Pinecil - Revision history

Dsimic: /* Main features */ Various small cleanups and improvements

2024-09-17T13:11:16Z

Main features: Various small cleanups and improvements

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	== Main features ==		== Main features ==

	* Portability and ~~Temperature~~ control		The main features of the Pinecil include the following:

			* Portability and temperature control
	* Soldering tips:		* Soldering tips:
	# Replaceable and low cost		# Replaceable and low cost
	# Many styles: [https://pine64.com/product-category/pinecil/ currently sold] as 4-packs, one fine set, the other larger.		# Many styles: [https://pine64.com/product-category/pinecil/ currently sold] as 4-packs, one fine set, the other larger
	# Compatible with other ~~ts100~~ tips.		# Compatible with other TS100 tips.
	* Multiple power sources will work for more flexibility:		* Multiple power sources will work for more flexibility:
	# USB-C PD (power delivery), minimum 3 ~~Amps, 12V.~~		# USB-C PD (power delivery), minimum 3 A at 12 V
	# DC 5525 ~~Barrel~~ jack charger, minimum 3 ~~Amps, 12V.~~		# DC 5525 (5.5 mm OD / 2.5 mm ID) barrel jack charger, minimum 3 A at 12 V
	# Battery: connect to ~~18V~~-~~21V Lithium~~-ion tool batteries or 3S/4S/5S ~~LiPo~~ batteries.		# Battery: connect to 18-21 V lithium-ion tool batteries or 3S/4S/5S lithium-polymer batteries
	* Pinecil V2 has a BL706 chip, see [[#History_of_Pinecil_Changes\|history of changes below]].		* Pinecil v2 has a BL706 chip, see [[#History_of_Pinecil_Changes\|history of changes below]].
	** Board [[#Schematics,_Board_Data,_Certifications\|schematics]] are open~~. Software~~ is open~~. Create~~ your own!		** Board [[#Schematics,_Board_Data,_Certifications\|schematics]] are open, software is open, so create your own!
	** [https://pine64.com/product/pinecil-break-out-board/ Pinecil breakout board] lets you use JTAG, GPIO, A2D, SPI, and more.		** [https://pine64.com/product/pinecil-break-out-board/ Pinecil breakout board] lets you use JTAG, GPIO, A2D, SPI, and more

	~~Additional~~ features (useful ~~for devkit)~~:		Some additional features and information, useful to developers:

	* Programmable ~~Risc~~-V BL706 embedded processor		* Programmable RISC-V BL706 embedded processor
	* V2 model allows BLE Bluetooth control because of the switch to the Bouffalo BL706 MCU.		* The v2 model allows BLE Bluetooth control because of the switch to the Bouffalo BL706 MCU
	* 0.69~~" Monochrome Display~~ that can render text or graphics		* 0.69-inch monochrome display that can render text or graphics
	* Support for ~~Idle~~ detection, sleep mode of tip, automatic shut-down		* Support for idle detection, sleep mode of tip, automatic shut-down
	* Programmable with [https://github.com/bouffalolab/bl_mcu_sdk tools from Bouffalo Labs], [https://github.com/riscv-software-src/homebrew-riscv HomeBrew] or [https://wiki.debian.org/RISC-V#Cross_compilation Linux RISC-V].		* Programmable with [https://github.com/bouffalolab/bl_mcu_sdk tools from Bouffalo Labs], [https://github.com/riscv-software-src/homebrew-riscv HomeBrew] or [https://wiki.debian.org/RISC-V#Cross_compilation Linux RISC-V]

