New Aixun T400 - Modular soldering station - Any opinions? - Page 1
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author: hasbihal
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2024, 08:33:30 pm
content: Hi,I've just seen that Aixun has announced the T400. Apparently it is modular and works like the JBC modular system.Seems interesting and I'm tempted to wait for it to be released. I was about to order the T420, with the option to upgrade it later to a dual channel station.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2024, 09:59:11 pm
content: "Less than 10,000 RMB" = under $1,400.I like the multi port expansion, but if its ~$1k just for the base unit thats going to be a hard sell.

author: SteveyG
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 03, 2024, 12:21:45 am
content: I'll put up a video as soon as I can get hold of it though it's probably the same as the T420D just with a port switcher and they've released some additional accessories. The T420D seems to have everything already in place to support all this.

author: T3AR5
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 06, 2024, 08:18:44 am
content: I just got the information from aixun, that the T400 station will be released this month!

author: icanic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2025, 08:59:24 pm
content: Just released.

author: T3AR5
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2025, 01:01:24 pm
content: But so far no pricing and only compatible with their 4in1 handpiece and their fume extractor :/I am still hoping for a tweezers option

author: icanic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2025, 07:28:51 am
content: Tweezers and some modules will come later.How there is no price? I have ordered mine from aliexpress for arround 490eur.It is compatible with "older" 115/210/245 irons for Aixun T420D etc.

author: T3AR5
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2025, 04:42:39 pm
content: Ah, didnt see a listing earlier.But for the handles, i dont think all of them are available as 7pin versions

author: icanic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2025, 07:07:34 am
content: I dont think you need them as 7 pin, the old ones are 5 or 6 pin I think. They probably fit.

author: T3AR5
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2025, 10:32:23 am
content: Please let me know if they work when your station arrives.One of the resellers in italy replied with this:"Hello Dear Customer, we have ordered the product, we will receive it at the beginning of the month I think, I will send you a new email with the price and link of the product.The stylus is T225 only and has no other compatibility."

author: icanic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2025, 10:55:27 pm
content: I dont have other irons because I used some cheap one before.

author: icanic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2025, 09:57:35 am
content: Arrived just today. Did not have time to test it yet.

author: Corte
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2025, 11:48:05 pm
content: Did you have a chance to try it mate? I'm about to order and just waiting for your feedback to bite the bullet))

author: icanic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2025, 12:11:13 am
content: I have tried it a bit. Toroidal transformer have some noise (but think thats ok for toroidal). Heating up really fast and melting really good. Really no problems for first use.https://youtube.com/shorts/-Ko292i76Pc?feature=share- SOLDERING TIP TESThttps://youtube.com/shorts/jnSSJQhcar8?feature=share- heat up time

author: Corte
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2025, 10:25:33 am
content: Heating speed etc everything similar to t420d. Only concern I've they don't offer wide range of tips at the moment and they don't support jbc tips etcThanks for the videos 🙏🙏

author: icanic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2025, 01:51:47 pm
content: no problem.There are 3 tip sizes in 3 models of tips (K, S and I tips), 9 in total.Sizes from C030 (T115), C080 (T210) and C150 (T245) and later will be C250 (T470 I think).I really think it is best bang for the buck.Modular design, alot of power and really good quality.Tips from my testing are quality ones. The only dissadvanage really is that you cant use genuine JBC tips. But I think that it should accept the handle from T3A/T3B (T115/T210/T245) but I dont have them so I cant try :-(.And later when they release hot tweezers, mini hot air, preheater and desoldering gun it really will be a best piece of tool in my opinion.In the end when I calculate tax and custom clearance I payed it in total arround 420eur. Theres nothing right now what can beat it for that price. JBC or Weller in the same range is probably more then 1500 eur lol.

author: T3AR5
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2025, 02:49:25 pm
content: So jbc tips are no longer compatible? They work for my T3A and I thought they used to work for the t420d as well?If they are no longer supported, than I will need to look for something else =(

author: Corte
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2025, 03:38:46 pm
content: I ordered mine this morning for £265 and there will be £53 custom charges when it arrives. I already have their H314 1400W hot air station, ES02 Fume extractor and P3208 smart power supply. I'm building a aixun setup 🤣JBC tips still supported on T3A and T420D etc just not with this new model.

author: T3AR5
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2025, 04:07:36 pm
content: Where did you get that information from? Did anyone try?I thought their tips were just jbc clones as well, so wouldnt make sense to make those incompatible as well🤔

author: Corte
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2025, 05:11:35 pm
content: Since I ordered some other Aixun products aswell, I was talking to their customer support almost everyday on whatsapp. This new model comes with new smart handle and it supports c250/c150/c080/c030 tips. And this handle doesn't support jbc tips. At least at the moment. Maybe they can make a different version of the handle and support the jbc tips in the future but at the moment it doesn't..

author: T3AR5
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2025, 06:36:22 am
content: Hopefully they will introduce compatible handles, maybe its just an issue with the new 4in1 handle🤷🏼‍♂️

author: Clyde
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2025, 10:06:35 pm
content: What's the point of buying even a good soldering station with a pretty useless tips set, then waiting for the proper ones for a few months (if it come at all) and paying for it the price of genuine JBC tips?I guess that no hardware or firmware upgrade will allow you to use JBC-compatible tips in the future. Aixun doesn't sell thousands of soldering stations per month to live from that. They decide to get money with consumable materials and on the "smart" integrated systems, meaning you can't use other brand equipment with their products.**** them.

