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Offline ChunkyPastaSauce

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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #26 on: January 21, 2018, 06:00:04 am »
Maybe a bit cheap for this shoot-out, but this one does look like a reasonable beginner item for those in the US: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14456
 

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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #27 on: January 21, 2018, 06:01:22 am »
@EEVblog please consider including ergonomics of the irons and stands in the review.
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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #28 on: January 23, 2018, 02:54:45 am »
I bought an Atten ST-80 for about US$120 direct in China.

I like that you can set 3 temperatures and that when you manually change a temp it jumps by 5°C, so you don't have to press forever.

I also like that is has a sleep mode that you can program, if the handset ain't moving for the time you set it goes to 150°C

It uses standard Hakko #900 type solder tips, so you get cheap tips too (quality varies a lot though if you don't buy original Hakko)

Not so good: heat up time is about 30 Seconds.

I am considering a DIY iron with a Weller tip, that heat up in 3 Seconds, like this one:  https://debugginglab.wordpress.com/2014/10/30/soldering-station/
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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #29 on: January 23, 2018, 08:56:47 am »
Maybe a bit cheap for this shoot-out, but this one does look like a reasonable beginner item for those in the US: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14456

Is that one temperature or power controlled? It seems really affordable. I guess it should also be on Ali/eBay.
 

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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #30 on: January 23, 2018, 09:59:30 am »
Is that one temperature or power controlled?

I would assume not. That Sparkfun page describes it only as "adjustable-temperature".
 

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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #31 on: January 23, 2018, 10:39:48 am »
Is that one temperature or power controlled?

I would assume not. That Sparkfun page describes it only as "adjustable-temperature".

I believe that's to distinguish it from non-adjustable but temperature-controlled irons (relatively common in these plug-in types). Temperature-controlled is a pretty standard feature now in that class of iron. But none of the descriptions are entirely clear on that, so it would be perfect if Dave were to review it and tell us for sure  ;D

 

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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #32 on: January 24, 2018, 10:28:37 am »
What about this one :

Xytronic Industries LF-2900 SOLDERING STATION LCD Touch Display

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Xytronic-Industries-LF-2900-SOLDERING-STATION-LCD-Touch-Display-/162733460750
and re branded as : (in Europe)

it's about 120 US$
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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #33 on: January 25, 2018, 12:26:38 am »
Quicko T12 on aliexpress. Quite frankly shits on my weller.

Yep, would destroy all of these irons for less than half the price with plenty of tips.
Downside is mains risks, QA will not be up to par, and the supplied handle style is just bad (although it looks like they offer a bundle with the "good" handle here!). Would also need a stand to go with it.

Some criticism on the pico: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/ersa-icon-pico-vs-icon-nano!-is-esd-protection-important-soldering-station/msg448964/#msg448964
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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #34 on: January 25, 2018, 01:14:28 am »
I’d like to see the TS-100 included as well.


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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #35 on: February 06, 2018, 03:00:17 am »
I bought my Hakko 888D in the USA and it came with a nice chisel tip.

So so far I have not had to buy any extra tips.

Also, for people who want a timer, you can find mechanical countdown timer switches at any hardware store (they are mandated for use with jacuzzis so people aren't turned into "people soup" in there.) and use them with your solder station if you want automatic turn off.

Just put it in a box with a power outlet on it.

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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #36 on: March 24, 2018, 09:48:19 pm »
Just bought a TS100 and a 24 volt PS to get the full 65w output. Is there a link to this shootout, I missed it.
 

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Re: Low cost iron shootout
« Reply #37 on: March 29, 2018, 11:16:12 am »
I think Yiuha 908D is good to include. I have it and it works really nice.


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