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FixHub Portable Soldering Station: FixHub Portable Soldering Station Battery Health at 82% upon arrival?

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:58:22 -0700

Upon arrival (2024 October 21) the battery bank included with the FixHub Portable Soldering Station was at 82%. I charged it and used it once (maybe 2 hours), recharged the battery, and the self-reported health is at 82%. This seems abnormal for minimal use and age while being kept inside.

Is this a faultly battery and should it be exchanged it for another one?

⟐ Answer edited 一月 09, 2025 at 6:58 GMT-7

Ridgid DrillDriver R860054 2020: How do I get the chuck assembly apart?

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:37:02 -0700

The drill stopped working. I'm told take apart the chuck assembly. When I attempt to do this i encounter an odd-sized torx bolt (somewhere between T40 & T45) holding the assembly together. How do I loosen this?

⟐ Answered 十月 19, 2024 at 10:37 GMT-7

DeWalt DC970: Are the knockoff NiMh batteries any good?

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:25:02 -0700

One of my two DC970 batteries are at the end of it's life (6.9V/~1.01 A) from the original 18V/1.2Ah. My other battery isn’t much better (11.35V/~1.05A), so it’s time to get new batteries. The batteries are bad enough I went to use it and it was struggling with removing a screw.

I am looking at either the DCA2203C 20V kit (~$100) or buying a set of knockoff NiMh batteries (much cheaper) since both of them are pretty much shot. My charger can handle it since I have the 116 and not the 115. My concern is how long will they last compared to the NiCd packs becuase there are almost no vendors making clone NiCd batteries - not that you’d want them.

Has anyone worked with these knockoff batteries and are they worth the money? The high cost of the lithium kit makes it harder to justify piecemeal, but what does make sense is a new drill (~$100) and a DCA1820 ($35) - which will keep the DC970 in service with good batteries. The cheapest set I found that’s 3600mAh for $28 ($14/battery).

⟐ Commented 六月 11, 2024 at 2:25 GMT-7

Black and Decker LI4000: Where can I buy the charging bay for my drill

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:03:06 -0700

How do i replace my charging bay for my black and decker cordless L14000

⟐ Answer edited 十一月 24, 2023 at 8:03 GMT-7

Dremel lite 7760: I have a newer dremel7760 needs a battery

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 01:55:21 -0700

I have the newer dremel7760 lite with internal 4v battery. It was given to me as a bag of dremel “disassembled” I put a 18650 battery in to test but it cuts off on high"4" does anyone know what battery is supposed to be in this dremel lite 7760

⟐ Answer accepted 六月 21, 2023 at 1:55 GMT-7

Craftsman Miter Saw 137212370 2017: I'm looking for the plastic blade guard part # 2DX4.

Sat, 20 May 2023 11:54:15 -0700

Is there a replacement or used plastic blade shield part# 2XD4 anywhere? Hate to throw the saw away for that guard. Help!

Thank you for responding. Here are two images with model number and image of parts diagram for this model.

⟐ Answered 五月 20, 2023 at 11:54 GMT-7

Dremel 8200: Speed Control Triac Number

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10:57:34 -0700

What type of Triac is used on the 8200?

I've burnt mine out and can't read the number.

⟐ Answer edited 十月 03, 2019 at 10:57 GMT-7

RotoZip Rebel REB01 Type 2: Is it possible to replace the power cord?

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:00:45 -0700

I noticed the other day that the power cord on my saw is a little damaged. I don't want to risk using it like this, but the saw is still in good shape so i don't want to throw it away. Is there a way to replace the power cord on the saw?

⟐ Answer accepted 一月 19, 2018 at 20:00 GMT-7

DeWalt D28110: My grinder rattles and makes a lot of noise when spinning.

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 19:21:06 -0700

When I turn on the grinder, the rotor spins but seems to rattle and vibrate. It makes a lot of noise so I don't like to use it often. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered 六月 02, 2016 at 19:21 GMT-7

Black and Decker LDX 120C: Why isn't the chuck able to tighten?

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:13:53 -0700

When i turn the head of the drill to loosen the head nothing is moving, what do i do?

⟐ Answered 三月 20, 2016 at 10:13 GMT-7

Craftsman Model 315.10721: Why is the saw overheating?

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:08:07 -0700

The saw tends to overheat frequently and the motor makes a weird humming sound. What can be done to prevent the overheating?

⟐ Edited 十一月 25, 2014 at 11:08 GMT-7

FixHub Portable Soldering Station: Intermittent "Tool Error: Sensor Disconnect" (Error #5) during heating - FixHub SLD101

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:54:46 -0700

I'm experiencing an intermittent "Tool Error: Sensor Disconnect" (Error Code #5) on my FixHub Portable Soldering Station during the heating phase.

Symptoms:

- While heating, the error flashes for ~1 second, the temperature display drops a few degrees, then heating resumes. This cycles repeatedly.

- Using firmware 1.5.0 on both Hub and Iron.

- Tip is a 1.5 Bevel.

