> The one downside someone pointed out is that replacement tips are pricey
And, at $25 for a set of four, they aren't even that expensive.
Re:I need more USB power
by moffkalast on Sunday November 05, 2023 @04:01AM
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Depends on the tip quality. The one I got with my toolcraft soldering station lasted a good while, but any replacements I get just freaking melt away and are only good for a few uses. On the other hand they are $3 for a pack of 10, so it's probably still cheaper overall than the OEM stuff lol.
The ones I'm referring to are the official tip sets from Pine64, e.g.:
https://pine64.com/product/pinecil-soldering-short-tip-set-f...
Re:I need more USB power
by steve_adams_86 on Saturday November 04, 2023 @06:16PM
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That’s a strong endorsement. Do you know how long does a tip normally last?
The one downside someone pointed out is that replacement tips are pricey because they seem to include the actual heating element, but even then it’s still such a great device IMO