	== Authenticity ==		== Authenticity ==

MarMed: /* Fasteners/Screws */

2024-08-22T01:49:49Z

Fasteners/Screws

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	* [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804077282767.html Black, smaller thumb screw get M2x4mm]		* [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804077282767.html Black, smaller thumb screw get M2x4mm]
	* Wider head [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256801293488521.html (1) Thumb screw], [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2255799966445780.html (2) Thumb screw]		* Wider head [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256801293488521.html (1) Thumb screw], [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2255799966445780.html (2) Thumb screw]
			* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BK1M5YR8 Stainless Steel, smaller Caliper thumb screw get M2x4mm]
	* Many Assorted [https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20220817084841&isPremium=y&SearchText=thumb+screw+m2+stainless+steel+4mm M2x4mm screw Options]		* Many Assorted [https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20220817084841&isPremium=y&SearchText=thumb+screw+m2+stainless+steel+4mm M2x4mm screw Options]

Dsimic: /* Where to buy a Pinecil */ Let's use subsctions instead of emulating them

2023-12-12T18:02:43Z

Where to buy a Pinecil: Let's use subsctions instead of emulating them

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	== Where to buy a Pinecil ==		== Where to buy a Pinecil ==

	~~'''~~PINE64 Official Stores~~'''~~		=== PINE64 Official Stores ===

	* [https://pine64.com/product-category/pinecil/ Main global PINE64 store] (ships from China, exports only, Global, VAT not included).		* [https://pine64.com/product-category/pinecil/ Main global PINE64 store] (ships from China, exports only, Global, VAT not included).
	* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096X6SG13/ Amazon-USA official pine64 store] (ships from USA, has Pinecil V2 - no tips/accessories)		* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096X6SG13/ Amazon-USA official pine64 store] (ships from USA, has Pinecil V2 - no tips/accessories)

	~~'''~~PINE64 EU~~'''~~		=== PINE64 EU ===

	* [https://pine64eu.com/about/ PINE64 EU store] (ships from EU, VAT+ 2-year warranty included per EU laws)		* [https://pine64eu.com/about/ PINE64 EU store] (ships from EU, VAT+ 2-year warranty included per EU laws)

	~~'''~~Affiliates~~'''~~		=== Affiliates ===

	* [https://ameridroid.com/collections/pine AmeriDroid] (offers pre-order, ships to USA/Global/Brazil)		* [https://ameridroid.com/collections/pine AmeriDroid] (offers pre-order, ships to USA/Global/Brazil)
	* [https://bitcompact.com/products/pinecil-v2 Bitcompact] (ships from Canada)		* [https://bitcompact.com/products/pinecil-v2 Bitcompact] (ships from Canada)
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	* Reference: https://pine64.com/affiliates/		* Reference: https://pine64.com/affiliates/

	~~'''~~Why buy from a legitimate seller?~~'''~~		=== Why buy from a legitimate seller? ===

	The PINE64 Mission is to get hardware into the hands of open source developers and tinkerers. Buying authentic Pinecils supports that mission (see [https://www.pine64.org/2019/08/19/its-time-to-start-giving-back/ this article]).		The PINE64 Mission is to get hardware into the hands of open source developers and tinkerers. Buying authentic Pinecils supports that mission (see [https://www.pine64.org/2019/08/19/its-time-to-start-giving-back/ this article]).

Dsimic: /* Where to buy a Pinecil */ Let's keep the list of affiliates sorted alphabetically, to avoid favoring any of them

2023-12-12T18:01:38Z

Where to buy a Pinecil: Let's keep the list of affiliates sorted alphabetically, to avoid favoring any of them

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	'''Affiliates'''		'''Affiliates'''

