32-bit acorn hardware • Soldering Iron Tips LOL

I have been using an Antex soldering iron for ever but recently ran into problems soldering a PLCC socket.
I managed to destroy 3 seperate ARM 84 pin PLCC sockets with the Antex and caused major damage to the board.

I was very proud of the Antex as it was temperature controlled, but the proverbial "When all you have is a hammer then everything looks like a nail" applies.

I researched precision soldering and decided to upgrade.The new tip is tiny, sub millimetere, and can go where no man has gone befoe (Or just me)

Now i need to find out how to swipe solder with a chiesel tip (Yippee)

I thought you could have a good laugh

Andy

Statistics: Posted by andyruwilliams — Wed Dec 03, 2025 4:00 pm

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