Nice review. I bought a FR301 desoldering gun from Japan because of the cost savings. It too is rated 100V. I've not had any problems using it here in the U.S.
@@metalplasticelectronics354 Can you look into the TMR stick rusting issue I had a set and they are affected from rust it appears to be a early issue with the new TMR's
Thanks so much for doing such a rigorous test of this iron! From what I was able to see, the US market version has a 3-prong grounded cord, while the Japanese version has a 2-prong non grounded cord, since grounded outlets are neither required nor particularly common in Japan. Several reviewers stated that the 2-prong cord is thinner and more flexible, which makes the Japanese version of the iron as a whole more ergonomic to use than the 3-prong cord on the US version. I certainly understand the recommendation for a full soldering station for anyone doing soldering on even an infrequent basis. The need for a full sized cord and embedding the power supply into the handle does make it less ergonomic than having the power supply in a base station, and I imagine long term longevity might be compromised with a compact power supply in a handheld unit. For me or someone like me who does electronics soldering work at most once or twice a year, this seems like a great unit. I don’t have a bench where a soldering station could live, and having a compact and relatively inexpensive handheld unit that I can pull out to do a small project on the kitchen table, but that actually works properly and uses quality tips, would be a huge upgrade over the $20 garbage irons.
Yes the US version has a tip-to-ground resistance of less than 2 ohms. They sell 2 versions in Japan, well maybe more I think I saw some different colors. But one has the tip grounded and the other doesn't. So the FX600-01 would be like the US FX600-05P. Yes, this is a nice iron and would be a huge upgrade. I don't think anyone would be disappointed in getting this iron for under $40.
Hi, I recently did a joystick replacement and put my controller back but the track pad doesn't work at all now, I even tried many different trackpads and it doesn't work, do you think I shorted it out or something, do you know the circuit that controls the trackpad
Would you ever do a soldering test for irons on the $35 and under mark? I might buy this as an upgrade the the super duper cheapo one I have since I’ve started working on ps controllers now and it takes me about 2 hours to do one and sometimes I have to cut off the module and pull each pin individually. But you said it’s very uncomfortable and if I’ll be using it once a week I think I would want something comfortable.
@@metalplasticelectronics354also just looked at my purchase history and I have the “kernowo 68 watt” that you reviewed and more than ever it makes complete sense why I was suffering through those controllers so much. And why I had to cut off the sensors on 5 out of the 6 controllers. The work itself wasn’t hard or confusing but more than ever I see now that my tool was the problem. I picked that one due to the fact that in a previous video you had mentioned you recommended something with at least 60 watts of I remember correctly. PS I absolutely love the channel and your videos let me do my controllers despite never before having any experience with electronics of any kind. So thank you so much for that. I recommend your channel to everyone I meet that is interested in doing the same.
The Weller looks like it has screws that hold in the tip, you don't want that. I don't know about the Hakko 960-v12. I think the FX-600 would probably be better, there are a lot more tips to choose from.
Thanks. A good soldering iron will make replacing the joysticks a lot less work. I need to pin a comment on that video that the 60 watts needs to be a real 60 watts of power.
I just read on the reviews that as it is the Japanese model, plugging it in on an American outlet will burn it out as it is meant to be a 100 volt iron and US uses 120 volts. Some have even reported it could be a fire hazard. Could you comment on this or maybe add a note on the video?
If you look at the specification sheet for the Fx600 on the Hakko website, it is specified for 100, 110, and 120 V, with additional specifications for 220 and 240 V with the appropriate heater.
@@zeibach9075 yes but the halo website has the US version of this product. From the review’s, I gather the Japan version has a2 prong plug with the American version having the 3 prong plug.
The US version and the Japanese version use the same heater. That's why the Japan version is 50 watts and the US is 74 watts. So I'm sure the Japanese version will last as long as the US version running on 120 AC. As for a fire hazard, it want be any more of one than any soldering iron.
@@metalplasticelectronics354 awesome! Thank you for the confirmation! I went ahead and purchased it then. It will be a HUGE UPGRADE to the kernowo 68 watt you tested that couldn’t even keep solder at the tip melted.
Can you please test the Yihua 8687D? It's about $50 bucks and i've been looking to get it but never pull the trigger. They are supoosed to be compatible with hakko tips so that may make a difference too.
Otherwise I would like to know for affordable but quality soldering station and also a hot air gun. Some say separate are better but I have no money and no idea to test.
Nice review. I bought a FR301 desoldering gun from Japan because of the cost savings. It too is rated 100V. I've not had any problems using it here in the U.S.
Nice
@@metalplasticelectronics354 Can you look into the TMR stick rusting issue I had a set and they are affected from rust it appears to be a early issue with the new TMR's
I looked at the one I took apart I think it was from the first ones I ordered from Aliexpress. It's not rusting. How long back to did you get them?
Thanks so much for doing such a rigorous test of this iron!
From what I was able to see, the US market version has a 3-prong grounded cord, while the Japanese version has a 2-prong non grounded cord, since grounded outlets are neither required nor particularly common in Japan.
