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PINECIL – Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron, Small
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PINECIL – Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron, Small

Bottom line: The PINECIL – Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron, Small: Hits soldering temperature in 12 seconds, no warmup wait; main trade-off: power supply not included, so budget for a PD brick or DC adapter.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Hits soldering temperature in 12 seconds, no warmup wait
  • ✓ Dual input: USB-C PD/QC 3.0 plus DC5525 barrel jack
  • ✓ 88g and 17cm long, fits a field repair kit or pocket
  • ✓ Open-source Ralim IronOS on a 32-bit RISC-V core, user-flashable

Cons

  • ✗ Power supply not included, so budget for a PD brick or DC adapter
  • ✗ Ships with only the B2 tip; other profiles are a separate buy
  • ✗ Temperature caps at 400C, limiting heavy ground-plane work
  • ✗ 0.69-inch 96x16 monochrome OLED is tiny for menu navigation

Manufacturer description

The Pinecil is a smart mini portable soldering iron with a 32 bit RISC V SoC featuring a sleek design, auto standby and it heats up to an operating temperature in just 12 seconds! Adjustable soldering tip temperature which can be set between 100Degree C and 400Degree C using the adjustment buttons and an easy to read OLED display. PACKAGE: Dimensions: 17cm x 12cm x 2.3cm Weight: 88 grams PLATFORM: OS: Ralim’s IronOS build CPU: 32 bit RV32IMAC RISC V Bumblebee Core @ 108 MHz DISPLAY: 0.69 inches OLED White Color Monochrome Display Resolution: 96x16pixels POWER PORT: USB type C: PD and QC 3.0…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PINECIL – Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron, Small using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the tools & maintenance category. PINE64's tools & maintenance lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • 【DUAL POWER INPUT DESIGNS】1) USB-C supports both PD and QC 3.0 and; 2) DC5525 barrel DC jack. (Note: Power supply not included) 【SPEEDY RAPID WARMUP】Reaches operating temperature in 12 seconds. Support for on-demand rapid boost feature. 【PORTABLE】Features a sleek and slim design, comprised of an SAE 304 stainless steel core housed inside a polycarbonate shell. 【POWER SAVING】Auto standby mode engages when it is not in use ensuring the user safety. 【PACKAGE CONTENTS】🅐 Pinecil Soldering Iron, 🅑 Type B2 Soldering Tip

Full Specifications

BrandPINE64
Wattage65 watts
Head Stylesoldering tip
Style NamePencil
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length6.1 inches
ConnectivityUSB-C
Model Number‎PINECIL-BB2
Power SourceCorded Electric
Input Voltage12 volts_of_direct_current
Handle MaterialStainless Steel
Heating ElementCeramic
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Additional FeaturesPortable
Included ComponentsSoldering Iron Tips
Manufacturer Part NumberPINECIL-BB2
Specific Uses For ProductIndustrial Use, Residential Use

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