Modular Soldering Workstation (80/20 + MultiBoard/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 World Championship.

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.

🧰 What Makes This Setup Great

• 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

⚡ Fume Extraction Setup

This build uses a USB-C Power Delivery board from Adafruit to output 12V for a fan-based fume extractor:

• Clean single-cable power solution

• Portable and easy to power from modern USB-C sources

• Ideal for event environments like FIRST Robotics or MakerFairs

🖨 Printing Notes

• Most parts print cleanly in PLA or PETG

• Standard printing profile used on all prints

• No supports required for most components

🔩 Hardware & Structure

• 80/20 extruded aluminum frame

• MultiBuild plate (grid mounting system)

• Standard fasteners (8-32 bolts used for all fasteners depending on mounts)

🔗 Tools & Components Used

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

🧱 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 with 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 for fan: WSA350F-ND

• USB-C PD Board (Adafruit): 1528-5807-ND

• Power Supply / USB-C Source: 2648-SC1158-ND

🛒 Grab Everything at Once

To make this easier, you can order most of these parts directly from this curated list:
👉 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)

You Don't Need Everything At Once

While this list of tools and hardware is quite long, you don’t need everything here to get started—print the holders you need and build your setup over time

🎯 Ideal For

• FIRST Robotics teams

• Makerspaces and classrooms

• Mobile soldering setups

• Anyone tired of a cluttered bench

🚀 Why Build This?

This isn’t just a holder—it’s a system.
Everything has a place, everything is visible, and everything is easy to grab when you need it.

If you’re doing repetitive soldering (events, workshops, production, or training), this setup will immediately make you more efficient.

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