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SDG Electronics mega soldering system thread - New: L245 USB JBC
labjr:
If you're only soldering small stuff SP200 is fine. IMO, if you want to get into Metcal, go with with a 13.56 MHz system. I've used mine to solder grounds on a steel chassis of guitar amps using a 5mm chisel tip. There are used MX-500P-11 RF power units everywhere.
isabido:
Thanks for the recommendation, what I am going to solder is all SMD and other components that a PCB of a motherboard may have.
Regarding finding second-hand Metcal opportunities, here in Europe (Spain) it is not so simple, there are very few options.
isabido:
--- Quote from: thm_w on September 22, 2023, 09:10:06 pm ---SP200 is not comparable with the top end stations no. There is a SDG PS900 metcal review but that is slightly higher wattage, 60W
If you want to play around with T210 you can get a KSGER handle for $25 and see how you like it. Run it from 12V.
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Do you think a PS900 is a much better option than an SP200? They should be very very similar, right? same frequency and everything.
On the other hand, in that format I had seen another C210, do you think it is better than the Ksger that you recommended?
https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005929126518.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.b62038daFbF5gJ&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2vnm
thm_w:
--- Quote from: isabido on September 22, 2023, 09:36:49 pm ---Do you think a PS900 is a much better option than an SP200? They should be very very similar, right? same frequency and everything.
On the other hand, in that format I had seen another C210, do you think it is better than the Ksger that you recommended?
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Similar, but I can't say for sure, never used the SP200 or PS900.
That Sequre has poor ergonomics IMO. The ksger has a proper grip with foam cover.
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