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| IDEngineer:
--- Quote from: tooki on September 11, 2022, 08:41:01 pm ---The only name-brand portable, temperature-controlled soldering station I’m aware of is the Weller WSM1C (the “C” is the battery version). But IMHO it’s very expensive for what it is, and it’s a 40W micro pencil, so you’re not going to be doing huge joints with it. I’ve used the non-battery version, and it’s lovely for small joints, but it’s gonna struggle with big ground planes. The selection of tips also skews very much small. --- End quote --- Just looked that up... basically a Hakko station without a power cord. I'm hoping to reduce the volume more than that. Really nice looking product, though. |
| IDEngineer:
Well... I just looked up Hakko "standalone irons" and found two: Their FX600-05 and their FX601-02. The former has interchangeable tips (not sure about the details, still researching) and the latter has "high heat capacity" but makes no promises about tips. Both have analog-style variable temp right on the handle. $65-90 with 120VAC line cord. EDIT: Confirmed (via Hakko's own PDF instruction manual) that the FX600-05 uses standard Hakko T18 tips. It ships with the T18-B (standard conical). Sadly my FM-2027 handle uses T15's but oh well. The idea of a Hakko iron that uses any of ~30 off-the-shelf Hakko tips makes buying dedicated tips for it a minor detail for the convenience and flexibility. I downloaded the FX600 manual and it's not just a blind analog temp setting, it does include an indicator for "warming" and "at-temp". Despite the 601's "high heat capacity" it's just 67W while the "no special heat features" 600 is actually higher at 74W. Still researching, but we may have a winner here! |
| Someone:
It did sound like you were more interested in a compact mains design. If you can find a distributor there is goot who have a rater oddball soldering iron (among their more normal designs): https://en.goot.jp/products/detail/px_280 High power, range of tips, adjustable temperature, direct mains connection, small size/weight. |
| IDEngineer:
--- Quote from: Someone on September 12, 2022, 01:16:44 am ---It did sound like you were more interested in a compact mains design --- End quote --- Yep, which is why I said "and while I've tried the LiPo-powered irons they just don't have decent temperature regulation". --- Quote ---If you can find a distributor there is goot who have a rater oddball soldering iron (among their more normal designs): High power, range of tips, adjustable temperature, direct mains connection, small size/weight. --- End quote --- Looks good and I do like the digital temp display, thank you! I've decided to try the Hakko FX600. For right at $100 I can get the iron and seven assorted tips (six of my choice) shipped to my door thanks to the TEquipment EEVblog discount and free shipping. All from a well known, well supported brand here in the States. I have an upcoming week-long trip where it will get a lot of use. Thanks to everyone who contributed! I'll report back on how it works for the benefit of everyone. |
| LaurentR:
I have an FX600 in my R/C car toolbox for impromptu repairs. If you already use Hakko tips, it's a great complement as you'll be able to share your tip collection. Apart from that, it's a usable but not great iron. Like most of these stick irons, it is slow and somewhat unwieldy due to the thick power cord. But it does have enough temp control to be useful and of course sports the awesome Hakko color scheme. If you are into brass "sponges", I highly recommend a brass sponge with a tip holder. Because of the power cord, you really need something to rest it on while it's cooling down or while doing something else. I have this one in my toolbox, and it does the job: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C789EU/ |
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