USB C PD Power Supply Adapter for TS100 and MDP-XP
Channel: makho
Date: 2020-10-15

Got a new TS100 or MDP-XP and want to use it with a USB C PD charger? Well, good news, I have a real simple mod for you. 

Requires one barrel plug adapter and one USB C PD adapter (and whatever else you want to use like heat shrink to clean up the final result). On these particular USB C PD adapters, you can solder the jumper (see the ebay listing) to toggle 15v mode which will still work with both the devices I intend to use this adapter with AND will allow you to power it with a Nintendo OEM Switch power supply. This was not necessary for me though since the power supply I'm using (the one that came with the TS80P) supports 20v in USB C PD mode. 

The TS100 will heat up much quicker and maintain temps better on a higher voltage and the MDP-XP should support higher amperages at higher voltages as well, not to mention that the power supply itself supports higher wattage in 20v mode over 15v mode. YMMV depending on what power supply you are using, check the label on the power supply itself for more information. 

Barrel Plug Pigtail: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32831764162.html

USB C PD Adapter: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Mini-ZYPDS-DC-mini-20V-trigger-support-millet-65W-PD-power-supply/132714794782

combine the two et voilà!

For those curious about the TS100 or the TS80P, I think I'm liking my older iron (X-Tronic 3020-XTS) better than these ones. It was cheaper, tips are a bit cheaper, temp control is a lot easier (big analog knob), and it has a built in stand. Otherwise, these certainly work very well and actual performance is about the same. Additionally, these new ones are a fantastic choice if you want/need something a little more portable since they can both be powered directly off of a hobby LiPo battery or USB power bank respectively whereas my old iron needs AC wall power. 

TS100: https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/tools/products/miniware-ts100-digital-oled-programable-interface-bc2-ku-two-tips-soldering-iron-dc5525-1?variant=32462830501962

TS80P:  https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/tools/products/miniware-ts80p-more-set-kit-smart-portable-digital-soldering-iron-type-c-plug?variant=32462791442506

X-Tronic 3020-XTS: https://www.amazon.com/X-Tronic-3020-XTS-Digital-Display-Soldering/dp/B01DGZFSNE

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