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Pine64 Store is offering their Pinecil Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron Tool on sale for $25.99. Standard shipping starts at ~$11.99 (may vary depending on location).
Thanks to community member SalmonSurprise for finding this deal
Note, stock may be limited while supplies last
About the Product
Thanks to community member SalmonSurprise for finding this deal
Note, stock may be limited while supplies last
About the Product
- 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 6 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
- Pinecil Soldering Iron Tool
- B2 ST (Short Tip) Soldering Tip
- Product includes a 30-day device warranty w/ purchase
Editor's Notes
Written by Discombobulated | Staff- This product originally retails at $35.99, however, a community price is being offered at a discount of $10 Off or 27.79% Savings
- The Pinecil is a smart mini portable soldering iron w/ a 32-bit RISC-V SoC and has an operating temperature in just 6 seconds
- Product is operated on Ralim's IronOS w/ Bouffalo BL-706 chipset w/ OLED white colour monochrome display + power from USB-C or barrel jack; FCC, CE RED, ROHS certified
- Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
- Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated
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Pine64 Store is offering their Pinecil Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron Tool on sale for $25.99. Standard shipping starts at ~$11.99 (may vary depending on location).
Thanks to community member SalmonSurprise for finding this deal
Note, stock may be limited while supplies last
About the Product
Thanks to community member SalmonSurprise for finding this deal
Note, stock may be limited while supplies last
About the Product
- 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 6 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
- Pinecil Soldering Iron Tool
- B2 ST (Short Tip) Soldering Tip
- Product includes a 30-day device warranty w/ purchase
Editor's Notes
Written by Discombobulated | Staff- This product originally retails at $35.99, however, a community price is being offered at a discount of $10 Off or 27.79% Savings
- The Pinecil is a smart mini portable soldering iron w/ a 32-bit RISC-V SoC and has an operating temperature in just 6 seconds
- Product is operated on Ralim's IronOS w/ Bouffalo BL-706 chipset w/ OLED white colour monochrome display + power from USB-C or barrel jack; FCC, CE RED, ROHS certified
- Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
- Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated
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The soldering iron is extraordinarily capable, very portable, and has open-source software running it. You can reflash your -soldering iron- to suit your needs. In an era of closed-source everything....this is a welcome breath of fresh air.
It's not for extra fine work nor is it for heavy duty work -- but for the casual hobbyist, it's an excellent iron. Small size + easy controls + quick to heat + solid build quality are a solid win. This iron is comparable to an introductory Weller or Hakko desktop model at 3-5x the cost, and absolutely destroys your old Radio Shack firestick irons.
It's worth the asking price.
I would strongly recommend getting the two tip sets offered by Pinecil, as well as one of each of the silicone coated USB-C cables. You'll need a power adapter that can handle the power draw, so if you only have a 12w phone adapter -- look to upgrade. They have a nice multi-port desktop-based power supply, complete with an LCD readout of the power being used.
Or get a high performance + high capacity USB-C battery pack for a truly portable tool.
I would NOT get their soldering stand. That's a flimsy piece of junk. Grab literally anything else to hold the iron. Also, get yourself a silicon repair/soldering mat to work on -- they're able to protect surfaces from high heat.
Lastly -- get some eye protection + a small ABC fire extinguisher. A small fan for ventilation (or a proper fume extractor) wouldn't be a bad idea either. And of course, your usual solder + wick + solder sucker + flux + helping hands + board holder etc.
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To put it in perspective, I have a normal sized Plano ammo box w/ removable tray for my soldering gear. And I have it filled with things like pliers, hemostats, magnetic helping hands workstation, stickvise, silicone mat, USB-C battery pack, LED lighting, etc. The soldering iron + all the tips fits in a pencil pouch with room to spare. I have a truly portable DIY workstation that can be stored almost anywhere.
If the ammo case doesn't suit your fancy, get one or two Sterlite shoebox-sized containers.
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I got a pinecil a year ago and it replaced my weller soldering station due to its size
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The soldering iron is extraordinarily capable, very portable, and has open-source software running it. You can reflash your -soldering iron- to suit your needs. In an era of closed-source everything....this is a welcome breath of fresh air.
