For a DIY reflow setup, most people seem to rely on ... and for that one can cruise the yard sales looking for a hot plate to convert. But an electric wok as a reflow hotplate?

Many DIY reflow hotplates use a PCB heater, where long, thin traces in the board are used as resistive heating elements. This seems like a great idea, but as [Toby] explains in the project video ...

Japanese storefront Shigezone has recently listed a USB PD (Power Delivery)-operated reflow oven. The top plate reaches a maximum temperature of 280 degrees Celsius at default settings or 350 ...