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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2023, 10:24:16 pm »
If you have much money, you can be the one who review it. Watch this, to know what kind brand it is
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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2023, 08:21:29 am »
I wait for your review then
 

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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2024, 10:23:43 pm »
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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2024, 11:14:20 am »
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.
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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2024, 11:42:16 am »
I2C PDK1200 is a clone version of JBC DDE Control Unit


 

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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2024, 11:44:09 am »
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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2024, 12:53:17 pm »
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?
 

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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2024, 01:18:28 pm »
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.
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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2024, 09:09:26 pm »
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,
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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2025, 08:32:54 pm »
Hello I2C PDK1200 owners, Are there any updates on this topic?
Are there any issues over time?
 

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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2025, 06:51:00 pm »
The PDK-1200 is still going strong through many repair jobs at work so far.   Still happy with this.  User Interface is quick and direct adjustments.  Tip swaps is effortless.  Still using the chinese tips.   Update you all once I buy JBC oem tips later on.

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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2025, 06:46:47 pm »
Thx Jason,
After I saw this video (from 1:53): https://www.youtube.com/embed/NjcCmb7Ndzk?si=BkWeENowSiwTb324, I was worried about the build quality. The misalignment of components and some funny-shaped traces on the main board looks like a DIY job and a lack of quality control, which might be a reason for random failures. But so far, no one has reported anything wrong about PDK1200 and it's still at the top of my list.


 

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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2025, 09:43:52 pm »
Thx Jason,
After I saw this video (from 1:53): https://www.youtube.com/embed/NjcCmb7Ndzk?si=BkWeENowSiwTb324, I was worried about the build quality. The misalignment of components and some funny-shaped traces on the main board looks like a DIY job and a lack of quality control, which might be a reason for random failures. But so far, no one has reported anything wrong about PDK1200 and it's still at the top of my list.

That board looks good from what can be seen in the video.
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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2025, 09:07:08 pm »
Good afternoon. I have been using the Pdk1200 for nine months now and have been in correspondence with the manufacturer for nine months. Two days after the purchase, the encoder broke. Then, after the update, the temperature problems started. For example, the set temperature is 300 degrees, on t245, t210, t115 the temperature reached 345-350 °, and then dropped to 300 °. At the moment, in firmware 1.1.3 t210, t115, the temperature does not stabilize, when setting 300 °, the temperature jumps by 285,300,320,290,310 °. Temperature measurement is carried out using Atten ST1090, lötkolben i2c pdk. The station has great potential.This is a good and convenient station, very powerful. A good alternative to other stations in this price segment.If you remove all the errors in the firmware, then this one will be a worthy competitor. But the manufacturer couldn't write a normal firmware for a long time. When buying, the optimal firmware was 1.0.5.
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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2025, 09:50:43 pm »
For example, firmware 1.0.6. calibration -30
 
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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2025, 10:38:04 pm »
at the moment, version 1.1.3. T245 is working fine. There is a problem with temperature stabilization on T115 and T210. Please write to anyone who has the same problem.
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Re: Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ?
« Reply #17 on: February 05, 2025, 12:43:38 pm »
There is another problem. If the tip fails, the soldering station does not give an error message, the handle cable is heated up a lot.
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