CROSS MARS Upgraded TS101 65W Smart Portable Digital Mini
CROSS MARS Upgraded TS101 65W Smart Portable Digital Mini Fast Heating Temperature Adjustable Programmable Soldering Iron Kit (with UK Power Supply & BC2 Tip)
Specifications:
Model:TS101
- (DC)65W MAX; (PD3.0)45W MAX.
- Temperature stability: ±2%.
- Soldering tip resistance to ground: <2Ω.
- Temperature range: 50℃ – 400℃ (max).
- Max operation ambient temperature: 40°C.
- OLED screen.
- Control part: length: 98mm, diameter: 16.5mm. Heating part: length: 72+33mm, diameter: 5.5mm.
- Weight: 33g (power adaptor not included).
Package List :
TS101 Soldering iron Controller * 1
TS-BC2 Soldering iron tip * 1
UK power supply * 1
Easy Stand *1
User manual * 1
 |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | TS101 | TS101 | TS101 | TS80P |
| Color | Gray | Gray | Gray | Black |
| Power Input | DC-wide range, PD3.0. | DC-wide range, PD3.0. | DC-wide range, PD3.0. | PD2.0,QC3.0 |
| Power | (DC)65W MAX; (PD3.0)45W MAX. | (DC)65W MAX; (PD3.0)45W MAX. | (DC)65W MAX; (PD3.0)45W MAX. | 30W |
| Temperature range | 50-400°C (max). | 50-400°C (max). | 50-400°C (max). | 100-400°C (max). |
| Working Voltage | DC 9-24V;PD3.0 9-20V | DC 9-24V;PD3.0 9-20V | DC 9-24V;PD3.0 9-20V | 9-12V |
| USB Interface | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight: | 470 g |
| Dimensions: | 20 x 13 x 6 cm; 470 Grams |
| Model: | TS101 |
| Part: | TS101 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | CROSS MARS |
| Dimensions: | 20 x 13 x 6 cm; 470 Grams |
This is a nice and fast heating soldering iron that puts some of the bigger units to shame, ideal for modelling electrics, circuit boards and the like.
Was going to buy a cheap old fashioned soldering station for about 50-60. Really glad I went with this instead. Heats up quickly, decent temp control and nice shape and design.
I’m currently building battery packs away from my usual electronics bench and I needed a soldering iron in the area where I’m working. This iron is great because it can be stored on my tools ‘whiteboard’ next to my desk (it just sticks to a magnet – see pics, you can see how little space it uses). In operation I just flick a switch and it heats up quickly, and when you’ve finished it cools fast too. I should have looked harder at the deals available as my iron included just the one tip and no power supply yet I paid the same money. It does need a stand of some sort for holding it more securely when in use and hot, this wasn’t supplied in my kit and I guess I’ll have to make something. To get the best out of it you really do need a 24v supply, the info says you can get 75w with the 24v supply but only around 45w run on a re-purposed 19v laptop supply (which is what I initially used). 12v only gets you about 30w output. I needed all the power I can get for soldering XT90 connectors to 8 SWG cables lol, but for most users max power won’t be needed. I also only got the default tip so I had to buy the chisel tip as an extra, at least you get two tips with this deal (however I’d hazard not the two you would generally want). These irons have been around for a few years now so their reliability is fairly well known – and it’s good. Worst failure mode is the oled panel whereupon the iron is rendered useless without a replacement. Yes, these panels fail – I have an ES120 electric screwdriver where the little oled panel has failed, however in that case it made little difference and the screwdriver can still be used. I have to give this iron 5 stars because it really punches above it’s weight, both in terms of compact size and power output. It can solder to a ground plane (as an e.g.,) more effectively than my Weller 65w iron. Only significant thing I’m unhappy with is the placement of the two control buttons, it is way too easy to press them when you don’t mean to. Overall I’m happy with my purchase – just shop for the best deal. Also shop around if you need more tips as these also vary in price enormously.
I looked for a suitable stand but found that a 2 inch paper clip does a perfect job when taped to my tip cleaner holder (photo).
Small fast to heat up easy to use fits well in my hand
Soldering iron and tips are all good. The power supply on the other end has very short cables, not sure why they were so cheap with this.
I have owned many a cheap soldering iron in my time, always saying to myself that the more expensive ones weren’t worth it.
But the TS100 caught my attention some years ago and I’ve finally come around to buying one. When it arrived, I wasn’t disappointed.
The box contained everything in the pictures along with a decent instruction manual.
The box, is small and compact and serves as a suitable case to keep your new iron, but I think most will want to either buy a small foldable case or just store it somewhere.
Assembly is quick and straightforward. Spare grub screws are included should you lose any.
A quick read of the instructions and you are on your way. Mainly to work out how to turn it on/off.
The TS100 is a great bit of kit. Heats up quickly with the included power supply.
It also cools down reasonably quickly when you want to pack it away.
It stays at a constant temperature and should you need that bit of extra heat, then the buttons allow you to quickly ramp it up. The display helps to see how high. I have put some hours on it already and I can say that I will not be buying another cheap iron ever again.
This iron is lightweight and easy to handle and being able to adjust the tip angle is handy to find that ‘perfect grip’. Just do that before you heat it up 🙂
Various tips are available and can be swapped out easily. This kit comes with 1 tip.
The cable on the included power supply is a little bit short for my taste but can easily be replaced. Or, perhaps your first project might be to get some barrel connectors and make an extension lead?