Several reviewers stated that the 2-prong cord is thinner and more flexible, which makes the Japanese version of the iron as a whole more ergonomic to use than the 3-prong cord on the US version.
I certainly understand the recommendation for a full soldering station for anyone doing soldering on even an infrequent basis. The need for a full sized cord and embedding the power supply into the handle does make it less ergonomic than having the power supply in a base station, and I imagine long term longevity might be compromised with a compact power supply in a handheld unit.
For me or someone like me who does electronics soldering work at most once or twice a year, this seems like a great unit. I don’t have a bench where a soldering station could live, and having a compact and relatively inexpensive handheld unit that I can pull out to do a small project on the kitchen table, but that actually works properly and uses quality tips, would be a huge upgrade over the $20 garbage irons.
Yes the US version has a tip-to-ground resistance of less than 2 ohms. They sell 2 versions in Japan, well maybe more I think I saw some different colors. But one has the tip grounded and the other doesn't. So the FX600-01 would be like the US FX600-05P.
Yes, this is a nice iron and would be a huge upgrade. I don't think anyone would be disappointed in getting this iron for under $40.
Hi, I recently did a joystick replacement and put my controller back but the track pad doesn't work at all now, I even tried many different trackpads and it doesn't work, do you think I shorted it out or something, do you know the circuit that controls the trackpad
Have you tried a different flex cable that connects the 2 boards? Also could be a bit of solder shorting out something.
@@metalplasticelectronics354 yeah I think I tried a new flex cable, not 100% sure but yeah therr has to be a short somewhere god knows
Would you ever do a soldering test for irons on the $35 and under mark? I might buy this as an upgrade the the super duper cheapo one I have since I’ve started working on ps controllers now and it takes me about 2 hours to do one and sometimes I have to cut off the module and pull each pin individually. But you said it’s very uncomfortable and if I’ll be using it once a week I think I would want something comfortable.
To get a comfortable iron would probably need to be the handpiece on a soldering station. Do you have any models around the $35 you are looking at?
@@metalplasticelectronics354 I was looking maybe at the Hakko 980-v12, or perhaps the weller sp80nus.
@@metalplasticelectronics354also just looked at my purchase history and I have the “kernowo 68 watt” that you reviewed and more than ever it makes complete sense why I was suffering through those controllers so much. And why I had to cut off the sensors on 5 out of the 6 controllers. The work itself wasn’t hard or confusing but more than ever I see now that my tool was the problem. I picked that one due to the fact that in a previous video you had mentioned you recommended something with at least 60 watts of I remember correctly.
PS I absolutely love the channel and your videos let me do my controllers despite never before having any experience with electronics of any kind. So thank you so much for that.
I recommend your channel to everyone I meet that is interested in doing the same.
The Weller looks like it has screws that hold in the tip, you don't want that. I don't know about the Hakko 960-v12. I think the FX-600 would probably be better, there are a lot more tips to choose from.
Thanks. A good soldering iron will make replacing the joysticks a lot less work. I need to pin a comment on that video that the 60 watts needs to be a real 60 watts of power.
I just read on the reviews that as it is the Japanese model, plugging it in on an American outlet will burn it out as it is meant to be a 100 volt iron and US uses 120 volts. Some have even reported it could be a fire hazard. Could you comment on this or maybe add a note on the video?
If you look at the specification sheet for the Fx600 on the Hakko website, it is specified for 100, 110, and 120 V, with additional specifications for 220 and 240 V with the appropriate heater.
@@zeibach9075 yes but the halo website has the US version of this product. From the review’s, I gather the Japan version has a2 prong plug with the American version having the 3 prong plug.
The US version and the Japanese version use the same heater. That's why the Japan version is 50 watts and the US is 74 watts. So I'm sure the Japanese version will last as long as the US version running on 120 AC. As for a fire hazard, it want be any more of one than any soldering iron.
@@metalplasticelectronics354 awesome! Thank you for the confirmation! I went ahead and purchased it then. It will be a HUGE UPGRADE to the kernowo 68 watt you tested that couldn’t even keep solder at the tip melted.
Same ASIN: £63.40 aka $83.23 on Amazon UK 🇬🇧
and €101.56 aka $111.48 on Amazon FR, the cash cow country 🇫🇷
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Can you please test the Yihua 8687D?
It's about $50 bucks and i've been looking to get it but never pull the trigger.
They are supoosed to be compatible with hakko tips so that may make a difference too.
Otherwise I would like to know for affordable but quality soldering station and also a hot air gun.
Some say separate are better but I have no money and no idea to test.
I don't see an 8687D, I found an 8786D but it's about $90 on Amazon. Where did you see it at?
@@metalplasticelectronics354 Oh yeah 8786D. I botched it. haha
I saw it on the official Yihua aliexpress store.
@@metalplasticelectronics354 If i mention alixxperess youtube deletes my comment o.0
tthhhey hhave ann ofificial sttore there.
@@metalplasticelectronics354 sure, there and the friendly china thing. (youtube keeps deleting my comments. lolo