Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?

[Pooya]

This station seems to be new and it looks like it actually supports all three handles T210 T115 T245.
It also allows for two handles to be used simultaneously.

I found the station here:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006024192596.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.21.45e87a43ZcNUPp&algo_pvid=292793fd-14d6-4faa-899b-3fa337212a82&algo_exp_id=292793fd-14d6-4faa-899b-3fa337212a82-10&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21315.70%21220.99%21%21%21330.82%21%21%40211b81b116993054606376306e21b7%2112000035370251111%21sea%21DE%213243379258%21&curPageLogUid=tWwSOWE0PXnS


https://i2c123.com/en/product/pdk1200/

Is it better than Aixun T420D? 

[ndarjo21]

If you have much money, you can be the one who review it. Watch this, to know what kind brand it is
https://youtu.be/RsEg3Hu4b2k?si=bKTSNiNEETFtcsik

[ndarjo21]

I wait for your review then

[Pooya]

New Video, Unboxing, Disassembly

https://www.youtube.com/embed/NjcCmb7Ndzk?si=BkWeENowSiwTb324

[Pooya]

Today I received my PDK1200 soldering station,
I confirm that this station is 100% compatible with JBC T245, T210, NT115(socket has to be changed) and JBC genuine cradles.
I'm using JBC T245 handle with JBC AD-SF Cradle + Stock PDK1200 Cradle with Aixun T115 handle and I recommend if you can afford JBC tip and handle get this station and use it.
In my opinion this station is way more worth than Aixun 420D. It's half the cost and the quality is right there.
No body on entire internet at least English web sites talked about this station. I'm very happy with that.

[Pooya]

I2C PDK1200 is a clone version of JBC DDE Control Unit

[Pooya]

More photos

[u666sa]

In my opinion this station is way more worth than Aixun 420D.

Aixun is plasticy and very melty if you touch it wrong. This one looks metal, no?
How's T245 compared to T2/WQ?

[Pooya]

If you mean the cradles, they are plastic, but hard plastic exept for the aluminuim parts. I was worry between this and Aixun, I'm glad I chose the better option. The cradle alone is worth the entire Aixun machine.

[StrayElectrons]

I purchased the I2C PDK1200 due to large toroidal transformer which tops my list, and 2 mosfets per handle.   Ability to handle two handles at same time is a good buy.

Worked well at my work.   I was getting tired of the Hakko station because the micro tweezers wore out and their tips blew out for good.   Costs way too much to replace both and I'm starting to learn to cope with work without needing the tweezers.  Also Hakko T12 tips aren't that efficient vs the C245 and C210 tips.   Goes easy on tips now that handle in the rest put handle into standby.

User interface on the PDK1200 is nice vs Hakko's button interface is too many presses to complete basic adjustments.

Yes, I do occasionally buy genuine JBC tips.

When you do purchase I2C PDK1200, don't miss out on good deal package with two handles included.   Carefully search on aliexpress and you will get good deal with either two c245 handles, or C245 and C210 handles or different combinations.   Otherwise you would have to search hard to get correct stand and handle which costs more separately.

There is a massive C470 station I2C PDK1200R as well driven by 400W toroidal transformer.

PS: Two things:  don't buy replacement parts for your old Weller Station even from old stock as was costly, still same design issue to wear out due to weak two screw handle + heater assembly with friction fit connectors.   Secondly, don't buy any Quick soldering stations.   Very  proprietary tips and few selections even Aliexpress has no tips for this Quick soldering station.

Cheers,