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====KSGER T12 STM32 v3.1s====
A cheap basic soldering station that uses T12 tips. Has stand-by function using a tilt sensor in the handle to extend the life of your T12 heating element for longer lifespan of the heating element.<br>
Anodized aluminum case, aluminum front panel and control knob. features Features a STM32 MCU, [https://github.com/dreamcat4/t12-t245-controllers-docs/tree/master/controllers/stm32-t12-oled firmware upgradable]. Great price - performance ratio.<br>
While in boost mode the T12 tip should be able to output 75 W and tested it was possible to solder 18 AWG copper braided wire.<br>
'''Known quirks''' are that the case is not grounded and in case of a short circuit the case becomes hot (live). User should ground the case out of the box.<br>
====ZD-915====
A cheap entry level hobbyist station. It works good, but the build quality is backed up by the price, the build quality is not a lot (you get what you pay for).<br>
However spare parts are readily available and are extremely cheap. The heating element in the gun handle gets a lot of play on it if you plan on using it for some serious amount of work in no time.<br>The gun handle parts are all made from cheaper plastic. The handle is not fiberglass reinforced plastic but some kind of ABS plastic.
Besides that I think this station still performs nice if you plan to use it only for prototypes or hobby projects.<br>
[[File:Zd915.jpg|none|thumb|ZD-915 desoldering station, nozzle diameter sizes are 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.3mm]]
====Quick 201B ESD====
The 201B is a nice solid station that isn't going to break the bank with readily available spare parts. Heat dissipation of 90W, temprature range of 200÷450°C, ESD safe, LED display (3 digit), and good temperature stabilization.<br>
The only thing it is missing is a sleep function with tilt sensor in the handle, if you don't use it turn it off it or will wear the heating element faster.<br>
The station was properly tested over several years (and well over uncountable components) and used a lot the . The heating element was already replaced once before and it still runs perfectly fine.<br>The gun handle feels comfortable in the hand and is made of really strong fiberglass reinforced plastic and thus more wear-resistant.<br>
A good heating element measures 1.1ohms the failure mode of a bad heating element is it going open. The display will show the H-E error indicating the heating element failed.<br>
Spare parts are easy to find and the replacing of the heating element was easy too. The station overal has a solid good build quality and performs well. If you do a lot of THT or recycling this is the station for you.
[[File:Quick 201b.jpg|none|thumb|Quick 201b desoldering station, nozzle diameter sizes are 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.3mm]]
