TS 200 Soldering Iron (Type-C) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Free_WiFi
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 12:10:38 am
content: So what do you think about the new TS 200 ?

author: KL27x
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 01:36:55 am
content: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DWDnoczxzQyg&ved=0ahUKEwiH9qCj5tbaAhUn54MKHRGXA0UQwqsBCCswAA&usg=AOvVaw3EPemiKWFAM9BRmowZeMBa

author: labjr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 01:58:30 am
content: Tip is too long.

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 02:17:25 am
content: I’ll let you know when I can find it anywhere ......

author: LeonR
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 03:57:23 am
content: It isn't listed on Mini's website yet.http://www.miniware.com.cn/index.html

author: labjr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 04:17:15 am
content: If they were going to improve the ergonomics, they should have shortened the grip to tip distance among other things. They should have a better power connector, a burn resistant silicone cable and a power supply that looks like a traditional bench station.Also, the tips should be priced lower. They're more expensive than some of the brand name cartridges tips.

author: KL27x
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 04:23:32 am
content: The tip to grip looks ok to me. I take it this is a high output model for soldering lugnuts and the like at the top or radio towers and the bottom of the ocean. looks a little janky to trust for that.OTOH, this looks like just the thing for the quadcopter and rc toy crowd. This segment of the population defacto likes techie toys and has money to burn.Every i-Macguyver needs one of these to carry around with their Leatherman Juice and Arduino Nano pants. They need to add a pocket clip and asbestos pocket protector.Marco Reps has a topic for a new video.*There is a legit need for this, but that isnt where they plan to make the their money. They are obviously going for mass appeal and previous TS purchaser, "collect 'em all" strategy.

author: labjr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 04:35:33 am
content: If they were going make a new model, they should have added more useful improvements and changes. It's basically the same as the TS100 but with a round grip.

author: KL27x
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 04:47:34 am
content: Grip looks improved, the roundness being part of it, and it looks a little bigger. It is still an odd shape to fit in a proper stand. I find it odd this aspect is completely ignored. I suppose the esthetics are more important. Seems like that is part of the success of the original. Looks cool, firmware upgrageable, OLED display. And thusly, the perfect lightsaber is constructed.

author: labjr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 05:07:30 am
content: It is kind of funny looking. If someone showed me the disassembled parts in the picture, I'd have to guess. "Well I'm not sure, but whatever it is, it's the stereo model."

author: Gyro
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 10:36:39 am
content: Not sure I like the look of the, what appears to be a 3.5mm plug, on the back of the element. The existing TS100 copper contacts are good and have high contact pressure.

author: agehall
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 10:54:16 am
content: Quote from: Gyro on April 26, 2018, 10:36:39 amI'd say that is FUD. Weller uses a similar solution in their WXMP handle and it works just fine. Note how this solution has much more meat that sits within the handle than just the connector, presumably for support.

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 05:54:26 pm
content: The photos posted here are the same on a page in the GitHub firmware thread, scroll down as it’s briefly discussed.https://github.com/Ralim/ts100/issues/24

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2018, 08:11:04 pm
content: Quote from: labjr on April 26, 2018, 04:17:15 amThis tip looks even more expensive to produce than the last. Tight tolerances and a lot of material to machine.There is a reason most manufacturers make the tip as simple as possible.It does look quite similar to the WXMP tip as mentioned though (~$25/ea).

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 25, 2018, 02:00:44 pm
content: Just to be clear, this is a video by Marco Reps (baltersice). Just thought I'd share it.

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 25, 2018, 02:04:51 pm
content: I am very excited about it, transitioned to USB-C on all my devices and accessories now. The audio jack is easy and reliable, quick to change. But how much current can it handle?The iron just needs to get power delivery negotiation right and support 20V (or 5V or 12V, i.e. profile 1-4).

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2018, 06:04:06 pm
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on June 25, 2018, 02:04:51 pmVery cool, thanks for the video link, I forwarded it to the open source firmware leader, in case he hasn’t seen it.

author: labjr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2018, 08:37:50 pm
content: Cool toy!However, I wish they'd have done a complete bench station first before upgrading the TS100. It really doesn't doesn't do anything more than the TS100 which most have already bought.

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2018, 09:50:25 pm
content: Quote from: labjr on June 25, 2018, 08:37:50 pmI don’t believe “bench stations” are this companies goal. The TS100 has been out for awhile now, not sure if they have any other products at all. Portable, affordable, though I have not yet the need to get into anything USB-C, hopefully they thought out the AC Power supplies for it. His video seems to indicate the newer version may have better heat delivery at a lower voltage, though I found it a bit confusing. Nice to have choices, though I’m totally happy with my TS100, made a cable adapter so it runs off of 18.5/20v Dewalt Lithium drill batteries, not capable of running a bench station.

author: labjr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2018, 09:58:29 pm
content: As I mentioned above, most people who want a portable iron, probably already bought the TS100. Also, the TS80 probably isn't going to be a smash like TS100 because it's not a novelty anymore. If they want to expand their market they should make a bench station.

