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Sequre SQ-D60 Type B A soldering iron is an electronics enthousiast's most important tool. Reviewing my current soldering iron, the SQ-D60 Type B. `2021-06-14` Buy It Choose Wisely A soldering iron is one of the most important tools for an electronics enthusiast. Moreover, in the world of FPV, you will eventually cross paths with soldering, whether you want it or not. The mistake most people will make is to buy a very cheap `20$` soldering iron and call it a day. However, unlike in many disciplines, one cannot be good at soldering if they only own low-quality soldering tools. For this reason, it is essential to choose your soldering iron wisely. This is exactly where the SQ-D60 Type B comes in. The Review The SQ-D60 is one of the cheapest high-quality soldering irons out there, coming in at about `35$`. I would highly recomment the `Type B` version, which is only `5$` more expensive but also includes an LCD display for precise temperature control. It is powered from `USB-C` and comes with an `XT60` adapter to plug it right into your LiPo flight packs. Available temperatures range from `100°C` to `400°C`, which is perfect for pretty much anything you might want to solder. I have literally no complaints about this soldering iron. When plugged into a `6S LiPo`, it heats up to `400°C` in only about `15` seconds. Because of its `60W` rating, it is easily able to maintain its tip temperature, even when soldering `12-` and `14-AWG` wire. It is small and portable, which makes it very convenient to carry around when flying my FPV Drone. All in all, this is an awesome little soldering iron! Final Words Specs-wise, the The SQ-D60 Type B is identical to the gold standard for portable soldering irons, the TS-100. It uses the same tips and, according to some sources, is manufactured in the exact same factory. You basically can't go wrong with it!
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Sequre SQ-D60 Type B

A soldering iron is an electronics enthousiast's most important tool. Reviewing my current soldering iron, the SQ-D60 Type B. 2021-06-14

Buy It

Choose Wisely

A soldering iron is one of the most important tools for an electronics enthusiast. Moreover, in the world of FPV, you will eventually cross paths with soldering, whether you want it or not.

The mistake most people will make is to buy a very cheap 20$ soldering iron and call it a day. However, unlike in many disciplines, one cannot be good at soldering if they only own low-quality soldering tools. For this reason, it is essential to choose your soldering iron wisely. This is exactly where the SQ-D60 Type B comes in.

The Review

The SQ-D60 is one of the cheapest high-quality soldering irons out there, coming in at about 35$. I would highly recomment the Type B version, which is only 5$ more expensive but also includes an LCD display for precise temperature control. It is powered from USB-C and comes with an XT60 adapter to plug it right into your LiPo flight packs. Available temperatures range from 100°C to 400°C, which is perfect for pretty much anything you might want to solder.

I have literally no complaints about this soldering iron. When plugged into a 6S LiPo, it heats up to 400°C in only about 15 seconds. Because of its 60W rating, it is easily able to maintain its tip temperature, even when soldering 12- and 14-AWG wire. It is small and portable, which makes it very convenient to carry around when flying my FPV Drone. All in all, this is an awesome little soldering iron!

Final Words

Specs-wise, the The SQ-D60 Type B is identical to the gold standard for portable soldering irons, the TS-100. It uses the same tips and, according to some sources, is manufactured in the exact same factory. You basically can't go wrong with it!