This is hands down the most useful soldering iron I own. its lightweight construction it’s not wireless but it is versatile as well as runs off 12-24 volts so RC batteries. heat-up time in around 15 seconds or less depending on the power source.
I had an old Dyson dc-31 22v battery kicking around that would not work with the Dyson so brought some tx60 connectors made up a lead with about 30cm of mains cable soldiered it to the male tx 60 connectors and spade crimps in my battery connections I then plugged it in 11 seconds 25c to 300c wow.
fully programable has sleep function if left idle and firmware is upgradeable via USB connection mine came with the latest firmware installed so haven’t had to do this
It as has 7 different types tip available. i have just brought a second tip so I have one for different applications.
the reason this iron is so good is down to the digital heating element being in the tip and it using new technology that is found in more high-end equipment.
it was worth the reasonable price tag of £41 for the kit that included 1 tip, power supply, soldering iron stand, RC battery cable for use with tx60 connectors, and some solder.
In conclusion
it outperforms my soldier station and my Dremel portable gas iron and my cheap battery soldier iron am actually thinking of removing them from my tools here in London as don’t need them taking up space. might just replace with a laboratory power station.
PROs:
Light weight
Good construction
Easy to use OLED screen and 2 buttons
Upgradeable throught usb port
12-24v vercilty up to 65w of power.
5.5 x 2.1 power connector
RC battery conectivity
CONs:
tips are expensive £13 UK £11 Chia if time delivery time is not urgent.
