DIY Metcal 13.56 MHz RF Supply

[zayance]

Hi There,

End of this week i'll start ordering parts for the few members who were interested.
I will have spares (unfortunatly), so i can still provide PCB's for people interested in the future, but
will not reorder at Reichelt etc... (you'll have to grab that on your own).

Thanks.


T.

[Precipice]

I'm still very much up for two sets! Maybe you should stick the spares on Tindie? Not everyone who'll be tempted will have seen this...

[zayance]

Hi there,

So closing the feeler to order the parts for people interested.
Will see what to do with the unwanted spares, thanks for the suggestion Precipice.

Keep in touch.


T.

[Corporate666]

I'm one of those two. If anyone's keen, but can't face the surface mount soldering, I'd be happy to run their boards through the machine as I do mine. No guarantees of quick turnaround, and I'd only do the surface mount. Proper lead-free solder & machine placement, though.

I am really late to this party... sorry if this is all obvious, but as I understand these are aftermarket boards that will work with original Metal handsets?

I have an MX-500 that's had a few problems with the base unit in the past.  If I'm correct about the boards, I'd be interested in getting a couple.  And you would be able to send them on to me (at some future time - I'm in no rush) populated with the SMT parts and I'd source and add the through hole myself and take care of enclosure, etc?

If I got that right, and if your offer is still open, I'm in.

[zayance]

Hi There,

these are aftermarket boards that will work with original Metal handsets

yes

I have an MX-500 that's had a few problems with the base unit in the past

won't be an exact replacement.

And you would be able to send them on to me (at some future time - I'm in no rush) populated with the SMT parts and I'd source and add the through hole myself and take care of enclosure, etc?

I'm not the one who was proposing the SMD soldering service, ask forum member Precipice about that.

If I got that right, and if your offer is still open, I'm in.

Well i was going to conclude, but there are some people interested so still open until i get my numbers and all.

Are you in for one board? Please confirm, prices and infos are a little up.

Best,


T.

[Precipice]

I'm not the one who was proposing the SMD soldering service, ask forum member Precipice about that.

Yeah, no problem. If you have your boards bundled with mine, I'll stuff them when I do mine, and bill you for the parts used and post them out. No idea how much they'll cost, but I'll not take the piss.

Steve

[Corporate666]

won't be an exact replacement.

I'm not the one who was proposing the SMD soldering service, ask forum member Precipice about that.

Well i was going to conclude, but there are some people interested so still open until i get my numbers and all.

Are you in for one board? Please confirm, prices and infos are a little up.

Best,

T.

Hi T,

Yep, I realize it won't be an exact replacement - but will work with my handset, that's fine.  I'll work out the details with Precipice and get the boards through him - thanks!

[Corporate666]

I'm not the one who was proposing the SMD soldering service, ask forum member Precipice about that.

Yeah, no problem. If you have your boards bundled with mine, I'll stuff them when I do mine, and bill you for the parts used and post them out. No idea how much they'll cost, but I'll not take the piss.

Steve

Hi Steve,

That is a very kind offer, thanks!  As I said, I am in no rush at all... so if it takes some weeks or even months to get the boards done, that's fine by me.

I am not sure what the cost is for the boards/shipping to you, and if you would like me to PayPal $$ to you for that or to zayance directly and have them drop-shipped to you, but just let me know what is easiest for you and I will do it.

Thanks, guys!

[zayance]

Allright folks, so here are the numbers for the little Groupbuy, and some Screen capture for you to have a look.

PCB price excl PPfees: 16.5Euros
Hard to Get Bits, one set: 5.29Euros
Shipping from reicheilt participation: 1.99Euros (divided between people interested incl. me)
Shipping Costs (priority international):
One set: 2.8Euros
Two Set: 5.75Euros

So here is the total cost for the ones interested:(incl.Shipping/PPfees)
Precipice (2 sets): 53.4Euros incl.all PAID
richard.cs (2 sets): 53.4Euros incl.all PAID
salbayeng (2sets): 53.4Euros incl.all
corporate666 (2sets): 53.4 incl.all (ships to precipice) PAID

My Paypal adress: zayance at gmail dot com

Parts will be ordered as soon as the Money is collected.

Thanks again! 

[Corporate666]

Zayance,

I was actually going to get 2 sets... so it's OK to just PayPal you the same amount as Precipice (53.4Euros)??

I will do it this evening when I get back from work - thanks!!!

[Precipice]

Just paid you - thanks!

[zayance]

@corporate666: Sure no prob.

@Precipice: Received, Thanks!

[Corporate666]

Just paid - thank you Zayance!

[zayance]

Update:
I'm waiting for one last person to pay.
I've sended him a PM.

Thanks for your patience.


T.

[salbayeng]

Oops , I'm the tardy one, all paid up now though.
 

[zayance]

Hi There,


Parts are ordered.


Keep in touch.


T.

[zayance]

Parts are all here.

Will ship asap.


Thanks again.


T.

PS: Please let me know by PM when these are received.

[zhkbx]

to zayance,may I ask do you have any MX-500 PCB left?thanks

[zapta]

Will this power supply work with the Hakko FX100 inductive hand-piece?  Its tips are priced more reasonably that Metcal (click on the Related Tabs in the link below).

http://www.hmcelectronics.com/product/Hakko/FX1001-52

[AndersAnd]

Will this power supply work with the Hakko FX100 inductive hand-piece?  Its tips are priced more reasonably that Metcal (click on the Related Tabs in the link below).

http://www.hmcelectronics.com/product/Hakko/FX1001-52

I wasn't even aware Hakko had started cloning Metcal making 13.56 MHz Curie Point Induction Soldering Systems.

According to the quote below they are indeed compatible with Metcal's 13.56 MHz power supplies. The Hakko soldering iron even fits in the Metcal stand (and probably the other way around too). So they should work with this DIY power supply too.

http://www.stratesysgroup.com/Product_Reviews/HakkoFX100

Hakko’s FX-1001 soldering iron handle uses a standard RF connector to attach to the power supply and runs at 13.56 MHz, the same frequency that Metcal uses in their older MX-500 and newer MX-5000 series (it also fits into their stand). It will not work in the formerly branded OKi products as these use a lower frequency of 450 KHz. This means that with the purchase of the FX1001-51 for about $85, a user can switch over to the superior, affordable Hakko T31 tips and start saving money right away. Once the competitor’s power supply dies out, the Hakko FX100-04 power supply can be purchased to give a further performance improvement, including the Boost Mode.

Hakko FX-100 Induction Heat Soldering System by American Hakko

Hakko FX-100 Soldering System by American Hakko — How to Use the Menu

[zayance]

Good to know.

Thanks.

[mamalala]

I wasn't even aware Hakko had started cloning Metcal making 13.56 MHz Curie Point Induction Soldering Systems.

Given that the original patents from Metcal now expired, i guess we will see a lot more inductive systems coming out in the future.

But yea, good to know about Hakko. And yes, it should work on the DIY supply as well.

Greetings,

Chris

[zayance]

Hi there,
Everybody has received their package safe and sound?

Best,

T.

[richard.cs]

I have thank you. :-)

[salbayeng]

Also Thermaltronics (in Australia and USA) make induction soldering stations, and quite well priced replacement cartridges and tips / handles .
http://www.thermaltronics.com/replacement_tips.php
They are color coded into 600F 750F 800F , blue yellow red. 
There is  a keyhole shaped slot in their soldering stand so you can change tips/ cartridges while operating.

Basically any induction soldering iron that has a coaxial connector in the lead should work with the 13.56 system, It's usually a "F" connector = same as used on US television sets for the antenna.