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ALL-NEW HAKKO FX-888DX

Introducing the latest FX-888DX Soldering Station The FX-888DX is an upgraded version of our all-time favourite FX-888D, with a rotary encoder replacing the two-button interface, improving the user experience and...

ALL-NEW HAKKO FX-888DX

Introducing the latest FX-888DX Soldering Station The FX-888DX is an upgraded version of our all-time favourite FX-888D, with a rotary encoder replacing the two-button interface, improving the user experience and...

Common Soldering Problems: Solder Bridge

Solder bridges are two separate points on a circuit board that are connected with excess solder. It can cause short circuits and damage the board.

Common Soldering Problems: Solder Bridge

Solder bridges are two separate points on a circuit board that are connected with excess solder. It can cause short circuits and damage the board.

Common Soldering Problems: Untrimmed Leads

Untrimmed leads that stick out and touch others can lead to short circuits and damage your boards.

Common Soldering Problems: Untrimmed Leads

Untrimmed leads that stick out and touch others can lead to short circuits and damage your boards.

Common Soldering Problems: Too Much Solder

While you need enough solder to properly cover the pads and pins, too much solder is not a good thing! Learn how to identify when too much solder is used...

Common Soldering Problems: Too Much Solder

While you need enough solder to properly cover the pads and pins, too much solder is not a good thing! Learn how to identify when too much solder is used...

Common Soldering Problems: Solder Starved

A Solder Starved Joint occurs when insufficient amount of solder is applied, and can be seen when solder joints are deformed, concaved, cold, dull or whitish.

Common Soldering Problems: Solder Starved

A Solder Starved Joint occurs when insufficient amount of solder is applied, and can be seen when solder joints are deformed, concaved, cold, dull or whitish.

Common Soldering Problems: Insufficient Wetting

Learn about some common soldering mistakes and how to fix them!

Common Soldering Problems: Insufficient Wetting

Learn about some common soldering mistakes and how to fix them!