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expiredtechtembo888 posted Apr 17, 2021 10:04 PM
expiredtechtembo888 posted Apr 17, 2021 10:04 PM

Pinecil - Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron $37

$37

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This popular smart soldering iron similar to TS100 and TS80 is back in stock.

The Pinecil is a smart mini portable soldering iron with a 32-bit RISC-V SoC featuring a sleek design, auto standby and it heats up to an operating temperature in just 12 seconds!

Dual power input design: 1) USB-C supports both PD and QC 3.0 and; 2) DC5525 barrel DC jack.

Speedy Rapid Warmup: Reaches operating temperature in 12 seconds. Support for on-demand rapid boost feature.

Adjustable soldering tip temperature which can be set between 100° C and 400° C using the adjustment buttons and an easy-to-read OLED display.

Portable: it features a sleek and slim design, comprised of an SAE 304 stainless steel core housed inside a polycarbonate shell.
Auto standby mode engages when it is not in use ensuring the user safety.

$24.99 + $11.99 Standard shipping

https://pine64.com/product-catego...70efd499c1
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This popular smart soldering iron similar to TS100 and TS80 is back in stock.

The Pinecil is a smart mini portable soldering iron with a 32-bit RISC-V SoC featuring a sleek design, auto standby and it heats up to an operating temperature in just 12 seconds!

Dual power input design: 1) USB-C supports both PD and QC 3.0 and; 2) DC5525 barrel DC jack.

Speedy Rapid Warmup: Reaches operating temperature in 12 seconds. Support for on-demand rapid boost feature.

Adjustable soldering tip temperature which can be set between 100° C and 400° C using the adjustment buttons and an easy-to-read OLED display.

Portable: it features a sleek and slim design, comprised of an SAE 304 stainless steel core housed inside a polycarbonate shell.
Auto standby mode engages when it is not in use ensuring the user safety.

$24.99 + $11.99 Standard shipping

https://pine64.com/product-catego...70efd499c1

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Apr 18, 2021 01:35 AM
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460cidpowerApr 18, 2021 01:35 AM
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This is a nice product, one I want to buy. This price however is not a "sale". It's always been $24.99 since launch. In fact, it used to come bundled with a "free" breakout board.
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Apr 18, 2021 02:40 AM
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unumshopperApr 18, 2021 02:40 AM
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How does it compare to TS100?
Apr 18, 2021 02:57 AM
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460cidpowerApr 18, 2021 02:57 AM
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Quote from unumshopper :
How does it compare to TS100?
This is an open source clone, in some ways better IMO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwvorvU5v4E

It doesn't change that this isn't really a "deal". They are just back in stock. They have always been this price.
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Apr 18, 2021 08:54 AM
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ThatPlayerApr 18, 2021 08:54 AM
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Quote from unumshopper :
How does it compare to TS100?
I've got both. Off the top of my head, it's more comfortable as it is bigger with a soft grip and also allows USB-C input. Also one side is flat, so it's easier to balance on a table if you're using it without a stand.

Other than that, it uses the same tips, so it's a nice upgrade. And it also runs the same open source firmware if you have ever installed that on a TS100. I'd say it's a direct upgrade without losing anything (unlike say the TS80 where you would need new tips and doesn't have the DC jack input)
Apr 18, 2021 03:26 PM
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labjrApr 18, 2021 03:26 PM
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Let me know when they do free shipping.
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Apr 18, 2021 03:32 PM
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FierceDeityLinkApr 18, 2021 03:32 PM
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Nice, I paid $75 for a TS80 and the screen got really dim over time. I guess I'll get one of these if it ever goes completely unreadable.
Apr 18, 2021 04:31 PM
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labjrApr 18, 2021 04:31 PM
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IMO the Pinecil ships with a useless tip. They should give you a choice or include the BC2 or at least the D24.
Last edited by labjr April 18, 2021 at 12:58 PM.

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Apr 18, 2021 06:16 PM
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unrealiiApr 18, 2021 06:16 PM
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Interesting. If I hadn't already purchased the Sequre 001 (feels to be a TS100 clone or successor?), I probably would have considered this. Its a nice plus to have USB-C PD

https://sequremall.com/collection...ering-iron
For those of you with TS100, you can always make a USB-C cable. The PD connectors are ~$3 on ebay. I purchased the USB-C PD -> barrel jack cable from sequre.
Apr 18, 2021 07:15 PM
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davidallen1Apr 18, 2021 07:15 PM
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Smart thus pairs to your phone and your phone tells you heat temp and battery life left?
Apr 19, 2021 02:37 AM
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NeoMatrixJRApr 19, 2021 02:37 AM
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Dammit! I JUST bought a TS80P for $65! I could have gotten this and a spare tip!
Apr 21, 2021 02:19 AM
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harpo1Apr 21, 2021 02:19 AM
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Anyone's order ship yet?
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Apr 22, 2021 04:15 AM
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techtembo888
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Apr 22, 2021 04:15 AM
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Quote from harpo1 :
Anyone's order ship yet?
Just got my shipment tracking number.
May 31, 2021 05:45 PM
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17judgeMay 31, 2021 05:45 PM
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What are the differences between he Pinecil and the SEQURE SQ-D60?
May 31, 2021 06:08 PM
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labjrMay 31, 2021 06:08 PM
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Quote from 17judge :
What are the differences between he Pinecil and the SEQURE SQ-D60?
The main advantage I see with Pinecil is that it can be powered by USB or anything with a 5.5mm x2.5mm barrel plug on it such as an old laptop power brick or car battery.

The Sequre is powered from USB-C only. I don't like the idea of the device always having to negotiate with a USB power supply.

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May 31, 2021 07:22 PM
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17judgeMay 31, 2021 07:22 PM
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Quote from labjr :
The main advantage I see with Pinecil is that it can be powered by USB or anything with a 5.5mm x2.5mm barrel plug on it such as an old laptop power brick or car battery.

The Sequre is powered from USB-C only. I don't like the idea of the device always having to negotiate with a USB power supply.
Thanks labjr!

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