Miniware TS80P Review - USB-C Power Delivery Soldering Iron!

In this video we will take a look at the latest Iron from the makers of the TS100 and TS80.

I tested the iron with 6 different Power Delivery supplies to test compatibility

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Timestamps:
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0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Bias Disclaimer
1:26 - Available Packages - What comes with it
4:07 - Physical attributes vs TS100
5:51 - Power delivery 101
7:07 - Why lower voltage == lower current
7:35 - TS80p PSU compatibility tested
8:35 - Compatibility Results
11:56 - Some Actual Soldering!
13:15 - Speed Test (Heat to 350c)
14:23 - Temperature Accuracy Test
15:16 - "Torture" test (it's not really)
15:59 - Why the ground strap?
17:53 - Peeling off the screen sticker :D
18:11 - Conclusion

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TS80P:
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Aliexpress:
Iron & PSU* - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVB2xkX

Just Iron* - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTB4c31
Additional Tips* - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dY62YvN


Amazon.com:
Iron and PSU* - https://amzn.to/30sZIXE (double check the version is the TS80P, as they also sell the TS80 on the same listing)

Amazon.de:
Just Iron - https://www.amazon.de/SainSmart-Soldering-Iron-TS80/dp/B07FY658LN

Amazon.co.uk:
No prime one last I checked.


Official Website: http://www.miniware.com.cn/product/ts80p-soldering-iron-more/


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Power Supplies:
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RavPower 60W PD Battery (this is one I recommend):
Amazon.co.uk* - https://amzn.to/2CLk5az
Amazon.com* - https://amzn.to/399qSa9


Omar 45W PD Battery:
~Amazon.co.uk* - https://amzn.to/2WzGWwu


Untested by me, but spec looks right:
~Anker PD Wall charger: Amazon.com* - https://amzn.to/3hd5sLY

Aukey PD Wall charger: Amazon.co.uk* - https://amzn.to/3eJ9Ssv


~ = Should work well with TS80P, but won't get full capacity out of TS100 through Flex-C-Friend

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Other Kit shown:
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Soldering iron "Stand"
Binder clips (get the big one)* - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWyjF9Z
TS100 stand thingy* - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWULjon


Soldering Iron Thermometer:
Amazon.co.uk* - https://amzn.to/30p3d1n

USB-C Power Meter:

Red one* - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXmAJRH

Black one* - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTUUlEb

Wire strippers:

Amazon.co.uk* - https://amzn.to/3jmy6fk

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