If you can hold the board vertically while you remove the solder, you'll allow gravity to work in your favor. That's one thing I've figured out after a few projects with mine.
You add a touch of solder to the iron (sometimes) only to help with heat transfer, it's not to do the actual soldering. The soldering is as you described. And no, it doesn't corrode the iron - you clean it afterwards. But I agree about the recessed button - I was looking for a vid that shows the innards so I can modify that. The other thing is that the light should be on the back of the handle and stay on! I'm surprised by that design.
What's the difference between the FR301-81 and FR301-82 models I'm seeing for sale on Ebay? The price on these seems to be the cheapest anywhere, around 220 shipped from Japan. Are these perhaps counterfeit? Price seems really good, maybe too good...
Be careful, there are definitely counterfeits on ebay. There is a video on RUclips on how to detect Hakko FR301 counterfeits ruclips.net/video/VvOJL8aAUO8/видео.html
Just in case someone has the same question in the present. I think it's the 100V vs 120V(USA/CAN/AUS) outlet standards I think, not 100% on AUS so double check that..
@@nsoutlawball1941 Ah I see... Which one is which? Would be great to get some sort of confirmation on this. I would really like to know if I bought the right one....
@@skins4thewin Depends on what Country you live in. If you're in USA/CAN It should be 120V because your wall outlet is going to be feeding 120V ideally give or take. But if you live in Japan or probably some other places, you'd want the 100V version. I think that's how this works.
Loved the cat fountain ASMR :) thank you for the advice friend. I just got mine... man I loved it, I mean the FR-301.
If you can hold the board vertically while you remove the solder, you'll allow gravity to work in your favor. That's one thing I've figured out after a few projects with mine.
You add a touch of solder to the iron (sometimes) only to help with heat transfer, it's not to do the actual soldering. The soldering is as you described. And no, it doesn't corrode the iron - you clean it afterwards. But I agree about the recessed button - I was looking for a vid that shows the innards so I can modify that. The other thing is that the light should be on the back of the handle and stay on! I'm surprised by that design.
Thanks for the video. Why do you add solder to the pins before de-soldering the chip in the demo towards the end?
That is a pretty common practice. You reflow and add new solder to the joint to make the extraction flow better.
my ZD-915 sucks, i am thinking of replacing it with the fr-301.
Isn't it supposed to suck? :)
What's the difference between the FR301-81 and FR301-82 models I'm seeing for sale on Ebay? The price on these seems to be the cheapest anywhere, around 220 shipped from Japan. Are these perhaps counterfeit? Price seems really good, maybe too good...
Sorry, I don't have any answers. I bought mine from Amazon (link in the deacription).
Be careful, there are definitely counterfeits on ebay. There is a video on RUclips on how to detect Hakko FR301 counterfeits ruclips.net/video/VvOJL8aAUO8/видео.html
Just in case someone has the same question in the present. I think it's the 100V vs 120V(USA/CAN/AUS) outlet standards I think, not 100% on AUS so double check that..
@@nsoutlawball1941 Ah I see... Which one is which? Would be great to get some sort of confirmation on this. I would really like to know if I bought the right one....
@@skins4thewin Depends on what Country you live in. If you're in USA/CAN It should be 120V because your wall outlet is going to be feeding 120V ideally give or take. But if you live in Japan or probably some other places, you'd want the 100V version. I think that's how this works.
Great review!
I want one of these but I am in the UK. Does anyone know where I can buy one and use it on the uk power grid?
Oh and great video btw! I am glad you made a review on this bit of kit :)
If this one is not available in 220 volts, take a look at the Denon desoldering gun. It's no joke either.
www.hakko.co.uk/hakko-fr301-de-soldering-gun.html
only place to get them in the UK I think. I ordered one on Friday and it should arrive tomorrow.
Just a good sized used socket or cut off pipe instead of the cheap little "holder."
Good idea :)
There is no comparison. I use the hakko and wick. Bye bye soldder pump.
wiggle with the pump on !
Not according to the instructions.
NYCT
10:06 thanks me later
Thanks :D