TStation - TS80p Case & Soldering Station

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<p>The TS80p is the soldering iron with the best price-performance ratio. Although it is just USB-C powered with a max power consumption of. 30W, it outperforms much higher powered irons. This is achieved by a clever design where the heat is generated in the tip. The handle houses the controller with its user interface and no base unit is required.</p><p>All that is missing to be the perfect soldering solution for workbench and mobile needs is a stand and a housing.</p><h3>Introducing <i>TStation</i></h3><p>The <i>TStation</i> is a case for the TS80p which turns into an ergonomic soldering station when opened.</p><h4>Features:</h4><ul><li>Easy printable in PLA</li><li>Easy assembly - No glue required</li><li>Secure storage for all components of the TS80p More-EU kit (handle, tip, EU power plug, USB-C cable, ground wire, allen key)</li><li>Slots for 3 additional tips (total 4)</li><li>Rack for solder wire spool(s) - max total width: 50mm</li><li>Stand with replaceable solder iron holder</li><li>Choice of iron holders - cone shaped or clamping</li><li>Cleaning compartment for dry sponge</li><li>Optional cover for cleaning compartment</li></ul><h4>Upgraded / Accessorized Product</h4><p>This model has been designed for the <a href="http://www.miniware.com.cn">Miniware</a> <i>TS80P Smart Soldering Iron (More-EU)</i> EAN 6970634010888. It is available at the online marketplaces <a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=ts80p">AliExpress</a>, Amazon, and eBay.</p><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/81967/rich_content/72fab17c-c18a-45f9-959a-338731812529/img_1505.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22a2308b0b-66eb-48f1-8832-88cb6e13a95d%22%2C%22w%22%3A640%2C%22h%22%3A549%7D"></figure><p>Be aware that some dealers assemble their own kits. The power supply in those kits will most probably not fit.</p><h4>What Else Is Needed</h4><p>There is just 1 screw needed: M2 length ≥5mm (I used M2x8). Ideally with a H1.5 head so that it can be fastened with the allen key for the ground wire screw of the TS80p.</p><p>Certainly you need 1 or more spools of solder wire to solder and a dry sponge to clean the tip.</p><h4>Printing</h4><p>All parts (except the spool adapter) have been printed in PLA with the same print settings:</p><ul><li>Layer height: 0.15mm, first layer height: 0.3mm</li><li>Perimeters: 3</li><li>5 top solid layers, 4 bottom solid layers</li><li>Infill density: 15%, pattern: aligned rectilinear</li><li>Default extrusion width: 0.52mm, first layer: 200%</li></ul><p>The spool adapter is also printed in PLA, but with much lower quality settings:</p><ul><li>Layer height: 0.3mm</li><li>Perimeters: 1</li><li>3 top solid layers, 2 bottom solid layers</li><li>Infil density: 10%, pattern: rectilinear</li></ul><p>Print&nbsp;</p><ol><li><code>main.stl</code> (in photos: white)</li><li><code>left.stl</code> (in photos: galaxy purple)</li><li><code>right.stl</code> (in photos: galaxy purple)</li><li><code>solder wire rack - bar.stl</code> (in photos: galaxy purple)</li><li>either <code>iron holder - clamping.stl</code> &nbsp;(in photos: black) or <code>iron holder - cone shape.stl</code> (in photos: white)<br>The clamping one holds the iron more tightly. On the other hand its more easy to slip the iron into or out of the cone shaped one.</li><li>optionally <code>dry sponge cover.stl</code> (in photos: black)<br>The cover prevents waste from tip cleaning to scatter all around during transport.</li><li>a spool adapter which fits your solder wire spool. To use spools with different hole diameters use the slicer to scale in z orientation, e.g. spool_adapter-23mm and spool_adapter-19mm each scaled to 50% on the z-axis.</li></ol><h4>Assembling</h4><ul><li>Attach left and right parts to the main part by inserting a piece of filament into the hinge.</li></ul><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/81967/rich_content/7b5fc81a-5eab-4837-89bf-f5d64ceb8d39/hinge.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22ba37b74e-d20b-4507-85c0-31246ee65086%22%2C%22w%22%3A774%2C%22h%22%3A747%7D"></figure><ul><li>Insert the iron holder into the slot on top of the stand and fix it with the M2 screw.</li></ul><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/81967/rich_content/dc20451a-a642-40b9-8c41-39b0eab1ec1d/insertironholder.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2201224130-b63a-4f6f-9eac-06423973a619%22%2C%22w%22%3A584%2C%22h%22%3A857%7D"></figure><ul><li>When inserting the solder rack bar, the standouts have to be on the left side to prevent the bar from falling off. Also adding solder wire would be wise.</li></ul><figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/81967/rich_content/17e6943a-3b6f-4ade-852e-e5a0739ed158/insertbar.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%2235b9ea00-add0-4a37-a26b-3279233c2252%22%2C%22w%22%3A630%2C%22h%22%3A745%7D"></figure><h4>Updates</h4><ul><li><strong>14 Nov 2021</strong><br>Added STEP files</li></ul>