#0117 Pinecil V1/V2(BB2) Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron Hard Case [2 Sizes]

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[UPDATE Jan 11, 2024:] added a case that fits long (normal) solder tips as requested by @imanstl (and thanks for the collaboration- it took a couple of tries and good communication but I think we got it tuned well now!)

These hard cases:

• Fit the Pinecil Smart Mini Portable soldering iron with various tips that can be connected to it. 
• Accommodates up to 8 additional solder tips (9 tips total).
• The lid comes in 2 versions: with and without the Pine64 logo.
• Has a place to screw on and store 3 spare screws.
• Also has a stand for you to prop the iron up - for resting it between soldering tasks or waiting for it to cool down.

Also included:

• A test part for solder tip pocket to test if it fits your after-market Pinecil tips.
• A test part for solder handle pocket to test fit your “knock-off” Pinecil soldering iron.

The case for the short tips fits these part numbers:

1. Pinecil BB2 (V2) soldering iron
2. Pinecil - TIPS3 (set of 4 short tips)
3. Pinecil - TIPS4 (set of 4 short tips)

The case for the long tips fits these part numbers: 
(think of this as a universal case for both)
NOTE: its also a bit longer to accommodate the longer tips

1. Pinecil BB2 (V2) soldering iron
2. Pinecil - TIPK1 (set of 4 long tips)
3. Pinecil - TIPK2 (set of 4 long tips)
4. Pinecil - TIPS3 (set of 4 short tips)
5. Pinecil - TIPS4 (set of 4 short tips)

Note:  @imanstl has tested this case to fit the Pinecil V1 soldering iron and its tips from Pine64 as well.

If you are interested in a case that accommodates 4 tips with option for USB-C cable storage, it is here.

TAKE NOTE: NOT tested with any knock-off Pinecil soldering irons, so not guaranteed to fit any of them, but test parts are included for you to try without using much material.

Features: 

1. Space efficient but offers great protection for your soldering iron and tips.
2. The pocket for each soldering tip has a one-finger EJECT mechanism:
   1. Push on the back end to tilt UP the tip to visually confirm that it's the one you want.
   2. Release it for the mechanism to tilt the back end UP for you to grab.
   3. The snaps do all this work - and they help hold the tips in place when stowed.
3. The portable iron is intended to be stored with a tip already mounted (any tip listed above).
   1. Push down on the tip to tilt UP the iron handle for you to grab - another neat feature!
4. The Lid and Case print separately for you to use a piece of filament as the hinge.  This is done to make it easier to repair or replace parts as needed.

      5. After passing filament through the hinge, trim the other end to about 1mm is left sticking out.  Then heat that end with mini torch (very carefully, with a hot flat faced tool) then smash that end down as well, to lock the filament in place. 

       TIP - to minimize potential to burn the case: practice heating and smashing with bare filament first, before you try it while inserted into the case's hinge.

      6. Also includes a tilt-up ironing stand to rest your iron as needed.

       Note: DO NOT rest the HOT iron shaft/tip itself on it; only rest the iron handle on it.

Other variants I'm considering as well: (let me know which you'd prefer to see next)

1. A separate hard case to house the solder, extra screw driver, USB-C cable, etc.
2. Another hard case to house only 4 extra tips and incorporate the USB-C cable storage.
3. Others?  I'm open to suggestions.

Printing recommendations:

1. PLA is great for this model.
2. Print in 0.2mm layers, 0.4mm nozzle. 
3. Brim of 3-5mm and adhesion helpers in the corners highly recommended.
4. To help ensure the layer strength for the snaps are strong, set temperatures on the higher end of your filament brand.
5. Optional: do a color change for the top 3 layers (for 0.2mm layers) for an accent color, like what is shown in the pictures.

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