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FNIRSI HS-01 USB-PD Smart Electric Soldering Iron US$24.59 (~A$38.49) Delivered @ FNIRSI Factory Store via AliExpress

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Good price on one of the recommended USB powered Smart Soldering Irons. Standard Pricing is US$30

Combine with IFPZWBM Coupon from this deal for a further US$2 discount.

Up there in performance with the Pinecil and TS-101, but a bit larger.
Toms Hardware review here

Probably recommend against buying the pack with the USB-PD power source. You can get these on sale locally with Australian Pins for similar money

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  • kudoz on 13/09/2024 - 08:48
    +1

    Which are you suggesting OP? The one with only 1 tip?

    • ESEMCE on 13/09/2024 - 08:59
      +1

      Yeah, the one tip option is the listed price. (Ozbargain automatically pulls the image unfortunately)

      I am by no means a soldering expert.
      I just know that the $10 soldering iron I bought at Bunnings 30 years ago is a piece of crap.

      • kudoz on 13/09/2024 - 09:45

        I ended up getting the 6 tip option (looks like the tips are often around the 3-5USD each anyway) - cheers!

        • ozhunter68 on 13/09/2024 - 13:43

          Did you end up using a US$4 off code for that if it was valid?

          • kudoz on 13/09/2024 - 14:23
            +1

            @ozhunter68: Only got a $1 off code :(

            There was something that flashed up JUST before I clicked the purchase confirmation, might have been that but accidentally closed it haha

            • ozhunter68 on 13/09/2024 - 14:26
              +1

              @kudoz: Never mind. I do agree with your choice of the 6 Tip option.

    • rumblytangara on 13/09/2024 - 09:59
      +3

      In general, a narrow screwdriver (chisel) tip is better than a pure conical- way better for heat transfer. Conical tips kind of suck because you spend ages trying to get heat through a single tiny point of contact or you mush the entire side of the cone against what you are trying to heat.

      Okay, just looked at the photos- I would just bin most of those tips… none of them seem ideal for going anywhere near a PCB. Either they're massively wide and clumsy or they are just needle points. The single tip option is the only one I'd use.

      The iron might be okay, but the tips are terribly thought out and thrown together just to look 'special' for a buyer who hasn't done much soldering.

      iirc the tips that I've found most useful on my Hakko are 1.2 or 1.8mm wide chisel tips.

      • impoze on 13/09/2024 - 12:36

        can you get those tips for this iron?

        • rumblytangara on 13/09/2024 - 12:41

          Beats me. iirc these irons have the heating element built into the tip, unlike the traditional style.

          If this came with a chisel tip option, I'd buy one to replace my big-ass Hakko.

          The default tip looks like it might be alright though, will have to check it out more carefully later.

          Edit: looks like they only do a sliced conical 2mm tip (the default). I'd consider this usable. They don't do chisel tips. They do comically large flat tips at 4mm which seems a bit optimistic for such a small iron, but who knows.

        • Fullhalter on 13/09/2024 - 16:01
          +1

          HS01 use T12 tips. Every tip shape imaginable.

          By convention, chisel tips start with D, e.g D2.4 would be 2.4mm wide.

          • rumblytangara on 13/09/2024 - 16:20

            @Fullhalter: Yeah I haven't shopped for tips for years. I basically bought a load of different ones, then just use the two narrowest chisel tips for PCB through hole components.

            Such a massive improvement over the pure conical tips that come standard on the cheapie irons.

      • Prong on 13/09/2024 - 14:08
        +3

        The tips are well worth it if you need to do the specific types of soldering they are designed for, but otherwise the single tip is fine.

        EG the needle point tips won't be any use if not doing very fine work. Likewise the knife tips are great if you do a lot of surface mount work and drag soldering, or desoldering - though I quite often use the smaller knife tip day to day, as the point is decent for medium fine work, and the flat side gives a lot of quick heat transfer when needed.

      • umexcuseme on 13/09/2024 - 17:01
        +1

        none of them seem ideal for going anywhere near a PCB. Either they're massively wide and clumsy or they are just needle points

        Just because you're a noob who has only done basic soldering does not mean all of those tips don't have a purpose. Hint: they do. Every one of them.

        • rumblytangara on 13/09/2024 - 17:22
          -2

          Noobs are exactly what $20 soldering irons are aimed at. Someone who's experienced and doing this for work is going to be using something sourced from somewhere besides Aliexpress.

          • Ozzster on 13/09/2024 - 17:52

            @rumblytangara: Nope.

          • oznik on 14/09/2024 - 12:48
            +1

            @rumblytangara: I have a Hakko 926 and a ts-100 - unless I'm going to be doing 1/2+ hour of soldering I reach for the ts100 most of the time as its portabilty and heat up time beat the hakko hands down.

            Only benefit of the Hakko is the iron holder and thickness for long use periods.