Troubleshooting already performed:

- Verified tip is fully seated (clicked in, aligned below the surface).

- Cleaned 3.5mm contacts and internal handle springs with IPA.

- Disassembled the iron handle; internal soldering points for the socket are secure and show no signs of failure.

- Measured tip resistance at ~3 ohms at room temperature.

- Tested both front USB-C ports with the original cable (same result).

- Tested with third-party 100W cables (MacBook/IKEA), which resulted in Error #11 (No Data), confirming the hub requires the specific data lines of the original cable.

The intermittent nature suggests a thermal expansion break inside the tip's sensor circuit. Are there any known issues with this behavior or specific tests I can run to verify if it's the tip vs. the iron handle's internal logic?

⟐ Commented 五月 22, 2026 at 5:54 GMT-7

Husky Air Compressor H2G3TK 2009 2009: Compressor doesn't start?

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:28:54 -0700

Give the replacement motor part number which isn't listed. But the motor is shown. Thanks 👍 😊

⟐ Commented 五月 02, 2026 at 18:28 GMT-7

iFixit Soldering: Unable to Power on - "Battery Error - Tool Shutdown"

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:55:18 -0700

I received the smart station and was unable to power the device on by holding the power button.

So, I figured the battery must be dead. However, when the device is plugged into power it shows that the battery is full and my charger shows no power draw. It does not display an error message while plugged into a charger.

I found the support article indicating this may be a firmware issue with available hotfix. I plugged into my PC and immediately received the error "Battery Error, Tool Shutdown" I didn't see this one listed in the error code list, which is strange.

I was able to hold down the wheel while plugging in, and was able to update firmware successfully to 1.5.0. No change. Unable to start device; receive error when plugged into a PC. I also successfully updated to 1.3.2 after seeing another forum post regarding the boot loop issues in 1.4.0, but no dice. I've also tried 1.4.1 after seeing there was a hotfix for that issue.

After updating to 1.3.2, it did flash a different error for a moment, but changed back to "Battery Error - Tool Shutdown" before I could read it. I've since updated the firmware back to 1.5.0.

The FixHub updater recognizes the device when it's plugged into my PC and shows 100% charge (sometimes starts at 107% or 51% before correcting to 100%) and accurately reflects the current firmware version in the webapp.

The only other information I can give that's interesting - when updating firmware it will reset, show the full battery, then display the error message on screen while the firmware is still updating.

Got any ideas for a fix? I'd love to use this thing!

⟐ Commented 四月 22, 2026 at 22:55 GMT-7

Milwaukee Multitool 242620 C73A 2010: Battery indicators blinking, unit doesn't work

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:38:06 -0700

Installed new battery and unit doesn't work. Battery indicator (4 bulbs) flashes

⟐ Commented 一月 26, 2026 at 11:38 GMT-7

FixHub Portable Power Station: Power station working but display is not turning on

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:33:22 -0700

I received my soldering kit with power station a couple of weeks ago and when I first charged the power station with the display working well enough. Today I wanted to start soldering, but the display won't turn on. I'm able to see the power station in the web console and updated it to the latest FW without issues. The battery is shown to be at 100%.

However the display is still not functioning. Any help/tips appreciated.

⟐ Answered 十一月 05, 2025 at 11:33 GMT-7

MiTM Air Compressors AM1HE0205HD 2014: Tough to get going. Blows fuse a couple seconds after turning on

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:22:04 -0700

Takes multiple ( 15-20) tries to fully Start and build pressure. With tank at 0 psi flip switch to run and it starts turning over slowly then pops the fuse. Wait for fuse to reset and turn on and same thing slowly turns over then blows fuse. This continues over and over till it warms up???? And finally stays on and builds pressure. What do you think it could be? Capacitors??? Head gasket?? Any suggestions would be appreciated. After it gets going it runs and restarts fine

⟐ Answered 十一月 04, 2025 at 10:22 GMT-7

Rotary Tool: I need help locating a part on my dewalt dce555 power tool.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:02:11 -0700

My Dewalt drywall cutout tool is not powering up. The button was broken, and I fixed that already. This black and white part zoomed in on in the picture is what I believe is preventing it from turning on now. It is the speed control, and I cannot locate it at all on the internet. I do not want to buy the entire motor unit on some website that sells the entire motor assembly for $100.

⟐ Commented 十一月 03, 2025 at 8:02 GMT-7

FixHub Portable Soldering Station: Idle mode during soldering

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:48:45 -0700

Firmware 1.4.2, iron solder enters into idle mode during soldering. idle mode is configured with 20 seconds large enough normally. I don't do a lot of movements when I solder but it seems that it's not enough.
Is there a way to have the iron solder more sensible? Else I can turn off idle mode and just power off the iron.

⟐ Answered 十月 27, 2025 at 15:48 GMT-7

Bosch Hammer Drill 11247 2002: It won't hammer

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:37:15 -0700

It won't hammer. Bits & chucks are ok

⟐ Answer edited 十月 23, 2025 at 13:37 GMT-7