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Guides/Recommended Tools

2025-01-08T06:38:05Z

Pbanj:

<h1> Basic Tools </h1>

<h3>Screwdriver / Bits</h3>

* [https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-precision-4-mm-screwdriver-bit?variant=39953684168807 4mm Loose Bits]. Avoid buying their PH or Gamebits. You will also need an 4mm driver handle.

* [https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-precision-bit-driver-aluminum 4mm Driver Handle]. Durable handle for use with 4mm Bits.

* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFV5P9H4 SOONAN 150 in 1 Electronics Tool Kit] I've had my set from them for almost 4yrs. Only bit's I've had to replace are ones I lost. This is the upgraded/updated version. -pbanj
[[File:L1 pro USB-C PD Fix.png|thumb|center]]

<h3>Shims</h3>

* [https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-opening-picks-set-of-6 Plastic Guitar Picks]. Used to shim open devices

<h3>Tweezers</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mthU7Fv MECHANIC Aax-17]. Great tweezers.

<h1> Soldering </h1>

<h3>Solder</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtedT1z MECHANIC HX-T100] Good solder that comes in many sizes. 1mm is a good size to go with.

<h3>Irons</h3>

* [https://pine64.com/product/pinecil-smart-mini-portable-soldering-iron/ Pinecil v2]. Good semi-cheap iron. Shipping for this iron is typically around $25.

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPYNwq7 KSGER C210 Soldering Station]. Good station, go with set 5. You can make a new account and get the new user price.

<h3>Tips</h3>

<h3>Tip Cleaner</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLwYZXD MECHANIC S One Tip Refresher]. Great for keeping your tip clean ;).
[[File:Tip Refresher Example.png|thumb|center]]

<h3>Flux / Pastes</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0HfBVH MECHANIC SD360 Flux Paste]. Good flux, especially for the price.

* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00425FUW2 MG Chemicals 8341]. Decent on corrosion.

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrODzX1 Kaisi K-2208 Extruder]. Trigger activated extruder for flux, paste, and soldermask.

<h3>Mats</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqvzccn RF4 Insulated Silicone soldering Mat]
* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLrEKLl RELIFE RL-170]. Nothing fancy, but it is decently thick.

<h3>Desoldering</h3>

* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005T8TJG4 MG Chemicals SuperWick]. Great wick. 25ft will last you a good while.
* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqzn3dV MECHANIC R350 Desoldering braid]. Another good performing wick. Avoid the smaller sizes like 1mm - 1.5mm, it falls apart.
* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrVBAWx MECHANIC R300 Desoldering Braid]. Another of their wicks.
* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0RCEUn MECHANIC SR20 Desoldering braid]. Comes in a nice reusable dispenser.
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7Q293KV?ref%20=ast%20sto%20dp&th=1 ENGINEER Desoldering Pump]. It's a decent manual pump that works.

<h3>Wire</h3>

Some general sizes to keep on hand. 36awg is a good wire for the switch.

* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q7LLTXF BNTECHGO 28awg Magnet Wire]
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBQQR38 BNTECHGO 32awg Magnet Wire]
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086PC38CD BNTECHGO 36awg Magnet Wire]

<h3>Trace Repair</h3>

<h4>Solder mask</h4>
Both are cheap Solder mask and are available in multiple colors.

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqzzI7H MECHANIC Solder Mask]
* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMGp3yb RELIFE 10ML 3S Quick Dry Solder Mask]

<h4>UV Light</h4>

* [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256804118797123.html MECHANIC L1 Pro UV Light]. Rechargeable UV Light, Doesn't support USB PD. This can be fixed by adding 2 5.1k ohm resistors. 1 from cc1 to gnd, and the other from cc2 to gnd. The cc pins are the 2 middle pins.

<h3>PCB Heater</h3>

* [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806551201571.html MECHANIC IX5 Preheating Platform]. Small but does the job, especially for the price.

<h3>Hot Air</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPSM0Yn MECHANIC 957DW]

<h1>Testing Equipment</h1>

*[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PWZTNJK Hantek 2D72 Handheld Oscilloscope]. Decent handheld Oscilloscope and generator for the price.

<h1>Misc</h1>

*[https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256802834145815.html Device Marking Tape]. Doesn't leave residue on the device, and peels off very easily.

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPIjNn1 Mechanic High-temp Resistant Polyimide(Kapton) Tape]. Really good Kapton tape. Make sure you select "400 35M" for the color.

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0pIrEr Exacto knife]. Good for scraping traces and cutting stuff.

<h1>Extra Info</h1>

<h3>From pbanj</h3>
The "a.aliexpress" links are from the mobile app. I've found they give people less issues so I've replaced all of them. They're to Good stores and most are the direct product I bought. The ones that aren't the direct ones, are to the item from a store I've bought from. You may notice the Mechanic brand is recommended a lot, and not just by me. This is because they are very open with their patents, and everything that I and others have gotten with the mechanic branding has been great. The few issues are mentioned with the items.
[[File:Mechanic Patent Policy.png|frame|center]]

File:L1 pro USB-C PD Fix.png

2025-01-08T06:35:04Z

Pbanj: Pbanj uploaded a new version of File:L1 pro USB-C PD Fix.png

An example of fixing the missing resistors. I did this very lazily. I used one of those cheap little C Ports that are all over Alixpress and Amazon. you will want to you like 28awg or smaller. You'll want to use superglue to secure the wires after you know it works. The cc pins were really small on mine so the solder is not holding onto much. I also upgraded the battery to 1800Mah. This requires cutting the internal plastic and the clear lens. The stock battery was very small, so even going to a 1000Mah would be an upgrade.

