren't too expensive second-hand.

[@DrTune]

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

[@petermuller608]

I'm ready for the next episode

[@macpr0c]

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

[@DrTune]

9:28 woaaaah that is some fast warmup

[@dany_2945]

ready for the next one

[@chain3519]

Ready for the next episode

[@liamandrade5167]

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

[@Bravo27Alpha]

Ready

[@nixie2462]

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

[@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.

[@WillemvanLonden]

I am ready, let's go!

[@gafrers]

Fantastic Setup.

[@martinrcflyer4089]

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

[@irritantno9]

ready for the next episode

[@forgottenmohawks8734]

My body is ready. Next part please :)

[@user-dl6iy7rd2y]

I was literally waiting for this

[@NINEWALKING]

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

[@andreavergani7414]

What a Lab!! Congrats

[@andreiciora2765]

Yes next episode about the jbc station .

[@bardenegri21]

Mmmmmmm that microscope.. Been scoping one out for ages..

[@cornjulio4033]

Großmeister des Hackings ! Ganz vorsichtiger Einwand, das "R" rollen find ich bischen albern.

[@ultraderek]

I like the smell of solder fumes. It’s probably the lead in the solder.

[@prof1811]

Regarding switching of the fume hood: sonoffs with tasmota flashed allows easy api or mqtt accees. You don't have to deal with high voltage yourself. Add Homeassistant on a pi and everythig is well connected and extendeble.

[@crackedemerald4930]

you're speaking a different language to me

[@damustermann]

Even an adjustable master/slave power strip could have worked, but this is Marco Reps, so I think we'll accept every possibility to get some free PCBs made :)

[@Randrew]

I like the video quality I see from the microscope. A few years ago I bought a Koppace "21MP" camera and, separately, several different lenses to roll my own microscope. I have been pretty disappointed with its video quality and not super happy with its still pics either, though they are better. It has more noise in the live video than I like and adding brighter lighting doesn't help enough. Also the OSD GUI firmware is buggy and they don't seem to offer any firmware updates. It wasn't a terribly expensive camera, but not cheap either. Kind of turned me off the Koppace brand.

[@Burn377]

I just did a very similar upgrade! Although I still need to order an extractor. I got the quick 861dw and the Eakins double boom trinocular scope but I imagine the scope heads are all the same just packaged with different accessories and mounts (The shipping to Australia cost as much as the unit). I'm also waiting on my new Iron (Hakko FX-951) Currently using a ts100 and it has served me well.

[@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

[@cllpse]

I’m ready!

[@TilmanBaumann]

Ready for the next episode :D

[@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.

[@K.D.Fischer_HEPHY]

Man, i would be allready happy to have such a room (without all the stuff) for a Lab.

[@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.

[@swebigmac100]

Hey… i saw the jbc!! Finally!!!

[@Infinion]

The prices at JLCPCB are no joke. Apparently they have 6 factories and that helps with pricing. I got 15 aluminum boards manufactuered for $8 where two other factories quoted $60 and $180. I only wish they had SIGNIFICANTLY better PCBA policy and part selection. They only do PCBA for SMT parts in their parts list, and searching through it is pretty frustrating because of the poor category filtering. LEDs for example have colors and whites all under one category, there's no min CRI filter, luminous intensity is filtered in mcd with no beam angle given (lumens please) and intensity ranges are mixed alphabetically, sometimes with their own range. Efficacy and test/max current not filterable either. You have to know what you're looking for, generalize by package size, and then ask for more information in an email because the attributes are blank. I'd really like to hear who has had successful PCBA with JLCPCB because I just get boards shipped to a boardhouse that can import my parts. JLCPCB won't do that and requires you to add requests to add to their SMT library. Thanks for the video though, I always enjoy the sort of lighthearted meme style presentation mixed with thoughtful consideration for details.

[@daskadse769]

For more advanced PCBs (e.g. flex, rigid-flex, etc.) and PCBA, pcbway seems to do a great job while still being relatively affordable. They can source the parts themselves, have you provide them, or have you provide some while sourcing the rest. As far as I know you can basically use anything on mouser/digikey/etc. - but obviously they also support local (i.e. chinese) equivalents. One of the big things for me personally is that pcbway offers two-sided PCBA, while JLCPCB is limited to single side. While the JLCPCB parts library indeed is terribly UX-wise, there is an open-source project called "jlcparts" on github, with the application hosted on github pages. It's an alternative frontend for the JLCPCB parts catalog, and caches all parts in your browser's memory. Also there's _way_ more filtering options. For me personally, it's not 100% stable, but certainly a huge improvement compared to JLC's own parts library.

[@Infinion]

@@daskadse769 Fantastic, thanks for the twofold suggestions!

[@RyanUptonInnovator]

Great episode!

[@roguetrooper70]

For lighting just go grab a 40" LED tv .. one where the lcd display is physically broken but make sure all the lens films are there. ×2, 3x4 ¼" ubolts then attach to old cam tripod, jumper pins to power up.. cool thing the light looks incredible bright white but cam p/u the light as if its sunshine

[@Dooban]

If you don't care for the 1200W, a quick 706W can be had for even cheaper and it has the same blower motor (which is what makes these stations so much better than the ones with the fan in the handle). Oh you get analog knobs and a soldering iron with it for free :D

[@brianjrobinson]

For your air compressor, get a small auxiliary tank. Use the compressor to fill it before you start working, then turn off the compressor and just use the aux tank while working.

[@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.

[@MrBlakBunny]

Go on, can't leave us wanting!

[@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.

[@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?

[@JasonCummer]

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

[@bill6255]

"They're Fast turn around time ensures you still passionate about the project" Hahaha!