Tools

Soldering Irons/Stations

• Soldering Iron
  • http://www.amazon.com/Weller-WM120-120v-Pencil-Soldering/dp/B0000WT586/ (good quality/brand)
  • http://www.amazon.com/Coopertools-SP12-Mini-Lightweight-Solder/dp/B00002N7S9/ (low budget variant)
• Classic Station
  • http://www.amazon.com/Weller-WES51-Analog-Soldering-Station/dp/B000BRC2XU (good quality/brand)
  • http://www.amazon.com/Stahl-Tools-Variable-Temperature-Soldering/dp/B0029N70WM/ (lowest budget variant)
• Hot Air Station
  • http://www.amazon.com/Soldering-Station-Iron-Rework-Solder/dp/B004IQLUFG
  • http://www.amazon.com/REWORK-SOLDERING-IRON-STATION-852D/dp/B004ZB9D4O

WES-51 alternatives

Weller WS51 analoog Best.-Nr.: 811808 - 62 conrad.de
http://www.produktinfo.conrad.com/datenblaetter/800000-824999/811808-an-01-de-Loetstation_WS51.pdf
German shops:

• http://www.ciao.de/Weller_Lotstation_WS_51__1068590
• http://www.funk-shop.de/07_loetstationen/07_ws51.htm

Stereo Microscopes

Things to look for:

• Good solid mounting
• More overhang to reach large boards
• Ring macrolight
• optional: T2 or otherwise adaptor for cameras

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  Stereo Microscope - example 1

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  Stereo Microscope - example 2

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  Stereo Microscope - example 3

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  Stereo Microscope - example 4

Tip: also available used

Torx / Security Bits

• http://microcenter.com/product/208022/33-Piece_Security_Bit_Set
• or if you don't have those, use a smaller flat screwdriver, or just remove the center pin.

Tapes

• Polyamide heat resistant tape http://dx.com/en/s/high+temperature+tape

Used to isolate hardware parts that will be installed permanently internally (is the same tape used in pc laptops to isolate wifi/bt cards and ram modules). This tape resist up to 300º without deformation or burning, and is made of 100% non-conductive materials... the tape is cheap but be aware because there are lot of fakes, always reads the comments of other buyers or buy in a reputable shop