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seaneyb2003
30-12-2003, 05:31
im tossing and turning over this bloody soldering iron the only one i can find is a 25 and 40 watt iron no 15w grrr

Can anyone help me??
jackdor
30-12-2003, 05:39
maplins is a good place for antex irons and tips . i use a 15w antex iron with a tip of 0.12 mm but i had to get this from antex them self http://www.antex.co.uk/. i also use a Soldering Station
50W / 230V, Temperature controlled, Analogue antex as well hope this help
seaneyb2003
30-12-2003, 13:31
yup been on antex its good

i do take my hat off to you mod installers u do a great job the points are bloody small on those ps2 mobos specially those lil pads
spooky
30-12-2003, 16:14
Try Maplins, they stock most of the Antex range at all of their branches including the 15, 18 and 25watt versions. they also do a good range of replacement tips.

www.maplin.co.uk

Try to find a store close to you, (they have over 60), if not then try their mail order system. They also have a good range of soldering accessories available. I might be praising them a lot but i did work for them for over 11 years.

Give me a shout if you get stuck and let us know how you get on.
seaneyb2003
31-12-2003, 02:07
yea looks good theygot 15 w irons on promotion there, but my local branch only have 18 watt ones darn it!
H|LLJD00
31-12-2003, 03:07
why does it have to be a certain watt?
My grandad has given me his old one to use for a while, when he worked in the navy...

1970ish
seaneyb2003
31-12-2003, 03:42
wow thats old i spose its v good though.

erm if the wattage is too high it could fry my ps2 because of the heat
H|LLJD00
10-01-2004, 10:59
ok looking at the iron now.
35w / 50v

That 2 hot?
H|LLJD00
10-01-2004, 11:01
its 1967.
seaneyb2003
10-01-2004, 11:17
yea way to hot lol.

thats very old
H|LLJD00
10-01-2004, 11:20
Can you guys have a look at this lot, and tell me what I need to soldier a DUO Chip. If i get any good at it, might do it for friends. 3 ppl want xbox chip mods, 2 ps2 mods.

So please help :)

http://www.maplin.co.uk/search/menulevels.asp?CartID=040110193014990&Level=1&Criteria=&Menu=142&Exact=&Name=Soldering Equipment&Recs=&PrevMenu=&PrevName=&LevelList=
TylerDurden
10-01-2004, 13:17
There is a new addition to the Ultimate Info Sticky "UIS" with info on what you need for modchip installs. Have a look.




Tyler!
seaneyb2003
12-01-2004, 08:35
congrats tyler hehe

got my ps2 back today
seaneyb2003
12-01-2004, 08:39
anyone know where i can get an xbox

also anyone know where i can get a broke ps2 mobo from?
H|LLJD00
12-01-2004, 08:41
eBay for broken mobos, theirs loads.....
seaneyb2003
12-01-2004, 09:01
really? k

xbox are really expensive on ebay too
H|LLJD00
12-01-2004, 09:38
yep.
seaneyb2003
12-01-2004, 10:21
carnt find any ps2 mobos
H|LLJD00
12-01-2004, 12:33
try the usa site then.
seaneyb2003
12-01-2004, 23:57
nah too much money
H|LLJD00
13-01-2004, 10:05
Search for 'Faulty'
seaneyb2003
13-01-2004, 10:54
yea then u gotta buy a faulty console they charge like 50 quid for those
seaneyb2003
13-01-2004, 12:59
Nope still cannot find any broke ps2 mobos on ebay. i want one to practice my soldering on hehe!:)
H|LLJD00
13-01-2004, 13:55
I have found some.
seaneyb2003
14-01-2004, 08:42
show me the link please?