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2018, 10:09:26 pm
content: Quote from: labjr on June 25, 2018, 09:58:29 pmYes, you mentioned that, and I won’t repeat my response.

author: Free_WiFi
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2018, 10:52:21 pm
content: Their LCR Tweezer-Tester is coming soonBut please,shshshshshshs.... I didn't told you nothing

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 26, 2018, 09:16:14 am
content: Quote from: Free_WiFi on June 25, 2018, 10:52:21 pmNow my U1733C is feeling insecure

author: LeonR
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 28, 2018, 12:40:33 pm
content: Quote from: labjr on June 25, 2018, 09:58:29 pma portable, multi channel with good power delivery (2x 75W) would be great for both standard and micro tips (maybe some quality hot tweezers at an affordable price?), just like the T12 clones with a power brick.

author: Free_WiFi
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2018, 04:57:04 pm
content: Hey guys !!!What about this ?!?!?https://hackaday.io/project/18899-rt-soldering-pen

author: labjr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2018, 05:02:25 pm
content: Quote from: Free_WiFi on June 29, 2018, 04:57:04 pmGotta have cheap tips. I think that uses expensive Weller tips. Also the iron PCB is like $60+ shipping and I don't believe it comes with an enclosure.

author: Free_WiFi
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2018, 07:07:50 pm
content: Quote from: labjr on June 29, 2018, 05:02:25 pmI hope,i wish & i dream that this beauty will come with the same enclosure like in this pic

author: elektrinis
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2018, 11:23:28 am
content: This looks perfect. Sadly, not USB3.I guess we will have to 3D-print for now. Also this one runs on 12V, so is more universal, eg. running on car battery.Also is lower power than TS100 (40W vs 65W). TS100 is only 17W @12V, 40W @19V.

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 10:38:19 am
content: Not impressed. Limited what you can do with 18W, it seems to rely on the heat capacity of the new tip.

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 04:05:53 pm
content: I’m impressed with the length of that dudes NAILS!

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 04:07:51 pm
content: Quote from: MacMeter on August 06, 2018, 04:05:53 pmDid you just assume this person's gender?!

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 04:34:16 pm
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on August 06, 2018, 04:07:51 pmNO. I watched the video. When the camera tilts up! If it’s a woman, then I’d be super impressed with her BICEPS!

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 04:40:15 pm
content: Quote from: MacMeter on August 06, 2018, 04:34:16 pmIt's 2018, you never know!

author: BBBbbb
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 06:03:48 pm
content: Quote from: Free_WiFi on June 29, 2018, 07:07:50 pmThat’s one of the sexiest things I’ve seen in a while, and I do watch Hollywood movies and porn regularly (not ashamed to admit it).

author: Towger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2018, 06:17:20 pm
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on August 06, 2018, 04:40:15 pmCould wear a frock and nail varnish like Glassringer, in her videos.

author: Free_WiFi
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 10:23:06 am
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on August 06, 2018, 10:38:19 amOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MY GOOOOOOOD !!!!!!!!!WTF IS WRONG WITH THAT MAN ?WHY THESE DIRTY AND SMELLY NAILS ,HOLY SHIT I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS REAL !!!!

author: sn4k3
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2018, 01:55:49 pm
content: Quote from: Free_WiFi on August 07, 2018, 10:23:06 amI think you can't stand so much style, you jealousMany Asian people have long nails but not in every finger, i think that's to help them on their work to facilitate something or to protect. If you see some chinesse videos you will notice that

author: Free_WiFi
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2018, 03:31:33 am
content: UhhmmSome very intersting details are emerged from the deep of sea.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 08, 2018, 04:14:12 am
content: FYI, I have a TS80 on order.Hadn't heard about the TS200.

author: labjr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2018, 01:14:11 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 08, 2018, 04:14:12 amIt's the same. It appears to have been renamed.https://youtu.be/83STpUXHilk?t=4m40s

author: KL27x
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2018, 10:56:02 pm
content: Quotei don't know if this is true or not, but I've heard Rossman say something about this work not being for people with no fingernails. Me, I keep a brass tube on my bench with the end shaped like a fingernail.I see the long pinky nail on Vietnamese men, in particular. I figured it is more for style. Or for snorting something.QuoteReally? I am struck by how clean they are. Do you think long nails on a woman are dirty and smelly? And yet God knows what they look like under the paint.This makes me wonder; we evolved nails for a reason. I'm picturing early man waiting for his nails to grow out to finish making a tool, lol.

author: LeonR
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2018, 03:32:46 am
content: Nails are good tools! Setting jumpers, dipswitches and removing boogers from all the flux smoke.

author: LeonR
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2018, 12:56:48 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 11, 2018, 04:20:58 amQuite capable considering the sub-20W it draws. I wonder what could be achieved if they had made this with USB-PD support.