The infamous FROGBRO soldering iron. What's it like?

This is the FROGBRO.
You can get it on aliexpress, or if you're in a rush, these are affiliate links:
www.amazon.com/shop/lostintech
www.amazon.co.uk/shop/lostintech
Enjoy.

[@meareAaron]

how is the thing working after a year? i saw some reviews saying it broke down after months of use

[@o.t112]

These little irons are interesting, it could be something to keep in my little tool bag or in the truck or lend out if say someone asks me for an iron to borrow.

[@DrBF3000]

Precise temperature control is a killer feature of ts100-pinecil like smart soldering irons.

[@Mwwwwwwwwe]

I got a little USB powered 8w soldering iron off ebay for 5 squid a while ago- its pretty decent for light duty soldering It has a 4.5mm(?) heater element/tip which is a consumable...I tried to source spares and it was a squid cheaper than the entire unit🤦‍♂️😂

[@harmonyvegan]

How is it 6 months on?

[@ElmerFudd1911]

You probably know more than me when it comes to soldering but I suggest using rosin. It puts the heat in the right place.

[@thisissoeasy]

Now I know all about electronic dice! ...great...

[@TechieSewing]

Looks massive and might serve as a travelling weapon in a pinch ;) I'd like to see more actual soldering maybe :) What was that thing at 04:35, with lime green buttons?

[@lostincircuits]

Solder sucker! I thought it came with the frogbro but apparently not

[@TechieSewing]

@@lostincircuits The names just keep getting better!

[@andrewverran3498]

They definately run hot. I have the same branded in Australia as TOPEX. I did not get a spare tip. PeaceFromOz

[@MagnificentUsernameGuy]

They sell an 11W version too. Would you have gotten that instead?

[@lostincircuits]

I didn't see an 11w version 😱 link please??

[@DL-cu4qk]

The first time I used it to test it, it worked, and l was extatic. I thought I had found a soldering iron that I could make small electrical repairs that was short lived. Two months later, when I really needed to use it for a project, this piece of S#%& would not heat up above 78 degrees. What a waste of money, oh and Amazon, and the manufacturer were useless to help correct the problem. I didn't want my money back I wanted them to replace it with one that worked, no luck. DON'T WASTE you money...👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