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ATTEN MS-500 review anyone (or just APS22-5A)
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carlberg:
Hi,
Thinking of buying a soldering station with hot air gun and I was first looking at the ATTEN ST-8902D.
But then I learned that soldering iron can not be replaced with tweezers.. not that it as very important,
but.. why not buy something that I will be able to build on and to be able to use tweezers would be nice..
So instead I looked at the MS-300 and MS-500.
MS-300 has the "old technology" type of soldering iron and the MS-500 has the "new technology".
(Note; that I used the quotations when talking about soldering irons types.. :-DD)
That leaves MS-500..
Found reviews for the soldering station and hot air gun..
ATTEN ST-1509 Soldering Station
ATTEN ST-862D Hot Air Gun Station
Also the tweezers (N9100)
https://youtu.be/7Jzx2LjOxfc
Both soldering station and hot air gun has got pretty good reviews, haven't found anyone that trashes them.
..but I cant find anyone that have tested the Power Supply (APS22-5A)
Has anyone out there bought the MS-500 or just the APS22-5A and are willing to share your opinion?
thm_w:
3-in-1s should generally be avoided. In this case its just 3 devices screwed together, so unless its cheaper there is no reason to get it:
MS-500 = $440 shipped
ATTEN St-862D = $180 shipped
ATTEN ST-1509 = $170
ATTEN APS22-5A = $170
So at the current price its like getting the PSU for ~$100. I would not pay $100 for that PSU, and I'd rather have a JBC clone for $170, but its up to you.
carlberg:
Agree, the APS22-5A PSU dont look that impressive.. or actually looks kind of crappy.
Just liked that they fit nice together and when I more or less get all three for same price as two.. so why not.
I was hoping someone would say that the APS22-5A is; "great!" or "not bad at all"..
darn it.
Edit: just saw something at atten.com, "coming soon"..
https://dedjh0j7jhutx.cloudfront.net/1523686242733039616%2F058bd89a-0651-424d-9175-5d307e5e42c1.webp
Please say its a better PSU! ;D
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