New soldering station from MINIWARE - TS1M - Page 1
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author: LeonR
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2025, 06:11:00 pm
content: Product Name:Multi-Function Mini Soldering Station Model TS1MTemperature Range:100-450℃Soldering Handle:Standard 115, 210, 245 series handlesHeating Power:PD 140W MAX，DC5525200WMAX (!!)Interface:USB Type-C / DCProtocol:PD3.1Screen:1.47 inch 320×172 pixel true color screenhttps://e-design.com.cn/en/TS1M-Multi-Function-Mini-Soldering-Station-PG11183673

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2025, 08:57:31 pm
content: Looks good, way better than that dumb MHP50 addon one:- 115 210 245 H100 support- Built in calibration thermocouple- Sleep inputThe one thing I don't see is a way to ground the unit, you have to be careful if you are using a floating USBC supply.The sleep input has a ground symbol on it, but not sure if that can be dual purpose?

author: GeraYr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 10:08:31 pm
content: I ordered it because I'm looking for something to replace my soldering irons, also I want that it takes up little space on my table and still has some mobility. Good prices now with "early bird" discounts had a big influence on my purchase (56€ (65USD) with C245-K tip and handle including EU 21%VAT and shipping). There is a review of this thing on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/zCsIGfp0QZ4, but in it the guy with a simple laminated PCB board struggles with a temperature of 400C even using a C245-K soldering tip (look from about 31:20). Actually, I don't really need this "station", curiosity just won out and I ordered it, so I could test it independently of the opinions of bought Youtubers who get those things for free and then praise them in their reviews. Maybe it's not junk - maybe it's just a poor quality Miniware soldering tip or Miniware has once again added undocumented power limits in the firmware. As it did with the TS21 soldering iron - the declared maximum power is 100W, while the actual power during work is limited to 60W - this is not bad and C210 soldering tips are protected, but this is a cheap advertising deception.When I get that TS1M, I'll write my opinion.Upd: added price for which I bought and TS1M user manual in English

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 11:27:36 pm
content: Quote from: GeraYr on October 14, 2025, 10:08:31 pm$60 without a handle, $78 with handle, decent not amazing price. Lower quality brands can be had for about half that.In his review I see "140W" displayed on the screen but did not actually see what power it was drawing, did he mention it? 35W for T115 and 65W for a T210 is completely fine IMO (JBC says they use less than that).The poor performance is likely a combination of that long knife tip, its not good for thermal transfer, and a low quality tip as you say.https://toolsaving.com/collections/mini-digital-soldering-iron/products/miniware-ts1m-multi-function-mini-soldering-station-portable-compatible-with-h100-210-245-115-tips-max-200w?variant=45607797850306

author: ledtester
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 06:19:34 am
content: Review by Kerry Wong:Miniware TS1M 200W Mini Soldering Station with 210/245 Tipshttps://youtu.be/zE8bfPWweU8Description contains a link for a "$20 discount".

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 10:49:11 pm
content: Same link as above.Kerry was able to see 140W with T245 and 200W once he set power to the max level, so I think there was some issue with the tip or technique of the other guy.

author: GeraYr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2025 06:08:43 am
content: Kerry Wong at 01:22, by saying that he had never seen such a connector and this is maybe Miniware's proprietary connector, showed that he had never dealt with soldering stations, so this video should be viewed as an amateur's story and impressions. If you look at his channel, he has very few reviews about soldering equipment, so it's no surprise that the review is just a retribution for the gift he received - it's normal that one person can't know everything perfectly. However, a reviewer who respects himself and his subscribers should gather minimal information about the item being reviewed before the show. Otherwise, it can be assumed that other information provided by him also cannot be fully trusted. And besides, that youtuber doesn't like the truth - he simply hides critical commenters on his channel...Due to the handle connector used in this soldering station - in my opinion, this, along with its mobility, is probably its biggest advantage, that it can use standard C115-C210-C245 handles, perhaps even without switching wires - this is one of the very common soldering iron handles connectors S12 Aviation Socket - 6-Pin, the main question is what its pins connection - is this the same as original JBC or Aixun or Geeboon etc or not. Manufacturers often connect pins in their own way according to their own scheme, so handles from other soldering station manufacturers may not work with this station without rewiring, despite the fact that the connector is the same. It would be interesting to know what it really is like, because for example I haven't seen the Miniware 115 handle on sale. I asked Miniware sales about the compatibility of the handles, but I still haven't received an answer.Edited: Mr. Wong also does not demonstrate the power used by the soldering station in real working conditions when trying to solder large polygon at 09:15-09:50 of his review about TS1M.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2025 10:27:43 pm
content: Quote from: GeraYr onYesterdayat 06:08:43 amEasy there, its clear he's not that experienced with soldering irons. He's not purposefully hiding anything, power when soldering is usually limited by the tip geometry, copper board thickness, and only mildly due to the software control (unless you really screw it up).He demonstrated it could easily desolder the large copper/brass bar, and power can reach 200W, so there is no real question about performance being good enough.

author: ledtester
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: «Reply #8 on:Todayat 01:48:16 am »
content: It would good to know how the iron works genuine JBC tips.