Mobile soldering station and power supply powered by makita battery

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This is a continuation of my Makita 14.4v Battery Adapter project: 3905835, I created an enclosure for a DC to DC buck converter and a clone Hakko T12 soldering iron, resulting in a very practical mobile work station for electronics projects. The iron delivers exceptional performance at a great price, while the PSU offers voltage and amperage readings, voltage and current control, as well as an on/off switch for the output. In this configuration, it can provide 15 to 0 volts and up to 3 Amps. Additionally, it features an input voltage reading option so you can check if the battery is well charged. On the side of the work station, there are two push-button switches for the PSU and the soldering iron. It mounts on top of the battery adapter with screws. All screws used are M3, and optionally, you can use M3 threaded inserts. The holes for the banana plugs and the iron holder are not included in the file but can be easily drilled after the print is complete. I did not take photos of the inside because it is pretty crowded with wires; however, if anyone is interested, I can take it apart and take some pictures. I designed it on Fusion 360, and the iron holder is a slight remix of thing: 2154905 The parts I used are: Psu: [5A DC-DC Down CC CV LCD Power Supply](http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575576465&toolid=10001&campid=5338665589&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2F392360575827) Soldering iron: [Digital soldering station Hakko T12](http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/706-53473-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575576465&toolid=10001&campid=5338665589&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2F163830191718) Banana plugs: [Grey Female Banana Terminals Binding Posts](http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575576465&toolid=10001&campid=5338665589&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F372930442253) Switches: [12mm Latching Push Button Toggle Switch](http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575576465&toolid=10001&campid=5338665589&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F264350977483) The PSU and soldering station are high-quality items (I have gone through many similar products of varying quality), and I highly recommend them. Also, please note that you should not draw more than 3 Amps from the PSU for a long time so it doesn't overheat. Additionally, I used some 3mm LEDs to move the PSU status lights from the PCB to the plate. The wire I used was very thin "wrapping wire" to connect the LEDs to the PSU and 18AWG silicone wire for the power connections from the battery adapter to the switches and the boards.