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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.

Anodized aluminum case, aluminum front panel and control knob. ~~features~~ a STM32 MCU, [https://github.com/dreamcat4/t12-t245-controllers-docs/tree/master/controllers/stm32-t12-oled firmware upgradable]. Great price - performance ratio.

Anodized aluminum case, aluminum front panel and control knob. Features a STM32 MCU, [https://github.com/dreamcat4/t12-t245-controllers-docs/tree/master/controllers/stm32-t12-oled firmware upgradable]. Great price - performance ratio.

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.

'''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.

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====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).

However spare parts are readily available and are extremely cheap. The handle gets a lot of play on it if you plan on using it for some serious amount of work in no time.

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.

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.

[[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), good temperature stabilization.

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.

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.

The station was tested and used a lot ~~the~~ heating element was already replaced once before and it still runs perfectly fine.

The station was properly tested over several years (and well over uncountable components) and used a lot. The heating element was already replaced once before and it still runs perfectly fine.

The gun handle feels comfortable in the hand and is made of really strong fiberglass reinforced plastic and thus more wear-resistant.

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.

Spare parts are easy to find the replacing of the heating element was easy too. The station overal has a solid good build quality and performs well.

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]]

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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 a STM32 MCU, [https://github.com/dreamcat4/t12-t245-controllers-docs/tree/master/controllers/stm32-t12-oled firmware upgradable]. Great price - performance ratio.<br>
+Anodized aluminum case, aluminum front panel and control knob. 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>
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 ====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 handle gets a lot of play on it if you plan on using it for some serious amount of work in no time.<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), good temperature stabilization.<br>
+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 tested and used a lot the heating element was already replaced once before and it still runs perfectly fine.<br>
+The station was properly tested over several years (and well over uncountable components) and used a lot. 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 the replacing of the heating element was easy too. The station overal has a solid good build quality and performs well.
+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]]