Miniware MHP50 - Page 1
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author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2024, 01:54:50 am
content: We all know about the mhp30 (don't we ?). Miniware has now the MHP50, It seems fairly recent (one month old ?).What picked up my interest is that, contrary to the mhp30, the mhp50 seems to be able to follow a reflow profile.I've never been interested in the mhp30 because it's really small and was only "set temperature". I know people use it to solder, desolder, and repair nevertheless. I guess they put/remove the pcb 'wisely' so as to more or less reproduce a typical profile, using their eyes as a feedback mechanism. Or .. ?Anyway, I think the mhp50 deserves an eevblog topic. It's bigger (50mm versus 30 as the name implies) and more expensive, but not much.There's not a lot of information on the web currently. Miniware has an official product video about it on youtube. I know miniware has an official eevblog account.

author: giovannirat
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2024, 01:45:49 pm
content: Quote from: orzel on January 17, 2024, 01:54:50 amThat's not completely true. With the latest release 2.22 of IronOS (https://github.com/Ralim/IronOS/releases/tag/v2.22) you can define a reflow profile. Unfortunately two drawbacks:1) The company has changed the HW from STM32 to a GD32 processor, release 2.22 will not work with the GD322) Running the profile is limited by the heating power of the MHP30Today I received my MHP50. Decent quality, nice color display, needs a powerful power supply (100W) ....

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2024, 10:38:25 pm
content: Quote from: giovannirat on January 17, 2024, 01:45:49 pmOh, I didn't know. It's fairly recent though, and not from the official firmware. But good to know ! Though for a new buyer, the 50 seems more interesting.Quote from: giovannirat on January 17, 2024, 01:45:49 pmGreat ! Please share your thoughts after a while. Especially as you previously had a mhp30 to compare with.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 18, 2024, 10:56:59 pm
content: You can post the info:https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806110937684.htmlQuoteThe aluminum and brass tops cost the same from that seller ($93).Brass takes a bit longer to heat up, but the temperature would be a bit more stable. I don't think it would matter much for real world use.

author: SteveyG
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 22, 2024, 09:22:04 am
content: Build quality is excellent, but I need a new power supply capable of running it!

author: Svgeesus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2024, 09:17:01 pm
content: It looks like this can be powered by either USB-C or a DC barrel jack; and it comes with a USB adapter that tops out at 100W while with a 24V DC power supply it will do 150W.The brass (black) plate is better than the aluminum (silver) one, right?Thinking of getting one, it is on Amazon de and us now.https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mhp50+preheater

author: Svgeesus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 29, 2024, 07:54:40 pm
content: I see some photos of the internals:https://github.com/Ralim/IronOS/issues/1872

author: GnomeZA
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 29, 2024, 10:51:17 pm
content: Quote from: SteveyG on January 22, 2024, 09:22:04 amI basically don't buy anything soldering related anymore without you first reviewing it.So err, would you pretty please review it

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2024, 01:53:20 am
content: Got mine today and did the first tests. I'm very happy with it, it allowed me to actually solder some smd stuff I couldn't do by hand (or with a very very bad 'yield' and much frustration). So it fulfills its first duty. I used the 'reflow' for this.First impressions:* it's very well done, it looks solid, the firmware is easy to get* out of random, i took the 'brass' version. It's reassuringly heavy and seems very easy to clean, especially as the plate can be removed* not that i really care, but it looks cute/beautiful, especially with the color screen* according to the firmware 'info' screen, i have the hardware version "0.70", while the screenshots in the manual display "1.0". I feel bad about this. This corresponds to the pcb photos posted on the minios ticket though, and i have yet to note any kind of problem.* the 'soldering zone target temperature', which corresponds to the top temperature of the reflow profile, can't be set lower than 230°C. I dislike it, the soldering paste i'm using is marked 183°C, and the components are delicate* there are other places where the allowed values are weird/unpractical, such as a minimum of 100°C in (constant, no reflow) heat mode* funny detail, there's a sensor to detect when the plate is not horizontal anymore, and stop heating for safety* as done with mhp30 and other miniware gears i guess, but new to me, it uses dfu for updates; the config "file" can be seen (and modified) in the 'usb drive' appearing when connected to a computer* i tested with usb-pd until 12v (i dont have more), but for real testing, i used an old laptop power supply that was largely enough (~80W). My mhp50 was delivered without any power supply.* you can add (not change) a boot logo, though it's not as easy as I would have loved (I give details herehttps://freehackers.org/thomas/2024/01/31/custom-logo-on-miniware-mhp50/)* I still find it too small, and somewhat expensive for what it is

