{"product":{"product_id":"B01MDTO6X7","title":"UY CHAN Upgraded Original TS101 40W PD 65W DC Power Programmable Pocket-size Smart Fast Heat Portable Soldering Iron Station Kit (B2 Kit)","price":"79.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v18RUp+JL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDTO6X7"},"comments":[{"body":"So damn irritating.  The old model had a simple dial.   Same form factor. Now they don’t make them with a dial and you basically need to dig up an instruction manual to figure these things out.\r\n\r\nOP, is there any advantage to the new one besides the fact that it led me to find the [TS100](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDTO6X7/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_zI.FDb5JE5B81) ?","subreddit_name":"diyelectronics","author":"dmalawey"},{"body":"[Here](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MDTO6X7/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=rossmanngroup-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B01MDTO6X7\u0026amp;linkId=2d7c13ceaf8725fb1aadce13d12a16c3) is a another good soldering iron for $70.","subreddit_name":"ipod","author":"A1R_Lxiom"},{"body":"The Hakkos and clones will make your life easier, but a lot of people really like some of the [USB powered smart pencil irons](https://www.amazon.ca/Programmable-Pocket-size-Soldering-Interface-Acceleration/dp/B01MDTO6X7). I haven't used one though so I can't vouch for them.\r\n\r\nAs for solder, the composition is more important than the brand. Look for close to 60/40 with a flux core. It's a good balance of melting temperature, flow characteristics, and strength for electrical soldering.","subreddit_name":"diyaudio","author":"TheLimeyCanuck"},{"body":"Plain AC soldering irons really suck, I would recommend going straight to something with temperature control if you plan on doing any amount of soldering.\r\n\r\nI really like the [TS100](https://www.amazon.com/UY-CHAN-Programmable-Pocket-size-Acceleration/dp/B01MDTO6X7/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=ts100\u0026amp;qid=1622708916\u0026amp;sr=8-2-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;smid=A2FGAWCX62OR7U\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMFkyTEtPUTRVQUhPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjAwMzgwWDBNN0c3S1MwUFo4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MjAyMTQzMzdMUzJJOEY0QVVNJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==). They take 12-24v so you can run them from a power supply from the wall, from a laptop battery, drill battery, RC battery so they're super portable.\r\n\r\nI teach kids robotics and I have a box of the things, I'd never go back.","subreddit_name":"HotasDIY","author":"jake_at_real_robots"},{"body":"Honestly no...get a [TS-100](https://www.amazon.com/UY-CHAN-Programmable-Pocket-size-Acceleration/dp/B01MDTO6X7/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=13HO1L4W9HE2A\u0026amp;keywords=ts100\u0026amp;qid=1665071929\u0026amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjA4IiwicXNhIjoiNC4yMCIsInFzcCI6IjMuOTQifQ%3D%3D\u0026amp;sprefix=ts100%2Caps%2C155\u0026amp;sr=8-1-spons\u0026amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;smid=A2FGAWCX62OR7U)","subreddit_name":"rccars","author":"abailey2112"},{"body":"I bought this one, good kit, comes with everything you need. Hope this helps!\r\n\r\nUY CHAN Upgraded Original TS100 Digital OLED Programmable Pocket-size Smart Mini Outdoor Portable Soldering Iron Station Kit Embedded Interface DC5525 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDTO6X7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_r8tMrKXRRTQHW","subreddit_name":"ts100","author":"sholder89"},{"body":"You should check out the TS100, cheap temperature variable soldering iron with swappable tips. A lot of people in the FPV community uses these for their portable soldering iron but I use it my bench. Get the chisel head tip type though, it's more versatile.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/UY-CHAN-Programmable-Pocket-size-Acceleration/dp/B01MDTO6X7/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=ts+100\u0026amp;qid=1640752111\u0026amp;sr=8-2","subreddit_name":"SidewinderX1","author":"VeryIrritatedCrow"},{"body":"The Yihua models are good quality.\r\n\r\nYou also have the ts100 soldeeing iron which is small and reliable. Ive got it on my side and its great to use.