🔧 Modular Soldering Workstation (80/20 + MultiBuild)

Take your soldering setup to the next level with this modular, organized soldering workstation, designed by Aaron Rollens and built for real-world use at FIRST Robotics events or MakerFaires.

This setup combines an 80/20 extruded aluminum frame with a MultiBuild mounting board, allowing you to securely attach and rearrange holders for all your essential tools—keeping everything visible, accessible, and off your work surface.

To top it off, the station includes a USB-C Power Delivery (PD) powered fume extractor, using an Adafruit PD board to step up to 12V—making the setup both clean and portable.

🧰 Features

• Fully modular design using MultiBuild-compatible mounts
• Built on 80/20 aluminum extrusion for strength and expandability
• Dedicated holders for soldering tools, meters, and accessories
• Integrated fume extraction powered via USB-C PD
• Designed for events, classrooms, and mobile workstations

🖨️ Print Settings

• Layer height: 0.2 mm
• Infill: 15–25%
• Material: PLA or PETG
• Supports: Not required for most parts

🔗 Tools & Components Used

Each printed holder is designed around real tools and components. Use the part numbers below to match the setup or adapt it to your own gear.

You don’t need every component to get started—print the holders you need and build your setup over time.

🧱 Structure & Hardware

• 80/20 Extruded Aluminum: 4876-1010-72-ND
• Rubber Feet for Base: RPC5103-ND
• 8-32 Bolt 3/8": H715-ND
• 8-32 Bolt 1/2": H716-ND
• 8-32 Bolt 3/4": H718-ND
• 8-32 Nuts: H726-ND

🔥 Soldering & Core Tools

• Soldering Iron w/ Tools: 2434-IF145-781-1-ND
• Solder Spool: DKS-SAC305-NC-031-2OZ-ND
• Solder Wick: DKS-SLDWK-ND
• Desolder Pump: 1528-148-ND
• Soldering Wool Tip Cleaner: DKS-SLDCLN-ND
• Flux Pen: DKS-FLUXPEN10ML-ND

🔍 Precision & Assembly Tools

• IFixIt Moray Driver Kit: 2434-IF145-475-1-ND
• Multimeter: 1568-12966-ND
• Helping Hands: DKS-HLP-HNDS-ND
• Wire Stripper: 1597-1537-ND
• Flush Cutter: DKS-FLUSH-CUTTERS-ND
• Pliers: 1691-1422-ND
• Curved Tweezer: 1568-10602-ND
• Straight Tweezer: 1568-12573-ND

⚡ Power & Workspace

• Power Strip: TL313-ND
• Solder Mat (ESD): DKS-ESD-MAT-ND
• Hookup Wire Kit: 1568-11375-ND

🌬️ Fume Extraction System

• Fume Extraction Fan: 1570-1527-ND
• Carbon Filter: WSA350F-ND
• USB-C PD Board (Adafruit): 1528-5807-ND
• USB-C Power Supply: 2648-SC1158-ND

🛒 Order List

To make sourcing easier, you can grab most of these parts here:
👉 https://www.digikey.com/en/mylists/list/XPGJHR01ZM

Build Guide

To view the full build guide on our Maker.io page, please visit this link: Modular Soldering Workstation (80/20 10-Series + MultiBoard Ecosystem)

🎯 Ideal For

• FIRST Robotics teams
• Makerspaces and classrooms
• Mobile soldering setups
• Anyone looking to organize their electronics workspace

Print the parts, build your frame, and create a soldering station that actually works with you—not against you.