Bitpen mini — Quick Start Guide / User Manual

Bitpen mini — Quick Start Guide

⚙️ Commissioning

  1. Unpacking: Take the pen out of the wooden box.
  2. Connection: Connect to a 5V / max. 3A power source using a USB-C cable.
  3. How to hold: Grip it like a normal pen, place your index finger on the orange button .
  4. Start: Hold down the orange button → tip beats approximately 50 times per second (~0.2 mm deep).
  5. Engraving:
    1. Apply no pressure , just glide lightly over the metal.
    2. For deeper engraving, stay in one spot longer.
    3. It's best to hold it vertically , but holding it at an angle is also possible.
  6. Stop: Release button → pen stops immediately.
  7. Storage: Disconnect from the power supply, place back in the wooden box and close it.

🔒 Safety & Behavior

  • Never point towards eyes or people!
  • Do not take photos or voice memos of the seed words.
  • Only you are allowed to know the seed phrase — it grants full wallet access.
  • Use only suitable metals :
    • ✅ Bitpen Cold Wallets (recommended)
    • ✅ Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium Grade 1
    • ❌ No hardened steels — tip can break!
  • If the tip is defective: do not continue using → replacement tip available in the shop.
  • Safety goggles recommended.

🧰 Technical specifications

  • Voltage: 5 V DC (USB-C)
  • Current draw: up to 3 A
  • Beat frequency: approx. 50 Hz
  • Impact depth: ~0.2 mm (depending on the material)
  • Operating mode: Push button – On / Release button – Off
  • Engraving tip: replaceable

🧡 Care & Storage

  • Always disconnect from the power supply before cleaning.
  • Remove metal dust with a brush or cloth (do not blow it out!).
  • Store in a dry, cool place and out of reach of children.
  • Check the tip regularly — replace worn tips.
  • Never immerse the device in liquids.

❗ Quick troubleshooting guide

problem Possible cause Solution
No function Power source too weak Try a different 5V power supply.
Engraving too flat Moved too quickly / at too steep an angle Slower, more vertical, linger longer
The top isn't jumping properly. Dirty or worn out Clean or insert a replacement tip

🛠️ Replacement & Support

➡ Replacement tips and compatible cold wallets can be found in the Bitpen shop

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