author: MiniWare
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2024, 06:21:25 am
content: It is recommended to prepare a power supply that supports the PD3.1 protocol. In the upcoming MHP50 firmware, we have added PD3.1 protocol support and can work at 140W power.

author: Svgeesus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2024, 08:57:26 pm
content: My MHP50 has arrived. It looks and feels well made. There is a printed multilingual manual in Chinese, English and (I think) Russian. It comes with a silicone USB C-C cable rated 5A.Trying it with my Dell XPS laptop USB-C power supply (130W) it powered on and I could look through the menu. But it wouldn't heat, giving an error that the voltage was too low. I guess the Dell power supply doesn't go to 20V.I have ordered a 24V 8A power supply with 5.5 x 2.5 connector which will arrive in the next day or two. 8A because the power supply is recommended to run at no more than 80% of rated capacity so that covers 150W (24V 6.25A)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B17Z1V6BI would feel happier if the manual explicitly stated center-positive or center-negative for the DC barrel connector.

author: Svgeesus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2024, 09:02:02 pm
content: Quote from: orzel on January 31, 2024, 01:53:20 amSame on mine.SV: 1.00HV: 0.70The info screen also reports 20V from the Dell PSU.

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2024, 10:09:01 pm
content: Quote from: Svgeesus on February 04, 2024, 09:02:02 pmMaybe we are "too early" adopters

author: Svgeesus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 05, 2024, 04:24:51 am
content: Tried again with the Dell PSU and it worked. Didn't produce any smell or smoke (the manual warns there might be a little).Seeing the size, so glad Ididn'tget the MHP30

author: GnomeZA
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 05, 2024, 09:47:32 pm
content: Quote from: orzel on January 31, 2024, 01:53:20 amThanks for this!I ended up ordering one before I see this.Before I did order it, I already felt the same as you about this:Quote from: orzel on January 31, 2024, 01:53:20 amIt is a bit overpriced. But the segment is underrepresented. And Miniware are riding on their name a bit. I bought the TS100 when it first came out and to this day it still works. So at least I have some faith in the quality of their products.

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2024, 12:22:23 am
content: Quote from: GnomeZA on February 05, 2024, 09:47:32 pmYeps !They seem to update their firmware... and it's somewhat hackable too. There are some very good points overall.

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2024, 12:40:15 am
content: Quote from: MiniWare on February 01, 2024, 06:21:25 amPlease, could you comment on the difference between hardware 0.70 (that most of us get) and the hardware 1.0 ?? Does it ever exist ? No flame intended, just information.

author: _Harry_
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2024, 02:49:00 pm
content: @orzelWhere did you order your MHP50?AliExpress / amazon.de / amazon.fr / ... ?

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2024, 03:19:41 pm
content: Quote from: _Harry_ on February 14, 2024, 02:49:00 pmI got it from ali.It was shipped from Europe (czech republic). The shipping was fast, but i had no/false tracking. When I received it, it was still marked "about to leave the czech warehouse".

author: _Harry_
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2024, 07:19:57 am
content: I got one from amazon, will check it out next days.In case of HW Rev. 0.7, I'll thinking about retourning it."0-series" always looks to me more being kind of a pre-series release than a latest (stable) release (had some bad experiences in my job)Bought it for 149 €; that's not cheap - don't to forget, there isn't a power supply included anymore, compared with the MHP30.