author: icanic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 24, 2025, 08:26:46 am
content: This is why I think that T400 does support older handles too that can use JBC tips.This is directly from the video on their website.

author: Corte
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2025, 10:33:58 pm
content: I never seen this video until now. I bought t420d directly from aixun but I was complaining about temperature shootouts and was considering about returning and getting t400. Yes t400 comes with t225 smart handle and that handle doesn't support jbc tips, but according to this video it supports also other handles aswell and we know other aixun handles supports jbc tips. Probably their customer support didn't want me to return t420d that's why she was telling me it doesn't support jbc tips. I already returned t420d and ordered t400 but it's not delivered yet. I'll check it once it's delivered and let you know..

author: T3AR5
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2025, 08:18:58 pm
content: But the video shows the T400 used in combination with the EB01 dock, so it might be that the station is directly only compatible with the t225 handle and need the EB01 to use the other ones.I will wait for them to release the dock and then make my decision

author: Calvin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 02, 2025, 08:13:20 am
content: Hi,onhttps://aixun.comI can´t find the above mentioned video.There´s also nothing to find at all about that EB01 accessory mentioned earlier.Some stuff about the T420D as nearest Aixun Product is all there is.Can anyone provide for a link?regardsCalvin

author: Clyde
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 02, 2025, 10:16:05 am
content: My Lord promised me a fur coat for the winter. His words were so warm.Aixun is very good at publicity—almost like Apple or nVidia. Almost.Such a megalomania.

author: Corte
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2025, 09:06:02 am
content: Here is the YouTube link for the video;https://youtu.be/Vms7P3CjE1U?si=04r86_o4Bl9TtSPFIf I can get my T400 (it's about to arrive to customs), I'll try it with T245 handle (ordered one with 7pin and it should arrive before the T400) and let you know if it works without the EB01 dock.

author: Corte
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2025, 11:37:08 pm
content: I had a surprise and got the t400 today, it seems seller put a 60euro price sticker on it and it didn't stuck to customs 🤣🤣 i didn't even ask for that.T225 smart handle definitely doesn't support t245 t210 t115 tips, that also means doesnt support jbc tips. I didnt like the aixun tips at all by the way. But my 7 hole handle on the way and I'll check if the handle works when it arrives and update yous again.

author: Corte
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2025, 01:21:45 pm
content: My 7pin T245 aixun handle arrived yesterday and currently it doesn't work with T400. In this stage I wouldn't recommend T400 for anyone since there is only 3 type of tips offered with it and they are not good enough for all applications.Looks like T420D better option than T400 at the moment.

author: Clyde
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2025, 04:25:45 pm
content: Quote from: Corte on March 08, 2025, 01:21:45 pmHi Corte,My brand new T320 is on UK eBay for less than 80 pounds. It will be quicker (and half the price) than waiting for an EB01 dock. After all, two soldering stations are always better than one.

author: T3AR5
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 09, 2025, 06:45:59 am
content: Thanks for letting us know and hopefully they release the dock soon

author: Clyde
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 09, 2025, 10:07:56 am
content: You are lucky; it's just been released.https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005008597458741.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.4ac3NrPFNrPFGu&gatewayAdapt

author: T3AR5
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 09, 2025, 06:37:41 pm
content: Link doesnt display anything for germany :/Can you tell me their listed price? Thanks!

author: Clyde
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 09, 2025, 09:56:29 pm
content: 77.99 pounds with delivery.Try to find it with the item number: 1005008597458741 or by seller/shop name: AIXUN Speciality Stores StoreIt's 5V powered from the station (I guess by the 7th pin).

author: Corte
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2025, 10:08:27 am
content: I'm talking to aixun sale representative just now, she says currently they are not planning to adapt t400 for t245 handles. So dock won't be the solution for that.

author: Clyde
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2025, 03:18:50 pm
content: Quote from: Corte on March 10, 2025, 10:08:27 amI guess, it can't be used on T420D either, at least without any mods. So, what is it for? Useless like their tip set.Anyway, I won't waste more time with Aixun. My Geeboon HC24 arrived today and works perfectly with their docking station.

author: mbze430
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 27, 2025, 03:02:30 pm
content: So I just found out there is this new T400 that has dual channel too. So my question is...How to make so it is like the T420D? Do you just get another handle or you need the EB01?Also what's the deal, if I have old T245/T210/T115 handles can it be used on the T400? If not, is the new T225 compatible with old C245/C210/C115 tips? Or the T225+T400 is a complete isolation unit for only Aixun ecosystem?

author: Corte
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2025, 06:40:22 pm
content: If you read this thread, you will find answers for all your questions mate.But ill make it easier for you anyway;Just now you can either use another t225 smart handle with t400s dual channel, or use it with the eb01 dock (you can connect both channels to dock and each channel powers 3port on the dock since there is 6port in total on eb01)Old handles doesn't supported on t400 at the moment only t225 smart handle and also that means old tips or jbc tips not supported either.That makes it a bit useless aixun isolation unit only at the moment. I hope they will bring support for T245/T210/T115 handles in the future with software update or something, otherwise this unit looks like dead on arrival..