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In this comprehensive showdown, I compare three popular portable USB-C soldering irons: the Pine64 Pinecil V2, MiniWare TS101, and FNIRSI HS02A. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first soldering iron or an experienced maker wanting a portable option, this detailed review covers everything from unboxing and power requirements to temperature performance, tip compatibility, and real soldering tests. I evaluate usability features like silicon grips, button placement, and included accessories while demonstrating actual through-hole soldering to help you choose the best portable soldering iron for your specific needs. The video includes power delivery performance analysis, cable quality comparison, and essential information about open-source firmware options. Plus, don't miss details on the Pinecil V2 giveaway in the comments!
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📚 *Chapters*
- 00:00 Introduction & Channel Format Updates
- 01:03 Pinecil V2 Overview
- 04:24 PCBWay Sponsorship & Module Store
- 05:52 Giveaway Announcement
- 06:22 Pinecil Unboxing
- 07:42 MiniWare TS101 Unboxing
- 11:02 FNIRSI HS02A Unboxing
- 18:28 Comparing Tips & Setup
- 21:37 Power Testing & Temperature Readings
- 27:19 Power Supply Limitations & Compatibility
- 30:14 Moddability & Open Source Features
- 31:01 Usability & Design Comparison
- 31:47 Soldering Demonstration (Pinecil)
- 34:00 Soldering Demonstration (TS101)
- 37:05 Soldering Demonstration (FNIRSI)
- 39:10 Final Comparison & Conclusions
- 44:29 USB-C to DC Barrel Jack Adapters
- 45:07 Wrap-up & Giveaway Details
- 47:31 Outro & Patreon Details
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