	* [https://shop.blinkyparts.com blinkyparts.com] (ships from Germany to worlwide, 2-year warranty included)
	* [https://ameridroid.com/collections/pine AmeriDroid] (offers pre-order, ships to USA/Global/Brazil)		* [https://ameridroid.com/collections/pine AmeriDroid] (offers pre-order, ships to USA/Global/Brazil)
			* [https://bitcompact.com/products/pinecil-v2 Bitcompact] (ships from Canada)
			* [https://shop.blinkyparts.com Blinkyparts.com] (ships from Germany to worlwide, 2-year warranty included)
			* [https://droneit.se/shop/?filtering=1&filter_brand=pine64 Droneit] (ships from Sweden, sells all Pine tips/accessories).
	* [https://eleshop.eu/catalogsearch/result/?q=pine64 Eleshop.eu] (ships from EU, offers pre-order, 2-year warranty included per EU laws). In Netherlands, [https://www.eleshop.nl/catalogsearch/result/?q=pine64 use this NL link].		* [https://eleshop.eu/catalogsearch/result/?q=pine64 Eleshop.eu] (ships from EU, offers pre-order, 2-year warranty included per EU laws). In Netherlands, [https://www.eleshop.nl/catalogsearch/result/?q=pine64 use this NL link].
	* [https://droneit.se/shop/?filtering=1&filter_brand=pine64 Droneit] (ships from Sweden, sells all Pine tips/accessories).
	* [https://handheldlegend.com/collections/soldering-essentials Handheld Legend] (ships from USA to worldwide).		* [https://handheldlegend.com/collections/soldering-essentials Handheld Legend] (ships from USA to worldwide).
	* [https://keycapsss.com/accessories/227/pinecil-v2-smart-mini-portable-soldering-iron Keycapsss] (ships from Germany to EU/AUS/Global)		* [https://keycapsss.com/accessories/227/pinecil-v2-smart-mini-portable-soldering-iron Keycapsss] (ships from Germany to EU/AUS/Global)
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	* [https://typeractive.xyz/products/pinecil Typeractive] (ships from USA to 55 countries).		* [https://typeractive.xyz/products/pinecil Typeractive] (ships from USA to 55 countries).
	* [https://www.ursele.com/contact URS Electronics] (local in-store only sales in Portland, Oregon, USA)		* [https://www.ursele.com/contact URS Electronics] (local in-store only sales in Portland, Oregon, USA)
	* [https://bitcompact.com/products/pinecil-v2 bitcompact] (ships from Canada)
	* Reference: https://pine64.com/affiliates/		* Reference: https://pine64.com/affiliates/

Marove: /* Where to buy a Pinecil */

2023-12-12T14:24:10Z

Where to buy a Pinecil

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	'''Affiliates'''		'''Affiliates'''

			* [https://shop.blinkyparts.com blinkyparts.com] (ships from Germany to worlwide, 2-year warranty included)
	* [https://ameridroid.com/collections/pine AmeriDroid] (offers pre-order, ships to USA/Global/Brazil)		* [https://ameridroid.com/collections/pine AmeriDroid] (offers pre-order, ships to USA/Global/Brazil)
	* [https://eleshop.eu/catalogsearch/result/?q=pine64 Eleshop.eu] (ships from EU, offers pre-order, 2-year warranty included per EU laws). In Netherlands, [https://www.eleshop.nl/catalogsearch/result/?q=pine64 use this NL link].		* [https://eleshop.eu/catalogsearch/result/?q=pine64 Eleshop.eu] (ships from EU, offers pre-order, 2-year warranty included per EU laws). In Netherlands, [https://www.eleshop.nl/catalogsearch/result/?q=pine64 use this NL link].

Dsimic: /* Pinecil V1 Reviews */ Minor cleanups

2023-10-28T18:24:13Z

Pinecil V1 Reviews: Minor cleanups

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	=== Pinecil V1 Reviews ===		=== Pinecil V1 Reviews ===

	* [https://hackspace.raspberrypi.com/articles/pinecil-soldering-iron-review Hackspace ~~Review~~]		* [https://hackspace.raspberrypi.com/articles/pinecil-soldering-iron-review Hackspace review]
	* [https://hackaday.com/2021/01/05/review-pine64-pinecil-soldering-iron/ Hackaday ~~Review~~]		* [https://hackaday.com/2021/01/05/review-pine64-pinecil-soldering-iron/ Hackaday review]

	=== Pinecils in the Field ===		=== Pinecils in the Field ===

Dsimic: /* Pinecil V2 Articles */ Added an article I wrote for a local printed computer magazine + did some small cleanups

2023-10-28T18:17:36Z

Pinecil V2 Articles: Added an article I wrote for a local printed computer magazine + did some small cleanups

