DIY Soldering Station for under $15 using Arduino

In this video we'll create control circuitry for a DIY USB soldering station based on an Arduino Nano. This soldering station performs very well for a incredibly low price.

DISCLAIMER: This is a fun project, not a recommended solution for beginners. Please don't burn your house down :)

My Github repository:
https://github.com/codeandsolder/IronController

i2c_scanner on Arduino Playground:
http://playground.arduino.cc/Main/I2cScanner

LiquidCrystal_I2C Arduino Library:
https://github.com/fdebrabander/Arduino-LiquidCrystal-I2C-library

Keyes KY-040 Arduino Rotary Encoder User Manual:
http://henrysbench.capnfatz.com/henrys-bench/arduino-sensors-and-input/keyes-ky-040-arduino-rotary-encoder-user-manual/

The thread abot MAX6675 on Arduino Forums:
http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=19963.0


Affiliate links:

USB Soldering iron:
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KKKvZ6GFto

Thermocouple:
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DDKDigDt5q

Converter board:
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3GDGi635Im

MOSFET:
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GKKD84DP9P

LCD with I2C board:
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DGvDSeKP9S

KY-040 encoder:
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/K3vmS0GF8j


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