This is directed to the iFixit team:[br]
[br]
Hey iFixit team![br]
I love the work you do and at this point have a severe case of brand loyalty. Unfortunately, I have a few glaring issues with the product I hope can be fixed in another iteration:[br]
- Usage of Torx screws instead of Philips on the back of the battery pack[br]
- Non-replaceable usb-c ports on both the battery pack and iron[br]
- Closed source firmware[br]
- Cannot use other soldering tips (perhaps you could create an adapter for other types?)[br]
- Needing another tool to remove the battery connector[br]
- Soldering iron cap has no insulation or heat changing paint[br]
- No discharge balancer on the battery pack[br]
- Removing the kickstand hurts the surrounding rubber and can scratch the battery pack shell easily[br]
- Selector knob is soldered on instead of using a ribbon cable or press on connector[br]
- Power button is soldered on instead of another connector style[br]
- No plastic shell around battery cells to prevent puncture [br]
[br]
Things I'd like to see but aren't major issues:[br]
- Actnano waterproof coatings[br]
[br]
Overall, I'm very proud of iFixit, but also hoping that these issues can be addressed. I've seen many of these concerns posted by other individuals elsewhere and this is a compilation of every concern I have found. My four biggest issues are the usage of Torx screws, the non-replaceable usb-c ports, the closed source software, and the single board design of the iron itself. The more modular and replaceable pieces are, the better.[br]
[br]
Are any of these things we can look forward to in the future?[br]
[br]
As a side note, I’m also wondering: is there’s any chance of another revision to the electric precision screwdriver with more torque and a rechargeable battery?
I love the work you do and at this point have a severe case of brand loyalty. Unfortunately, I have a few glaring issues with the product I hope can be fixed in another iteration:[br]
- Usage of Torx screws instead of Philips on the back of the battery pack[br]
- Non-replaceable usb-c ports on both the battery pack and iron[br]
- Closed source firmware[br]
- Cannot use other soldering tips (perhaps you could create an adapter for other types?)[br]
- Needing another tool to remove the battery connector[br]
- Soldering iron cap has no insulation or heat changing paint[br]
- No discharge balancer on the battery pack[br]
- Removing the kickstand hurts the surrounding rubber and can scratch the battery pack shell easily[br]
-
- Selector knob is soldered on instead of using a ribbon cable[br]
-
- Power button is soldered on[br]
+
- Selector knob is soldered on instead of using a ribbon cable or press on connector[br]
+
- Power button is soldered on instead of another connector style[br]
- No plastic shell around battery cells to prevent puncture [br]
[br]
Things I'd like to see but aren't major issues:[br]
- Actnano waterproof coatings[br]
[br]
Overall, I'm very proud of iFixit, but also hoping that these issues can be addressed. I've seen many of these concerns posted by other individuals elsewhere and this is a compilation of every concern I have found. My four biggest issues are the usage of Torx screws, the non-replaceable usb-c ports, the closed source software, and the single board design of the iron itself. The more modular and replaceable pieces are, the better.[br]
[br]
Are any of these things we can look forward to in the future?[br]
[br]
As a side note, I’m also wondering: is there’s any chance of another revision to the electric precision screwdriver with more torque and a rechargeable battery?
This is directed to the iFixit team:[br]
[br]
Hey iFixit team![br]
I love the work you do and at this point have a severe case of brand loyalty. Unfortunately, I have a few glaring issues with the product I hope can be fixed in another iteration:[br]
- Usage of Torx screws instead of Philips on the back of the battery pack[br]
- Non-replaceable usb-c ports on both the battery pack and iron[br]
- Closed source firmware[br]
- Cannot use other soldering tips (perhaps you could create an adapter for other types?)[br]
- Needing another tool to remove the battery connector[br]
- Soldering iron cap has no insulation or heat changing paint[br]
- No discharge balancer on the battery pack[br]
- Removing the kickstand hurts the surrounding rubber and can scratch the battery pack shell easily[br]
- Selector knob is soldered on instead of using a ribbon cable[br]
- Power button is soldered on[br]
- No plastic shell around battery cells to prevent puncture [br]
[br]
Things I'd like to see but aren't major issues:[br]
- Actnano waterproof coatings[br]
[br]
Overall, I'm very proud of iFixit, but also hoping that these issues can be addressed. I've seen many of these concerns posted by other individuals elsewhere and this is a compilation of every concern I have found. My four biggest issues are the usage of Torx screws, the non-replaceable usb-c ports, the closed source software, and the single board design of the iron itself. The more modular and replaceable pieces are, the better.[br]
[br]
Are any of these things we can look forward to in the future?[br]
[br]
As a side note, I’m also wondering: is there’s any chance of another revision to the electric precision screwdriver with more torque and a rechargeable battery?