Suitable Gift?

[Tourma]

Hello,

I have a friend who mentioned that she would like a soldering iron.  I came across the Pinecil here and now I am intrigued in it as a Christmas present.  My friend is decent with computers, though has never programed as far as I'm aware.  She's a chemist, not a programmer.  So I'm wondering how much messing around with flashing etc. is required it get it running and keep it so.

If I were to get it for her, are there and suggested accessories as well?

I like Pine devices, (my PineTime is cool,) and I'd like to spread interest if possible. 

Thanks!

[tllim]

Hello,

I have a friend who mentioned that she would like a soldering iron.  I came across the Pinecil here and now I am intrigued in it as a Christmas present.  My friend is decent with computers, though has never programed as far as I'm aware.  She's a chemist, not a programmer.  So I'm wondering how much messing around with flashing etc. is required it get it running and keep it so.

If I were to get it for her, are there and suggested accessories as well?

I like Pine devices, (my PineTime is cool,) and I'd like to spread interest if possible. 

Thanks!

The suggested accessories are 65W PinePower GaN charger and 1.5 meter USB-C to USB-C silicon cable. Glad to know you likes your PineTime :-)

[Tourma]

Hello,

I have a friend who mentioned that she would like a soldering iron.  I came across the Pinecil here and now I am intrigued in it as a Christmas present.  My friend is decent with computers, though has never programed as far as I'm aware.  She's a chemist, not a programmer.  So I'm wondering how much messing around with flashing etc. is required it get it running and keep it so.

If I were to get it for her, are there and suggested accessories as well?

I like Pine devices, (my PineTime is cool,) and I'd like to spread interest if possible. 

Thanks!

The suggested accessories are 65W PinePower GaN charger and 1.5 meter USB-C to USB-C silicon cable. Glad to know you likes your PineTime :-)

After discussing it on the Matrix channel, I decided that this was a good gift, and got the charger and cord you mentioned.

This actually works out well, (I think) as they live in Europe and I in the US, and small appliances tend to not work with the difference in voltage.  With a USB powered one, it can work wherever. Yay universal standards.

Also, it was the same shipping to the US or there in Europe, so I saved money on that too.  I offered to pay tariff back to my friends if there is any.

I'll report back after Christmas to say how she likes it.  Hoping it's as solid as my PineTime.

[Okedokey]

Hello,

I have a friend who mentioned that she would like a soldering iron.  I came across the Pinecil here and now I am intrigued in it as a Christmas present.  My friend is decent with computers, though has never programed as far as I'm aware.  She's a chemist, not a programmer.  So I'm wondering how much messing around with flashing etc. is required it get it running and keep it so.

If I were to get it for her, are there and suggested accessories as well?

I like Pine devices, (my PineTime is cool,) and I'd like to spread interest if possible. 

Thanks!

The suggested accessories are 65W PinePower GaN charger and 1.5 meter USB-C to USB-C silicon cable. Glad to know you likes your PineTime :-)

The V2 is rated at 24V / 88W so why would you limit the PSU to 65W?   Best performance surely would be 90W or similar?