Seems like a decent enough "knockoff" product for someone like me who do occasional repairs on game consoles and cords. I was worried that tips would be hard to come by on it but this video showed that it seems pretty versatile. Going for it.
Nice overview. Been wanting one of these to do some SMD capacitor replacement on my old Macintosh machines. I’m experienced with thru hole soldering but never tried hot air rework. Looks easy enough, and this unit doesn’t break the bank. Good stuff.
I plan on getting this before Christmas to begin soldering as it seems no one in my area really offers it for game console repair (a lot of broken HDMI ports around lol) and simple game battery replacements for GBC, GBA, NES, SNES & N64 games. Are you still using this 2 years later? I see a lot of good reviews on it an it doesnt seem to bad as long as you take care of it an get new tips
I still use it. Since I do very little hot air rework, I tend to use more my Hakko because I prefer the more flexible cable. However, this unit is still running good.
Hi, I bought one of these about 6 months ago to be able to reflow SMD components. Thanks for the video, it’s a good honest review and it looks like I made a decent choice. I’ve been soldering through hole for 30+ years but am new to SMD. What would you recommend as a basic setting for temperature and fan speed? New subscriber, looking forward to watching some of your other videos.
Thanks for your comment. It's difficult to say since it depends on the soldering paste used. I tend to do 30-40 celsius over what the paste makers recommend due to losses in free air, etc. But I always pre-heat the general area by blowing hot air from a distance and also, if you can, cover parts you don't want to reflow using nylon tape (Kapton as example).
Hi there. It still works :). I don't particularly like the cable used for the solder iron (it is not silicone). So it is not as flexible. However, for the price, the hotair handle is ergonomic. And the iron works fine. If you do a lot of work, maybe a better iron handle would be nice. The Hakko has better rubber on the part you hold in your hand.
I just got mine today. What is the wire you plug in the back? It has an aligator clip. When you test a board like a chip for ground, is this what you use? Where would you clip it on the board? Thanks
That's a grounding clip in the case OD electrostatic discharge. If you are soldering or working around ESD sensitive items you want to have common ground. You can skip it on to your clothes, alternatively, you can get an ESD grounding unit and mat. The wire on the back of the soldering unit can be taken out, as it's just a banana clip.
Hello, is the airflow on the heater gun OK? The digital numbers are not flickering on this unit as on the once that I saw before (same) station. How come?
Hi there, the airflow is sufficient and comparable to my old unit. It works fine for hobby work. As for the flickering, maybe different camera frame rates can make the LED display look as if it is flickering? I don't know.
Hi there, unfortunately I have not. Since it is a clone, I would imagine that there are perhaps some people that have an idea. Perhaps try the eevblog forum?
@@Made2hack alright, I once saw a W.E.P rework station with Yihua motherboard and I thought Yihua is the original maker of these circuits that's why I asked you as I'm curious to know the original designer. Thanks anyways I will look into it
That’s really bad logic, that’s like saying “just trust the product, without any opinions from anybody with experience in said product, just buy this expensive thing and trust us without any unbiased opinions or analysis” lol
I picked up a few things this past Black Friday. This is my new Yihua 8786D Hot Air / Soldering station!
Seems like a decent enough "knockoff" product for someone like me who do occasional repairs on game consoles and cords. I was worried that tips would be hard to come by on it but this video showed that it seems pretty versatile. Going for it.
Yup, they're the generic Hakko style tips!
Nice overview. Been wanting one of these to do some SMD capacitor replacement on my old Macintosh machines. I’m experienced with thru hole soldering but never tried hot air rework. Looks easy enough, and this unit doesn’t break the bank. Good stuff.
I decided to buy this station. Tnx 4 video. Keep up good work!
My 898D+ looks the similar.. Performance close to a 861DW... The trick is letting the hot air wand heat up a minute before attempting reflow..
You can re-calibrate the thermometer if you hold the up and down button of each tool.
Hello! This was a really good review and covered everything I was looking for. I bought one of these today.
How is it holding up 2 years later?
I plan on getting this before Christmas to begin soldering as it seems no one in my area really offers it for game console repair (a lot of broken HDMI ports around lol) and simple game battery replacements for GBC, GBA, NES, SNES & N64 games. Are you still using this 2 years later? I see a lot of good reviews on it an it doesnt seem to bad as long as you take care of it an get new tips
I still use it. Since I do very little hot air rework, I tend to use more my Hakko because I prefer the more flexible cable. However, this unit is still running good.
Hi, I bought one of these about 6 months ago to be able to reflow SMD components. Thanks for the video, it’s a good honest review and it looks like I made a decent choice. I’ve been soldering through hole for 30+ years but am new to SMD. What would you recommend as a basic setting for temperature and fan speed? New subscriber, looking forward to watching some of your other videos.
Thanks for your comment. It's difficult to say since it depends on the soldering paste used. I tend to do 30-40 celsius over what the paste makers recommend due to losses in free air, etc. But I always pre-heat the general area by blowing hot air from a distance and also, if you can, cover parts you don't want to reflow using nylon tape (Kapton as example).
@Made 2 Hack how do you switch between f and c and know which one your on??? I just got mine and im confused on what temp its on
Where can one acquire a fuse replacement for the same?
Great review, it's been awhile, any updates? I'm looking to purchase this unit this weekend.
Hi there. It still works :). I don't particularly like the cable used for the solder iron (it is not silicone). So it is not as flexible. However, for the price, the hotair handle is ergonomic. And the iron works fine.
If you do a lot of work, maybe a better iron handle would be nice. The Hakko has better rubber on the part you hold in your hand.
@@Made2hack Thanks for the update!
Is it possible to have both the iron and hot air turned on at the same time?
Hi, yes on my model you can use both hotair and iron
I just got mine today. What is the wire you plug in the back? It has an aligator clip. When you test a board like a chip for ground, is this what you use? Where would you clip it on the board? Thanks
That's a grounding clip in the case OD electrostatic discharge. If you are soldering or working around ESD sensitive items you want to have common ground.
You can skip it on to your clothes, alternatively, you can get an ESD grounding unit and mat. The wire on the back of the soldering unit can be taken out, as it's just a banana clip.
can you use the iron and the hot air at the same time?
I have this and yeah you can
You wouldn't happen to know the pinout of that 6 pin iron would you?
Hi, sorry no I don't!
Hello, is the airflow on the heater gun OK? The digital numbers are not flickering on this unit as on the once that I saw before (same) station. How come?
Hi there, the airflow is sufficient and comparable to my old unit. It works fine for hobby work. As for the flickering, maybe different camera frame rates can make the LED display look as if it is flickering? I don't know.
I got one of these and it seems to lock up and won't heat fhe iron or the air gun have you fojnd out how to reset the firm ware. Thanks John M0JFE
Hi there, unfortunately I have not. Since it is a clone, I would imagine that there are perhaps some people that have an idea. Perhaps try the eevblog forum?
@@Made2hack Thanks for that will take a look
@@Made2hack Do you know its a clone of what company/device exactly?
@@blackartista No i don't know for sure which was the original.
@@Made2hack alright, I once saw a W.E.P rework station with Yihua motherboard and I thought Yihua is the original maker of these circuits that's why I asked you as I'm curious to know the original designer. Thanks anyways I will look into it
A good product never needs publicity ...
That’s really bad logic, that’s like saying “just trust the product, without any opinions from anybody with experience in said product, just buy this expensive thing and trust us without any unbiased opinions or analysis” lol