author: _Harry_
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2024, 12:52:07 pm
content: Quote from: orzel on February 06, 2024, 12:40:15 amI don't think that we get a reply.Manufacturers don't like such questions, because it could reveal a product weakness, which would lead to sales problems.Especially in that case - as I told, it looks kinda pre-series PCB version / see photo evidence in the user manual ("H_Ver: 1.0")

author: roy_eedreku
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2024, 01:11:13 pm
content: Quote from: _Harry_ on February 15, 2024, 07:19:57 amIs there a HW Rev. 1.0 that exists? The V1.0 in the manual may just be a graphic.

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2024, 11:41:39 pm
content: Quote from: _Harry_ on February 15, 2024, 12:52:07 pmI was not holding my breath.. This 'official' login of their barely replies to anything anyway :-(Quote from: roy_eedreku on February 15, 2024, 01:11:13 pmGood question. Has anyone ever noticed something else than rev "0.7" ? On the pcb or in the software reporting screen.

author: lololo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2024, 10:27:06 am
content: I also wonder if there is a HW 1.0 version?I'm thinking about giving in; it's priced at $88 here :https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005006297252436.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2fra

author: _Harry_
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2024, 11:33:57 am
content: probably not.My one was HW v0.7 too.Perhaps next production batches are 1.x ... who knows.

author: Pandor
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2024, 06:34:15 pm
content: I was about to order this puppy, but what is the difference between the Aluminum with Anodized Surface plate, and the Brass with Nano Ceremic Coating plate? I know the 30*30 only comes in Brass, so why the anodized Alu? Is there any benefit to that one?

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2024, 07:25:31 pm
content: Quote from: Pandor on March 14, 2024, 06:34:15 pmI have no idea. I took the ceramic one out of random.

author: _Harry_
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2024, 12:33:03 pm
content: asked that myself too.Have you seen this?Physically:Aluminum has better thermal conductivity than brass; that's why they say, alu has a "more evenly heated surface". But considering the small area of 5x5 cm, I don't think there is much difference between the aluminum and brass MHP50.Brass is not as "hard" as Aluminium. That could be the reason, why they spend an nano ceramic coating in addition; as side effect it is easier to clean. I read somewhere, that brass needs more time to reach the same temperature compared with aluminium.Regarding the more evenly heated surface my decision was for the AL50 Hot Plate.

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2024, 12:43:36 pm
content: Quote from: _Harry_ on March 15, 2024, 12:33:03 pmI confirm it's very easy to clean. I expected it to be more difficult..

author: Pandor
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2024, 07:26:32 pm
content: Quote from: _Harry_ on March 15, 2024, 12:33:03 pmI did have a look at their website beforehand, and seen the picture you're refiring to but the "shine bright like a diamond" didn't make much sense.. must be lost in translation somewhereHow easy is the anodized surface to clean from flux and smeared solder?I'm tilting towards the brass plate, but not sure. Maybe there's less hot/cold spots (before fully reaching set temp), so a more stable heat spread with the alu? that could be and advantage when using the reflow option it has...

author: _Harry_
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 16, 2024, 11:37:52 am
content: About AL55 surface cleaning - I have no experience. I returned my MHP50 becauseI got one with PCB v0.7The reflow welding temperature can't be set below 230 °C (at least with FW v1.0). That's bad for low temp. soldering (e. g. 150 °C), as you unnecessarily stress your PCB with much more heat than actually needed.The build quality at all was really very good. Only the spacing between the temp. digits was not perfect on the display; that could be improoved by a FW update.

