How to make a T12 Soldering Station | DIY

[@sasiskas]

WATCH PART 2 HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYunhJqIfb6soKs 00:00 INTRO 00:45 LIST OF COMPONENTS 01:31 SOLDERING IRON HANDLE 03:48 SCHEMATICS 04:00 ARDUINO CODE 04:13 TEST ON A BREADBOARD 05:20 MAKING THE PCBs 06:50 ROTARY ENCODER 08:15 FAN 09:47 ENCLOSURE BOX 11:26 WRAPPING THE BOX 14:00 ASSEMBLY 19:17 END RESULT

[@user-pp3yi5tv7l]

Why you used an inductor and can i use another one?

[@sasiskas]

@Tim ! sorry for the late reply, I have not received notification by youtube. Inductor is used to remove any noise caused by the high frequency PWM that is used for heating the iron. You can just remove it. It will still work.

[@zfaj2168]

This is the best of all the Arduino T12 Soldering Stations that I've seen. Nice work!

[@parisiadrian]

This is great, I love it! I would like to add some extra buttons with preset temperatures. I have something like that and it's really useful, I set the first memory with lowest temperature that I'm able to solder, the second one with an other temperature a bit higher and an the third one with a really high temperature for de soldering components.

[@DoctorThe113]

Perfect timing! I want to build a Digital t12 station. But there were no good tutorials. One I found was from kasyan tv. But it was analog. Thanks

[@hedi875]

Hi. have already built the Hakko 907 soldering iron and i'm planning to go for the T12 one. Can i use a simple LM2596- 5V step down converter (witch i used for the Hakko 907 project without problems) in place of the isolated DC DC converter? Thanks.

[@sasiskas]

Ideally you need both. But even if you don't use the B0505s you are going to be fine.

[@hedi875]

@@sasiskas Thanks a lot

[@tahirtrs3147]

hi. nice build. trying to make your schematic on easyeda. i dont understand something. you have 2 lcd connectors 6pin. but on the video you use only 1. the capacitors has no voltage on the scheme. how many amp has the inductor. need help to finish it. and some item links are expired. can you add the new links.. thanks

[@maxpomme6639]

I ordered the zener diode kit but I didn't get the 18v should I order a new kit or can I replace it with another value (what should be the value?) thanks

[@sasiskas]

I bought that kit more that 2 years ago. The seller is probably selling a different kit now... What are the closest values to 18V that you got?

[@maxpomme6639]

@@sasiskas 12v 15v 24v 30v

[@sasiskas]

Use the 15V

[@maxpomme6639]

​@@sasiskas thanks a lot for your response even after 2 years

[@electroscientist4447]

Can i use a 3.6 volt zener diode ? If I can what kindda problem I'd face

[@JustAlex686]

I don't understand what wires are for the thermalcouple, pls help

[@dj_sorra8605]

A have a head soldering iron , is good to work whit 19V to ÷ and -?

[@AmyNaga]

After connecting everything, I have a problem.. When I turn on the station, the iron does not stop heating until it becomes incandescent. I don't know that if my connection is not correct or what type of component is not properly connected. Any suggestion ? Thanks

[@rcandelectronics5669]

Hey I broke the ntc what can i do There were another temp sensor (kinnda looks like zener diode ) can i use that one plz help me

[@rcandelectronics5669]

Hey I want to know what's the function of that 3 volt zener diode I mean I can't find a 3 volt zener diode the only that that i got close is 3.3 volt 1/4 watt diode Is that will work?? Or what problem I'll face if I use 3.3 volt instead of 5 volt

[@sasiskas]

If you have a 3.3V zener diode, you can use it. It's fine

[@rcandelectronics5669]

@@sasiskas oke thanks man What about future project i really.enjoy your channel

[@electroscientist4447]

Very good vedio And this is probably the best vedio available on this topic on the KZbin I have to use a vpn to go to the website and for download it use Dropbox app It's quite a bit hassle but it worthy of it i guess Download it from direct link will be much convenient but nevertheless it's ok

[@josegoncalves5048]

Another Excellent Project !!!!!!!!!!!! And a Fast Cat on the Programming :D

[@frotz661]

In your schematics, there are some wires that are drawn in thick red. Are these supposed to be done with heavier gauge wire? It seems like most if not all of that board should be done with heavier wires.

