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I'm trying to find a good solder iron for installing PS2 modchips. I have found three searching. Give me your opinon on them, and any other recommendations.
ANT-M/3U -Antex® Miniature Soldering Iron 12 watt, Tip Temp: 600°-650°F, wired for 115VAC w/ground $24.95
SL-10 Solder Station, Temperature controlled 300°F to 840°F $56
Weller wm120 12 watt $37
get something you can control the temperature with, you never know when you might need more heat (IE when using desolder braid)
If I get the sl-10 solder station what temperature should I set it to when installing a modchip?
You should get an iron that has 15watt
The sl10 is temperature controlled 300°F to 840°F. I read that a weller 15w had a temperature of 750F.
You can just use a normal radio shack iron (15 watt)
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search
PS: remember what I said you get what you pay for.. (modchip install)
I want something that is reliable. I think the sl10 is good from what I've read.
I have been using that iron for over a year now and its still working great