• frezik@midwest.social
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      2 months ago

      You’re probably adding $25-35 to that for a USB-C power supply that can handle it, but yes, it’s cheaper than this. $50-75 if you want it battery powered.

      But yeah, I’m not sure what iFixit is bringing to the market that’s better than what exists.

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        2 months ago

        The Pinecil uses a standard tip as well. So, you can get cheap ones on aliexpress. That’ll pay for it for me tbh.

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      2 months ago

      I use a pinecil and it’s great. Tips are cheap and a standard size, it takes usb-c power and has a good user interface.

      Not really sure what ifixit is trying to accomplish with this overpriced iron.