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Our Microsoldering Equipment
This is all of the microsoldering equipment that we use in all of our Youtube videos and work that we do. We like to tinker with new tools, so this list will be updated as we get new tools.
Must Haves:
Personal Note: This scope has all of the necessities including a simul-focal head for recording video.  Only thing it’s missing is the florescent light ring.
Price: $585.99
JBC NASE-1C Nano Soldering Station
Personal Note: Best microsoldering station that one can buy. I switched to this JBC unit from the Hakko. The tips are alignable and the micro-pencil actually heats well. I don’t use any Hakko soldering products anymore because the JBC stuff is THAT much better.
Price: $1,474.20
Quick 861DW Hot Air Rework Station
Personal Note: Best hot air rework station that I’ve owned.
Price: $288.99
Quick 957DW Hot Air Rework Station
Personal Note: I use this hot air rework station mainly for logic board shield removal. I don’t use a tip and blast it with 450C and the shields come right off.
Price: -
UNI-T UT139C Digital Multimeter
Personal Note: This is a great little multimeter. It has continuity mode, diode mode, voltage mode, capacitance mode and a thermocouple. Just about everything that you’ll need for microsoldering.
Price: -
Personal Note: I file these down a little, so that I can reach the 01005 components with ease.
Price: $9.99
Personal Note: Besides schematics, this is the essential software that you’ll need for iphone and ipad logic board repair.
Price: $89.99
Personal Note: You’ll need a light ring for the scope above.
Price: $26.99
Personal Note: This 0.1mm tip will be for your nano pencil. This tip will allow you to get into the tightest of places.
Price: $33.62
Personal Note: Best tip for the nano-pencil. I use this tip for just about everything.
Price: $33.62
Personal Note: I find this essential for shield removal.
Price: $61.99
Personal Note: Heavyweight PCB holder. It doesn’t slip because the lock is a push button lock and not a screw like the cheap ones. This logic board holder is my favorite. Pricey, but worth it, when you’re using it every day.
Price: $47.99
Personal Note: Essential for testing. Much better than the Portapow because it stays lit. You’ll want several of these.
Price: $9.99
Personal Note: You’ll want two of these. My only gripe is that the tips aren’t longer.
Price: $9.99
Personal Note: Thinnest, cheapest, best straight tweezers that I own.
Price: $9.99
Personal Note: Definitely better than tissue.
Price: $7.99
Personal Note: I use this to cut my solder wick.
Price: $5.12
Personal Note: The gold standard for microsoldering flux.  Don’t bother with anything else.  Trust me, I’ve already tested many and they result in warranty repairs.
Price: $14.99
Personal Note: This is Amtech’s updated flux, which is more viscous, doesn’t brown as fast and much easier to clean.
Price: $14.99
Mechanic Low Melt Solder Paste
Personal Note: One small container of this will last you a long time. This is the best stuff to get components off without melting stuff around it.
Price: $9.99
Mechanic Sn63/Pb37 Solder Paste
Personal Note: We use this stuff for all of our reballing.
Price: $9.99
Kester 44 Rosin Core Solder 0.031″
Personal Note: This solder does the job for me.
Price: $25.20
Easy Braid No Clean 0.025″ Solder Wick
Personal Note: You want to make sure that you get 0.025″ solder wick because anything bigger sucks.  Also, no clean will keep the brown goo to a minimum.  One roll of this stuff will last a while.
Price: $8.99
Personal Note: This is the thinnest, smaller jumper wire that you’ll find on the market.
Price: $9.99
Personal Note: This is pretty much all you need.
Price: $5.95
Personal Note: Not necessary, but I use it in conjunction with my 3/4″
Price: $6.95
Personal Note: Essential for cleaning the board.
Price: $33.88
Personal Note: Works well for protecting your work surface below.
Price: $8.48
iPhone 6/6S BGA Reball Stencil
Personal Note: This stencil will have most chips that you’ll want to reball. This is the stencil that I use.
Price: $4.99
High Quality iPhone 7 Plus BGA Stencil
Personal Note: This is the only stuff that we use for all of our microsoldering.
Price: $4.99
Personal Note: This is the green stuff that everyone uses to cover exposed ground pads or hold jumper wires in place. You’ll need some UV light to cure this stuff and make it hard.
Price: $6.99
High Powered USB UV Curing Light
Personal Note: This UV light cures solder mask in seconds. After using this, you won’t want to use anything else.
Price: $21.99
Personal Note: I use these all the time to clean the iPhone screens!
Price: $8.99
Optional Equipment:
Kester 63/37 Tin/Lead Solder (0.031″)
Personal Note: This is the only stuff that we use for all of our microsoldering.
Price: $9.99
Kester 44 Rosin Core Solder 0.015″
Personal Note: Too small for my taste.
Price: $33.98
Personal Note: I like these tweezers, although they are a little bulkier than the Hakko 5B-SAs.
Price: $12.98
Personal Note: If you’re getting the 1lbs roll, then you’ll want one of these too.
Price: $13.73
14MP c-mount Microscope Camera
Personal Note: The camera that I use for all of my videos.
Price: $149.98
Amscope Widefield 20x Eyepieces
Personal Note: Necessary to match your eyepieces with what you see through the camera.
Price: $51.99
C-mount 0.5x reduction adapter
Personal Note: You’ll need this c-mount adapter to connect your camera to your microscope.
Price: $42.99
TekPower 30V 5A DC Power Supply
Personal Note: Any 5A DC power supply will work. I have this one.
Price: $59.99
iPhone 4/4S/5/5C/5S/SE/ 6/6 /6S/6S /7/7 /8/8 /X/XR/XS/XS Max DC Power Supply Battery Cable
Personal Note: You’ll want these for powering up your logic boards via the DC Power supply.
Price: $22.99
Quick 6101A Single Arm Fume Extractor
Personal Note: You need this unless you enjoy smoking flux fumes.
Price: $439.99
Elmasonic 100 Ultrasonic Cleaner
Personal Note: Need a good ultrasonic cleaner for water damage repairs.
Price: $399.00
Herman Miller Classic Aeron Chair
Personal Note: The cheap chairs were destroying my back. Look for a used one.
Price: $594.11
