Hacking a newer version of the LIDL soldering iron
Added 2023-11-21 05:17:29 +0000 UTCI got this unit a while ago, but as I'd put out a couple of other videos on the same subject I felt I should do this one later.
It turns out that it also has the temperature fixed at a very high level like the others, but this time it takes a resistor mod in the handle to tame it down. (Which introduces a new issue of never detecting it's fully cooled down.)
Interesting circuitry though. Compact and minimalist, but still loads of filtering and safety details.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOfYLRxDW78
Comments
The iron is actually well made for the price - I use a Weller station on my desk - £20 wouldn't buy you a cable for that! I think the rationale is that if you already have Lidl's drill, sander, jigsaw etc. all of which use the same battery, you only need to buy the iron. If you've ever done sound or radio and had to repair cabled, you know why you need this iron. The high default temp. is pants, but this is why we watch BC. Once hacked, you've not only a cheap, usable iron, but a sense of having created something yourself..
Gordo
2023-12-21 17:04:50 +0000 UTCim not sure why anyone would spend 20 quid on a shit soldering iron, that needs a battery and a charger, both sold separately. when they can spend 50 quid and get a great one? i doubt a person that needed soldering away from mains, like lead burners and plumbers would use a little toy like this. so who is this aimed at?
Dorian Anreiter
2023-11-27 15:39:28 +0000 UTCThere may be some variation, but around 350C.
Big Clive
2023-11-24 02:40:00 +0000 UTCJust curious, what is the new iron temperature after adding your resistor hack?
Jack Hodgson
2023-11-23 16:59:29 +0000 UTCsweet hack! i love it when the tech that is cheap has accessibility!
Joel Murphy
2023-11-23 00:47:59 +0000 UTC
