Prototype: TS80 USB-C soldering iron - A TS100 Successor?

e-Design have sent me their latest development: A TS80 prototype! The name suggests a step back in size, power, price?? but how does it actually perform? I am taking it apart and putting it through its 'paces' to find out why in the world they decided to make it USB-powered.

[KingJellyfishII]

The bit about the headphone jack was, well, absolutely hilarious.

[MegaFPVFlyer]

I couldn't possibly Liszt all of the things I love about this video

[henryatkinson]

I knew I would enjoy this from the moment I saw the use of a saw to open the box.

[loteknomad]

Informative and highly entertaining as always. :) Your blend of humor and attention to detail are delightful. Thank you for your ongoing work in creating these videos!

[MrPDawes]

Perfect, yet another great video with a nice mix of humor and technical commentary.

[alcurrie]

Never have I seen a product review of such quality. You Crack me up. Your energy is infections.

[floorpizza]

Yet again another fantastic video, Marco, thank you. I just love your channel. Anxiously awaiting the release of the TS80!

[UnexpectedMaker]

I've been on the fence about the TS100 for ages... never enough compelling reasons to buy, but the TS80 tips me over the fence completely... I can't wait for it to ship so I can get one! Thanks for the great review.

[XavierBergeron]

I barely have any knowledge when it comes to electronics (but I do have a lot of interest) and your channel quickly became one of my top 5 favourites.

Good humor, good editing, cool projects and projects. You have it all!

[jeffescortlx]

Anyone else waiting for this same manufacturer to make one with a traditional bench cradle/holder with a nice silicone flexible wire and integrated power supply?

[KS]

I saw your teaser comment on ave so happy to see the vid!

[TheZombieSaints]

I've only just found your channel, cant believe i hadn't found it sooner! Love the humour as well as the content. keep em coming :)

[iosonogerva]

They could have used USB-C power delivery part of the USB standard instead of the proprietary Qualcomm QuickCharge. You can get USB-PD 20V 60W laptop charger really cheaply and the prices will keep dropping because a lot of laptop manufacturer are transitioning to it. Maybe, if the QuickCharge handshake is made in software in the STM32, it can be modified to use the USB-PD.

[SchizoidPersonoid]

"I prefer the shortest finger to tip distance"
I'm always burning myself because I want to grab lower than I'm supposed to.

[BrunoPOWEEER]

Where so you get these ideas from? Your videos are always super informative and hilarious mate hahahahaha you crack me up!!
I have the TS100, can’t wait to get my hands on the TS80 (TS200) loved the improvements ohhhh yeaaahhh =]

[MiggyManMike]

I think my main issue with using type c usb is the mechanical stresses on the connector for something you're going to be holding in your hand and it really wouldn't have been hard to have a barrel jack but supply it with a type-c adaptor you could run inline for a bit more versatility.

[BergRD]

Production value is superb! Each video getting better and better.. Thanks again Marco!

[MarkDenovich]

I completely agree with wanting the distance between tip and fingers to be as short as possible. I was planning to build my own iron using the Weller tips, until I found a Metcal for cheap. The ergonomics are superb.

[proluxelectronics]

My Stupid dog only finds Tantalum's....

[tabdougherty]

MAN The sequel was as good as the premiere LOL Now that is entertainment for electronic devices! I really enjoy your work !!