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T12 soldering station with alternative power supply
crejoy:
Hi there,
I would like to build a T12 soldering station. For this purpose I would like to buy KSGER T12 DIY Kit with the following components:
Case € 16,18: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/c9A4rVC5
STM32 Controller € 10,52: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/tOe3b61
T12 Handle € 13,97: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/v7WySyh
As I am bit concerned about safety I would like to use a quality power supply. Is it okay and worth it to use Meanwell EPS-120-24? Or do you think it's better to use the KSGER / Quicko power supply?
Concerning tips: Is it possible to use original hakko t12 tips in above-mentioned KSGER T12 handle? Can I use quicko tips in above-mentioned KSGER T12 handle and vice versa?
Thank you in advance and best regards
GigaJoe:
t12 standard , hakko better.
i use a 20V laptop psu, any will work ..
crejoy:
--- Quote from: GigaJoe on March 07, 2019, 09:39:46 pm ---t12 standard , hakko better.
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Thanks for fast reply. Do you mean that standard (KSGER, Quicko) and hakko t12 PSU is better? Or do you mean that the tips of hakko are better?
--- Quote from: GigaJoe on March 07, 2019, 09:39:46 pm ---i use a 20V laptop psu, any will work ..
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Okay, I would like to have an internal AC/DC converter.
So again is Meanwell PSU EPS-120-24 not a good choice? I should use quicko / KSGER PSU (E. g. https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bTqLKV33)
What about tips, can I use all t12 tips with above-mentioned handle or are there differences (accept quality)?
Thank you again!
GreyWoolfe:
OEM tips will outperform clones. Yes, they cost more but there will be better consistency of product and will last longer due to better materials and construction. I have thought of trying some of the clones in my FX-951 but haven't gotten around to it.
bd139:
I would use a meanwell power supply. The official power supplies seem to be hooky as hell as is the mains inlet mounting for them.
I put a boost converter in my quicko one and run it off a 12V power supply. That's another option if you ever have to drag it out somewhere (I have to use it outside on antennas etc)
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/cheap-t12-clone-soldering-stations/msg1839191/#msg1839191
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