Author Topic: New Weller Station: Weller WE1010 (Read 24552 times)

lmaokore · « **on:** January 16, 2018, 04:23:33 am »

Finally another competitor to the Hakko 888D price point? A new 70W soldering station from Weller...

~$100 according to Tequipment
https://www.tequipment.net/Weller/WE1010NA/Soldering-Stations/

Here's a promotional video released by Weller.
https://youtu.be/XBOhD6aPKnw

One upside of the station looks like it doesn't have a horrible UI like Hakko. Also seems like auto sleep/shutoff is available on this. Thoughts?

nanofrog · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2018, 06:08:47 am »

This really will compete well vs. the Hakko FX-888 IMHO (power rating is much closer). And it should outshine it in regard to it's UI (looked, but didn't find a manual on Weller's site

).

If it matters, the COO = Mexico (ET tips too), but it's no different really than the FX-888 being made in Malaysia as a means of reducing costs to meet it's targets (build cost & MSRP).

For disclosure, I've a WD1 based setup, and it's UI is very easy to use (5 buttons; up, down, and 3 presets). Included set-back features were only timer based, but by adding an optional Stop-n-Go stand (connects to the station, and the handpiece to the stand), it opened up ALL of the setback features. Very nice station, and as the tips are just iron plated on copper, they're not expensive.

lmaokore · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2018, 06:22:54 am »

Here's a manual. Instructions are "IKEA-style"

https://cdn.testequity.com/documents/pdf/toolsandsupplies/weller/WE1010NA-m.pdf

ataradov · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2018, 06:29:22 am »

Does not looks like it has presets. And while 888D has horrible UI, once you get though it, and set everything up, it works fine. All I do with it on a regular basis is changing temperature, and that works fine with their UI.

And that manual is a horrible mess.

Also, there does not seem to be any actual pictures of the thing, only 3D renders.

And full price is $140, who knows how long it will be on sale.

nanofrog · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2018, 11:23:11 am »

Quote from: lmaokore on January 16, 2018, 06:22:54 am

Here's a manual. Instructions are "IKEA-style"
https://cdn.testequity.com/documents/pdf/toolsandsupplies/weller/WE1010NA-m.pdf

Thanks for finding it.

FWIW, this is how Weller does their manuals (multi-language affairs).

The lack of presets is a bit of a disappointment IMHO, but not so egregious that I would call it a deal-breaker.

EEVblog · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2018, 12:19:43 pm »

Interesting.
Digikey and Mouser will have stock shortly it seems.
Might be worth a shootout.
Is there another top-brand contender in that price bracket?

nanofrog · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2018, 12:39:07 pm »

Perhaps a Quick 3104 (digital UI, 70W) might be worth comparing. Price is in the same area as well (goes for $100 in the US).

Even Newark/Farnell carries it, and 220V versions come up on eBay.com.au (China or HK sources).

lmaokore · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2018, 01:37:46 pm »

You could also try the ERSA Pico but it seems to miss the $100 sweet spot at around $150

nazcalines · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2018, 02:05:19 am »

What about the WT1010N? It looks new, or maybe I'm just out of the loop. ~$300 at Tequipment with a handpiece that allows replacing the heater.

lmaokore · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2018, 03:03:57 am »

Quote from: nazcalines on January 17, 2018, 02:05:19 am

What about the WT1010N? It looks new, or maybe I'm just out of the loop. ~$300 at Tequipment with a handpiece that allows replacing the heater.

The WT series is actually a couple of years old. Either way it's out of the $100 sweetspot.

EEVblog · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2018, 09:43:11 am »

Datasheet
http://www.weller-toolsus.com/MagentoShare/media/mannuals/ATG-3473%20WE%20Station%20Brochure-NAM-optimized.pdf
In stock now at Digikey

tszaboo · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2018, 12:39:48 pm »

USA only? The name suggests so (xxNA). Also only 120V. Nothing about it on the www.weller.de

ciccio · « **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2018, 12:58:29 pm »

For what I see the WE series is US-only. The European version is the WT-1010 https://www.elcoteam.com/privati/weller-wt1010-stazione-saldante-con-saldatore-da-90-watt.html that costs at least 380 Euros + Taxes.
There are differences, including the stand and maybe the iron, but the price is excessive.
I had and still have many Weller stations, but I feel that quality is no more like it used to be.
Best regards

Bud · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2018, 04:30:43 pm »

Digikey Canada got some stock at 50% higher price.

