Hakko FX-888DX - Great except for one thing

[@arddel]

FYI the Hakko FX888DX-010SV is matching silver for station, iron, and stand.

[@jojofogarty]

sometimes a little extra money spent is worth that little extra happiness!

[@TassieLorenzo]

Thanks for the video! Now you have a FX-888DX with a stand that matches and a FX-888D with a stand that doesn't match, lol. Hopefully Hakko will come to their senses and start offering matching colour stands with the various colours of FX-888DX.

[@MegaFun000]

They do sell the blue and yellow holder as a standalone FH800-03BY

[@samvore2963]

Appreciate the comment! Thanks for the tip and for tuning in!

[@jellevandendriessche693]

Whuuuuut!! ❤❤

[@HesterDW]

I've been using a cheap 936 clone for 6 years but figured it was finally time to upgrade with a new version coming out and of course they do something stupid. I'll keep using my Gaoyue until they release a bundle with the matching iron holder. Who is making these decisions?

[@2000SkyView]

Now you need a blue and yellow iron. 😛

[@alexeyakulovich4737]

Agree. Just ordered I did not get it yet. I did not notice solder holder is a different color. It is stupid from them. Just wondering who was this "smart" designer who desided to make it so weird. On other hand I am happy they changed complicated buttons for easy dial. Can you please advice me what soldering tips should I order from them? I mean what is the most useful tips "must have" for general soldering?

[@samvore2963]

My preference is chisel. I tried the T18-D08 chisel tip and I haven't stopped using it since. Subtle chisel that holds solder, but cone enough for small accurate work. I'm not a pro but the T18-D08 works for me for SMD 0402 up to 8mm through-hole pads. Previously I liked the Weller ST8 and I have the Hakko T18-S9 and T18-D12 on hand that are somewhat comparable. I haven't used them cause I found T18-D08 to do everything so far. I gave the station in the video to a friend and included a T18-D08. Anyway, thanks for the comment and for taking the time to watch!

[@mikereimer4279]

Hello How is the adjustment for temp? I hear it takes alot of turning to adjustment temp.

[@samvore2963]

@@mikereimer4279 for me, turning the dial and pushing it to set temp has not been a problem. Probably a lot of turns to go a long way but for me it’s fine and I didn’t even notice

[@mikereimer4279]

Ok thanks Just ordered one.

[@simonspeaker]

its so stupid from hakko... they always have to fucked up at least 1 thing 🤣... and the look of the DX station look weird... it look like a fake when its not

[@samvore2963]

Hey thanks for the comment! I’m happy with the DX. Never used the previous versions, one of which had a dial. So easy to change temp. Thanks for watching!