{"product_id":"lucky-dip-miniware-ts101-85566148","title":"LUCKY DIP · Miniware TS101 Soldering Iron: Won’t Save Settings \/ Turns Off, Sold As-Is","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUCKY DIP: faulty customer return, sold as-is. No returns, no warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone returned Miniware TS101 smart soldering iron\u003c\/strong\u003e (with a used B2 tip). It came back to us in \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been on the returns shelf since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the price works:\u003c\/strong\u003e it starts at $40 and \u003cstrong\u003edrops every night at midnight\u003c\/strong\u003e for 30 days, down to a $12 floor. The floor price only lasts 24 hours. If nobody grabs it, the price goes back up to $40 and the 30-day countdown starts again. Wait too long and you could miss it, or have to wait another month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are photos of a \u003cstrong\u003enew\u003c\/strong\u003e one, for reference only. They don’t show this unit or its condition. Want photos of the actual item? Email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@phaserfpv.com.au\"\u003ehello@phaserfpv.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll send some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat was reported\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt \u003cstrong\u003ewon't hold its settings\u003c\/strong\u003e: changes don't save.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt \u003cstrong\u003eturns off randomly\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially on a \u003cstrong\u003e24V power source\u003c\/strong\u003e. The owner tried different power supplies and cables with the same result. Sometimes it would come back after unplugging and re-plugging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tip is \u003cstrong\u003eused\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot saving settings plus random shutdowns points to a \u003cstrong\u003efirmware or settings-memory fault\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the power-input \/ USB-PD circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCould score:\u003c\/strong\u003e TS101 firmware can be reflashed over USB-C (official Miniware firmware or the open-source IronOS). A reflash often cures settings and shutdown bugs. Try a lower-voltage supply (12–20V) too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorst case:\u003c\/strong\u003e a spare handle or parts. The tip fits TS100\/TS101\/Pinecil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs (when working)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniware TS101 smart soldering iron · DC 9–24V or USB-C PD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOLED display · TS100-series tips (B2 tip included, used)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSold as-is, please read\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLucky Dip items are untested or known-faulty returns sold at a special price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo returns, refunds, exchanges or warranty claims\u003c\/strong\u003e, including DOA. You're buying it exactly as described.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron and used tip as returned. Reference photos only, and cables may not be included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Miniware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48481527595179,"sku":"85566148","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1477\/4314\/files\/miniware-ts101-smart-soldering-iron-image-1-darkmode-v4-review.webp?v=1792313676","url":"https:\/\/phaserfpv.com.au\/products\/lucky-dip-miniware-ts101-85566148","provider":"Phaser FPV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}