Bakon BK950D

[vinceroger69]

Re: Bakon BK950D

the aliexpress seller clearly states T13,
the ebay seller - with a total of 5 doesnt know what the hell he has - saying hakko936!!!

yes the aliexpress link was totally my fault for not reading the add properly, ive just sent the ebay seller a message asking for more details on that unit like does it come with the rubber handle like in the pictures and not the newer all plastic type also to confirm it takes t12 tips

[RJARRRPCGP]

Re: Bakon BK950D

AE brand KF series.

Is "AE" part of CapXon?

[stj]

Re: Bakon BK950D

no idea, but i know it's not part of Panasonic or Rubycon - so that's all that counts.

[vinceroger69]

Re: Bakon BK950D

stj are these stations any good? are these the good rubber type handle do you know
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/QUIC...c5b13c00e3YLXu

[stj]

Re: Bakon BK950D

that's good.
the good handle is FX9501

not sure how much to trust the rating of that psu though - but the iron & controller are good.
infact i was thinking about getting one of the bare-pcb controllers to play with.

[vinceroger69]

Re: Bakon BK950D

can i use a genuine laptop charger as a psu for this station as i see it says from 16v to 24v at 3 amps

[stj]

Re: Bakon BK950D

well you want 24v and 4-5a really.
it has no boost convertor so lower voltage = lower wattage.

there is a version with a bigger case with internal psu.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...858580702.html

the other thing with the seperate supply base is no earth wire.
obviously you could add one.

[vinceroger69]

Re: Bakon BK950D

Thanks stj ive just looked what psus i have a here i have one of these i brought for a project could i use this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Powe...63a83c00Tz9GLV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZY61LMYuJE

[vinceroger69]

Re: Bakon BK950D

well you want 24v and 4-5a really.
it has no boost convertor so lower voltage = lower wattage.

there is a version with a bigger case with internal psu.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...858580702.html

the other thing with the seperate supply base is no earth wire.
obviously you could add one.

Ive just ordered this i will let you know when it arrives and ive built it up.

[sam_sam_sam]

Re: Bakon BK950D

There is a version with a bigger case with internal psu.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...858580702.html

How good do you think this switching power supply really is
This switching power supply would not work correctly in this country it 220 volts

[stj]

Re: Bakon BK950D

it may work down to 90v or less - hard to say really.
email the seller and ask

[vinceroger69]

Re: Bakon BK950D

Ive just ordered this i will let you know when it arrives and ive built it up.

Just thinking ahead which switch would be the best too fit the ball one or mercury one ?

[stj]

Re: Bakon BK950D

i wouldnt use either myself, i use my iron at all angles.

if you really want to use a "sleep mode" then consider detecting it in a stand somehow.

[Benjisun]

Re: Bakon BK950D

I purchased one on ebay with T12 tips to give it a try.

Looks compact for a secondary soldering iron.

Pricing is attrative at 20-25€

[stj]

Re: Bakon BK950D

it probably wont be your secondary for long - they are nicer to use than most expensive brand stuff.

btw, i saw a good mod on the other forum,
a guy got the kit above, and instead of fitting the psu he fitted a 12v>24v boost convertor to use it in his car.

[vinceroger69]

Re: Bakon BK950D

i wouldnt use either myself, i use my iron at all angles.

if you really want to use a "sleep mode" then consider detecting it in a stand somehow.

ok i will leave it out i dont really need the sleep mode function thanks for you reply.

[vinceroger69]

Re: Bakon BK950D

i wouldnt use either myself, i use my iron at all angles.

if you really want to use a "sleep mode" then consider detecting it in a stand somehow.

Hi just building this kit up a question can you look at the link and advise what/where i should connect the white wire too? as not using sleep function thanks my guess it goes to the black?
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...858580702.html

[stj]

Re: Bakon BK950D

damn that got delivered fast!
i think you want the white open-circuit.

btw a couple of changes i recomend.
1: connect the mains inlet with short loops of cable - the way they did it is asking for cracked joints.
2: slip a plastic sheet in the case under the pcb - it's a bit close to the metal.

and 3 - and this is just me, but i like to earth my irons through a 1meg or 2.2meg resistor incase i work on something powered up - like replacing backup batteries.

[vinceroger69]

Re: Bakon BK950D

damn that got delivered fast!
i think you want the white open-circuit.

btw a couple of changes i recomend.
1: connect the mains inlet with short loops of cable - the way they did it is asking for cracked joints.
2: slip a plastic sheet in the case under the pcb - it's a bit close to the metal.

and 3 - and this is just me, but i like to earth my irons through a 1meg or 2.2meg resistor incase i work on something powered up - like replacing backup batteries.

I did use cable to connect the mains and switch as loads of room in the case i will order some 1 and 2.2 meg resistors can add one later should i add a earth too the case? and will leave white wire off and try the unit thanks

[vinceroger69]

Re: Bakon BK950D

Thanks stj unit works fine with white wire left off, i had a issue took a while to figure out as kept flashing error and buzzing it turns out one of the three contacts in the handle was not touching the tip once i sorted that it seems to work fine. i just need too level the display as crooked and fit the rubber feet, and yes that aliexpress seller was quick with delivery 2 weeks cant fault them at all, as you know i cancelled first order from them and brought the other one with psu he refunded same day, so i also ordered some spare tips from him.