author: ius
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 05, 2024, 12:52:04 pm
content: Quote from: MiniWare on February 01, 2024, 06:21:25 amNote that in fact it is already supported in SV 1.00 (which everyone seems to already be on). I got a 28V PD trigger (for 28V DC input, which is also supported) but turns out there's no need.Make sure you get a 140W PD3.1 power supplyanda 240W rated cable: the one Miniware provides only supports up to 20V/100W.Quote from: _Harry_ on March 16, 2024, 11:37:52 amThere is no '1.00' and apparently Miniware felt it was ready for market. I don't see the point of returning it over a number which has little meaning if you're not the manufacturer.Agree on the second point though. It seems to be an arbitrary limitation - hopefully they'll fix it in a future firmware update.

author: _Harry_
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2024, 03:09:19 pm
content: Quote from: ius on April 05, 2024, 12:52:04 pmBelieve me or not. No professional industrial company would start final PCB series below rev 1.0.They call those "prototype" or "0-series".And ask yourself, why they stated "H_Ver: 1.0" in the manual - someone at miniware / e-design knows that very exactly ...Anyway - 0.7 seems to work properly. Have fun!

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2024, 09:45:43 pm
content: What? Revision numbers are completely arbitrary, I could start at A or 0.0 or 0.1 or 1, or 0, or whatever you want.Even if your statement was true, this is not a "professional industrial company" they are just making low cost soldering products, primarily for hobbyists.

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2024, 10:27:58 pm
content: Quote from: thm_w on April 05, 2024, 09:45:43 pmI (respectfully) disagree. The MHP50 is expensive !

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2024, 12:02:30 am
content: Quote from: orzel on April 05, 2024, 10:27:58 pmFor hobbyists yes you are right. As a comparison, though not quite the same product, Hakko's low end preheater is $360, metcal $600, pace $1,200.

author: SteveyG
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 25, 2024, 08:17:39 am
content: Apologies for the long delay, I've release the video on this finally.It took a while for my PD3.1 power supply to arrive, but it works well at 28V

author: thomasx
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2024, 10:51:03 am
content: Greath thread!Any supplier in Europe having the MHP50 in stock?AliExpress does not seem to have in any of their European warehouses.I need one urgently

author: Mattchu
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 10, 2024, 10:30:00 am
content: Hey all, this is my first post so hopefully I don’t butcher this too hard…I’m a bit confused whether the BS-50 plate is brass or copper…I took a look at the actual miniware website for this producthttps://e-design.com.cn/ProductDetail/9555590.htmland I noticed that it kept saying “copper” rather than brass (I think?) in chinese. The product listing was saying 铜 (copper) rather than 黄铜 (yellow copper, aka brass). As a sanity check I went to their MHP30 page, and there it specifically said 黄铜 (brass) so these products are definitely listed as having different materials.Not too sure what to think about this, everything in english is saying brass but would they really write the wrong material in their main language then put the correct one in english?Anyways, I want one, should I get the Alu or the ?brass/copper? One?

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2024, 08:48:22 pm
content: Quote from: Mattchu on May 10, 2024, 10:30:00 amBS-50 would imply brass. But its very common for 3D printer parts to mix up brass and copper, and just call it copper colored metal or something.Aluminum will heat up faster, brass will have greater thermal capacity. If you want very fast temperature ramp get Alu, if not brass should be good, more consistent temperature.Brass: ~140 W/mK, 8.7g/m3Alu: ~220 W/mK, 2.6g/m3

author: 2X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2024, 01:59:33 pm
content: But how to choose the material of the heating table? Which one is suitable, copper or aluminum alloy

author: artag
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2024, 04:21:32 pm
content: Quote from: GnomeZA on February 05, 2024, 09:47:32 pmI have a TS100, I bought it after the first flush but before all the clones appeared. I'm still pleased with it but I had to replace the Oled display. It faded and died quite quickly. It came from an ebay supplier who specifically said it was the right size for a TS100 .. why do you think that might be ?I also have an MHP30. Apparently my TS100 experience was good enough to encourage that. I find it useful despite it's small size but have now bought a much bigger 200mm hot plate, mostly for doing assembly a bit faster than the MHP30.I think the Oled is fading, so it may be going the same way as the TS100, though not as fast. I'm not sure why this is - do Miniware overdrive them ? Use a bad source (my replacement TS100 display has now lasted longer than the original).

author: artag
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2024, 04:25:21 pm
content: Quote from: thm_w on April 06, 2024, 12:02:30 amThese are pretty cheap. Some suppliers play silly games with the shipping cost.https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005968258483.htmlI'm not saying they're comparable in quality with Hakko, Metcal or even Miniware. But they may be adequate.

author: fichamba
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2024, 06:13:16 pm
content: Hi everybody!I have the MHP50 and it's amazing. A bit expensive?, well, maybe. But it is extremely well made. I have the aluminum one. And it's FAST!.BUT, I have a problem: I can't update the FW!. It comes with V.1.00 and I had downloaded 1.01, followed the (minimal) instructions, but no device appears like a USB pendrive in DFU mode (the screwdriver does). Could you comment something to this regard, please?. I am doing it in a Windows 11 Home PC.TIAEDIT: SILLY ME!!! I was connecting the MHP50 to the computer via a charge-only cable!. Now it has FW V.1.01 8--------)

author: Trinakie
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 14, 2024, 01:39:33 pm
content: I am interested in this hot plate but I would like to use it with a solder paste that melts at 138C. Do you know if with the latest firmware the lowest reflow temperature is still 230C?

author: bdeianov
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2024, 03:43:51 pm
content: Quote from: Trinakie on September 14, 2024, 01:39:33 pmThe lowest is still 230C. Miniware have promised a "major update", which would include lower temperature settings, but no word on the timeline. Interestingly, my unit came with firmware 1.02 while the latest on the website is 1.01, but the temperature limits are unchanged.This is the thread on their official forum, if you feel like adding to the chorus of people requesting this change:https://forum.minidso.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=5656The download page:https://e-design.com.cn/en/NewsDetail/4203645.html

author: fons
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 24, 2024, 04:16:53 pm
content: Hi there!I am a bit of a newbie and this would be my first hotplate. I am about to press the buy button on the MHP50 but, unlike other hotplates I found online, it doesn't come with a PCB holder.When using the MHP50 as a preheat plate, how to do you guys hold the PCB in place to work on it?

author: Tony.T
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2024, 12:38:20 pm
content: Is it possible to order a new plate ONLY?Haven´t seen it at all even if i tried to google for it.I have the coated one but as it is possible to change...why not also order a aluminium plate.But where to find?

author: Svgeesus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2024, 08:12:49 pm
content: Since I recently got a laser infrared thermometer, I thought it would be interesting to compare the set and measured temperatures. I used an Etekcity Lasergrip 1080 infrared thermometer (accuracy & precision unknown)( USD25 on Amazon,https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DMI632G)Lacking any higher precision measuring device or any thermal standards, no claim is made as to absolute accuracy.Temperature measured at center of plate from around 15 inches. Plate stabilized for 2 min before each measurement.Temperatures in Celsius.Set: 180 Measured: 186 +3.3%Set: 200 Measured: 213 +6.5%Set: 220 Measured: 234 +6.4%Set: 240 Measured: 253 +5.4%Set: 260 Measured: 273 +5.0%Set: 280 Measured: 298 +6.4%Set: 300 Measured: 312 +4.0%Set: 320 Measured: 338 +5.6%No real conclusion beyond "seems ok" - maybe it is slightly hotter than set, maybe my thermometer reads a bit high.Edit:Using the black coated top plate. Power was a 24V 8A brick,https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B17Z1V6B

author: lololo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2024, 08:49:09 am
content: new firmware available :https://forum.minidso.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=5652&extra=page%3D1

author: knotlogic
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 04, 2024, 01:44:16 pm
content: Quote from: lololo on December 03, 2024, 08:49:09 amLooking at that link, they mentionQuoteIt looks like some sort of plug in module that replaces the hotplate section with an adapter to a soldering iron. And from the name I'm wondering if it'll be JBC compatible. I haven't been able to find any details about them though.

