Customized ZD-Atom T90B original box for storing soldering iron tips, solder paste, and solder wire, compact, portable, and practical

Design Origin:

I recently bought a Zhengdian Atom T90B soldering iron. The original box is quite good, coming with a simple soldering iron stand and a box of Type-C data cables.

I also printed two other storage boxes designed by others. They had many features and were large. I used them for a while, but they always felt cheap, lacking the exterior texture of the original box and the secure feeling of its internal sponge protecting the soldering iron casing. Not to mention their portability; putting one in my pocket felt like carrying a brick.

After much thought, I decided to go back to using the original box. I particularly liked its translucent top cover, the logo, and the feel of it in hand. The size was also just right; it easily fit into my pocket, didn't take up much space, and didn't bulge.

Therefore, I decided to take an alternative path, abandoning the 3D printed cases and instead slightly modifying the original storage box. I kept the sponge and simply removed the unnecessary power cable. In its place, I compactly designed a bottom compartment for 5 soldering tips, a hollow spool for solder wire, and a small box for solder paste.

The design philosophy was to preserve the original as much as possible, aiming for convenient portability when going out and retaining the most essential usage needs. I believe the essence of portability lies in leaving less frequently used items such as the desoldering pump, desoldering braid, copper mesh, and clamps at home.

Needs vary from person to person, allowing everyone more choices.

I felt the Type-C power cable was not very useful since phone chargers are readily available everywhere for direct connection. So I removed the power cable and designed this space for a 5-slot soldering tip storage box, a solder wire spool, and a solder paste storage box. As shown in the figure:

It is divided into 2 layers. The bottom layer stores 5 T245 soldering tips, and the top layer holds solder wire and solder paste. Now, one box is all you need for portability. A small, convenient box that can easily handle daily minor repairs.

Details:

1. Soldering tip storage box: The bottom and tail are curved to fit the soldering tips. When removing a tip, press down on it, and the tail will lift up for easy retrieval.

2. Solder wire storage: It is hollowed out for aesthetics, material saving, and to easily observe the remaining solder wire.

3. Solder paste box: The lid has a buckle, ensuring a tight fit so there's no need to worry about solder paste leaking out.