Hi,
...Stereotypical long time listener, first time caller introduction.
I want to buy my first soldering station - Currently I use a Weller WP35 for the odd soldering job I do. It's been fine for what I use it for, but I'd like to learn/practice PCB soldering.
I was going to buy what's generally considered the default upgrade (I think) - a Weller WE1010NA or a Hakko FX888. But after diving deeper into the murky depths, it seems a Chinese knockoff cartridge system is better than the aforementioned.
I've settled on the KSGER T12 V3.1S, but I'd welcome input based on my inexperience. 1) On the KSGER Official Store, the 3.15S stations have the following disclaimer -
Note: We have changed the soldering station chip to MM32 from 2021/12/1. But it will be same firmware and same function with STM32,so please donot worry about it. - Does anyone know how the
MM32 chip compares to the
STM32?
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Should I worry about it?
2) Is there a consensus on which KSGER T12 is best?
- The standard all in one unit or the mini that requires a 24volt power supply?
- Other than grounding and the dodgy capacitor, does it just come down to personal preference?
3) Can anyone give me recommendations on a handle - way too many choices for a newb like me.
4) Follow up; Can I get recommendations on what tips to choose? Stick with the 3 that come with it?
KSGER Official Storehttps://www.aliexpress.com/store/1486111?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_groupList.pcShopHead_6041349.0STM32 um er ah, the
MM32 V3.1S Stationshttps://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/STM32-V3-1S-Station/1486111_516916735.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_promotion.pcShopHead_6041349.1_0_2