[@sasiskas]

Yes, that's the 24V line. 20AWG would be fine

[@alysalys137]

just checked your schematics from given link - version 2 has miswritten pnpnpn transistor labels for 3 mosfet driver transistors. "Schematic_Soldering Iron controller for T12 tips_V2.pdf"

[@sasiskas]

yup, another viewer has already pointed that out a few hours ago :) That's why I uploaded v2.01. I just forgot to delete V2. In any case, thank you for your feedback

[@John_Smith__]

Dear Sasiskas great video once again but I need to alert you for a small detail: on both your schematics (this and the Hakko 900M tips one) you place a label on 2n2222 transistor as being a PNP and in fact the 2N2222 is a NPN transistor. I noticed the same on the Hakko 900m solder iron schematic. It's just a small note since the project is Awsome, congratulations.

[@sasiskas]

Thank you for pointing that out. The schematics in the dropbox folder have been updated.

[@andalanmudakarya9415]

What type of ntc that u used in your handle? I buy a handle and its only come with a capacitor in it.

[@nguyentan19589]

Wonderfull ! Thanks very muc. But Can u change LCD 1602 to oled 1.3 ?

[@sasiskas]

Thnx, yes you can but you need to edit the code and also switch from arduino to stm32

[@jensknudsen4222]

"After soldering everything, I put the handle together." Hey, wait... I need a soldering iron to make this solder station? 🤪

[@jensknudsen4222]

Btw: Great video! Thanks.

[@ashwin372]

he bought the handle and replacement iron for cheap.

[@alexstone691]

8:50 the anti-static bag material is actually conductive on one side so it's a bad idea to use it as an insolator

[@sasiskas]

You are right. I replaced that with electrical tape

[@zfaj2168]

I would like to replicate your project but I'm not sure if LM358P will work as an alternative to the MCP602/AD822 opamp.

[@sasiskas]

no it is too noisy. I suggest MCP602

[@TiberiusYulius]

Hello, i bought the preassembled handle from the link you provided in the description but i could not connect it to the aviation plug because it has an 8 pin plug not 5 . would you kindly provide me with pinout of the preassembled handle? thank you.

[@sasiskas]

Check the drop box link, i have the pinout there

[@TiberiusYulius]

@@sasiskas I checked the Dropbox, but it shows the pinout of 5 pin plug not 8. The preassembled handle in the description is for Hakko FX-950? is it the same pinout of 907 handle?

[@TiberiusYulius]

@@sasiskas I disassembled the handle it seems only 3 wires are connected to the plug, it does not contain any sensors or switches, only a single capacitor between power connections. I think I'll have to buy the DIY set or the sensors separately.

[@sasiskas]

@@TiberiusYulius you don't need to buy a new handle. Just buy a mercury tilt switch. It's all you really need. Regarding the number of pins that came with the preassembled handle, it doesn't matter. Because you are going to replace that with a new aviation plug that has 5pins

[@sasiskas]

@@TiberiusYulius the handle that im using also uses an NTC for measuring the ambient temperature. Unfortunately I don't remember what's the value of that NTC so i can't tell what to buy. Luckily that NTC sensor is not really necessary. You can just disable that from the settings.

[@bandungteknik62]

PBC2 has a 2W 0.1ohm resistor, if the resistor is very difficult to find in Indonesia, if the 0.1ohm value is replaced with 1ohm, can or should it be replaced with what ohm value?