TheSteve · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2018, 05:36:17 pm »

Quote from: Bud on January 18, 2018, 04:30:43 pm

Digikey Canada got some stock at 50% higher price.

I didn't think 128.99 CAD with free overnight FedEx shipping was too bad at all.

edit - well this is weird. Digikey.ca on my phone shows 128.99 CAD, but if I check using a PC they are 185.99.

Bud · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2018, 07:11:51 pm »

If you place an order from your phone they will send you the mobile version of the iron

, with a single button

Edit: where do you see the 128.99 CAD price? I am on iPhone with Safari browser and I get 185.99, same as on the desktop. I would jump right on if it was 128.99.

TheSteve · « **Reply #16 on:** January 18, 2018, 07:31:52 pm »

Maybe they had it at 128.99 for a day or two and just raised it. Here is a screen shot from my phone. Should I order a bunch of them? Lol

Bud · « **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2018, 07:40:23 pm »

I just tried couple minutes ago, I get the 185 thing. Try putting one in the shopping cart and see what it comes up to. I would buy one right now but I do not see that price.

TheSteve · « **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2018, 09:52:22 pm »

If I open a new private type window to reset the cart/cookies it shows the new price. I would call them up and tell them you saw it for 128.99 yesterday and ask why the price went up so much. If you're really lucky they might sell you one at the old price. Send them my screen shot, it is 100% legit.

Qw3rtzuiop · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2018, 03:01:56 pm »

Does anyone know if it is 230V compatible. The spec sheet is a little bit confusing.

nanofrog · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2018, 06:31:36 pm »

Quote from: Qw3rtzuiop on February 17, 2018, 03:01:56 pm

Does anyone know if it is 230V compatible. The spec sheet is a little bit confusing.

There will be separate power units for the two voltages, and different plugs in the 230V models for the different countries it will be sold in. North America only requires a single version (same 120V transformer & plug).

FWIW, TEquipment is selling them for $104.71 shipped (here), while Newark (Farnell) has it listed for $139.00 (here).

Not seeing an listings for 230V versions at all yet, so perhaps they're still getting the assembly line & global distribution methodology sorted.

Mr. Scram · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2018, 06:54:02 pm »

That's interesting. I felt Weller gave up on the lower end, but this proves me wrong.

What irons are compatible with this? Is see ET tips and a WEP70 iron. Is that a new iron specific to this station?

nanofrog · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2018, 11:45:28 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Scram on February 17, 2018, 06:54:02 pm

That's interesting. I felt Weller gave up on the lower end, but this proves me wrong.

What irons are compatible with this? Is see ET tips and a WEP70 iron. Is that a new iron specific to this station?

This is replacing the WES51 & WES51D models that were specific to North America, and it seems they finally plan to introduce it to other parts of the world as well. Nice turn of events IMHO.

As per the iron, it appears to be made specifically for this station (even if all that really differs is the ergonomics and color over the previous PES51 used on the WES/D51 models.

Mr. Scram · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2018, 01:40:50 am »

Quote from: nanofrog on February 17, 2018, 11:45:28 pm

This is replacing the WES51 & WES51D models that were specific to North America, and it seems they finally plan to introduce it to other parts of the world as well. Nice turn of events IMHO.

As per the iron, it appears to be made specifically for this station (even if all that really differs is the ergonomics and color over the previous PES51 used on the WES/D51 models.

I have to say I'm not a fan of Weller's plethora of standards, or lack of them depending on how you look at it. It doesn't really help they don't provide very clear information on what's compatible with what themselves. I've had to resort to third part websites more than once.

nanofrog · « **Reply #24 on:** February 18, 2018, 03:46:36 am »

Quote from: Mr. Scram on February 18, 2018, 01:40:50 am

Quote from: nanofrog on February 17, 2018, 11:45:28 pm
This is replacing the WES51 & WES51D models that were specific to North America, and it seems they finally plan to introduce it to other parts of the world as well. Nice turn of events IMHO.

As per the iron, it appears to be made specifically for this station (even if all that really differs is the ergonomics and color over the previous PES51 used on the WES/D51 models.
I have to say I'm not a fan of Weller's plethora of standards, or lack of them depending on how you look at it. It doesn't really help they don't provide very clear information on what's compatible with what themselves. I've had to resort to third part websites more than once.

I definitely get where you're coming from (and the fact you check 3 different sources, and you may get 3 different answers).

The area that I've really run into

moments, is trying to find out if a new product is compatible with something a generation back or so. I mean these are industrial products, not fashion.


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