
How do i pick the right hot air station
I wanted to try getting an hot air station to test out soldering smds
i've been thinking of either buying a cheap station like those quick clones or making one.
i don't know though what makes a hot air good and what makes it bad thats why i am confused on how would i pick one.
cuz a technician near me said that the diy ones are much stabler than those ones you get that is those cheap clones?
my requirements are that the hot air is decently stable on their temperatures and doesnt cost alot. so ideally diy. but a cheap prebuilt one is also welcome
budget is about under 40$ usd converted from my country.
any help or resources for me to read would be appreciated.
edit= Here are my options:
so i got yihua 858d(26$) [new]
a diy prebuilt 858d (17$) [new]
mypovos 8582d (the 2 in 1) (20$) [used]
Reaim 8586D (also 2 in 1) (22$) [used]
i have a basic like 3$ iron w temp gauge and looks like this :
https://circuit.rocks/products/soldering-iron-lead-free-30w-110-240vac
so probably the 2 in 1 would be better right?