It's not for extra fine work nor is it for heavy duty work -- but for the casual hobbyist, it's an excellent iron. Small size + easy controls + quick to heat + solid build quality are a solid win. This iron is comparable to an introductory Weller or Hakko desktop model at 3-5x the cost, and absolutely destroys your old Radio Shack firestick irons.
It's worth the asking price.
I would strongly recommend getting the two tip sets offered by Pinecil, as well as one of each of the silicone coated USB-C cables. You'll need a power adapter that can handle the power draw, so if you only have a 12w phone adapter -- look to upgrade. They have a nice multi-port desktop-based power supply, complete with an LCD readout of the power being used.
Or get a high performance + high capacity USB-C battery pack for a truly portable tool.
I would NOT get their soldering stand. That's a flimsy piece of junk. Grab literally anything else to hold the iron. Also, get yourself a silicon repair/soldering mat to work on -- they're able to protect surfaces from high heat.
Lastly -- get some eye protection + a small ABC fire extinguisher. A small fan for ventilation (or a proper fume extractor) wouldn't be a bad idea either. And of course, your usual solder + wick + solder sucker + flux + helping hands + board holder etc.
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To put it in perspective, I have a normal sized Plano ammo box w/ removable tray for my soldering gear. And I have it filled with things like pliers, hemostats, magnetic helping hands workstation, stickvise, silicone mat, USB-C battery pack, LED lighting, etc. The soldering iron + all the tips fits in a pencil pouch with room to spare. I have a truly portable DIY workstation that can be stored almost anywhere.
If the ammo case doesn't suit your fancy, get one or two Sterlite shoebox-sized containers.
The accessories are very reasonably priced.
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The soldering iron is extraordinarily capable, very portable, and has open-source software running it. You can reflash your -soldering iron- to suit your needs. In an era of closed-source everything....this is a welcome breath of fresh air.
It's not for extra fine work nor is it for heavy duty work -- but for the casual hobbyist, it's an excellent iron. Small size + easy controls + quick to heat + solid build quality are a solid win. This iron is comparable to an introductory Weller or Hakko desktop model at 3-5x the cost, and absolutely destroys your old Radio Shack firestick irons.
It's worth the asking price.
I would strongly recommend getting the two tip sets offered by Pinecil, as well as one of each of the silicone coated USB-C cables. You'll need a power adapter that can handle the power draw, so if you only have a 12w phone adapter -- look to upgrade. They have a nice multi-port desktop-based power supply, complete with an LCD readout of the power being used.
Or get a high performance + high capacity USB-C battery pack for a truly portable tool.
I would NOT get their soldering stand. That's a flimsy piece of junk. Grab literally anything else to hold the iron. Also, get yourself a silicon repair/soldering mat to work on -- they're able to protect surfaces from high heat.
Lastly -- get some eye protection + a small ABC fire extinguisher. A small fan for ventilation (or a proper fume extractor) wouldn't be a bad idea either. And of course, your usual solder + wick + solder sucker + flux + helping hands + board holder etc.
-----
To put it in perspective, I have a normal sized Plano ammo box w/ removable tray for my soldering gear. And I have it filled with things like pliers, hemostats, magnetic helping hands workstation, stickvise, silicone mat, USB-C battery pack, LED lighting, etc. The soldering iron + all the tips fits in a pencil pouch with room to spare. I have a truly portable DIY workstation that can be stored almost anywhere.
If the ammo case doesn't suit your fancy, get one or two Sterlite shoebox-sized containers.
On another note Fakespot gives it a "C" and displays mixed reviews. Take what you will from that.
This has a processor built in to intelligently solder and runs open source software.
Why would you want to program your iron, you wonder? One obvious use would be protecting delicate components from overheating.
Another one is saving presets.
Ive bought a lot of these new age chinese tools and they all look cool and have revolutionary designs, but are always lacking somewhere in quality and usability sadly.
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I got a pinecil a year ago and it replaced my weller soldering station due to its size
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