Soldering station!? - Page 1
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author: Pexy13
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 11:30:40 am
content: Greetings.I am planing to buy myself a new soldering station because my cheap (light dimmer style circuit) died.You don't need to tell me to buy a hakko or weller because I live in Croatia and you have to give an arm and a Di*k to buy one.So... was searching online and came across these:http://www.tme.eu/hr/details/pensol-sr976/lemne-stanice/sorny-roong-industrial/http://www.tme.eu/hr/details/pensol-sl10-n/lemne-stanice/sorny-roong-industrial/http://www.tme.eu/hr/details/pensol-sl10e-n/lemne-stanice/sorny-roong-industrial/http://www.tme.eu/hr/details/pensol-sl20c/lemne-stanice/sorny-roong-industrial/Have you heard of this soldering stations and are they any good?Witch one would you buy and why.If you have any other recommendation please tell me (nothing more than 150$)THANKS

author: stj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 12:06:42 pm
content: those Solomon units are junk.look on banggood for a bakon bk950d

author: rustybronco
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 12:45:36 pm
content: A co-worker has the Yihua 937d+ and it appears to be a good unit.Another option would be a clone T12 handle and a 'controller' for it.

author: P90
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 01:16:04 pm
content: Yihua 937d

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 01:58:18 pm
content: Quote from: Pexy13 on May 11, 2017, 11:30:40 amAll of that is junk. As you are in Europe, get ERSA I-CON picohttps://www.amazon.de/Ersa-i-CON-Digitale-L%C3%B6tstation-0IC1300/dp/B008HPD0L6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494511013&sr=8-1&keywords=i-con+pico

author: Pexy13
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 03:48:33 pm
content: What about yihua 939D?

author: Pexy13
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 03:49:42 pm
content: Did you have one or just talking without proof?(no hate)

author: Pexy13
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 03:50:47 pm
content: Nicee. I will have it in mind but will still look.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 04:03:52 pm
content: Quote from: Pexy13 on May 11, 2017, 03:48:33 pmNot as bad than those solomons but not good either. Passable knockoff is still a knockoff.

author: frozenfrogz
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 04:07:26 pm
content: I don’t know if they will ship to Croatia and how much it would be, but you could get the Hakko FX-888D for 98€ athttp://www.batterfly.com/shop/hakko/hakko_fx-888dright now. Edit: -> From Italy that is.Sretno!Frederik

author: cyrus8052
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 04:20:37 pm
content: I know you don't have a soldering iron. My post is counter intuitive. If you can borrow one temporarily and wish to take DIY route, take a look at the following linkhttp://dangerousprototypes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=7218Probably it may be little over your budget. Initially, you can stick to a clone of Hakko 907. Later you can consider buying a JBC T245 handle and couple of cartridges. Recently I bought a T245 handle for $45 and couple of cartridges for $13.50 ea on eBay, for the station I am building.

author: stj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 04:23:51 pm
content: you can get pcb's, or a kit for that.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-soldering-controller-for-Hakko-JBC-and-etc-soldering-UniSolder-5-2-/222478565688

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 04:26:17 pm
content: Quote from: frozenfrogz on May 11, 2017, 04:07:26 pm98 + 38 shipping + 22% VAT = EUR 166. Way more expensive than I-CON pico and almost approaching price of I-CON nano (if you need ESD safe)https://www.amazon.de/Ersa-i-CON-Digitale-L%C3%B6tstation-0IC1200A/dp/B002MQLJ46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494519885&sr=8-1&keywords=I-con+nanowhich is way way better.

author: cyrus8052
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 04:28:37 pm
content: Quote from: stj on May 11, 2017, 04:23:51 pm@Pexy13, If you wish to build one, probably you should check on this forum. Someone might have PCB's to spare.

author: Pexy13
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 05:56:45 pm
content: unfortunately I Would like to buy it but it would cost me 166$

author: Pexy13
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 06:01:12 pm
content: Quote from: stj on May 11, 2017, 04:23:51 pmThanks but I don't want to build one.

author: frozenfrogz
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2017, 06:07:47 pm
content: Quote from: wraper on May 11, 2017, 04:26:17 pmWow. That’s

author: Pexy13
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2017, 08:13:16 am
content: I decided to go with the Ersa I-CON Picohttps://www.amazon.de/Ersa-i-CON-Digitale-L%C3%B6tstation-0IC1300/dp/B008HPD0L6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494511013&sr=8-1&keywords=i-con+pico

author: frozenfrogz
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2017, 09:40:00 am
content: You will not be regretting thisThe Pico is about the same high performance as the Nano minus ESD safety.Enjoy your new tool!

author: LordKING
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 12, 2017, 10:31:22 am
content: Pico doesn't have grounded tip, but you can hack it:https://youtu.be/ZT8HsC8ewzc

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 12, 2017, 10:41:06 am
content: Quote from: LordKING on May 12, 2017, 10:31:22 amYes, Nano has exactly the same PCBs inside the station and soldering iron. The difference is different heating element and no ground wire from mains wire to the main PCB. Also could be non ESD safe plastic for the case and soldering iron, but that needs to be tested. On the other hand, it's not said that OP has grounded outlets in his home in the first place.

author: P90
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2017, 11:27:57 am
content: Quote from: wraper on May 12, 2017, 10:41:06 amrun a jumper wire to a cold water pipe...there's your ground... :>)