and now its 4 hours past

fml

@Durtle02

if youd gone to sleep and woke up, i bet you'd have spotted it immediately

hey GUIs

How much yall wanna bet the ipod dies first

suk dic

nig

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Soldering-Function-Constant-Temperature/dp/B07FCD1HF1/ref=sr_1_9?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1538926252&sr=1-9&keywords=soldering+station

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079VVHPPS/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B079VVHPPS&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=f52e26da-1287-4616-824b-efc564ff75a4&pf_rd_r=TEF5X97GNSTAZ7H99HG0&pd_rd_wg=U1W6u&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=F5e57&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=14ef7935-ca46-11e8-9edf-e1ef8f33f040

should I get one of these cheapos or keep saving for a better one

don't get a cheapo, they won't last.

save a bit more.

@meratrix how about a Hakko FX888D?
https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888D-23BY-Digital-Soldering-Station/dp/B00ANZRT4M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538957906&sr=8-3&keywords=hakko+fx888d

there's also this even cheaper Weller that at least would be less torture than my stupid soldering pen
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AS28UC/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B000AS28UC&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=f52e26da-1287-4616-824b-efc564ff75a4&pf_rd_r=P1CXB2PQTVMZ5BXXVQ6F&pd_rd_wg=IseLl&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=VQwIc&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=5a493aba-ca90-11e8-9abb-7d2cd28fbd32

The features i wanted most were analog pot adjustment with either printed C/F temp labels OR a C/F switch and digital temp display--i just wanna see my temps--and then a spring holder, and wide enough to be hard to knock over. I dont need super high wattage yet and i only need it to last a couple years or less

Someone on EEVblog discord recommends the Hakko over the X-Tronic, and while i like the design of the X-Tronic much more, there are definitely people saying it wont last a year

@M4Gunner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmq769_ed9w

I really dont know if i like the interface on the 951 enough to spend 236 dollars on it

god dam pokemon tower lookin fuggin thing

this ｔｈｉｃｃ　ｂｏｉ is made in glorious US of A 🇺🇸

welp dont have much monies but this one good vs most joints

what the frick is a driver update

A driver is a small bit of programming that instructs the computer on how to operate a specific piece of hardware(typically). Driver updates tend to deal with security holes but sometimes they also improve the efficiency of how the hardware operates

and as complicated most commuter's are now, it not a surprise you see drivers update all the time

https://youtu.be/PyaFWbRJ6GM

oh ok thanks

watup GUIs

C++ Dude: "What is, G.U.I.s?"

I bit down on this station for now
https://www.ebay.com/itm/937D-Soldering-Station-ESD-Rework-SMD-Welding-Solder-Iron-Tool-Precision-60W/332814268945

If it sucks dick I'll get the $130 weller, otherwise I'll save up for something with integrated heating tips

@meratrix Vector:
7/10 tank tracks
2/10 programming

cash me ousside making robots that fight *on purpose*

Oh Dave <:ohsargon:451135765368274954>

Louis and EEVblog go back and forth like a couple replygirls 🤣
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scvS2yeUH00&t=2s