[@sasiskas]

what is the lowest value you can find? you can use 10pcs 1ohm in parallel. because 10 times 1 ohm in parallel is 0.1ohm

[@bandungteknik62]

@@sasiskas if I use a 2w 0.1ohm 5% metal film resistor what can I do? what to use that 1%?

[@sasiskas]

@@bandungteknik62 it is ok. It doesn't matter if it is 1% or 5% ( this is the % of accuracy). The only thing thay matters is that it must be 0.1 Ohm and at least 2w.

[@umutkaradag2340]

How much W can handle this controller?

[@sasiskas]

sorry for the late reply. It can easily handle 150W, maybe even more...I have never tested it though. The maximum power (W) is limited by my power supply. My power supply is about 80W , but if you want you can use a stronger power supply.

[@newfieocean]

Anyone have a components layout for the vero board? or even a pcb I can order?

[@sasiskas]

I have an untested PCB that I designed. I designed it, long time ago, but I haven't double checked it nor I have ever used it. So, you can use it at your own risk.oshwlab.com/makgio/T12-Soldering-iron My suggestion is that you edit this pcb design to your own preferences and double check that everything is ok, before you order the PCB.

[@theDarthLord01]

Can I add an 7 segment digital module instead of lcd displayif YES how? Please help me out. Also I am a begginer to electronics.

[@sasiskas]

No you can't. just use the lcd that I'm using, it's very cheap

[@theDarthLord01]

@@sasiskas ok brother.. Thanks a lot.. BTW when are you going to post a new video.. Are you working on something?

[@sasiskas]

@@theDarthLord01 you are welcome. Nop I'm a bit busy these days and I don't have enough free time

[@agusboys4524]

Sir, for example, if you don't use coils, is there a problem? thanks.

[@sasiskas]

there will be no significant problems. You won't even understand the difference.

[@agusboys4524]

thank you for the reply I've made it, but I'm having problems. because I am using IC LM 358 and irf9z24n. temperature readable. but for hot fet and the voltage that comes out is only 9 volts.

[@sasiskas]

@@agusboys4524 lm358 is not suitable. That's why you have problems

[@agusboys4524]

can you continue to replace it with what? if the irf 9z24n has a problem not? thanks.

[@redtop03]

Very professional, nice looking and functional

[@hardnachopuppy]

In the schematic you put 2n2222a and pnp and 2n2907a as npn transistor which one is correct ?

[@sasiskas]

The schematics in my drop box folder are correct. 2n2222a is a NPN and 2n29074 is a PNP

[@lexander9686]

1:30 in & I'm loving it, keep it up 👍

[@27grains82]

I have been reading the arduino code . Please explain how to change to fahrenheit? bool celsius; // Temperature units: true - Celsius, false - Fahrenheit

[@sasiskas]

you don't need to edit the code. Just go to settings. look at 21:45

[@27grains82]

@@sasiskas Sorry I don't understand.

[@27grains82]

@@sasiskas I understand thank you

[@vitalibelcev]

You are a pro! Can you design a hot air gun with a PID controller? Now this is a very relevant topic, which is very rare on KZbin. Thanks!

[@sasiskas]

Thank you for your comment. Yes I can but it is not in my plans. Even If I do it, it will not happen in the near future.

[@vitalibelcev]

@@sasiskas I will wait with impatience!

[@rcandelectronics5669]

CAN YOU PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE WHERE YOU FIND THE CODE PLZ THE LINK IS'NT WORKING

[@sasiskas]

Use a VPN if you want to see my code, the original code is different than mine. The link for the original code is also in the video description of the video

[@no1baggiefan]

fantastic video, great project too, but, egg or chicken, you will need a soldering iron to build this soldering station :) no, seriously, great video very interesting, the two board option IMO is a safer option, you can keep the high volt board seperate from the low volt side.

[@Kurniawan740]

hai bro, what is the ntc resistance? 10k or 100k?

