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SainSmart Pro32 Soldering Tool Set
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SainSmart Pro32 Soldering Tool Set
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The SainSmart Pro32 is a smart quick-heating soldering iron with a lightweight design. The shell is made from polycarbonate plastic with a 304 stainless steel embedment for inserting soldering tips Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downKoxinga
135
Apr 18, 2017
Just a warning, the Seeed model / this one / the other handful of rebrands is pretty underwhelming. As @kkwapnioski mentioned, the power supply can be a bit iffy. I haven't found the performance of this iron to be great, in general, for its price (given you're 'saving' $10 here off the usual $60-$65). If you're not willing to dish out on a Hakko FX-888D + accessories, which is understandable if you don't solder often, I'd recommend a different setup around the same price point:
Aoyue 936 (or 936D) - $36 - Cheap Chinese clone of an old Hakko station. Lots of warehouses in China use this exact clone (there are multiple rebrands; I'd recommend Aoyue or Yihua). I've used it for quite some time now and it's been great. There's always a bit of risk with these clones, so pop it open when you get it and make sure everything inside is looks good; specifically, that it's grounded (this lack of ground is rare from my understanding, but better safe than sorry). Youtuber BigClive has a video on another clone of this iron that could be helpful. This particular model on a well known site with 2-day-shipping includes a pretty robust metal stand for the iron and a solder reel mount.
Hakko 599B - $9 - OG version of the brass sponge that this kit comes with. Works great, as expected of Hakko. If you really don't want/need one, the Aoyue comes with a kinda cruddy regular sponge that sits in the iron stand.
Lyonsblue Solder Sucker - $8 - My personal favorite solder sucker. Gives the good suck. Fighting a solder sucker is no fun, but I haven't had any issues with this one. Always be careful using suckers with PCBs though; the pads can be delicate. A spool of cheap wick will last forever and costs maybe $3. === Base Total: $53 vs $50 SainSmart kit
For Add-ons:
Hakko T18D16 - $9 - Fantastic chisel tip for working with keyboards. The Aoyue comes with a decent conical tip, but since the clones are compatible with Hakko tips it's a fantastic budget upgrade. You basically end up with a poor man's FX-888D. === Add-on total: $62 vs $60 SainSmart kit + tip
And, as a bonus:
Kester 44 Rosin Core Solder 63/37 .031" 1oz pack - $10 - If you don't solder often these little packs are a godsend. It's basically just a tube of coiled solder (about 24 ft, according to the info). $10 might seem steep for such a small amount, but this is seriously the best solder I've used. The 1 lb version (24-6337-0027) has the majority of the reviews if you need further persuasion. The lower melting point also means you don't have to go as high when you're desoldering, which can reduce the risk of lifted pads.
In summary: === I have big money$$$ - FX-888D + accessories (I'd still recommend the above tbh; there's quite a few bundles with similar items like multiple extra tips/flush cutters/sponge that are pretty good deals) === My idea of a fancy meal is taco bell (which is delicious - don't get me wrong) - Aoyue/Yihua + accessories === I REALLY need portability, because soldering at Starbucks hasn't caught on yet but just you wait - SainSmart bundle, and some stamps to send a snail-mail to Yankee candle with your idea for a "Dark Coffee+Burning Rosin" designer scent
Aoyue 936 (or 936D) - $36 - Cheap Chinese clone of an old Hakko station. Lots of warehouses in China use this exact clone (there are multiple rebrands; I'd recommend Aoyue or Yihua). I've used it for quite some time now and it's been great. There's always a bit of risk with these clones, so pop it open when you get it and make sure everything inside is looks good; specifically, that it's grounded (this lack of ground is rare from my understanding, but better safe than sorry). Youtuber BigClive has a video on another clone of this iron that could be helpful. This particular model on a well known site with 2-day-shipping includes a pretty robust metal stand for the iron and a solder reel mount.
Hakko 599B - $9 - OG version of the brass sponge that this kit comes with. Works great, as expected of Hakko. If you really don't want/need one, the Aoyue comes with a kinda cruddy regular sponge that sits in the iron stand.
Lyonsblue Solder Sucker - $8 - My personal favorite solder sucker. Gives the good suck. Fighting a solder sucker is no fun, but I haven't had any issues with this one. Always be careful using suckers with PCBs though; the pads can be delicate. A spool of cheap wick will last forever and costs maybe $3. === Base Total: $53 vs $50 SainSmart kit
For Add-ons:
Hakko T18D16 - $9 - Fantastic chisel tip for working with keyboards. The Aoyue comes with a decent conical tip, but since the clones are compatible with Hakko tips it's a fantastic budget upgrade. You basically end up with a poor man's FX-888D. === Add-on total: $62 vs $60 SainSmart kit + tip
And, as a bonus:
Kester 44 Rosin Core Solder 63/37 .031" 1oz pack - $10 - If you don't solder often these little packs are a godsend. It's basically just a tube of coiled solder (about 24 ft, according to the info). $10 might seem steep for such a small amount, but this is seriously the best solder I've used. The 1 lb version (24-6337-0027) has the majority of the reviews if you need further persuasion. The lower melting point also means you don't have to go as high when you're desoldering, which can reduce the risk of lifted pads.
In summary: === I have big money$$$ - FX-888D + accessories (I'd still recommend the above tbh; there's quite a few bundles with similar items like multiple extra tips/flush cutters/sponge that are pretty good deals) === My idea of a fancy meal is taco bell (which is delicious - don't get me wrong) - Aoyue/Yihua + accessories === I REALLY need portability, because soldering at Starbucks hasn't caught on yet but just you wait - SainSmart bundle, and some stamps to send a snail-mail to Yankee candle with your idea for a "Dark Coffee+Burning Rosin" designer scent
B3H1NDu
37
Jan 30, 2018
KoxingaI disagree. So do many others.