\r\nI give you an amazon link, but you can find it way cheaper on Aliexpress or other chinese website\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/UY-CHAN-Programmable-Pocket-size-Acceleration/dp/B01MDTO6X7/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=D5RV5AM7TBWS\u0026amp;keywords=ts100\u0026amp;qid=1639123274\u0026amp;sprefix=ts100%2Caps%2C329\u0026amp;sr=8-3","subreddit_name":"fixit","author":"cspfloby"},{"body":"Personally I've never been a fan of gas-powered irons.  You really have very little control over the temp, they don't \"recover\" after a joint as predictably or quickly as modern electronic models, they take fuel, limited tip selection, etc.  The only \"benefit\" is portability (and the torch functionality), but that isn't really a big \"get\" anymore in the day of [USB-Powered Irons](https://www.amazon.com/UY-CHAN-Programmable-Pocket-size-Acceleration/dp/B01MDTO6X7/ref=sr_1_6?crid=CAWGPMQ7CAL3\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=usb+soldering+iron\u0026amp;qid=1631286060\u0026amp;sprefix=usb+sol%2Caps%2C180\u0026amp;sr=8-6) that can be run off a battery or power bank.  \r\n\r\nAll that said, I do a *lot* of soldering on circuit boards where all those things are important. If you are just looking for an \"emergency\" iron to toss in your bag in case you need it in the field, then I can see the draw of the gas one (just need the iron and a can of butane which never goes bad or \"loses charge\").  If you want to use it for regular work (and particularly for PCB work), get an electric iron with adjustable temp.","subreddit_name":"Tools","author":"ender4171"},{"body":"Yw, if you’re looking for more recs, this is the soldering iron I saw widely recommended in this space. I went with it and am quite satisfied: UY CHAN Upgraded Original TS100... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDTO6X7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share \r\n\r\n*Lots* of YouTube videos, some practice, a sharp box cutting knife for flaying the antenna, and you’ll be knowledgeable enough to feel comfortable in no time (ok, maybe a few weeks). Good luck 👍🏽","subreddit_name":"fpv","author":"Swolley"},{"body":"[This](https://www.amazon.com/UY-CHAN-Programmable-Pocket-size-Acceleration/dp/B01MDTO6X7/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=BFNGAQS65GZT\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=ts100+soldering+iron\u0026amp;qid=1615483808\u0026amp;sprefix=TS100+%2Caps%2C175\u0026amp;sr=8-2-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;smid=A2FGAWCX62OR7U\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQVRGNFk2QjlQR1I1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjQwMzk5OEQxNE1KOEJBMVFLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MjAyMTQzMzdMUzJJOEY0QVVNJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==) is the exact one I have.","subreddit_name":"MechanicalKeyboards","author":"jc_223"},{"body":"I see a few on amazon wasn’t sure if a specific brand? Size is nice and portable so it would fit in my electronics box. \r\n\r\n\r\nUY CHAN Upgraded Original TS100 Digital OLED Programmable Pocket-size Smart Mini Outdoor Portable Soldering Iron Station Kit Embedded Interface DC5525 Acceleration Sensors STM32 Chip Fast Heat (B2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDTO6X7","subreddit_name":"AskElectronics","author":"tellojsu"},{"body":"I love my TS100 with the custom firmware. Extremely fast to heat up, adjustable temperature, and you can use it with LiPo battery packs on the go. Oh, and it's super affordable. [Here is a kit in Amazon but they are all over the place.](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDTO6X7/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_pSEKEb91XA9ZC).","subreddit_name":"soldering","author":"Jaracgos"},{"body":"The counterfeit isn't a bad counterfeit, some people even like it more than the original. If you can get it for significantly cheaper then go for it, just don't buy it for anywhere near the price of a non counterfeit item.   \r\n\r\nThere is another one you can get for about 60% of the cost called the TS100, it's a pretty quality iron https://www.amazon.com/Programmable-Pocket-size-Soldering-Interface-Acceleration/dp/B01MDTO6X7/","subreddit_name":"modular","author":"Lost_City_"},{"body":"TS100 is $73 on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/UY-CHAN-Programmable-Pocket-size-Acceleration/dp/B01MDTO6X7/ref=sr_1_24?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=soldering+station\u0026amp;qid=1612802676\u0026amp;sr=8-24)","subreddit_name":"soldering","author":"beavernuggetz"}]}