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	* [https://thepotato.tech/posts/smarthome-soldering-iron-pinecil-homeassistant-esphome/ Smart Soldering Iron, Got Bluetooth?]		* [https://thepotato.tech/posts/smarthome-soldering-iron-pinecil-homeassistant-esphome/ Smart Soldering Iron, Got Bluetooth?]
	* [https://hackaday.com/2023/01/31/all-about-usb-c-pinecil-soldering-iron How Pinecil Integrates ~~newest~~ USB-C ~~protocols~~]		* [https://hackaday.com/2023/01/31/all-about-usb-c-pinecil-soldering-iron How Pinecil Integrates Newest USB-C Protocols]
	* [https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pinecil-v2 ~~Tomshardware Review~~]		* [https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pinecil-v2 Tom's Hardware review]
	* [https://www.cnx-software.com/2022/07/29/pinecil-v2-soldering-iron-gets-bl706-bluetooth-le-risc-v-mcu-usb-pd-epr-support/ CNX Software ~~Review~~]		* [https://www.cnx-software.com/2022/07/29/pinecil-v2-soldering-iron-gets-bl706-bluetooth-le-risc-v-mcu-usb-pd-epr-support/ CNX Software review]
			* [https://www.sk.rs/arhiva/clanak/32213/pine64-pinecil-v2-sitna-ali-dinamitna Svet Kompjutera review] (in Serbian)

	=== Pinecil V1 Reviews ===		=== Pinecil V1 Reviews ===

River: /* Power Notes */

2023-06-18T22:39:16Z

Power Notes

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	* PINE64 officially states the Pinecil V2 will support up to 24V-88W. Tentatively, the V2 also ''unofficially'' supports 28V-140W EPR/PD3.1 USB-C chargers with certified EPR 240W USB-C cables.		* PINE64 officially states the Pinecil V2 will support up to 24V-88W. Tentatively, the V2 also ''unofficially'' supports 28V-140W EPR/PD3.1 USB-C chargers with certified EPR 240W USB-C cables.
	* Maximum recommended DC barrel power is 24V-5A on V2 (21v on V1). This allows headroom for higher spikes that happen in DC bricks or off-brand bench supplies. It is ''not a smart charger'' like a USB-C charger which uses chips to negotiate with devices like the Pinecil. People have blown MOSFET and buck converters experimenting with higher than 24V DC barrel bricks (especially the cheap "universal" no-name types).		* Maximum recommended DC barrel power is 24V-5A on V2 (21v on V1). This allows headroom for higher spikes that happen in DC bricks or off-brand bench supplies. It is ''not a smart charger'' like a USB-C charger which uses chips to negotiate with devices like the Pinecil. People have blown MOSFET and buck converters experimenting with higher than 24V DC barrel bricks (especially the cheap "universal" no-name types).
	* [https://ralim.github.io/IronOS/#getting-started Ralim's IronOS firmware] ~~works with~~ the PD3.1 protocol (EPR 28V-140W chargers) on Pinecil V2.		* [https://ralim.github.io/IronOS/#getting-started Ralim's IronOS firmware] includes the PD3.1 protocol (which allows the use of EPR 28V-140W chargers) on Pinecil V2.
	* EPR USB-C is new to the market in 2022. The first wave of these smart chargers are 28V/140W, are more expensive, and require a PD 3.1/240W cable to fully allow the 28V power to V2.		* EPR 28V USB-C is new to the market in 2022. The first wave of these smart chargers are 28V/140W, are more expensive, and require a PD 3.1/240W cable to fully allow the 28V power to V2 (28V seen on screen if correct cable is used).
	* EPR is backwards compatible for all USB-C devices. EPR chargers/cables can be used for everything else USB-C as well.		* EPR is backwards compatible for all USB-C devices. EPR chargers/cables can be used for everything else USB-C as well.
	* Pinecil is not a USB-C tester: when the ''detailed screen'' is enabled on Pinecil, note it shows estimates and are at best +-10%. The watts shown on ''detailed'' mode are a big picture number for convenience and debugging various chargers used. It is not going to be as accurate as an external tester. Use external metering for comparisons or testing (external testers also cause a small reduction in Watts).		* Pinecil is not a USB-C tester: when the ''detailed screen'' is enabled on Pinecil, note it shows estimates and are at best +-10%. The watts shown on ''detailed'' mode are a big picture number for convenience and debugging various chargers used. It is not going to be as accurate as an external tester. Use external metering for comparisons or testing (external testers also cause a small reduction in Watts).

