I have a bunch of cheap AC soldering irons laying around and I want to convert 1 to run off battery power.
On a cheap iron that has no temperature control etc.. is it possible to run the Iron by just connecting it to a battery? And if so how do I determine what voltage to use? I mean I would have to make some type of circuit to limit the temperature so it doesn't burn itself up? Or is that implemented in the heating element already?
I think I have one iron that has no temperature control at all it just plugs into the wall heats up. And I have a couple of those cheap $5 adjustable soldering irons.
What would be the best solution to convert one of these to DC? And what voltage should I use etc... and do I need some type of temperature control to keep it from burning itself up?
I understand I could buy a DC Iron for pretty cheap but what's the fun in that? LOL !!!DIY4LIFE!!!
I'm looking to make this in order to do quick quadcopter repair in the field if need be. Not something I'm going to use for any length of time. I just want to put an xt60 connector on the end so I can plug in a lipo battery. And put a buck Converter in the iron to lower the voltage or whatever needs to be done
If anybody could help me figure this out or point me in the right direction to find the information I would appreciate it. If I Google DIY DC soldering iron or converting AC soldering iron to DC I really just find a non sence and no info.
On a cheap iron that has no temperature control etc.. is it possible to run the Iron by just connecting it to a battery? And if so how do I determine what voltage to use? I mean I would have to make some type of circuit to limit the temperature so it doesn't burn itself up? Or is that implemented in the heating element already?
I think I have one iron that has no temperature control at all it just plugs into the wall heats up. And I have a couple of those cheap $5 adjustable soldering irons.
What would be the best solution to convert one of these to DC? And what voltage should I use etc... and do I need some type of temperature control to keep it from burning itself up?
I understand I could buy a DC Iron for pretty cheap but what's the fun in that? LOL !!!DIY4LIFE!!!
I'm looking to make this in order to do quick quadcopter repair in the field if need be. Not something I'm going to use for any length of time. I just want to put an xt60 connector on the end so I can plug in a lipo battery. And put a buck Converter in the iron to lower the voltage or whatever needs to be done
If anybody could help me figure this out or point me in the right direction to find the information I would appreciate it. If I Google DIY DC soldering iron or converting AC soldering iron to DC I really just find a non sence and no info.