230V 35W Soldron Soldering Iron

230V 35W Soldron Soldering Iron Documentation

Overview

The 230V 35W Soldron Soldering Iron is a high-quality, temperature-controlled soldering iron designed for various electronics and IoT projects. This documentation provides a comprehensive guide on how to use this component in different contexts, including programming examples in popular microcontrollers and single-board computers.

Technical Specifications

Input Voltage: 230V AC
 Power: 35W
 Temperature Range: 150C to 450C
 Temperature Control: Thermostatic control with 1C accuracy
 Heating Element: High-quality ceramic heating element
 Tip Type: Standard soldering iron tip (compatible with various tip sizes and shapes)

Code Examples

### Example 1: Arduino UNO - Temperature Control using PWM

In this example, we will demonstrate how to control the temperature of the 230V 35W Soldron Soldering Iron using an Arduino UNO board and PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signals.

Hardware Requirements

Arduino UNO board
 230V 35W Soldron Soldering Iron
 Breadboard and jumper wires

Code
```c
const int pwmPin = 9;  // PWM pin on Arduino UNO
const int thermistorPin = A0;  // Thermistor pin on Arduino UNO
const int desiredTemp = 350;  // Desired temperature in Celsius

void setup() {
  pinMode(pwmPin, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(thermistorPin, INPUT);
}

void loop() {
  int thermistorReading = analogRead(thermistorPin);
  float temperature = thermistorReading  0.48828125;  // Convert thermistor reading to temperature

if (temperature < desiredTemp) {
    analogWrite(pwmPin, 255);  // Maximum PWM duty cycle to heat up the iron
  } else if (temperature > desiredTemp) {
    analogWrite(pwmPin, 0);  // Minimum PWM duty cycle to cool down the iron
  } else {
    analogWrite(pwmPin, 128);  // Maintain current temperature
  }

delay(50);  // Adjust the delay according to your temperature control requirements
}
```
Explanation

In this example, we use the Arduino UNO's built-in analog-to-digital converter to read the thermistor's output, which is connected to the A0 pin. We then use this reading to calculate the current temperature of the soldering iron. Based on the calculated temperature, we adjust the PWM duty cycle on pin 9 to control the heating element. The desired temperature is set to 350C in this example, but you can adjust it according to your specific requirements.

### Example 2: Raspberry Pi - Python Script for Temperature Control

In this example, we will demonstrate how to control the temperature of the 230V 35W Soldron Soldering Iron using a Raspberry Pi and a Python script.

Hardware Requirements

Raspberry Pi (any model)
 230V 35W Soldron Soldering Iron
 Breadboard and jumper wires

Code
```python
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import time

# Set up GPIO mode
GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)

# Define GPIO pins for PWM and thermistor
pwm_pin = 18
thermistor_pin = 17

# Set up PWM pin as output
GPIO.setup(pwm_pin, GPIO.OUT)

# Set up thermistor pin as input
GPIO.setup(thermistor_pin, GPIO.IN)

def get_temperature():
    # Read thermistor value
    thermistor_reading = GPIO.input(thermistor_pin)

# Convert thermistor reading to temperature
    temperature = thermistor_reading  0.48828125
    return temperature

def set_temperature(desired_temp):
    # Calculate PWM duty cycle based on temperature difference
    temperature_diff = desired_temp - get_temperature()
    if temperature_diff > 0:
        pwm_duty_cycle = 100
    else:
        pwm_duty_cycle = 0

# Set PWM duty cycle
    GPIO.getPWM(pwm_pin, pwm_duty_cycle)

try:
    while True:
        # Set desired temperature to 350C
        desired_temp = 350
        set_temperature(desired_temp)
        time.sleep(1)  # Adjust the delay according to your temperature control requirements

except KeyboardInterrupt:
    GPIO.cleanup()
```
Explanation

In this example, we use the RPi.GPIO library to control the PWM pin on the Raspberry Pi. We define the PWM pin (18) and thermistor pin (17) and set them up as output and input, respectively. The `get_temperature()` function reads the thermistor value and converts it to a temperature reading. The `set_temperature()` function calculates the PWM duty cycle based on the temperature difference and sets it using the `GPIO.getPWM()` function. In the main loop, we set the desired temperature to 350C and call the `set_temperature()` function to maintain the temperature.

Remember to adjust the delay and temperature control logic according to your specific requirements. These examples are meant to serve as a starting point for your projects and may require modifications for optimal performance.