[@rocketag36]

Excellent Project. The only problem is my cat not program. Maldito Gato. Saludos desde Mendoza Argentina

[@sasiskas]

😂

[@redone7104]

First this is awesome tutorial You're great I want to ask you Can I use the T12 handle in the previous station build ? If I cant , what I need to modify to be able to use it ? Thank you man .🤗🤗❤

[@sasiskas]

sorry but you cant. You need to modify it so much, that you will basically build a new station

[@bandungteknik62]

@@sasiskas PBC2 has a 2W 0.1ohm resistor, if the resistor is very difficult to find in Indonesia, if the 0.1ohm value is replaced with 1ohm, can or should it be replaced with what ohm value?

[@andreiciora2765]

@@bandungteknik62 no i damenged my tip with this replacement

[@adamacosta7279]

Nice project. It looks good also.

[@frotz661]

Nice choice for using vinyl. You really should add a fuse and electrically connect both halves of the case.

[@sasiskas]

Thank you for the comment. There is a fuse on the power supply, so there is no reasons adding a second one. The bottom half of the case was connected to earth as you can see in the video. The top half of the case is connected to the bottom half via the screws that hold the two halves together (check with a multimeter). So there is a fuse and the entire case is earth protected.

[@theDarthLord01]

And can I use a Mac charger for power supply?

[@sasiskas]

What are the specs of the charger? Volts, watts?

[@theDarthLord01]

@@sasiskas 24 volts 4 amps but it's in a tight enclosure. Unfortunately I can't open it. So my question is can I use it as it is or I have to remove the circuit and attach a heatsink for this project

[@sasiskas]

@@theDarthLord01 it's a good power supply. You don't need to open it, just use it as it is

[@theDarthLord01]

@@sasiskas and last one . I have a bought lcd with 12c module.. Is it required for this project?

[@sasiskas]

@@theDarthLord01 you don't need I2c. Just remove it.

[@hardnachopuppy]

Pls help me i made this and it worked for a while but now im getting random error messages.

[@electroscientist4447]

check the rdisplay connection check rotary encoder connection make sure your power supply is grounded if youre usuing metal housing remove earth

[@alysalys137]

Hi, Sasiskas. I see two versions of t12 station - what is the difference between them? and why you had designed the version 2?

[@sasiskas]

hello, I have made PART 2 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYunhJqIfb6soKs I explain in that video why I made version2

[@alysalys137]

@@sasiskas thank you!

[@alexngo9625]

how to initial calibrate

[@sasiskas]

Watch part2

[@electroscientist4447]

idk but my mosfet is heating up a lot like 60-70 degree

[@andreiciora2765]

I can make this soldering iron whithout ntc and mercury switch

[@sasiskas]

yes you can.

[@andreiciora2765]

@@sasiskas and i can put just earth , +,-

[@sasiskas]

@@andreiciora2765 yes, that's correct.

[@andreiciora2765]

@@sasiskas and the fapt i do not put this two pices not afect the station

[@sasiskas]

@@andreiciora2765 these two components, are used in version 2. If you make the station using schematics and code for versions one, you will not have problems. Or you can build version 2 and disable mercury switch (sleep function) from the settings menu. Ntc can also be disabled from settings menu.

[@johnphillip6328]

Looks complicated for me, can you an analog one?

[@huumam9887]

Give me the order in which the code will be loaded ... I am a beginner so I don't understand much ... thanks>.

[@chrisv.6951]

How much for the station with power supply

[@sasiskas]

sorry, it's not for sale. If you want you can build one by yourself

[@bholanathmanna5916]

Can any other op amp and arduino be used for this project? Plz let me know. Great project btw

[@logicaltrojan7750]

Wow love it bro.... i want to try it.

[@acikaa87x]

can i use arduino uno instead pro mini?

[@sasiskas]

yes, no problem

[@acikaa87x]

@@sasiskas thanks 👍

[@aqiiiiiiiil]

Excellent work, well detail plan and information.

[@kiu8179]

hi bud, what is the total cost?

