Better than a Wall Iron  , VERY affordable maybe a spare ? - Page 1
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author: -N-
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 17, 2014, 01:17:58 am
content: I dont own it, havent bought it, just found it.Might help some one whos low on $$$ or beginner type hobby Iron.Sold by SRAFound a vid for it :http://www.ebay.com/itm/121403370624?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIThttp://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-Variable-Soldering-Station-Removable/dp/B00MCVCHJM#$25.99 free shipHow bad can it be? :}

author: ajb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2014, 08:34:33 pm
content: That's a cute lil' station. I've used the Aoyue 2900 and 937+, and they're pretty good for the price. I'd say they're on par in terms of bang for buck with something like the Hakko FX-888D--so not quite as good, but also not as expensive.

author: fww
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2014, 07:27:54 am
content: I like soldering station with digital display, free shipping in China about $15.http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.79.1xxuou&id=18637496783&ns=1#detailIn my experience, iron handle is often damaged: Metal part of the front end will fall off.Add this: You can not very sure whether it can reflect the true temperature.If used in the factory, I do not propose to use the cheap soldering station.

author: AndyC_772
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2014, 07:30:29 am
content: Quote from: -N- on September 17, 2014, 01:17:58 amOn the basis that it has the mains going in one end, and sensitive electronic components plus a human operator at the other end, I'd suggest the answer to that question is that itcanbe very bad indeed.Whether or not it actuallyisthat bad, is another question entirely.

author: GEuser
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2014, 08:40:49 am
content: I see in the vid there is a 240v version , so I went to the aoyue EU website and could not find even the item , looks ok for a backup of a backup (like to solder the only soldering iron if broke).Question> Is the bloke in the vid a Sodermist ?

author: GEuser
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2014, 08:50:50 am
content: Quote from: fww on September 18, 2014, 07:27:54 amA spare heater too! , Hi btw , please have thick skin around here with all the China bashing that can go on sometimes (only some of it is legitimate like for other places also imo) the rest are just paranoid delusional guilty psychosomatic symptoms , Hi .

author: fww
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2014, 09:10:47 am
content: Quote from: GEuser on September 18, 2014, 08:50:50 am----Here's just say there is a risk for cheap goods.Of course, the quality of Chinese goods has greatly improved ,the quality of many products is the same as Europe and US.For the products with same quality, in China is cheaper than in Europe and US.

author: -N-
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 18, 2014, 04:02:36 pm
content: I Doubt its the best thing since sliced bread,But Its got to be better than the rat shack (radioshack :grey black 16$) types wall units.probably opamp, triac, pushed type with no trans, wish there was tear down of one, the guy in the Vid says its "very light".The idea being that its better than a wall unit comes from: it appears to be all exchangeable readily available parts.And, those china solder stands alone go for like 12$, H. element $6 on ebay.Seems to me One literally would get ones moneys worth when the price is this low, Its only half a tank of gas or half a carton of ciggys.Besides seems like a nice gift for a kid whos into electronics it beats getting them another thumb drive they'll loose in school ect. or hobbyist. And if it sucks there's a money back warranty.

author: -N-
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 18, 2014, 04:53:02 pm
content: "Hi btw , please have thick skin around here with all the China bashing that can go on sometimes (only some of it is legitimate like for other places also imo) the rest are just paranoid delusional guilty psychosomatic symptoms , Hi ."Thats the ticket GEuserEEVblog moto : A Free & Open Forum ForElectronics Enthusiasts& ProfessionalsSome times you just dont need a Hakko fx80000000000 ++D s.e. with thermal coupling induction heating tip and built in dishwasher.I think some on here are a little too tightly wound from posts ive read, BUT "They" seem to forget the (Electronics Enthusiasts) Part of Daves happy home here.If Dave made a : ONLY PRO forum / PRO pcb design ,I wouldn't watch him or bothered with this forum.Dave Rules btw.Speaking of which my dishwasher is currently making a "Horrible springing sound like boiiiiiinnnnnnngg "I have yet to see dave hold a Fosters during Mailbag. I wonder if his shoes are made of Croc skin.

author: -N-
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 18, 2014, 05:02:44 pm
content: Quote from: ajb on September 17, 2014, 08:34:33 pm<---require sunglasses to shield ones eyes from the blinding beauty of a logical ,and reasonable statement.