T12 KSGER DIY Solder Station Assembly. 

Thanks buddy 👍

Hi Dean, no worries 👍.. And thanks.. Suggestions & mods etc are always welcome my friend. I happened to read your channels 'ABOUT' post. And found that our stories are no so dissimilar, as I was an auto tech too here in the UK. I worked in a few smaller garages, then ended up as Foreman & MOT inspector etc at a main Nissan Dealership. Like you I also gave up many years ago though as spinal disc issues were becoming soooo painful. In fact whilst my back was being scanned they then discovered I had a huge bone tumour in my pelvis, which major surgery couldn't completely remove. Anyway.. repairing cars (which I loved) was not an option anymore.. So my tools came home also, and now an oil change every so often on my own car is about the limit. Cheers Buddy John

@@OrbiterElectronics I still have a dealership flag from the Datsun dealer. It is huge as I was thinking about this the other day. It is about 5 foot tall and 12 foot long on white the the Datsun all caps in color. My buddy got it for me, I thing alcohol was involved! Stay safe!

@@deankay4434 That is definitely a keepsake 👍. Well if alcohol was involved.. it sounds like your buddy may have climbed up the pole to get it for you 😂 LOL

@@OrbiterElectronics So sorry to hear about your lumbar pain. There are no two ways to describe it, it sucks. Example; Grass needs mowed, I use a Cain to stand behind a self propelled lawnmower. Does that sound right? I had a guy try for 4 months to hire me to work at his shop as he needed another tech. Started in spring on a new bill top gas station/ repair shop. Concrete sunk on South side. We cut blocks to get cars inside. They removed the concrete, fixed a drain, then it rained. After 3 weeks of rain, they removed tarps to dry. He comes to me and says “Run the compaction machine!” I said no! You have 9 guys paid by the hour that can do that! Well, I lost, it’s gas powered, jumps up & down, designed for two workers but older, rented and no instruction. What looked dry, turned into mud. I had to pick it up, move it and repeat. 5hrs later, I hit kill, locked my tool box, drove home and woke up will like a rear bad sunburn. I had disc bad, fixed, sent home and dropped in pain. Had bone fused to S1-L5-L4. Dr. told me live nerves trapped in muscle now destroyed and scar tissue. I wore a chair brace, taught at UTI for $12k per year, quit and answered an add for tech at dealer for imports. It was Buick dealer and they took in Isuzu as the Geo line went to Chevy. I worked 7AM to 9PM, 6 days a week. Bad-buy-sell with our move to new to location. They lost the dealer. After 11 years of teaching, holding tech seminars for 100+ in 7 states, 13 colleges, 5 warehouses to deal with defects, tore rotator cuff, Dr pulled plug on career. SSD to took workers comp, left me high & dry. Garage is packed, back burns bending, walking, standing. Two more fusions them implant. I had good success after 3 days, then they cut wires and un-tapped stimulator. Next, Implant. Does not work. Now screwed with 4 tool boxes, equipment of every kind. Stare at my truck while I get yelled at. Son wants me to fix 80’s cars and wife wants everything else. Can’t do either. Long walk on short pier, next!

@@deankay4434 Sounds about right buddy & perfectly understood. Seems we're not too dissimilar with our knackered spines. I didn't go the surgery route on my spine but was offered it. I heard to many horror stories of further problems, a bit like yours :( Because my spine isn't fused I think that's why I keep rupturing discs, It's happened many many times now.. so like you just standing, walking or even doing menial daily tasks is a nightmare (most of my issues are to do with how the remains of my tumour interact with my spine & gait.) I believe as techs we are just susceptible to spinal injuries. I'm reckon the injuries just start immediately when younger with the day after day bending, being stuck in that arched under bonnet/hood position. I guess things are a bit better these days as larger garages with decent management have the various helpful pieces of equipment to aid with the job. Even in my 50s I still go to physio but it doesn't really do anything. In fact I never had sciatica before I started on the physio many years ago 😏 I just keep taking the pain killers.. And try not to consider the pier, although some days it really is hard aye. Take care mate John

Hi.. Yes to be 100% safe, the chassis of the unit should be grounded. Should something manage to come loose or break, or worse say the case got wet inside during operation, there could be a live condition created. Come to think of It.. I can't remember if any of the units I obtained were grounded. I'll have to check that 👍

I still have my units but haven't grounded them as yet..I'm hoping to do a video on it. Instead of typing a lot I'll just point you to this thread on the EEVBlog if that's OK.. Where this is discussed 👍 www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/t12-clones-and-grounding/

@@OrbiterElectronics thanks

Hi, I would have liked to use the specific headers, however the kit came without a couple of the required items so I had to make do. Cheers John

@@OrbiterElectronics ok, makes sense :-)

Hi.. You can check it out in this video I did on it if you like... Link is in the description. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cpK7ygoOTSA.html

Can't say ive ever tried it but I would have thought only a significant voltage increase would make a noticeable difference to the tip heating, however these irons aren't really too bad for heat up time IMO.

@@OrbiterElectronics Thank you for your answer

The supplied switch with mine wasn't illuminated, but you could possibly fit one if necessary.

I wonder if one of the unconnected switch terminal bridge to neutral (not sure if a resistor needed) may just lite up it's built-in LED. Yours seems has a built-in LED switch.