[@rcandelectronics5669]

Depends

[@stefanodidonato3892]

nice work but i have been waiting for the one with support of vibration switch and temperature control

[@sasiskas]

it's ready...I'm just waiting a few things from china and I will make an update

[@stefanodidonato3892]

@@sasiskas great, thank you

[@damjankorak3309]

First of all congrats on another excellent project! Keep up the good work! I was wondering if this station would be suitable for the JBC T245-A iron? At 1:40 you provided some other options but without names and the picture in the lower left corner just reminds of a JBC iron...

[@sasiskas]

Thnx. This station is designed for T12 tips, all the handles that I show in 1:40 are suitable for T12 tips. JBC uses different tips, which are not compatible with this station. So you can't just use a JBC T245 handle. In theory you can adjust the software and hardware in order to use JBC tips. In order to do that you need to have a JBC hanle and tip though. Personally I don't own a JBC handle so I can't help you.

[@damjankorak3309]

@@sasiskas thank you for your fast reply and explanation! Cheers! :)

[@tristan6509]

You could probably buy a used broken sfx power supply and used that as the enclosure, it would be cheaper and it's the perfect size

[@sasiskas]

Good idea. It can definitely work.

[@daehyunkim1969]

26 likes? i don't understand it's really awesome

[@sasiskas]

Thank you. I don't have many subscribers, that's why I guess... If you want to help, like and share :)

[@daehyunkim1969]

@@sasiskas time will solve the problem :)

It could be a great video but the displaying of needed parts at a speed when I cannot even read the text is not acceptable for me.

[@sasiskas]

That's why the list of the necessary component's is written in the video description, including links. I was concerned that the video was getting too long, that's all. Cheers

@@sasiskas thanks for your answer. I understand but I would have preferred a reference to the list with a single image for example. The current quick display is frustrating. This is just my opinion. It's not necessarily the definitive truth.

[@sasiskas]

@ I understand what you mean. Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate it.

[@islam-karam]

I would like to salute you to don't put a music on the video

[@rakotondramananasamuel3970]

in the iron i saw pin 1,2,3,4,5 but in the schematic no pin with this enumeration, i didn't understant the schematic... nice tuto i'm waiting for the next video tunning and calibrating?

[@sasiskas]

I think it is pretty obvious but anyway.... iron(-) is the black wire and is numbered as 2. iron (+) is the red wire and is numbered as 1. earth (E) is the green wire and is numbered as 3.

[@rakotondramananasamuel3970]

​@@sasiskas Is it possible to have some precision about 5 degre precision like on this Hakko T12 using hakko 907?

[@rakotondramananasamuel3970]

how about configuring pid for having 5 degre precision on the tempreature?

[@Paulo1904Gonçalves]

great job

[@optionstrader8086]

Good job happy to subscribe your channel

[@sasiskas]

Thank you. I am happy that you find my channel interesting.

[@luise.p.r9248]

excelente video, sin duda pedire los materiales para hacerme uno. Muchas gracias.... espero el video de la calibracion. Saludos desde Peru

[@sasiskas]

¡Gracias por sus amables palabras!

[@RoadRunnerMeep]

As much as I like the FX-951, I don't want to pay the price of one (yet) and want to DIY my own station. :)

[@indrasutarman]

The best...

[@idrisahmed7932]

'max_tips' was not declared in this scope

[@schiep]

Too bad some links are dead. :(

[@sasiskas]

I will reflesh them this week

[@artistacielo6492]

Thank you soo much for not adding shitty youtube music

[@svsv9]

Hi, Sasiskas. If I do this project on EAsyEda, may you direct me until I finish my Drawing, I've been want to do this project but is discourage myself to start it since I don't have any experience making pcb, instead if you may direct me if my PcB is ready it would be great. I am going to share with you my project and protect it of public. Let me know if you are able to, TIA.