    • bdl on 13/09/2024 - 10:06

      Just the (single) tip

  • 0jay on 13/09/2024 - 08:58

    i aint buyin it. i aint.

    • anonym on 13/09/2024 - 09:02

      So you don't want to fill your house up with USB C powered devices? 😜

  • Corgsta on 13/09/2024 - 09:06
    -5

    I don’t understand the obsession with USB for power. What’s wrong with AC mains? USB = Universal Serial Bus, not Universal Power Supply.

    • RichardL on 13/09/2024 - 09:07
      +3

      Main benefit would be portability. I just need to carry a power bank with my soldering iron and I can use it anywhere. Great for odd/small jobs.

      • Jujji on 13/09/2024 - 09:30

        USB are good for solar charging, not necessarily this item but many things.

        • abadacus on 14/09/2024 - 08:15

          Solar charging? Tell me more

      • bio on 13/09/2024 - 09:42

        You need a 65W power bank, but yeah, it is still kind of portable.

        • vodamerc on 13/09/2024 - 09:54

          Looks like you can run it on as low as 9v 1.5a PD. Not great at that but pretty cool that it will still work.

          • bio on 13/09/2024 - 10:00

            @vodamerc:

            pretty cool that it will still work

            Sure, but that's only 13.5W, so it will really be "pretty cool". Pinecil, for example, recommends 3A (12V) as a minimum. Not sure about this one, but it must be similar.

            It is posslble to make an adapter for power tool batteries, as they can usually provide high amps (the ones with high drain 18650s):

            https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/Pinecil_Power_Supplies#Tool_Bat…

      • Corgsta on 13/09/2024 - 21:10

        Yeah, I suppose. I have a gas iron which does the job if I can’t move it to my workshop. Otherwise crimping is good if it’s joining a few wires.

        My point was not entirely about this product but more generally. You need about 50 USB ports in your house these days because the manufacturers are too cheap to supply an AC/DC regulator.

    • corbz on 13/09/2024 - 09:41

      Lol. Basically soldering anywhere that isn't at a desk this is a godsend, and even at a desk without a static AC location the portability of this is great.

    • asa79 on 13/09/2024 - 12:00
      +2

      USB C is more world wide support, no need to worry about compatibility of plugs

      • Corgsta on 13/09/2024 - 21:03

        That’s not my problem, that’s the manufacturer’s. I don’t take my soldering iron overseas either.

  • RichardL on 13/09/2024 - 09:06
    +4

    Personally I use the Pinecil (v1) but it's more expensive after shipping. Here's a photo of my Soldering Pouch (old photo).

    iFixit also revealed their own soldering iron but it was be ALOT more expensive.

    • ESEMCE on 13/09/2024 - 09:50

      I love the ethos of Pine, and the Pinecil is reportedly excellent, but the shipping kills it as a deal.

      • RichardL on 13/09/2024 - 09:58

        but the shipping kills it as a deal.

        I'm not sure if it's still the case, but shipping was a flat rate when I ordered years ago so I split the cost with friends and family and picked up a few Pinecil and accessories.

        • ESEMCE on 13/09/2024 - 12:53

          I think it still is… I just don't have any friends who even know what soldering is, and are similarly disinterested in anything else Pine might be selling.

      • Fullhalter on 13/09/2024 - 16:16

        Same, that's why I went TS101

    • rumblytangara on 13/09/2024 - 09:58

      I can see the appeal here- my soldering setup is a Hakko which gets stored in a 1 foot cube.

    • cherpu on 13/09/2024 - 13:36

      Pencil is currently $57 delivered so tempted to get that but not sure if it's worth the extra. Please advise.

      Also, please recommend what tips to buy for Pencil.

      • RichardL on 13/09/2024 - 13:58
        +1

        Shipping is a third of the cost, but since it's flat rate, it best to slip the cost by purchasing with friends/family and also picking up some accessories.

        I personally use the pointy (B2) and flat end (BC2). You can the set from Pinecil directly or just buy individual tips from AliExpress for ~$5.

  • rumblytangara on 13/09/2024 - 09:56

    Gotta love these companies who name themselves by grabbing a fistful of Scrable tiles. FNIRSI- you know it's going to be quality.

    At least they managed to grab a couple of vowels.

    • RichardL on 13/09/2024 - 09:59
      +5

      FNIRSI actually makes some decent products such as their popular USB Tester - FNB58

      • rumblytangara on 13/09/2024 - 10:01

        It just baffles me that they can spend serious money on product development and factory production processes, and not a thousand bucks to with even the hokiest consultant to come up with a pronounceable brand name.

        • ESEMCE on 13/09/2024 - 10:30
          +3

          Not everything needs to be pronounceable in English… ever been to Ikea?

          • bio on 13/09/2024 - 13:27
            -5

            @ESEMCE: Ikea is perfectly pronounceable in English, even though most people get it wrong. Also it's short and easy to remember.