File:L1 pro USB-C PD Fix.png

2025-01-08T06:32:36Z

Pbanj: Pbanj uploaded a new version of File:L1 pro USB-C PD Fix.png

Guides/Recommended Tools

2025-01-08T06:08:50Z

Pbanj: Updated.

<h1> Basic Tools </h1>

<h3>Screwdriver / Bits</h3>

* [https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-precision-4-mm-screwdriver-bit?variant=39953684168807 4mm Loose Bits]. Avoid buying their PH or Gamebits. You will also need an 4mm driver handle.

* [https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-precision-bit-driver-aluminum 4mm Driver Handle]. Durable handle for use with 4mm Bits.

* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFV5P9H4 SOONAN 150 in 1 Electronics Tool Kit] I've had my set from them for almost 4yrs. Only bit's I've had to replace are ones I lost. This is the upgraded/updated version. -pbanj

<h3>Shims</h3>

* [https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-opening-picks-set-of-6 Plastic Guitar Picks]. Used to shim open devices

<h3>Tweezers</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mthU7Fv MECHANIC Aax-17]. Great tweezers.

<h1> Soldering </h1>

<h3>Solder</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtedT1z MECHANIC HX-T100] Good solder that comes in many sizes. 1mm is a good size to go with.

<h3>Irons</h3>

* [https://pine64.com/product/pinecil-smart-mini-portable-soldering-iron/ Pinecil v2]. Good semi-cheap iron. Shipping for this iron is typically around $25.

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPYNwq7 KSGER C210 Soldering Station]. Good station, go with set 5. You can make a new account and get the new user price.

<h3>Tips</h3>

<h3>Tip Cleaner</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLwYZXD MECHANIC S One Tip Refresher]. Great for keeping your tip clean ;).
[[File:Tip Refresher Example.png|thumb|center]]

<h3>Flux / Pastes</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0HfBVH MECHANIC SD360 Flux Paste]. Good flux, especially for the price.

* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00425FUW2 MG Chemicals 8341]. Decent on corrosion.

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrODzX1 Kaisi K-2208 Extruder]. Trigger activated extruder for flux, paste, and soldermask.

<h3>Mats</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqvzccn RF4 Insulated Silicone soldering Mat]
* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLrEKLl RELIFE RL-170]. Nothing fancy, but it is decently thick.

<h3>Desoldering</h3>

* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005T8TJG4 MG Chemicals SuperWick]. Great wick. 25ft will last you a good while.
* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqzn3dV MECHANIC R350 Desoldering braid]. Another good performing wick. Avoid the smaller sizes like 1mm - 1.5mm, it falls apart.
* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrVBAWx MECHANIC R300 Desoldering Braid]. Another of their wicks.
* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0RCEUn MECHANIC SR20 Desoldering braid]. Comes in a nice reusable dispenser.
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7Q293KV?ref%20=ast%20sto%20dp&th=1 ENGINEER Desoldering Pump]. It's a decent manual pump that works.

<h3>Wire</h3>

Some general sizes to keep on hand. 36awg is a good wire for the switch.

* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q7LLTXF BNTECHGO 28awg Magnet Wire]
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBQQR38 BNTECHGO 32awg Magnet Wire]
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086PC38CD BNTECHGO 36awg Magnet Wire]

<h3>Trace Repair</h3>

<h4>Solder mask</h4>
Both are cheap Solder mask and are available in multiple colors.

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqzzI7H MECHANIC Solder Mask]
* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMGp3yb RELIFE 10ML 3S Quick Dry Solder Mask]

<h4>UV Light</h4>

* [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256804118797123.html MECHANIC L1 Pro UV Light]. Rechargeable UV Light, Doesn't support USB PD. This can be fixed by adding 2 5.1k ohm resistors. 1 from cc1 to gnd, and the other from cc2 to gnd. The cc pins are the 2 middle pins.

<h3>PCB Heater</h3>

* [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806551201571.html MECHANIC IX5 Preheating Platform]. Small but does the job, especially for the price.

<h3>Hot Air</h3>

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPSM0Yn MECHANIC 957DW]

<h1>Testing Equipment</h1>

*[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PWZTNJK Hantek 2D72 Handheld Oscilloscope]. Decent handheld Oscilloscope and generator for the price.

<h1>Misc</h1>

*[https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256802834145815.html Device Marking Tape]. Doesn't leave residue on the device, and peels off very easily.

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPIjNn1 Mechanic High-temp Resistant Polyimide(Kapton) Tape]. Really good Kapton tape. Make sure you select "400 35M" for the color.

* [https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0pIrEr Exacto knife]. Good for scraping traces and cutting stuff.

<h1>Extra Info</h1>

<h3>From pbanj</h3>
The "a.aliexpress" links are from the mobile app. I've found they give people less issues so I've replaced all of them. They're to Good stores and most are the direct product I bought. The ones that aren't the direct ones, are to the item from a store I've bought from. You may notice the Mechanic brand is recommended a lot, and not just by me. This is because they are very open with their patents, and everything that I and others have gotten with the mechanic branding has been great. The few issues are mentioned with the items.
[[File:Mechanic Patent Policy.png|frame|center]]

File:Tip Refresher Example.png

2025-01-08T05:53:29Z

Pbanj:

Shows how well it works.

File:Mechanic Patent Policy.png

2025-01-08T05:36:57Z

Pbanj:

just a pic of their patent policy.

File:L1 pro USB-C PD Fix.png

2025-01-08T04:54:27Z

Pbanj: