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Great review mate. Just a heads up, this iron is just a rebranded TS100, so it works the same as the other TS100 etc. If memory serves me well, it should run from 12v - 24v, although when I had the official TS100 I "overclocked" mine to run on 28v, but the fets weren't keen and got pretty hot. It runs optimally on a bench PSU at around 19v Also those long T12 tips, they work perfectly fine on the FX-951 iron. I daily drive the T12 tips on my Hakko and in all honesty I've never burnt one out, but I have burnt out genuine tips. You can pick up a boat load of T12 tips for about $30 from Aliexpress Also you can install custom firmware to make it run at 450⁰C too which is nice to have 😉
ts100 doesn't have usb-c power, looks more like a pinecil than a ts-100 to me. In all honesty a pinecil could be called a ts100 "clone" but I think the pinecil is more capable and it is way cheaper than a ts100.
I need this for my daughter. She loves to work on electronics and loves to watch your videos as much as I do. Thanks for all the little tips and tricks you teach us in all your videos. Great work as always. Big thumbs up.
I'm into FPV Quadcopters and we love these kinds of things for field work. I've got a TS100 that I've had in my bag for the past 3 years and I can build a drone on a bench in the woods with it. These things are great
Id like to find the TS100 that comes in a carry case with the full selection of tips and a couple different cords to plug in with (barrel to wall adapter and barrel to battery pack) but I have not seen it since people reviewed it when it first came out. If you or anyone else knows anywhere that sells that set, please share the location! :) I do not mind if its another company making it as long as its comparable quality and on the stronger side if different power output, saw the TS80 has USB-C power input too but I am worried that the power reduction might be noticeable on a ground plane.
Seems my previous comment get deleted because of the links. The shortlinks for the items are: Full set with case : _EIShXFr Just case: _Euv2c0V Set without case: _ExQLKVP Just put these after the AliExpress domain.
I'm using the older version of this one (only 400 C) for more than 5 years already and I'm very pleased of it. It just working no issues at all and on 400 degrees it doesn't become hot on the handle at all. Also the Idle mode is very useful between the soldering. I'm still working with it and I don't see the need to change it.
I've seen a few people using that iron and they seem happy with it. The 19v laptop chargers are often ideal and very common. But i'm an old stick in the mud, so my 250 volt iron is good enough for my use.
250v? Input or output? Is the iron as thick as your thumb and directly plugs into the wall without any circuitry? Found one from early days of soldering, was a seriously thick tip with a wood grip and cord coming out the back. Anything else controlling it would be inside the metal but no signs of anything visible - makes me wonder if it was hand made or one of the first/early mass productions.
The shorter tips are designed to be used with the TS-100 or Pine-64 Tips, so that thing is flexible enough to be used for tips made for different kind of system micro soldering irons
Jason, I have a similar iron called Pinecil. The B button is used to boost the temp up to the max. It looked like you were doing that some of the times that you couldn’t explain the temp going higher than was set.
“Need this “!! That’s a beast man ..I am working on iPhone motherboards mostly and my iron never does the job haha nice work I watch all your videos !!
Super cool portable iron! I got similar and pretty sure this one has neat advanced smart settings. Like bumping up temp for few seconds when dealing with a stubborn soldering joint.
Those T12 tips are almost indestructible. I recently had a faulty iron and the whole tip became red hot and the tip still works as before so setting it to 400 plus C is not a problem at all.
I need this iron in so many ways. Either way, keep up the good work. I learn a lot from you and will continue learning with every video you upload to TH-cam.
This is my second time watching this video so sorry if I already put this info out there. I have had this iron for over a year & it has been my daily driver. Until this week I only had two tips (both ts100 style). I bought a pinecel a couple weeks before I bought this & wanted see the difference. They are both close enough I could suggest either but I prefer this. I had just bought some T12 tips to try & I like them. I also bought a HS01 tip which works great but I will need to make a stop for it. They are cheap & work amazing. So my pinecel will become dedicated to HS01 tips & my SQ to T12 tips. Bye bye to expensive TS100 tips. LOL I will run off a PD charger but I suggest using a barrel connector attached to a PD trigger. The strain will kill your USB port quickly. Barrel plugs are cheap & I bought the cheapest. It is still holding up after a year of use.
"Need this" Wow, is that a good soldering iron. For my desktop motherboard repairs, my soldering iron often can't handle the temperatures exactly, which is still doable. Would love to get lucky though and have it be a chance at a new soldering iron for me. Find your videos very helpful and keep up the good work 😀👍
That would be real handy to keep with your RC kits and you could then make emergency repairs if needed at the 'drome. Price doesn't look too bad for the kit either. *Thanks* for the review Jason. 👍👍
Pretty little powerful thing I just recently purchased their Smart screwdriver SQ-Es126 Works good for macbooks and phones Is pretty good quality built screw driver ..they seem to make good products
I need this to repair some electronics around the office. It would be nice to have a soldering iron that doesn’t need to be plugged to the wall outlet. Thank you!
My TS80 got stolen alongside my toolbox last summer, it was the best soldering iron I got for mobile work. I need this but if in any case this seems like an improvement over TS80, so I will consider getting one of these instead. Wish they made a hot air gun this size too lol.
Definitely take a look at the Pinecil, it's similar to this iron but cheaper with all the same features and more! Also a really nice high temperature silicone USB-C cable.
"Need this" ❤️😂 That thing is solid man 😳 I'm doing laptop boards the hard way in a little town, just bought a nice thermal camera to make voltage injection easier and more reliable.
Im onto rc all around from fpv to trucks and cars i could really use this. I bought a cheap knock off and it only worked less then 2 builds so ive been leary on buying another. Thanks for the great content and the chance to win
I do all my micro soldering with the ST100. Lot of tips, never had to change the position of the clips. You can override the firmware with a custom one, lot of options and more heat if needed. Ramps up to 400C in seconds, much faster then this one.
Curious if the iron can be powered by the charger for the batteries? I've seen chargers with that connector that have variable power outputs to charge different batteries. Much like your power supply, just with the correct connector.
Nice review. 👍🏽 That kind of soldering irons interest me only due to the portability. I still wouldn’t replace it over any of the cheap china stations I have used for years. If I’m honest I prefer cheap china over the hakko. I just love being able to customize my tips shape because cheap china tips are solid copper and super cheap. I have my goto shape that I wish I could patent. 😆
Need this. Been looking to getting into learning electronics work but can't quite justify the cost right at the moment. This likely would give me that push to go for it.
What make station you use regularly? Using Hakko here but we only work on communications and satellite equipment. This one looks like a nice general purpose iron. The multiple means of charging is neat too
Need this, I've been using this iron sating for around 2 years and the tips always get eaten up within 1 month and ive recently gotten into phone board repairs which i need an iorn that wont heat up to red hot at 300c. thanks for the considerations :)
That is pretty impressive! I don’t need it, but I might look into getting one… lol I do a lot of soldering at work. I use a butane powered soldering iron from Snap-On tools. Thanks for your videos! I learn a lot!
Seems to be another of others I have seen the last few yrs , main thing seems to be the clear case . I could use one , if I do not get picked - I will go to their link and get one . Thanks again
Hello Can someone tell me why it shows firmware update when I put my other non origin 120w USB a to c cable in the soldering iron, is the a function that it goes to solder mode instead, with my origin cable it works normal,but I would like to have other options on cables beside the original. 🤔
i could need this That looks very good is a little knock off of the miniware ts100. I want to buy another iron. I think the other tip are they. From ts80. Great review by the way
Ps. I don't expect anything because i live here in the Philippines. I think the shipping and everything will be more expensive than the actual product itself.
Looks exactly as the Pinecil by Pine64. The solder stand is totally useless. It is too light. You should be able to run it at 20v and 65w. 16:35 Btw, 300 degrees are way too low. I use 370 degrees.
I just got soldering station now I didn’t thought of hot air gun station which I should have buy one but too late I bought jusr soldering station which call Schneider.. I’m disappointed there’s no hot air station. Bummer. I have to wait till next month to buy hot air station lol. Anyway I alway motivation watch your good video work with those repair etc…. And other video
Need this Been watching you for a while now love the vids. I have been looking for something like this for a while as I'm a electrician and need something portable
Thanks for the unboxing new tool is always handy "need this"
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Great review mate. Just a heads up, this iron is just a rebranded TS100, so it works the same as the other TS100 etc. If memory serves me well, it should run from 12v - 24v, although when I had the official TS100 I "overclocked" mine to run on 28v, but the fets weren't keen and got pretty hot. It runs optimally on a bench PSU at around 19v
Also those long T12 tips, they work perfectly fine on the FX-951 iron. I daily drive the T12 tips on my Hakko and in all honesty I've never burnt one out, but I have burnt out genuine tips. You can pick up a boat load of T12 tips for about $30 from Aliexpress
Also you can install custom firmware to make it run at 450⁰C too which is nice to have 😉
ts100 doesn't have usb-c power, looks more like a pinecil than a ts-100 to me. In all honesty a pinecil could be called a ts100 "clone" but I think the pinecil is more capable and it is way cheaper than a ts100.
@@69uremum The USBC is firmware updates, not for the soldering function.
@@xxycom8963 pinecil has takes usb-c for power.
@@69uremum Yeah I just got mine a couple months ago and it's USB-c and barrel. I use the one I got with my TS80p with it.
Phil, you old soddering iron overclocker you :)
I need this for my daughter. She loves to work on electronics and loves to watch your videos as much as I do. Thanks for all the little tips and tricks you teach us in all your videos. Great work as always. Big thumbs up.
I'm into FPV Quadcopters and we love these kinds of things for field work. I've got a TS100 that I've had in my bag for the past 3 years and I can build a drone on a bench in the woods with it. These things are great
Id like to find the TS100 that comes in a carry case with the full selection of tips and a couple different cords to plug in with (barrel to wall adapter and barrel to battery pack) but I have not seen it since people reviewed it when it first came out. If you or anyone else knows anywhere that sells that set, please share the location! :) I do not mind if its another company making it as long as its comparable quality and on the stronger side if different power output, saw the TS80 has USB-C power input too but I am worried that the power reduction might be noticeable on a ground plane.
@@whoisntwhoisit2126 I even found a listing with everything together but that was a worse deal.
Seems my previous comment get deleted because of the links.
The shortlinks for the items are:
Full set with case :
_EIShXFr
Just case:
_Euv2c0V
Set without case:
_ExQLKVP
Just put these after the AliExpress domain.
That looks like an amazing piece of kit. Don't need one myself but I think your generosity is amazing. love the channel, you are an inspiration. 👍👍
Need this ! I’ve got a project half finished because my iron is painful to use
I'm using the older version of this one (only 400 C) for more than 5 years already and I'm very pleased of it. It just working no issues at all and on 400 degrees it doesn't become hot on the handle at all. Also the Idle mode is very useful between the soldering. I'm still working with it and I don't see the need to change it.
I've seen a few people using that iron and they seem happy with it.
The 19v laptop chargers are often ideal and very common.
But i'm an old stick in the mud, so my 250 volt iron is good enough for my use.
250v? Input or output? Is the iron as thick as your thumb and directly plugs into the wall without any circuitry? Found one from early days of soldering, was a seriously thick tip with a wood grip and cord coming out the back. Anything else controlling it would be inside the metal but no signs of anything visible - makes me wonder if it was hand made or one of the first/early mass productions.
I need this for my son. He loves soldering and he always uses my soldering station in my shop so getting one for him would be perfect at this time
"Need This" I solder LED lighting projects together often. Thank you Jason!!
The shorter tips are designed to be used with the TS-100 or Pine-64 Tips, so that thing is flexible enough to be used for tips made for different kind of system micro soldering irons
"Need this"
My old soldering iron I got from my dad just died. And I could really use a new one.
This look a cool soldering iron. I would give this to my friend. She work in alarm installation. "Need this".
Jason, I have a similar iron called Pinecil. The B button is used to boost the temp up to the max. It looked like you were doing that some of the times that you couldn’t explain the temp going higher than was set.
Great review and a great iron when working where there is no mains. I could easily "need this" in the attic, on the road, in the remote cabin etc.
“Need this “!! That’s a beast man ..I am working on iPhone motherboards mostly and my iron never does the job haha nice work I watch all your videos !!
Super cool portable iron! I got similar and pretty sure this one has neat advanced smart settings. Like bumping up temp for few seconds when dealing with a stubborn soldering joint.
"Need this"
So happy your posting videos again
Those T12 tips are almost indestructible. I recently had a faulty iron and the whole tip became red hot and the tip still works as before so setting it to 400 plus C is not a problem at all.
I need this iron in so many ways. Either way, keep up the good work. I learn a lot from you and will continue learning with every video you upload to TH-cam.
This is my second time watching this video so sorry if I already put this info out there.
I have had this iron for over a year & it has been my daily driver. Until this week I only had two tips (both ts100 style). I bought a pinecel a couple weeks before I bought this & wanted see the difference. They are both close enough I could suggest either but I prefer this.
I had just bought some T12 tips to try & I like them. I also bought a HS01 tip which works great but I will need to make a stop for it. They are cheap & work amazing. So my pinecel will become dedicated to HS01 tips & my SQ to T12 tips. Bye bye to expensive TS100 tips. LOL
I will run off a PD charger but I suggest using a barrel connector attached to a PD trigger. The strain will kill your USB port quickly. Barrel plugs are cheap & I bought the cheapest. It is still holding up after a year of use.
"Need this"
Wow, is that a good soldering iron.
For my desktop motherboard repairs, my soldering iron often can't handle the temperatures exactly, which is still doable.
Would love to get lucky though and have it be a chance at a new soldering iron for me.
Find your videos very helpful and keep up the good work 😀👍
That would be real handy to keep with your RC kits and you could then make emergency repairs if needed at the 'drome. Price doesn't look too bad for the kit either.
*Thanks* for the review Jason. 👍👍
Pretty little powerful thing I just recently purchased their Smart screwdriver SQ-Es126 Works good for macbooks and phones Is pretty good quality built screw driver ..they seem to make good products
I need this to repair some electronics around the office. It would be nice to have a soldering iron that doesn’t need to be plugged to the wall outlet. Thank you!
My TS80 got stolen alongside my toolbox last summer, it was the best soldering iron I got for mobile work. I need this but if in any case this seems like an improvement over TS80, so I will consider getting one of these instead. Wish they made a hot air gun this size too lol.
Definitely take a look at the Pinecil, it's similar to this iron but cheaper with all the same features and more! Also a really nice high temperature silicone USB-C cable.
"Need this" ❤️😂
That thing is solid man 😳 I'm doing laptop boards the hard way in a little town, just bought a nice thermal camera to make voltage injection easier and more reliable.
That was a good soldering iron. You can bring it anytime anywhere. Just bring a packed of battery and your good to go 😁 I definitely “need this” 😁
you can use both tips same time using capton tape to wrap outside of the long tip to prevent short circuite.
Hey, good idea! :-)
Im onto rc all around from fpv to trucks and cars i could really use this. I bought a cheap knock off and it only worked less then 2 builds so ive been leary on buying another. Thanks for the great content and the chance to win
I do all my micro soldering with the ST100. Lot of tips, never had to change the position of the clips. You can override the firmware with a custom one, lot of options and more heat if needed. Ramps up to 400C in seconds, much faster then this one.
I need this for my everyday work. Thank you Jason.
Nice iron. Be good for on the go or even working out of the shop. Sure would be useful when soldering wires in automotive work. Need this for sure
This is a good new version of this tool so “need this”
"Need this" it would come in handy for a lot of projects in and out of the home.
Curious if the iron can be powered by the charger for the batteries? I've seen chargers with that connector that have variable power outputs to charge different batteries. Much like your power supply, just with the correct connector.
Thanks for the review. Looks like a handy little tool. I "need this" in my life
Maybe need this, at least I can use that sodder to make fishing weights. But does it ask for your credit card info if you plug it to a computer?
Hi Jason! Awesome review! I could use this with my son on all of our RC cars and trucks we have! Definitely Need This! Thanks!!
need this
Have looked at buying one but it's quiet on the work front, thanks for the vids...
Nice review. 👍🏽 That kind of soldering irons interest me only due to the portability. I still wouldn’t replace it over any of the cheap china stations I have used for years. If I’m honest I prefer cheap china over the hakko. I just love being able to customize my tips shape because cheap china tips are solid copper and super cheap. I have my goto shape that I wish I could patent. 😆
Need this. Been looking to getting into learning electronics work but can't quite justify the cost right at the moment. This likely would give me that push to go for it.
"Need this" Good soldering iron, I can use it out in the field.
What make station you use regularly? Using Hakko here but we only work on communications and satellite equipment. This one looks like a nice general purpose iron. The multiple means of charging is neat too
Nice little iron. Live confidently and peacefully
Need this…. My old soldering iron died and I really need a new one. Thanks for any consideration.
Oh I want that it’s just smart to use I think it can be very comfortable with big 🙌
My brother " need this " Hahaha he could definitely use it. Thanks Jason!
I could use this almost every day. Keep up the good videos.
Need this,
I've been using this iron sating for around 2 years and the tips always get eaten up within 1 month and ive recently gotten into phone board repairs which i need an iorn that wont heat up to red hot at 300c. thanks for the considerations :)
That is pretty impressive! I don’t need it, but I might look into getting one… lol
I do a lot of soldering at work. I use a butane powered soldering iron from Snap-On tools.
Thanks for your videos! I learn a lot!
I know that feeling,, I don't need it (too many irons already) but I want it 🤣👍🔧
I don't need this because I already have one but a different one. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Jason...thanks for providing this give away. I "need this". Keep up the great work...nice review!
Need this! So I don't need to drag out the rework station outside the house to do stuff!
Don't forget about the set screw near button "A". Also, play with different firmware's. This is a clone of the TS100. USB is for programming only.
No, usb can power the unit. Check out the video less than a minute from the end.
Seems to be another of others I have seen the last few yrs , main thing seems to be the clear case .
I could use one , if I do not get picked - I will go to their link and get one .
Thanks again
Still using an old Antex iron that takes about a week to warm up and am too tight to by anything
new. I need this. P.s love the stuff you put out.
Wonder if it’s a variant of the ts100
Hi Jason. Patrick here, a big fan/student from Nairobi Kenya. I know so far you got many of "I need this😃" would appreciate getting it though.
II Need this , as I do fair amount soldering in places where a corded iron is impracticable
Nice iron, small and easy to use. Thanks for the review.
Its a TS100 Knockoff... But more expensive.
And on top of that there is the Pine64 Pinecil that is practicality the same thing for $25...
Need this. looks a good little iron to have in the box.
LIKE THIS. I NEED THIS FOR MY RC CARS
Hello
Can someone tell me why it shows firmware update when I put my other non origin 120w USB a to c cable in the soldering iron, is the a function that it goes to solder mode instead, with my origin cable it works normal,but I would like to have other options on cables beside the original. 🤔
"need this"
That will help more of my work, i got cheap soldering iron and it is getting to retire soon😅
awesome review Jayson. keep up the good work.
i could need this That looks very good is a little knock off of the miniware ts100. I want to buy another iron. I think the other tip are they. From ts80.
Great review by the way
Need this. My old 30W iron already worn its tip to the point of having a creater. Lol no microsoldering for a while. Haha
Ps. I don't expect anything because i live here in the Philippines. I think the shipping and everything will be more expensive than the actual product itself.
"need this" lovely iron 👍
Nice and honest Review Jason…👌 I like T12 Tips a lot. „need this“
Thanks for the soldering testing
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Cool review, i definitely need to upgrade my old iron with something like this very soon!
Look into Pine64 Pencil
Thanks for the datailed review. I need this
Good see you again buddy … good job those… amazing
i need this to work in the basement and in the country. I don't have 220v there :))
Need this :) ez soldering for my car projects
Nice kit for soldering, keep up the good work
I definitely need this! Thanks.
Need this. That thing is awesome
Need This 😍 Great review ! Love your content. Thanks !
I "need this" little gem. Love your content.👍
Looks exactly as the Pinecil by Pine64. The solder stand is totally useless. It is too light. You should be able to run it at 20v and 65w.
16:35 Btw, 300 degrees are way too low. I use 370 degrees.
Need this Jason, good unboxing video 😃
I got old soldering station,
Maybe i need this guy.
Need this
This looks really solid
need this.
Very awesome iron!
of course I need this and thanks for the valuable content
" Need this " really you will help me with that . Thank you 😊
hi mr. jason...always one of the best...need this
I don't need this, I need more Jason videos 😀
I just got soldering station now I didn’t thought of hot air gun station which I should have buy one but too late I bought jusr soldering station which call Schneider.. I’m disappointed there’s no hot air station. Bummer. I have to wait till next month to buy hot air station lol. Anyway I alway motivation watch your good video work with those repair etc…. And other video
Awesome video and review! This would really help in my hobby, so... "need this" =)
need this! thank you for your inspiration and your videos.
Need this
It looks a handy little gadget.
I need this 😁I just got a Switch OLED and I'm very attempted to jailbreak it
need this..i love watching your videos and learned a lot..
Need this
Been watching you for a while now love the vids.
I have been looking for something like this for a while as I'm a electrician and need something portable
Thanks for the video. Very informative.