This iron is a rebranded TS-100, so we'll call it that. Also, my experience is only really with the open-source Ralim firmware so I cant speak to experiences had with the terrible stock firmware.
This soldering iron is amazing. It's tiny and transportable and can run off the 4s batteries I lug around for FPV miniquads. This makes repairs in the field a breeze. Not being tied down to a bulky station means that even at home I can do repairs anywhere in the house. The soldering iron has a whole bunch of features and heats up extremely fast (under 10 seconds to 330 degrees for smaller joints). It is a good deal cheaper than Hakko stations and is a much better quality than the aoyue.
If I was soldering as part of a job, or I did it more often than 2-3 times a week then I'd likely buy a full Hakko station but I think that the TS100 is the best all-round soldering iron for anything short of that and if you want a super portable iron there is no better alternative that I'm aware of.
There is a good reason the TS100 has received such glowing reviews from the hobby community. I think it's probably the best all-round hobby iron out there. Period.
This iron is a rebranded TS-100, so we'll call it that. Also, my experience is only really with the open-source Ralim firmware so I cant speak to experiences had with the terrible stock firmware.
This soldering iron is amazing. It's tiny and transportable and can run off the 4s batteries I lug around for FPV miniquads. This makes repairs in the field a breeze. Not being tied down to a bulky station means that even at home I can do repairs anywhere in the house. The soldering iron has a whole bunch of features and heats up extremely fast (under 10 seconds to 330 degrees for smaller joints). It is a good deal cheaper than Hakko stations and is a much better quality than the aoyue.
If I was soldering as part of a job, or I did it more often than 2-3 times a week then I'd likely buy a full Hakko station but I think that the TS100 is the best all-round soldering iron for anything short of that and if you want a super portable iron there is no better alternative that I'm aware of.
There is a good reason the TS100 has received such glowing reviews from the hobby community. I think it's probably the best all-round hobby iron out there. Period.
SaskAudioGuy
438
Apr 15, 2019
KoxingaI just wanted to add to a very good post.
Be very careful about using knock off stingers. There are some ok ones but real Hakko tips/stingers are superior. The Hakkos are made for repeatable results, so the resistance of the heater and the thermal probe are quite reliable. The best clones are close, the bad clones are wildly different. Some won't heat, some over or under heat. Then you get into the build quality and materials... some of the nasty clones are made with plastic cores, the wiring connections are brutal, and full of corrosion or near shorts.
If you go clone, use a multimeter and a knife to test. If it's internally shorted you can fry your iron very easily if it's not protected. Use a sharp knife to test the white ceramic core, it shouldn't cut or scrap easily. Also use the knife to test the contact rings, if they move easily on the core it is a cheap build.
If you go TS100, get the real Mini tips. They are basically on par with the good Hakko clones. The nameless stingers are a gamble. Like Chinese solder, they may be great one order and be complete trash the next. The Mini stingers are labelled properly and have actual certifications, so they should be quite reliable and safe.
Also Power Supply matters, a great 19V 4A Meanwell will destroy a cheapo 24V. I would highly recommend looking into a step up converter so you can run 10-24V input and it'll always supply 24V. I run my Thinkpad blocks, car battery, Omnicharge or whatever.
Hakko T15 is the North American T12 but it's basically rated for 65W and goes in the 888D, 951, and a billion knock offs.
All TS100 clones and rebadges are based off the Banggood Mini. There are some hardware revisions, of the official TS100, v1 and v2. I haven't really been able to find out the differences but the v.2 hardware units seem to carry more safety and quality certifications.
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Fueslein
19
Nov 18, 2018
It’s only $64.99 on Amazon with free 2 day shipping with prime.. why would I buy it here when it’s more expensive?? Massdrop fail.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0183RJIUE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fCB8BbXX8VRPZ
kkwapnioski
30
Apr 17, 2017
Be cautious with this. I bought the same TS100 Soldering Iron from SainSmart off of Amazon, and the power supply that comes with it is junk. The Soldering iron "boots up" and as the temperature rises, the power supply has a brown out, and the soldering iron reboots. I used to have to go through about 5-10 of these cycles to get to my desired temperature. After replacing the power supply, works great. This kit may have a different power supply but the picture looks the same. Just my $0.02. (Link to Amazon reviews of others with the same issues: a.co/4hZhY8k#customerReviews)
Socratease
191
Oct 30, 2017
kkwapnioskiI bought from Uy Chan via Amazon, the power supply in that kit is solid.
Cambo
422
Apr 20, 2017
The solder sucker is pictured in this but it's not included as a part of the contents of the drop? Was this a mistake? Is it included or not.
A community member
May 31, 2019
KIMMY_YIMMELYes it is, though with additional tip and power supply. What's even more odd is the fact there's SEED one on sale as well, without supply for more money. Mind boggles at Massdrop these days.
A community member
Nov 21, 2018
DustMiteThey should start selling TS-100, not re-brands at higher price.
Anakey
69
Jul 27, 2017
Love the comment about complying with EU certification only for the drop to be exclusively US only.
Shoujin
53
Mar 30, 2019
Has anyone else been experiencing odd service with Massdrop recently? I just received this item today but never got a shipping notification which is the second time in the past few months that has happened. What made this time even more weird was that the item appeared to be fulfilled by Amazon. It was packed in an Amazon mailer and had an Amazon-style packing slip inside.
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