Any opinions on the i2c PDK1200 ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Pooya
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 06, 2023, 09:27:06 pm
content: 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=tWwSOWE0PXnShttps://i2c123.com/en/product/pdk1200/Is it better than Aixun T420D?

author: ndarjo21
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 06, 2023, 10:24:16 pm
content: If you have much money, you can be the one who review it. Watch this, to know what kind brand it ishttps://youtu.be/RsEg3Hu4b2k?si=bKTSNiNEETFtcsik

author: ndarjo21
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2023, 08:21:29 am
content: I wait for your review then

author: Pooya
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2024, 10:23:43 pm
content: New Video, Unboxing, Disassemblyhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/NjcCmb7Ndzk?si=BkWeENowSiwTb324

author: Pooya
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2024, 11:14:20 am
content: 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.

author: Pooya
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2024, 11:42:16 am
content: I2C PDK1200 is a clone version of JBC DDE Control Unit

author: Pooya
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2024, 11:44:09 am
content: More photos

author: u666sa
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2024, 12:53:17 pm
content: Quote from: Pooya on October 30, 2024, 11:14:20 amAixun is plasticy and very melty if you touch it wrong. This one looks metal, no?How's T245 compared to T2/WQ?

author: Pooya
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2024, 01:18:28 pm
content: 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.

author: StrayElectrons
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 09, 2024, 09:09:26 pm
content: 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,

author: Clyde
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2025, 08:32:54 pm
content: Hello I2C PDK1200 owners, Are there any updates on this topic?Are there any issues over time?

author: StrayElectrons
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2025, 06:51:00 pm
content: 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.Cheers, Jason

author: Clyde
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 26, 2025, 06:46:47 pm
content: 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.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 27, 2025, 09:43:52 pm
content: Quote from: Clyde on January 26, 2025, 06:46:47 pmThat board looks good from what can be seen in the video.

author: D.D.
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 03, 2025, 09:07:08 pm
content: 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.

author: D.D.
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 03, 2025, 09:50:43 pm
content: For example, firmware 1.0.6. calibration -30

author: D.D.
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 03, 2025, 10:38:04 pm
content: 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.

author: D.D.
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 05, 2025, 12:43:38 pm
content: 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.

author: Pooya
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2025, 11:18:43 am
content: No issue till today

author: Meter Deter
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 18, 2025, 11:02:24 pm
content: Quote from: Pooya on March 06, 2025, 11:18:43 amwhat Version you running?

author: Hydron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2025, 10:56:18 am
content: Is there anyone here with one running (genuine) C210 tips without issue? This definitely looks better than the Auxin options but the (single) report of issues with T210 is a concern (the whole point of this station would be to have both T245 and T210 available at the same time).On another note, who on earth thought it was acceptable to have the mains power switch on the back? Even JBC does this and it's just insane

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 31, 2025, 05:58:12 pm
content: SDG review:tldr: didnt mention testing c210, grounded properly, included tips were kinda crap (but I think given the geometry probably ok), good performance with official tip, plastic stand but decent.Quote from: Hydron on March 27, 2025, 10:56:18 amThe all in one IEC jacks are really cheap, so it saves money to do that. If you have a main bench power switch its less of an issue.

author: Hydron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2025, 04:14:22 pm
content: Yep T210 missing from the review was what prompted my question. And I get it that the all-in-one IEC connectors with switch are cheap, but it's a huge turn-off (switch on the front would be worth quite a premium to me).

author: Ojref
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 23, 2025, 05:35:05 pm
content: My question is: if the PDK 1200 R has the ability to drive the 470 handles and tips, is it also compatible with 245 and lower handles/tips? For some reason they don't even mention that. That would put that into a solid buy category for me.

author: audionics
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 08, 2025, 10:20:59 am
content: I asked the manufacturer about this.The PDK 1200R C470 version does NOT support the C115 C210 and C245 tips or holders.It is strictly C470.Probably due to the 46v / 48V power that is needed.I think though that I2C could modify the the PDK1200 design for use with a single C470 by adding the voltages of the two outputs. Probably they didn't do that because of the transformer size/power that would increase price of the PDK1200 significantly.

author: audionics
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 08, 2025, 10:25:22 am
content: Question about the latest firmware:(which version and date)1) Is the overshoot problem solved?2) Is multi point calibration possible with curve matching?(or only one temperature?)3) Is it possible to switch the screen to black background?4) Where (URL) can the firmware versions be seen with update notes?