Tools
Multimeter
- http://www.amazon.com/NEEWER%C2%AE-Digital-Multimeter-Voltmeter-Ammeter/dp/B00GSEY7NS/ (extreme cheap - Manual Range, hFE Transistor Test)
- http://www.amazon.com/Extech-EX430-Autoranging-Multimeter-Capacitance/dp/B0000WU1AC/ (cheap - TrueRMS, Autorange, Capacitance, Frequency, Duty Cycle, backlight)
- http://www.amazon.com/Fluke-116-Multimeter-Temperature-Microamps/dp/B000NI69YA/ (professional - TrueRMS, Autorange, Capacitance, Frequency, HVAC, Min/Max/Average, backlight)
- http://uk.farnell.com/digimess/dm200/multimeter-dig-bench-4000-count/dp/1076811 (professional bench - TrueRMS)
- http://uk.farnell.com/metrix/mx553/multimeter-digital-bench-mx553/dp/3430844 (professional bench - TrueRMS)
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
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
Stereo Microscope - example 1
Stereo Microscope - example 2
Stereo Microscope - example 3
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.
100 Piece Security Bit Set
Sealey AK2099 Power Tool/security Bit Set 99pc Long & Short
TEKTON 2841 Everybit and Electronic Repair Screwdriver Bit Set 135-Piece
Overview bit types
Note: Wenger 16999 Swiss Army Knife Giant can be used too, with seperate torx/security bits
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
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