> The cheapest temperature-controlled soldering iron out there > is the $35 STATION1A from Circuit Specialists: So I am not out there :) and this is probably a different quality level, but definitely temperature controlled: http://www.voti.nl/shop/p/TOOL-IRON-01.html $13.09, tips $1.90. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist