Hakko FX-888D - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TRa757
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2013, 10:16:41 pm
content: Got a new iron today and was surprised to see the digital readout and no big dial. I thought I was getting the one with a dial. Should I send it back and get the one with a dial or is this one okie dookie?Thanks,Tim

author: Isamun
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2013, 10:35:48 pm
content: I have one of these and I don't complain about the buttons. Seems like people who are used to the dial are complaining though. Anyway, the "analog" version is discontinued, so I would think it could be problematic to get a swap.If this is your first station and you don't mind the buttons, there's no reason to worry. It is every bit as capable and has some extra features (presets, real time readout, password ++)Tip: get a thermal pad like this one, it makes it a hell of a lot easier to swap hot tips =)http://www.all-spec.com/products/B2300.htmlhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Hakko-B2300-ESD-Safe-Heat-Resistance-Pad-for-the-FM2026-/200958203145?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eca0ad509

author: wizzy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2013, 11:10:30 pm
content: If it troubles you and you live near Sydney i would be willing to swap.

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2013, 11:20:07 pm
content: Quote from: TRa757 on September 04, 2013, 10:16:41 pmThe dial model (which is what I have) has been discontinued, as far as I understand. I wanted the dial model so I got one before it was too late.I have heard of people screwing up the calibration by pressing the buttons before they knew what they were doing, so be careful.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2013, 07:49:30 pm
content: Quote from: wizzy on September 04, 2013, 11:10:30 pmAnd to make it fair, you would only swap the base, not the iron or the holder.

author: Napalm2002
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2013, 01:48:36 am
content: I have one. Its my first station. And I love it!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -now Free

author: geo_leeman
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2013, 12:20:45 pm
content: While being able to twist a knob quickly is nice, once you get the hang of the interface it's very easy. I don't mind it and really like the real time temperature display. I do wish there was a more simple up/down button set though, but presets really do all the work.

author: netdudeuk
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 10:04:27 pm
content: Is it true that you cannot get BCM/CM bits like this for the 888 ?http://www.hakko.com/english/tip_selection/type_bcm_cm.html

author: Greyersting
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 10:40:53 pm
content: Quote from: Isamun on September 04, 2013, 10:35:48 pmWhy would you change the tip while it was hot?

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 10:47:54 pm
content: Quote from: Greyersting on October 11, 2013, 10:40:53 pmSo you don't have to wait for it to cool?

author: twjdeboer
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2013, 09:09:23 pm
content: That's what the extra D stands for. The original was the FX-888If only I could get one in The Netherlands for a fair price...

author: Isamun
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2013, 06:53:53 pm
content: Quote from: Monkeh on October 11, 2013, 10:47:54 pmI found it tiring to dick around with pliers to swap the tips while hot. The thermal pad makes it easier, but I wouldnt go back to this after using the FM-2027 iron with its proper hotswapping.Quote from: netdudeuk on October 11, 2013, 10:04:27 pmIve used the900Mseries tips with this iron, and that works a treat. There are a lot more to choose from in this series.edit: Link

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2013, 06:59:11 pm
content: Quote from: Isamun on October 13, 2013, 06:53:53 pmIf its easy and cheap to find the "fake" iron, here what I did with the problem of swapping tips when they're hot ->Here