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Introducing the v6 / v7 65W Reflow Hotplate!
07/21/2024 at 02:54 • 0 commentsAfter a few more revisions of the hotplate, I finally get this perfected!
The new v6 hotplates replaces the touch button for a physical buttons so it is more tactile when working with messy workspace. The major differences from the previous version is that
- Support reflowing PCB larger than hotplate size
- Much higher power (60 - 65W) with a new custom ordered MCH module
- Added desolder mode, so you can rework damaged PCBs and extract components
- Uses non-copper plated FR4 for support structure instead of MDF wrapped in Kapton tape and insulation layers
- Updated the PD trigger IC to CH224K to support more modern PD power supply protocol
- while keeping the cost identical as the old revision!