🛠️ Hands-On with iFixit's New FixHub Soldering Tools
iFixit's new soldering station is portable, safety-friendly, and – of course – repairable. Reaching full heat in 5 seconds, with a unique heat-insulating cap and locking USB-C connectors, plus an 8-hour 100W battery, the entire unit can be carried in a pocket while you're working in challenging environments. Equally at home on a desk, car, boat, tent, or hotel room, the station fits perfectly into a custom roll-up toolkit with all the essentials.
Links:
// FixHub official page: https://www.ifixit.com/fixhub
// Announcement post: https://www.ifixit.com/News/99434/introducing-fixhub-the-portable-soldering-system
// David's unboxing write-up on Make: https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/ifixit-empowers-makers-with-fixhub-portable-soldering-station
// Alex's intro videos with the iFixit team: https://www.youtube.com/@HacksterIo/shorts
// Tom Nardi's article on Hackaday: https://hackaday.com/2024/09/12/review-ifixits-fixhub-may-be-the-last-soldering-iron-you-ever-buy
// iFixit AC adapter: https://www.ifixit.com/products/ifixit-65w-usb-c-ac-adapter
// Anker adapter: https://www.anker.com/ca/products/a2145
// PortaPack H2 for HackRF One: https://hackerwarehouse.com/product/portapack-h2-for-hackrf-one
// All Hands Active hackerspace: https://allhandsactive.org
// Fixit Clinics: https://fixitclinic.blogspot.com
// Repair Café: https://www.repaircafe.org
// Open Hardware Summit '25 – CFP open now: https://2025.oshwa.org
// Sid's monthly Open Hardware roundups on Make: https://makezine.com/author/sid-drmay
// Bloop Museum fundraiser: https://givebutter.com/bloopholiday