AiXun T3A vs T3B - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: applepro
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 13, 2022, 07:58:55 pm
content: I am looking to buy a direct drive soldering station like the AiXun one or maybe a TS100my problem is the tip need to be easily to buy in Canada. The t12 same more easy than the jcb style and I don’t know why I am seeing more Weller station like the WX in my areahttps://www.jcprogrammer.com/aixun-t3a-smart-soldering-station.html

author: mastershake
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2022, 10:27:16 pm
content: for the aixun depends what you want. the t3a is the larger c245 / t12 type style where the t3b is the smaller more fine style the t3b also has a much smaller psu in them so they will not do heavier work like the t3a with the 245 tip. if you are getting it only for the t12 though id recc just getting something like a ksger or similar and saving some money. the t3a is nicer imo but for t12 its not really necc.

author: applepro
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 13, 2022, 10:40:52 pm
content: Quote from: mastershake on March 13, 2022, 10:27:16 pmDo you have some links for some good tips if I am going with the B version.

author: mastershake
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2022, 08:15:23 am
content: i generally use real jbc tips not aftermarket ones. you can def check the jbc website for all the different types they offer.https://www.jbctools.com/c210-cartridge-range-product-18-design-iron.html

author: applepro
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 14, 2022, 10:37:17 am
content: Quote from: mastershake on March 14, 2022, 08:15:23 amYes but the problem is the cost 46$ USD for one tip.I am sure that they are rally good but they are not in my budget.

author: Skashkash
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2022, 12:12:04 pm
content: I recently purchased an AiXUN T3B station with the T115 handle and some tips.I really like it for doing fine SMD rework. It is capable of doing heavier work, but it's not designed for it, lacks the power and won't perform as well.No experience with the T3A. I have other stations (far too many) for general purpose and other specialized soldering jobs.If your primary concern is the cost and general availability of the tips, you might want to look elsewhere.Or just stock up on some cheap extra tips from aliexpress and have them on the shelf. That's what I did.PSThe knife tip really surprised me for how handy it is for smd work. That was a new experience for me.

author: applepro
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 14, 2022, 12:25:32 pm
content: Quote from: Skashkash on March 14, 2022, 12:12:04 pmI am rarely doing SMD work but I may start doing more.I need something that can do both general and SMD.I was also thinking about the Hakko FX951-66.

author: mastershake
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2022, 03:57:43 pm
content: i would go for the t3a then. you can get super fine tips if you need them and you can get both the 245 and t12 handles. the t12 has super fine tips down to a mm or so. the extra handle is like 25$ or so and you can simply swap handles when you need to. but imo its much more suited for general purpose stuff then the t3b is.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2022, 10:06:28 pm
content: JBC tips are as low as $40 CAD:https://www.accessotronik.com/product_p/c245-008_j110.htmBut as mastershake said, just get a ksger and 10 assorted tips, then you'll know what style you prefer to use.

author: applepro
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 14, 2022, 10:10:04 pm
content: Quote from: thm_w on March 14, 2022, 10:06:28 pmYes I think I would go with the ksger route I am not doing big stuff.

author: mastershake
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2022, 03:12:35 am
content: you will be fine then with the t12 stations. they can hold there own with most things except the bigger grounds etc. they can do those just not as effortless at the 245 does.

author: OneDroid
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 23, 2022, 06:03:00 pm
content: Do you know if the JCID AIXUN T3B can be used to connect a genuine JBC NT115 Nano Handle?Tank you in advance

author: mastershake
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2022, 07:34:00 am
content: no not directly. you would have to re wire the handle. you can buy the aixun 115 handle cheap and imo the quality is VERY nice on them nearly as good as my real jbc ones. they can be found for like 10-15$ on aliexpress.

author: bozza
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 26, 2023, 01:53:47 pm
content: Has anyone here purchased the 110v version of the aixun?Is the psu in the station capable of both 110v and 220v?Has anyone managed to take photos of the 110v psu?I am considering getting this station and it somehow bothers me that the 220v version is only able to do 220v when most modern psus are able to do both. Even my ksger is capable of running on both 110v and 220v. At least there would be some more resale value if the psu was decent.

author: mastershake
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2023, 08:46:34 am
content: the t3b is not, some of the t3a I have do have a dual psu others do not so I would say to stick to whichever you need more