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Hakko FG-100

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nanofrog:

--- Quote from: linux-works on May 05, 2014, 05:02:38 pm ---cool!  I wonder if the fakes respect that key sequence to change setting or if its only the real one.

did not see any links to adafruit but that sounds interesting, I'll go look there, too.

amazing that hakko could ask $200 for what is essentially inside even $15 dmm's these days.  my vishy crap-o meter came with a tcouple (k) and ability to read it.

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Here's the thread I found it in. Unfortunately, I jumped the gun, as it appears to be for changing the displayed temp scale on the FX-888D rather than the FG-100.  :-[

Regarding temp scale on genuine FG-100's from Hakko, you have to order the correct model, so it seems it's hardwired (C is the FG100-01, Farenheit FG100-02), and I'm not seeing any jumpers in photos posted in another thread. Seems the copies are doing the same, and may not even be producing units in the Farenheit scale at all (not seeing any other than one genuine Hakko listed on eBay).

linux-works:
the one I bought was listed as F.

I don't care that much which one they send, but the hacker in me would be curious to know if the mode can be switched.  I'll poke around when I get mine.

nanofrog:

--- Quote from: linux-works on May 05, 2014, 05:34:52 pm ---the one I bought was listed as F.

I don't care that much which one they send, but the hacker in me would be curious to know if the mode can be switched.  I'll poke around when I get mine.

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I'm fine with either, but a link would be nice.  :)

What I'm wondering though, is why they wouldn't just put a switch/button on it for temp scale, when even the cheapest ones (i.e. oral) usually have them, and those have been floating around for years (wouldn't expect there to be patents still in effect).  :-//

linux-works:
from a product POV, it is crazy to stock 2 models when only 1 was needed, along with a switch (even a soft switch).

someone must have done a cost analysis and, given the VERY HIGH profit they make on them, maybe its better for their bottom line to stock and sell 2 models.

I would not have done it that way.  why risk an out of stock lost-sale when you don't have to?

Shock:
You overpaid mine was $10 See me thread here

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