FNIRSI 65w AC+USB-C Soldering Iron Kit
FNIRSI 65w AC+USB-C Soldering Iron Kit:
I saw someone using this soldering iron on Field Day. He wasn't using 120VAC, 12VCD, or even butane.
This iron was running on his USB-C power bank. It seemed to be working really well for him, had digital
temperature control, and a variety of interchangeable tips with built-in heaters. I ended up picking one up soon
after, though this design seems to be sold under a variety of brand names, with different mixes of accessories.
The one I got came with a SUPER flexible cord (with a silicon jacket) as well as a high quality 60w USB-C
power brick.
Despite the small tips, it seems to keep up well with heating, making up for the lack of thermal mass. This is
FNIRSI model HS-01, and it came with a good little manual. It's got the ability to upgrade its firmware
too so I need to check to see if it has an update I need to make.
It can run on 12vdc but at only 24w, which is probably not enough to get most jobs done, although it'll run on
up to 20vdc so LIFE batteries would work best. Otherwise you can plug the 65W USB brick or the 120vac
pack into a 12v-powered inverter to get the full 65w of heat out of the little iron.