@@alvinchow5351 .. It would be best to test the switch lamp first just to see what voltage/current it requires. You may be right regarding the switch in the video my friend, I have a few of these solder stations though and they were all supplied with different switches so I can't remember :)

I just left it on as it made the beeper a bit less annoying :)

I reviewed it here.. With link in the description 👍️ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cpK7ygoOTSA.html

If it's a new PSU I would try emailing Banggood explaining the situation.

@@OrbiterElectronics The soldering iron was ordered from aliexpress from the seller I didn't get any support I can't return the product have you any idea what could go wrong ?

@@kryspinsowiak2415 Is it the kit version you are working with? Please note.. I'm only advising here on the understanding that you understand the dangers of MAINS circuitry. If not please get someone who does to help you with this. Firstly check the fuses.. There is normally one in the power supplies main socket (under the on/off switch) & another on the PCB. Check that the solder Iron is connected to it's power supply properly and that all connections are good, also check that the solder Iron tip is fitted in properly. I have had one of these were the tip needed pulling out and shoving-in further, as it was not connecting properly with the solder Iron handle. Once the tip was fitted properly.. it worked.

@@OrbiterElectronics I checked all the connections and they are fine, I can not find a fuse version of the control board is the stm32 t12 controler the power supply creates a voltage of 6v which drops to 1v within 4-5 seconds and then again to 6v with a characteristic click, if you want to help me, I can send photos of the PCB to any messenger of your choice

@@OrbiterElectronics I just found 2 elements in the box, I found one is a motion sensor and I do not know the destination 2 I also have no idea where I should solder these elements

Thanks for pointing this out, I'm sure either banggood were calling this v3 or it had a v3 BIOS etc. I will edit the video accordingly in the morning though. Thanks again 👍

@@OrbiterElectronics Thats ok. I just thought there is a new version. I believe latest HW ver is 2.1 and software version is v2.0

Perhaps the tip has failed? They do wear out over time, and can just break sometimes too.

@@OrbiterElectronics no its new controler and tip

@@informediatech-bruno5766 Perhaps you can return it for replacement? Otherwise you are unfortunately going to have to start testing for failed components, or get someone to do it for you.

@@OrbiterElectronics it is now fixed not sure if temps are reading acurate but it solders i have also a queeco that was much easy to asemble just has less configs but its also cheaper

@@informediatech-bruno5766 Glad its working again 👍 Look at the specific melting point of your solder, you should be able to get an idea if the tip temp is anywhere near were it should be, for example lead free solder melts at around 217°C and leaded 183°C. Its not perfect but without a specific temperature guage at least you'll have an idea.

You don't have to buy the kit if you're uncertain about doing it. You can buy the iron fully assembled.. [£36.17 22% OFF]V2.1S T12 Digital Temperature Controller Soldering Station Electric Soldering Iron Tips T12-K + 907 Handle Professional Tools from Tools, Industrial & Scientific on banggood.com banggood.app.link/QU0CWZKLn2

@@OrbiterElectronics What the fault of ksger solder station? isnt dangerous? . Thanks for answer

@@aqsalarifullah1665 KSGER T12 is great. thousands of people using them. Great soldering station. Also check out Toor T12-11

Hiya Harv.. Haha 😂 👍. Well I guess that's because you know I'm a nice dood aye 😁. Hey thanks for commenting again Harv, I appreciate it. Unfortunalty YT still doesn't allow the comments to be dragged between an original and a re-upload. It was a bit strage of them to do away with the annotation feature too really but apparently I was buggy or something. Putting a general warning up is not a bad idea but some would still no doubt say it wasn't good enough or they didn't see it. What happened to good old common and being responsible for your own actions without looking for someone to sue first. Crazy innit! Cheers mate John

Well i'm old school, so doing something stupid is the fault of the Do-Err. You can't fix peoples stupidity john, and i've had to deal with quite a few pillocks in my time lol :-D Common Sense needs to be taught in school, i'm sure people are becoming more stupid. Any way, it's a nice little solder station and i always enjoy your light hearted and always enjoyable videos :-D.

@@zx8401ztv Couldn't agree more with all of that mate. And it's nice to hear that my vids are enjoyable. That's what it's all about 👍 Thanks Harv John

Could be handy if you forget your watch and you need to know how many hours you've worked 😁

Hi and thank you. I actually believe there are three versions of these stations.. As well as the kit type there are two different standard types, but they are very similar, mainly differing around their battery connectivity. Also I know of three main-board versions, there is the kit one plus two others, which are v2.01 & v2.03 The displayed HW/SW numbers on the kit I made is.. HW 2.00 / SW 2.09. And the versions shown on both other irons I have are HW 2.1S / SW 2.10. If you contact me on my RU-vid 'ABOUT' page.. I can email you back a picture of the 3 units opened up together. Hope this helps

@@OrbiterElectronics yes thank you a lot! I'll apreciate this photos. I saw your about page and you have a twitter link there, i send my mail via twitter or i can post here?

@@ricardoavelar6270 Hi buddy.. Just click my RU-vid username above, and you'll see 'ABOUT'.. Scroll down and look for Business Enquiries.. And click Email 👍

If you ordered what looked like an assembled one that's what you should get. The kit versions are normally pictured showing separate parts etc and might be labelled as KIT or DIY.

I have no issues with that rant at all Dave. Anyway, even if I did.. You're on the special permited to rant list :) Cheers, John

I could have done.. I didn't have any suitable ones knocking around that day :)

@@OrbiterElectronics aha ok, because that would have been much better, and replacing it is very easy.