            I agree with the FNIRSI comment. If you are planning to sell to the English speaking world, your brand should be at least easy to spell.

            • rumblytangara on 13/09/2024 - 13:49
              +2

              @bio: I think he means the weird Swedish product names that IKEA chooses. Which have umlauts or whatever sprinkled on them.

              Still, they're… pronounceable. Even though I'm sure anyone outside Scandinavia mangles the pronunciation.

            • ESEMCE on 13/09/2024 - 13:50

              @bio: Wow… I'll lay it out for you nice and easy then.
              Ikea's products are all a bunch of random letters (in English), they seem to be doing perfectly fine though. Here's a selection cause apparently you never noticed.
              FYRKANTIG
              RIKTIG ÖGLA
              FLÄRDFULL
              ÖDMJUK

              Something selling on AliExpress is hardly "planning to sell to the English speaking world". The Chinese population alone dwarfs the English speaking world, Add in India and the English Speaking World becomes a rounding error.

              • bio on 13/09/2024 - 14:31
                -4

                @ESEMCE:

                Wow… I'll lay it out for you nice and easy then.
                Here's a selection cause apparently you never noticed.

                I don't get the hostility. I think you have issues, and should see someone.

              • rumblytangara on 13/09/2024 - 21:32

                @ESEMCE:

                Something selling on AliExpress is hardly "planning to sell to the English speaking world" The Chinese population alone dwarfs the English speaking world,

                You know that they don't use AliExpress in China, right?

                The company name in this case isn't pronounceable in any human language.

            • Spendmore on 13/09/2024 - 14:08
              -1

              @bio: Finirsi is easy to spell.

              • bio on 13/09/2024 - 14:08
                +1

                @Spendmore:

                Finirsi is easy to spell.

                Exactly my point. It's FNIRSI, not FINIRSI.

                • Spendmore on 13/09/2024 - 14:10

                  @bio: I guess its probably initials of some larger chinese word rather than a name on its own.

                • rumblytangara on 13/09/2024 - 14:19

                  @bio: That was a comical demonstration of the point :D

        • Corgsta on 13/09/2024 - 21:08
          -1

          Agree. The reply above seemed to be missing your point and talking about something else. I enjoyed your analogy.

          I can never get my head around Ffalcon. It’s like they made a spelling mistake and never realised or cared. I’m never owning anything that looks like they couldn’t even check the spelling on it.

          • ESEMCE on 14/09/2024 - 09:55
            +1

            @Corgsta: FFalcon is another absolute classic example.
            Arguably even Xiaomi is another example. Ozbargainers know the name and possibly even how to pronounce it, but the number of people who asked what brand phone I had (after seeing the pop out Selfie camera on my Mi 9T) and looked at me funny when I told them, shows how small their brand presence is.

            I agree that a good rule of thumb might be "if the name is unpronounceable, or is a mis-spelling of a known brand, then come in with low expectations and do your research" (Palsonic and Sunny come to mind from the 90's)

            But I have no cares how weird the Product name or Brand is. If the product is excellent at the price paid, if anything, the funny name is just a talking point.
            Being negative to an unusual name is an argument looking for a problem, nothing more.

      • bdl on 13/09/2024 - 15:23

        Damn - just received my ChargerLAB KM003C a few days ago and now I want this one

        • RichardL on 13/09/2024 - 15:24
          +1

          I personally have the same KM003C myself.

          From Reddit:

          KM003C fully supports PD 3.1, FNB58 supports it but only to 28V. FNB58 supports usb-c, USB-A and microusb, KM003C is usb-c only. FNB58 support bluetooth to a phone app, KM003C does not.

          Both has their pros and cons. I wanted one to test USB-C, so went with the KM003C.

    • ConsumerAffairs on 13/09/2024 - 13:46
      +1

      I guess you've never heard of the FLDSMDFR then

  • Scarecrow2012 on 13/09/2024 - 10:39
    +2

    IFPZWBM Coupon worked for me and if you have coins they also gave discount of about $2. Paid $33.13

    • ESEMCE on 13/09/2024 - 10:40

      Gah! I didn't even think of that!

      Added to the OP

  • GreenGuava on 13/09/2024 - 13:36

    Did know these things even existed. Pretty cool concept!

  • Castcore on 13/09/2024 - 13:55
    +3

    Personally recommend the Alientek T80 and T80P that use C210 and C245 cartridges respectively. This makes them compatible with high quality JBC cartridges which are very expensive but also very good.

    Though in saying that, the cartridge that came with mine is perfectly usable. Really solid kit for the $27 USD I paid

  • bumpyhead on 13/09/2024 - 17:54

    time to upgrade from my trusty wait-5-minutes-to-heat-up iron. At this price, I might start soldering just for fun

  • asa79 on 16/09/2024 - 08:33

    How does this compare to the HS-02

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