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 04, 2024, 10:59:22 pm
content: Quote from: knotlogic on December 04, 2024, 01:44:16 pmCan't find any information either. Quite intriguing !

author: giovannirat
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2024, 08:55:39 am
content: Some information is available:https://e-design.com.cn/en/MHP50-Mini-Soldering-Station-Adapter-PG10435436

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2024, 10:58:43 am
content: Quote from: giovannirat on December 05, 2024, 08:55:39 amIndeed, good find ! They are probably about to release it.Weird how lower power ones (115 & 210) are heating faster.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2024, 10:43:39 pm
content: Weird product.Quote from: orzel on December 05, 2024, 10:58:43 amIts fairly normal as the thermal mass of the 115 and 210 are tiny. Can be an advantage when you want the control loop to respond quicker, though obviously the total power is less so it will only take you so far.

author: shabaz
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 06, 2024, 03:58:34 am
content: I wonder if the MHP50 has enough power to work as a solder bath/pot. That would be a nice attachment if it existed!I need to purchase a small solder bath/pot, and I'm going to use it so rarely that I don't want to spend a lot, but, at the same time, I don't want to buy something bottom-end that might not be safe.

author: bdeianov
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 11, 2024, 02:25:45 am
content: If you use the reflow profile feature, I recommend NOT upgrading to the 2.00 firmware. While the temperature ranges have been relaxed, the reflow settings don't actually appear to work. The rise and keep times are not respected and regardless of what I set WeldTemp to, the maximum temperature always seems to go to 230 C.On top of that, downgrading to 1.01 doesn't currently seem possible. You can install it, but the UI is messed up.Avoid for now...

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 11, 2024, 05:06:57 am
content: Quote from: bdeianov on December 11, 2024, 02:25:45 amOuch ? I was about to do the update...Anyone else with such an experience ?

author: bdeianov
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 12, 2024, 06:38:50 pm
content: Quote from: bdeianov on December 11, 2024, 02:25:45 amUpdate: Miniware have added the UI file to their 1.01 firmware download, so it's now possible to downgrade back to 1.01.

author: Cyclotron
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 15, 2024, 09:26:58 pm
content: I was about to go to 2.0 as well. I'm very impressed with this little thing. It will be very handy.

author: wwjd1924
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 17, 2024, 05:32:55 pm
content: BE CAREFUL!Tried to go back to firmware 1.01 but messed up...In DFU mode, I tried to delete the 2.0 files...BIG MISTAKE!LINUX MINT:The MHP50 does work, shows 1.01 on the display but DFU mode does not work anymore!!Also I cannot change some values anymore in the menu's, I need to edit the config.txt file in USB modeI can enter DFU mode, MHP50 does show up in the filemanager but I get an error "Could not display contents of "MHP50_DFU": error when getting information for file "/media/user/MHP50_DFU/.trash-1000": input/output errorThis was on LINUX.In Windows 10, I CAN enter the MHP50_DFU directory with these contents:Deleting the .trash-1000 directory is not possible: not found error.Dare not to mess with it any further..Oh well, just another day... :'(

author: wwjd1924
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 18, 2024, 08:57:41 am
content: SOLVED!I was amazed that I got a reply from Morningtools within 12 hours.My STUPID mistake could be simply solved.Email from Morningtools:Dear customer,We are very sorry there is have problem with the reflow in V2.0 firmware, we are making modifications and will update the firmware later.Please try this to make MHP50 working, if you want to back to V1.0 firmware is the same process：1. Press and hold the A button of MHP50, connect the computer, and enter DFU mode2. Format the DFU disk to FAT format3. Disconnect the USB connection4. Press and hold the A button of MHP50, connect the computer again, and enter DFU mode5. Copy the 2.0 APP firmware to the DFU disk6. The computer will refresh and see the RDY file7. Disconnect the USB connection8. Press and hold the A button of MHP50, connect the computer for the third time, and enter DFU mode9. Copy the 2.0 UI file to the DFU disk10. The computer will refresh and see the RDY file11. Disconnect and complete the upgrade.If it not help please provide the video to us to shows the problems, thank you.Best regards,Guangzhou Chenxi Trading Co.,Ltd.www.morningtools.comAddress: R.3401, Holdround Plaza, 2#, Danan Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 18, 2024, 09:35:27 am
content: Quote from: wwjd1924 on December 18, 2024, 08:57:41 amGreat to have a copy in the forum, thanks !

