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Feb 26, 2024 3:12 PM

Pinecil Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron Tool

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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
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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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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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Mar 3, 2024 12:28 PM
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gonzoretMar 3, 2024 12:28 PM
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I want to do some repairs and mods to my old video game consoles, would this be a good solder iron choice? What should I buy along with it? Am still a newbie to soldering.
Mar 3, 2024 3:13 PM
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redstookMar 3, 2024 3:13 PM
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Quote from gonzoret View quoted comment :
I want to do some repairs and mods to my old video game consoles, would this be a good solder iron choice? What should I buy along with it? Am still a newbie to soldering.
I've used the V1 for a couple of years and recommend the pinecil over many name brands (~15 years of soldering experience). I've used this for small surface mount components to big 0 gauge for automotive. The heating element for these irons are in the tip so they heat up much quicker than name brand ones. Plus I could use this with my bench power supply, laptop USB c charger, and power bank.

I also have the fine tip set and mainly use the small chisel as an everyday tip and swap tips depending on use case.

I keep this as my portable soldering iron for personal and work since it's small. If I didn't already have the T12 soldering station on my workbench, I would just get another pinecil for the bench.
Last edited by redstook March 3, 2024 at 08:20 AM.
Mar 4, 2024 1:01 AM
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kickerstarterMar 4, 2024 1:01 AM
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What is the benefit of USB-C here? It is not like it could run on regular power bank?
Mar 4, 2024 2:44 AM
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NEW0Mar 4, 2024 2:44 AM
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Could I just use this to start a campfire? Lol
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sampsontiMar 4, 2024 2:48 AM
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Thanks
Mar 4, 2024 10:19 AM
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ek9cv5Mar 4, 2024 10:19 AM
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Shows $24.00 shipping!
Mar 4, 2024 2:09 PM
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chnsawalexMar 4, 2024 2:09 PM
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Quote from Mike C View quoted comment :
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/
I definitly don't recommend the big station those arms don't stay in position and rubberband back once moved past a small window.
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Mar 4, 2024 2:26 PM
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ezbeazyMar 4, 2024 2:26 PM
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Quote from Earthwormjim View quoted comment :
I can't wait until Chinese makers start copying the inductive based soldering technology in these compact irons. They precisely regulate every part of the tip.
Any idea how far along they are? Should hit alixpress for slickdealers soon after for less than half this price shipped. I can wait a month for shipping at that type of slick deal.
Mar 4, 2024 5:49 PM
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big mikeMar 4, 2024 5:49 PM
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Quote from kickerstarter View quoted comment :
What is the benefit of USB-C here? It is not like it could run on regular power bank?
If the bank supports a high wattage PD spec like 65w and beyond it can, also you can update the firmware via USB C and use standard USB-C PD Laptop chargers to power it.
Mar 4, 2024 6:05 PM
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kickerstarterMar 4, 2024 6:05 PM
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Why do you need to upgrade the firmware of a soldering iron?
Mar 5, 2024 1:52 AM
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EarthwormjimMar 5, 2024 1:52 AM
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Quote from jlumby View quoted comment :
Any idea how far along they are? Should hit alixpress for slickdealers soon after for less than half this price shipped. I can wait a month for shipping at that type of slick deal.

Years? I wouldn't wait, especially when the Pinecil is so cheap. Whenever the RF clones show up, they'll probably be closer to $100, and the tips are usually more expensive too.
Mar 5, 2024 1:55 AM
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EarthwormjimMar 5, 2024 1:55 AM
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Quote from kickerstarter View quoted comment :
Why do you need to upgrade the firmware of a soldering iron?
Tuning the temperature loop, startup behavior, improved compatibility with finicky power banks, setting standby timers or criteria, different power levels, add a hall effect sensor so it goes to sleep when in a stand.
Mar 5, 2024 2:26 AM
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ezbeazyMar 5, 2024 2:26 AM
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Quote from Earthwormjim View quoted comment :
Years? I wouldn't wait, especially when the Pinecil is so cheap. Whenever the RF clones show up, they'll probably be closer to $100, and the tips are usually more expensive too.
Just not loving the shipping, keeping me from biting. Used to free ship thresholds I guess
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kickerstarterMar 5, 2024 4:01 AM
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Quote from Earthwormjim View quoted comment :
Tuning the temperature loop, startup behavior, improved compatibility with finicky power banks, setting standby timers or criteria, different power levels, add a hall effect sensor so it goes to sleep when in a stand.
Shouldn't all of them be done when they release the product? Even a damn soldering iron is copying the gaming industry and releasing half baked product?
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Mar 5, 2024 3:04 PM
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big mikeMar 5, 2024 3:04 PM
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Quote from kickerstarter View quoted comment :
Shouldn't all of them be done when they release the product? Even a damn soldering iron is copying the gaming industry and releasing half baked product?
Generally in the world of DIY products like this with IoT type hardware smart people come up with amazing ideas no one even thought of when the product was initially made, or further research nets better ideas/settings/etc down the road. It's not as if the product isn't perfectly usable out of the gate, but they add even more cool/useful functionality as time goes on.
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