Vitaly
Read all documentation carefully prior to ordering anything!
This table is meant for hobbyists who assemble PCBs from time to time. It may not be as feature-packed as professional gear, but it's compact and covers most hobby need.
Key points:
- Very compact and easy to store when not in use.
- Powered from a 100-140 W USB PD charger.
- Controlled from a web browser (desktop and mobile).
- 80x70 mm working area.
- Components cost about \$85 with the simple MCPCB heater, plus about $30 for the MCH heater.
- Simple heating profile management.
- Up to 180°C with the simple MCPCB-based head.
- Up to 250°C with the MCH-based head.
Use cases:
- Reflow soldering with Sn42Bi58 (138°C) paste using the MCPCB-based head.
- Pre-heating (130-150°C) for hot air work.
- Reflow soldering with Sn63Pb37 (183°C) paste using the MCH-based head.
- Other tinkering, like drying parts or baking paint.
NOTE. This project is not unique on the market, but its feature balance is tuned for enjoyable hobby use and learning. The goal is to be practical and to show that building modern electronics at home is entirely doable, even for beginners.
This project participates in the OSHWlab Stars 2026 contest. If you like it, please give it a thumbs up.
- Github - Firmware and documentation. Read it, please, before ordering anything.
- EasyEDA - Schematics / PCB / BOM (almost everything can be ordered in a couple of clicks).
Since the previous attempt, the world has changed significantly, and more technologies have become available. The approach was entirely changed, and the previous variant with the build log was archived for historical purposes.
Keenan Pinto
Rafal Woloszyn
Thomas Leputsch
AngelLM