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by ssl-3
637 days ago
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After my initial consternation about the temperature control costing $170, I think I have an idea that may placate my concerns. A compact temperature control widget without batteries at all. It accepts the appropriate USB PD power input in a standards-compliant way. It has a knob, and also a screen for status. It talks to the soldering iron and provides power to it. It does not have batteries or any special facilities for batteries *though if a user chooses to use it with an appropriate USB PD battery then they certainly can). This all seems possible, and adherence to USB PD specifications should tend to make it safe by default. The rub, and this may not be possible at all, is that it must be substantially cheaper than soldering iron itself. But because you've done the right thing and documented the protocol, then maybe someone else will implement this (as DIY or otherwise) and it won't be your problem at all. :) |
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