iFixit Launches Innovative FixHub Smart Soldering Iron
The new device offers rapid heating, portability, and a focus on repairability, catering to both professionals and beginners.
- The FixHub Smart Soldering Iron heats up to operating temperature in under five seconds, powered by any USB-C source.
- iFixit’s soldering iron features a magnetic storage cap, LED status indicators, and motion sensors for enhanced safety and convenience.
- The $80 Smart Soldering Iron can be paired with a $250 Portable Power Station, which offers up to eight hours of runtime and dual USB-C outputs.
- Users can configure the iron's settings via a computer using WebSerial, but the Portable Power Station provides additional on-device controls.
- iFixit emphasizes repairability with modular design, easy disassembly, and detailed repair guides, aligning with its mission to promote DIY repairs.