This solder station is a great upgrade to a plug in hand held Weller type from your big box type DIY stores.
What this solder station is not is something along the lines of an all day every day use station. This is a solder station for light to medium use at home or a small shop type setting.
When I purchased this I researched a lot about fakes and was skeptical about this purchase before it arrived. I checked online with the video from 2016 about the differences and I am comfortable to say this in my opinion is a genuine Hakko solder station. What I found in my research while confirming it's authenticity is that a very large brick and mortar, as well as online now, retailer is selling a very obvious knock off of this very same model with just the Hakko name removed from the front. The model is even named FX-888D and it costs $79.99 currently at that place that rhymes with ALLMART! Really shocked places that well known and established are allowed to sell obvious counterfiet items. Anyhow, I feel this is real.
The solder station itself is really great once you are comfortable using it's less than welcoming controls. Why Hakko decided to put just 2 buttons on this I have no idea other than for cost savings and to annoy people learning to use it for the first time. With that said, I did have to watch their low budget video tutorials to learn how to use the 2 button commands. I highly suggest you do as well as you can set the station to a setup mode that effectively will lock you out until you command it out of that mode as another purchaser stated in another review. The iron heats up and cools down extremely quickly with a digital display rapidly counting up or down a single digit at a time so you can see the precise temperature it says it is. I have no reason to believe the temperature is off at all yet as it seems correct when melting certain materials with it.
The iron stand is great for the price total but it is a little light and could be tipped over if bumped hard enough. The base unit for the power supply and temp control is heavy and solid and sits firmly on a table or desk. The materials on all parts except the power cord to the wall is top notch materials wise, but the power cord is off the wall generic hard plastic cord, no big deal though. The iron cord and rubber base at the bottom of the iron where it meets the cord is soft and allows for easy manuevering of the iron in one hand. The iron cord does not 'roll' on itself like cheap cord does which is great.
One thing to add is that I forgot to grab some extra tips and assorted tips. This only comes with a small chissle tip which is great but not for every project!
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From the manufacturer
Meet the HAKKO FX-888D a stylish, compact, soldering station that fits perfect on any workbench. It’s light weights, versatile, ESD safe and accommodates a wide assortment of different tips. All of this and more backed by the quality, reliability, and power you’ve come to expect from Hakko.
PERFORMANCE, QUALITY & BEST VALUE
• The HAKKO FX-888D makes your soldering projects a breeze with a temperature range of up to 899∙F. Rated best in class for power and performance, the HAKKO FX-888D outshines the competition.
HAKKO + KITA FX-888D COLLABORATION
• Designed by award winning, world renowned, Japanese product designer Kita Toshiyuki, sporting the iconic Hakko blue and yellow colors. Equipped with a slender, ergonomic handpiece, perfect for any soldering project.
CERAMIC HEATING ELEMENT & SENSOR
• A light weight, smooth, ergonomic handpiece that benefits both mobility and comfort. Built with a ceramic heating element and sensor to bring the power required to get the job done.
5 PRESET TEMPERATURES
• An adjustable display that allows for 5 different present temperatures that can be stored.
How to Set Up the Temperature
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Step 1:Turn on station from the right hand side of the station. |
Step 2:The stations temperature will automatically begin to climb. |
Step 3:To change the temperature of the station, hold the ENTER key. |
Step 4:The first digit will begin to blink indicating the temperature is ready to be changed. |
Exelente estación hakko fx-888d
Esta es una de las mejores estaciones calidad precio desde que empiezas a abrir el paquete empiezas a ver lo pequeño que es el cautín, la estación, la calidad de los cables, la calidad y detalles que tienen está estación.Es una estación simplemente hermosa que hace que el lugar de trabajo se vea bien, es súper pequeña, pero un poco pesado el transformador, solo un poquito.Quise compra está estación desde hace unos meses pero la verdad no me decidía ya que, no me decidía entre hakko o weller y la verdad depues ed mucho me decidí por está estación. sabía que podría ser un poco costosa para mí pais por detalles de importación y envio.Pero la verdad no me arrepiento de de haberla comprado ya que el control de temperatura es exelente.Lo único que creo no es muy intuitiva es la interfaz que solo son dos botones. Pero si la configuras a modo memoria, que tiene 5, es fácil de usar.Lo que más me gustó fue la rapidez con la que alcanza la temperatura deseada en menos de 30 segundos, está lista para usar. Y la verdad antes tenía cautines y tardaba demasiado en calentar.Recomiendo al 100% está estación. Y recomiendo el vendedor fue muy rápido el envío y metardo como 5 días en llegar, solo por qué DHL en mi pais no trabaja sábado y domingo si no me llegaría mucho antes.Espero y aya servido mi opinión, y para los que no saben o no se deciden cuál estación comprár, les recomiendo esta estación.
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