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frontpage Posted by Sparkiekun • Feb 26, 2024
frontpage Posted by Sparkiekun • Feb 26, 2024

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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EricE4951
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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
Mike C
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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/
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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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Feb 26, 2024
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shadowarachh
Feb 26, 2024
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The warranty sucks. I bought a pinecil, the desktop supply and a pile of accessories directly from them. The iron stopped working mid job and took out the USB c port on the supply with it. Too bad so sad out of warranty.

Replaced it with the fnirsi on Amazon so I can at least get a warranty after a month.
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LovelyMoney2669
Feb 26, 2024
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Perfect for when they're talking to your guy all wrong. With the wrong tone. And then they do it again.
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Feb 26, 2024
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank sjguy01

Quote from wolfcry0 :
Odd that it doesn't support the USB-C 20V 5A profile given that the label on the side says 88W.
The voltage goes straight through the heating element and isn't stepped up or down. It's 6.2 Ohms so at 20V it will draw 20/6.2 = 3.2A or around 65W

The 88W is with 24V using the DC power jack which would allow more current. There's experimental support for 28V for the latest USB PD protocols that new laptops are using which would allow the Pinecil to run 126W.

In practice if you're soldering something that needs more than 65 watts, you probably wouldn't use this tool for it anyways. The surface area of the tips is small for that much heat.
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Feb 26, 2024
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MellowCrow4963
Feb 26, 2024
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Can this be powered off the USB C port on a laptop?
Feb 26, 2024
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ursus
Feb 26, 2024
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I have a Hakko and am tempted to get this one as it looks so slick and doesn't take much space.
Feb 26, 2024
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MistaClean
Feb 26, 2024
891 Posts
Gah! I wish this deal had free shipping since it's just been this same deal the last few years since it's been out. That's the only thing that's stopped me from impulse buying since I don't immediately need it lol. I did almost pull the trigger on it a few months ago at this regular price, however.
Feb 26, 2024
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motaku96
Feb 26, 2024
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Just received mine in the mail. Replacing old game boy cart batteries is gonna be my first project.

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Feb 26, 2024
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Yoda8
Feb 26, 2024
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Quote from blocky :
I bought one of these kits last year and have been surprised how functional and decent it is. It has everything you need to get started, and importantly it's cheap (~$10). The iron is better built than the accessories, thank goodness, and the solder, solder sucker, heat shrink -- everything does what it's supposed to do. I'm sure the temp settings dial is not super precise, but close enough for my purposes:

https://www.amazon.com/Soldering-...37&sr=1-10 [amazon.com]

For 'helping hands', I use pliers with rubber bands on the handles to give small components a gentle squeeze.

I figure start with something like this, get a feel for soldering low-stakes, and then see if there's anything you want to upgrade as you go.
That looks like a real cheap kit... that being said, when I first started soldering, that would basically have everything I needed for occasional soldering jobs assuming I didn't screw up too bad. (solderwick would be a nice addition)... I would recommend throwing 10 bucks at something like that if you are just getting started realizing if you start doing it more and more you will probably replace everything in it with better versions. But this is totally worth it to get you feet wet.
Feb 27, 2024
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Yoda8
Feb 27, 2024
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Quote from MistaClean :
Gah! I wish this deal had free shipping since it's just been this same deal the last few years since it's been out. That's the only thing that's stopped me from impulse buying since I don't immediately need it lol. I did almost pull the trigger on it a few months ago at this regular price, however.
I pulled the trigger about a year ago so I had something portable... the feel is amazing and it has basically taken the place of my bench iron. Only reason I haven't replaced my bench iron is that it has a built in 0-30v power supply and a hot air rework gun that I use. But I have been really impressed with the pinecil. (tips are dirt cheap for my bench unit compared to the pinecil/ts-100 tips so that is another reason not to get rid of it yet.)
Feb 27, 2024
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JCreazy
Feb 27, 2024
506 Posts
I've been using the pinecil v1 exclusively for the last couple years. It's the only iron I use for all board work. No need to spend $$$ on a Hakko.
Feb 27, 2024
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pickle3782
Feb 27, 2024
339 Posts
Is it worth picking up both sets of the short (fine & gross) tips? The iron with almost every accessory added (including the power supply) with shipping is about $150.
Feb 27, 2024
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LavenderSummer7248
Feb 27, 2024
28 Posts
Those silicon cables are hella nice. They are soft and don't get tangled. I use them for everything, including my laptops. Capped at 60W. For $3-$4 its a steal.
Feb 27, 2024
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SpencerW3618
Feb 27, 2024
9 Posts
Quote from big mike :
This thing is awesome, I've been stocking up on tips from AliExpress Choice sales lately. Need to get a power bank and USB-C setup currently just use a laptop barrel or usb charger in the house for it.
~~Never done any shopping on aliexpress, what are these "choice sales" you speak of?~~
Ah I see the yellow "Choice" icon, not sure what that indicates exactly.

And what is a good price for a tip on that platform, in your experience/opinion?
I am seeing that you can get them as low as $3.88 (free ship), vs pine's listing for $6 (paid ship) each
Last edited by SpencerW3618 February 26, 2024 at 06:50 PM.
Feb 27, 2024
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l1tre_st0rm
Feb 27, 2024
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Quote from SeriousSink7874 :
This looks very similar to the TS100 how is this one compared?
very similar. Pine is cheaper, as are its tips that fit both. All the functions are similar, the only thing I haven't studied is how many firmwares are available for it.

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khemical
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Quote from SplendidHorn4071 :
Anybody selling these?
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
Check with your local libraries. Mine 3d prints things and you pay by weight ($1/oz).

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