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Pinecil Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron Tool

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$26

$36

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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 Sparkiekun 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
Includes
  • Pinecil Soldering Iron Tool
  • B2 ST (Short Tip) Soldering Tip
Warranty
  • Product includes a 30-day device warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Matches previous Frontpage Deal.
    • 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
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Sparkiekun
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About the Poster
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 Sparkiekun 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
Includes
  • Pinecil Soldering Iron Tool
  • B2 ST (Short Tip) Soldering Tip
Warranty
  • Product includes a 30-day device warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Matches previous Frontpage Deal.
    • 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
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Sparkiekun

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EricE4951
Thanks for sharing and including all the links to the extras! You can use this 'in the field' with a PPS battery bank; however, I use this at a desk with a dedicated power supply and the silicone cord. I did initially spring for their solder pen holder, but then commissioned this one and it makes life easier https://thangs.com/designer/ZackF...%21-534477
Mike C
I bought a pinecil along with a bunch of extras a year and a half ago, I already had a hakko, but I wanted something more convenient/travelable for quick jobs (guitar work, various electronics tasks like repairs, replacing batteries, etc.), and it is awesome! I haven't pulled out the Hakko since i got it. I also have the power supply on my work desk which I use daily, love this thing too, best desktop USB charger I have ever had, and I have gone through a lot of them. The V/A display is sweet. Here is what I picked up, along with a small pelican case to store everything in along with solder, etc. Yes the holder sucks, but for $2... it works. I have larger soldering stations w/ helping hands, etc. when needed, linked the main 2 I use below that are decent for the money. Also included links to a couple of good solder... don't cheap out on solder as is makes a huge difference to the ease of the job. Bigger gauge for stuff like guitars, smaller for small electronics:

Pinecil order:

PINECIL – Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron 1 $25.99
USB TYPE-C TO USB TYPE-C SILICONE POWER CHARGING CABLE - 1 meter length 1 $3.49
USB TYPE-C TO USB TYPE-C SILICONE POWER CHARGING CABLE - 1.5 meter length 1 $3.99
PINECIL Portable Mini Stand 1 $1.99
PINECIL Replacement Tip Contacts 1 $1.00
PINECIL Soldering Tip Set (Fine) 1 $24.99
PINECIL Soldering Tip Set (Gross) 1 $24.99
PinePower - 120W Desktop Power Supply - US version 1 $37.99
PINECIL Break Out Board 1 $3.99

Small diam solder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AYJ0B7Y/
Large diam solder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AVLM4SO/

Small station: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y1JZHD4/
Big station: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081MZX8Q8/
Refusername
It's $38 after shipping vs $40 with prime shipping on Amazon from the same seller, although I'm not 100% sure the Amazon listing is for the v2. https://www.amazon.com/PINECIL-Sm...B096X6SG13

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Thanks for sharing and including all the links to the extras! You can use this 'in the field' with a PPS battery bank; however, I use this at a desk with a dedicated power supply and the silicone cord. I did initially spring for their solder pen holder, but then commissioned this one and it makes life easier https://thangs.com/designer/ZackF...%21-534477
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Quote from EricE4951 :
Thanks for sharing and including all the links to the extras! You can use this 'in the field' with a PPS battery bank; however, I use this at a desk with a dedicated power supply and the silicone cord. I did initially spring for their solder pen holder, but then commissioned this one and it makes life easier https://thangs.com/designer/ZackF...%21-534477
Anybody selling these?
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bsdc
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Quote from EricE4951 :
Thanks for sharing and including all the links to the extras! You can use this 'in the field' with a PPS battery bank; however, I use this at a desk with a dedicated power supply and the silicone cord. I did initially spring for their solder pen holder, but then commissioned this one and it makes life easier https://thangs.com/designer/ZackF...%21-534477 [thangs.com]
This is an honest question, but why would you not just use a regular soldering iron at that point? To have the option to take it mobile and not own two solutions? Or just lower profile?
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Quote from SplendidHorn4071 :
Anybody selling these?
Quick glance on Etsy yielded no results. For me, I posted an ad at a local diy maker space. Printed it for the cost of a single spool of filament
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Quote from bsdc :
This is an honest question, but why would you not just use a regular soldering iron at that point? To have the option to take it mobile and not own two solutions? Or just lower profile?
Precise temp control at a lower price point than a hakko or whathaveyou (edit: can always use as a field soldering kit if ever my needs change, which is nice for versatility. honestly, I'm just a hobbyist tho)
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Quote from EricE4951 :
Quick glance on Etsy yielded no results. For me, I posted an ad at a local diy maker space. Printed it for the cost of a single spool of filament
What all did you have printed? Did you get a gridfinity base plate too? I'd print these off for a spool of PETG + shipping, but the base plate would need a certain type of box. Just the holder would fit in a 9x6x3(which UPS gives out for free) and only cost about $4-$5 to ship
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mashedpatatas
Feb 26, 2024
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how does this compare with https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1
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Not free shipping, cheapest shipping option is $12
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Quote :
Device Warranty: 30 Days
?????
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count0
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Running a soldering iron off of a USB power bank makes repairs so much easier.
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SeriousSink7874
Feb 26, 2024
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This looks very similar to the TS100 how is this one compared?
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It's $38 after shipping vs $40 with prime shipping on Amazon from the same seller, although I'm not 100% sure the Amazon listing is for the v2. https://www.amazon.com/PINECIL-Sm...B096X6SG13
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wolfcry0
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Odd that it doesn't support the USB-C 20V 5A profile given that the label on the side says 88W.
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As a total noob, what all else is needed to actually solder electronics? Additional tips, flux, and flux sucker?
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