[@sasiskas]

I have a pcb design for Version1, but it is untested. You are free to edit it, on your own responsibility, because as I said, I haven't tested it. oshwlab.com/makgio/T12-Soldering-iron

[@svsv9]

@@sasiskas Thank you SasisKas. I have seen the PCB, is the version 1. Is seem all the net are corresponding to each pad number. But as I said, I don't have any experience. Well I am making in one single PCB. Thanks.

[@rcandelectronics5669]

I did make one by myself and i make for two board and one board the two board is single layer and the one board is double layer

[@svsv9]

@@rcandelectronics5669 That sound amazing, did you order to fabricate the Pcb's? And tested? Regardless may you share with me the project?

[@svsv9]

@@rcandelectronics5669 May be you did not see my reply, if you may share your pcb design it would be great.

[@mata8869]

Hey! Nice video! I'll try it. I bought T12 handle. Can you please give me pcb no.1? in the files is only no.2 and rotary encoder. It would help me a lot! Thanks for respond. Like And I also saw that you have switched "npn" and "pnp" at your schematic. 2n2222 is npn and you have written pnp same with 2n2907.

[@sasiskas]

Thanks for the comment and sorry for the delay, but some times I don't receive a notification from youtube. I have 1 pdf file with all the pcbs (pcb1, pcb2 and rotary encoder). Regarding the NPN andf PNP thanks for the feedback, I will fix it as soon as possible.

[@mata8869]

@@sasiskas It's OK, I see that you have schematic in your files, but I need component layout. :D

[@PROJETO158]

o valor pra voces ate pode ser barato, mais ak para nos e x 5,13 + imposto e as vezes + frete .....

[@mastengqodratillahi3852]

Send to indonesia mr😊😊😊😊😊

[@sasiskas]

you can make one, by yourself. It is not that hard. :)

[@ktn_homemade7402]

Hóng bản cải tiến của hakko 907

[@sasiskas]

nói hay lắm

[@ktn_homemade7402]

@@sasiskas thêm chức năng ngủ tự động bằng con cảm biến từ đươc không ạ

[@sasiskas]

Cảm ơn vì đã góp ý. Tôi sẽ cập nhật nó trong tương lai.

[@mustafasaltuk7991]

Hot air station plase bro

[@sasiskas]

It's coming soon..stay tuned

[@mustafasaltuk7991]

@@sasiskas ok bro

[@mirrored_]

Poor cap mouted next to heatsink

[@sasiskas]

Your comment makes sense but there is no reason to worry. It almost never goes above 40degC. And if it does, the fan starts. So far I have managed to make it go above 40C only after using the iron at 300C continuously for more than half an hour.

[@mirrored_]

@@sasiskas Cool, also the wrong polarity of switch, which always glows :D

[@sasiskas]

In the begging I missuderstood you, because you used the word "polarity".I wouldn't call it polarity :-) Anyway, I've fixed it before even posting this video. I was just too lazy to film it again. Nice catch 👍

[@yeshecan7]

a lot of components in a small box :( full of risk.

[@sasiskas]

your phone charger is smaller 😂 this box is not that small, and the number of components is not that many. You don't need to worry. Cheers

[@rcandelectronics5669]

YEAH HE DID CONNECT A LOT OF COMPONENT ON A SAMLL BOX BUT I THINK IT'S SAFE CAUSE HE USE GROUND WIRE SO IT'S VERY SAFE EVEN THE SOLDERING HAANDLE HAS EARTH /GROUNDED SO EVEN IF SOMETHING FAIL INTERNALLY OR EVEN SHORT CIRCUIT STILL IT''LL BE SAFE

[@hardnachopuppy]

Can i use arduino pro micro?

[@sasiskas]

Hello, I have never used a pro micro, but from what I can see on the internet, it should be compatible.

[@hardnachopuppy]

@@sasiskas thanks I'll give it a go

[@rcandelectronics5669]

IT'LL WORK BUT YOU HAVE TO RECONFIGURE THE PIN