River: /* Power Notes */

2023-06-18T22:37:01Z

Power Notes

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	* PINE64 officially states the Pinecil V2 will support up to 24V-88W. Tentatively, the V2 also ''unofficially'' supports 28V-140W EPR/PD3.1 USB-C chargers with certified EPR 240W USB-C cables.		* PINE64 officially states the Pinecil V2 will support up to 24V-88W. Tentatively, the V2 also ''unofficially'' supports 28V-140W EPR/PD3.1 USB-C chargers with certified EPR 240W USB-C cables.
	* DC barrel power is 24V-5A ~~maximum~~ on V2. This allows headroom for higher spikes that happen in DC bricks or off-brand bench supplies. It is ''not a smart charger'' like a USB-C charger which uses chips to negotiate with devices like the Pinecil.		* Maximum recommended DC barrel power is 24V-5A on V2 (21v on V1). This allows headroom for higher spikes that happen in DC bricks or off-brand bench supplies. It is ''not a smart charger'' like a USB-C charger which uses chips to negotiate with devices like the Pinecil. People have blown MOSFET and buck converters experimenting with higher than 24V DC barrel bricks (especially the cheap "universal" no-name types).
	* [https://ralim.github.io/IronOS/#getting-started Ralim's IronOS firmware] works with the PD3.1 protocol (EPR 28V-140W chargers) on Pinecil V2.		* [https://ralim.github.io/IronOS/#getting-started Ralim's IronOS firmware] works with the PD3.1 protocol (EPR 28V-140W chargers) on Pinecil V2.
	* EPR USB-C is new to the market in 2022. The first wave of these smart chargers are 28V/140W, are more expensive, and require a PD 3.1/240W cable to fully allow the 28V power to V2.		* EPR USB-C is new to the market in 2022. The first wave of these smart chargers are 28V/140W, are more expensive, and require a PD 3.1/240W cable to fully allow the 28V power to V2.

River: /* Live Community Chat */

2023-04-30T16:21:33Z

Live Community Chat

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	* Need troubleshooting advice for the PINE64 Pinecil soldering iron? Join through one of the community chat links below.		* Need troubleshooting advice for the PINE64 Pinecil soldering iron? Join through one of the community chat links below.
	* ~~Note~~: the live chat is bridged to Discord, Telegram, Matrix and IRC. Those bridges will not have all the features available within all platforms, but the chat is relayed between all four.		* Protocol Droid bot: the live chat is bridged to Discord, Telegram, Matrix and IRC. Those bridges will not have all the features available within all platforms, but the chat is relayed between all four by a bot named "Protocol Droid".
	* Live chat has volunteer members that are not paid PINE64 employees, but occasionally get official information.		* Live chat has volunteer members that are not paid PINE64 employees, but occasionally get official information.
	* The ''Pinecil channel'' is the most popular for questions and troubleshooting such as help installing Firmware or use of Tips (and where most people discuss Pinecil/soldering). The ''pinecil-dev channel'' is a more limited chat for developers working on software/firmware such as IronOS or the new BLE Bluetooth apps.		* The ''Pinecil channel'' is the most popular for questions and troubleshooting such as help installing Firmware or use of Tips (and where most people discuss Pinecil/soldering). The ''pinecil-dev channel'' is a more limited chat for developers working on software/firmware such as IronOS or the new BLE Bluetooth apps.