author: davbere
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 29, 2024, 09:46:24 am
content: Hello,PCBWay has the MHP50 adapters in stock.I believe the SA80 adapter comes with the handle, a tip and the I-stand.There are 5 tips listed for ther SA80https://www.pcbway.com/project/gifts_detail/MHP50_Mini_Soldering_Station_Adapter_SA80_6ea1e87c.htmlEdit:I have now found it at Aliexpresshttps://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808012159353.html

author: ivi_yak
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2025, 10:15:17 pm
content: The reflow profile is limited by minimal values in time and temperature.

author: picburner
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2025, 04:04:11 pm
content: There is a firmware update to V2.01Did they fix the problem?

author: bdeianov
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2025, 06:54:09 pm
content: Quote from: picburner on February 04, 2025, 04:04:11 pmDid some testing yesterday. They have fixed it, kind of. Setting the reflow parameters appears to work now, both through the UI and through CONFIG.TXT, and the profile is followed pretty closely.The remaining problem is with the WeldTime parameter (time at peak temperature). The permitted range for this is now 60s to 300s (used to be 30s to 180s in v1.0). No idea why they would raise this when lowering it was part of the feature request to make the reflow profile actually usable. I'll follow up on their forum again. They do seem to respond... eventually... so maybe v2.02 in a couple of months would fix it?These are the ranges as they stand in v2.01:RiseTemp 80 - 170CRiseTime 60 - 300sKeepTemp 110 - 170CKeepTime 60 - 300sWeldTemp 150 - 260CWeldTime 60 - 300sAnd a funny tidbit: My HW 0.70 unit now reports HW 1.00 when loaded with firmware 2.0x. I guess they got tired of people asking them about that.

author: orzel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2025, 04:17:16 pm
content: Quote from: bdeianov on February 06, 2025, 06:54:09 pmLol !Thanks for all those information.

author: jmurphy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 06, 2025, 02:32:09 am
content: Hey everyone! I'm looking for a good config.txt setup for Sn63/Pb37. If you have a configuration that’s been working well for you, I’d really appreciate it if you could share it. Thanks in advance!

author: ivi_yak
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2025, 03:32:30 pm
content: My config for reflow 40/60v2.01

author: ivi_yak
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2025, 03:33:12 pm
content: Quote from: jmurphy on March 06, 2025, 02:32:09 am

author: ivi_yak
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 13, 2025, 03:37:54 pm
content: v2.01Is it not possible to set it to 30 seconds? Who else can check?

author: bdeianov
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2025, 06:54:36 pm
content: Quote from: ivi_yak on April 13, 2025, 03:37:54 pmIt's not currently possible, but they finally said they are looking into it.https://forum.minidso.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=5748

author: ivi_yak
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2025, 09:37:58 am
content: yep finally they start thinkinghttps://forum.minidso.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=5652&page=1#pid12045

author: Svgeesus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2025, 07:01:21 pm
content: I thought I could get away with this 60 x 30mm design on the MHP50 because the two ends are through-hole connectors so soldered separately with an iron. I was wrong (and forgot about those limitations when placing that Zener diode out in the corner).Also failed to take into account the uneven heat distribution, stuff towards the edges failed to transition to melt, so I was shifting the board around the plate to try and get even heating.(To reflow I placed the board diagonally, but it didn't help much)What is out there for 100 x 100mm or larger, without breaking the bank or rolling my own with hardware hotplates and aftermarket/DIY controllers?

author: ivi_yak
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 03:05:54 pm
content: Looking nice