Essential Tools that you will need for creating electronics projects!
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In this video I will present you my list of the essential tools that you should have laying around in order to create electronics projects! Let’s get started!
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Tools list (recommendations, sometimes with an example link, mostly budget friendly options 🙂 , affiliate links):
Lab Bench Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3jdSG3T
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Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3sEHSyP
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Oscilloscope: https://amzn.to/2W7NWUJ
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Function Generator: https://amzn.to/2WcVBk3
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Microscope: https://amzn.to/3sEHX5B
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Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3sB8oca
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Screw Driver: https://amzn.to/2XHC5gd
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Tweezer: https://amzn.to/3sBKPQD
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Digital Caliper: https://amzn.to/3mss7tx
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Metal Ruler: https://amzn.to/3sD3Q56
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Box Cutter: https://amzn.to/3sBemdc
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Wire Cutter: https://amzn.to/2UEXNAz
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Wire Striper: https://amzn.to/3mrXDI6
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Needle Nose Plier: https://amzn.to/3D5cU7E
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Electric Drill: https://amzn.to/3kecbZg
Wood Drill Bits: https://amzn.to/2WfvUzM
Metal Drill Bits: https://amzn.to/3sBf2iJ
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Small Rasp Set: https://amzn.to/3gqgxvk
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Big Rasp Set: https://amzn.to/3mluI8v
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Saw: https://amzn.to/2UGplWc
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Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/3AZcVZ1
Power Tool: https://amzn.to/3j7Hndt
Socket Wrench Box: https://amzn.to/3sF8L5m
Prusa Mini 3D Printer: https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/994-original-prusa-mini.html
Drill Press: Bosch PBD40
SMD Reflow oven: https://amzn.to/3zaW30H
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Current Clamp: https://amzn.to/3B2jwSl
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Glue Gun: https://amzn.to/2Wi8TM3
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LCR Meter: Keysight U1732C
Clamp: https://amzn.to/3BgU0cr
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Those are not the essential tools, they are all the tool you would ever need.
This video was 10 mins of my guy flexing on all of us. Damn…
i want all
Anybody have a link for the DPS 5315 lab bench power supply?? I can’t find this anywhere
Don’t worry too much if him and everyone in the comments make you feel overwhelmed, you can get everything dirt cheap from China and half the stuff isn’t fully necessary if you’re willing to get creative
Nice 👍
For smaller jobs, especially ones that a hobbyist like myself do, I don’t think a lot of thee things are essential. Some good wire strippers and needle nose pliers are nice to have, the soldering iron is a must, the miltimeter for sure, and for screwdrivers I definitely recommend the IFixIt kit that comes with the 64 or so bits. Other than that the only thing I’ve ever needed was a good bright lamp and Heat shrink which you can find a box that will last you for years for like $5. The power supply might also be nice, but I don’t think it’s TOO necessary for hobbyists.
what do you call the shit you’ve been using to hold the tools in your wall
you also missed. Computer
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Hey you have missed the fume extractor
I’m a noob, but I’d say Label Maker. I’ve watched all the amazing detail with your meticulous writing and drawing of circuits, yet you use masking tape and a pencil or bad marker to label your cabinets and supplies. It’s just humerous. I’ve learned so much just watching a few videos so far. Obvious you really know your stuff. Keep up the great work. And get a label maker…
Great overview!
noice!
Those "cheap" things are way expensive for my budget 😭
A vise or multiple. I can recommend stickvise. A microscope. Tweezers. Parts storage (aidetek box-all). Pliers (needle nose, flat).
Alt title: Great German Engineer flexing on his subscribers.
Thanks Keep inspiring. Greetings from Venezuela 2022
Today teacher showed this video on english basics of electronics
Brother you miss the l’& key set
You have prusa na
毫无疑问，这是一个非常奢华的个人实验室
Nice ✅
Any updates on this list after a couple of years? What’s your take on Uni-T multimeters and what multimeter under 50€ would you recommend for general electronics and electrical works? Cheers!
is there anywhere where you comment about what DC loader you have to simulate load on circuits ?
For the shear amount of magic smoke I’ve witnessed, I certainly should have seen a genie by now, sadly my faith in their existence is beginning to wane.
I fully agree with most of your suggestions. I would also add:
Wire cutter It’s a bit brutal sometimes but always works
A magnifying glass. Even if you have perfect vision, it always helps to zoom in to see better. Plus the LEDs help even in bright environments
Soldering flux. It makes soldering soooo much easier, put it in a small syringe so that you don’t make a mess or use more than it’s needed (it stinks but only when burned and is not good to breathe)
Acetone and an old toothbrush. They help a lot with cleaning the mess that comes with soldering especially while using flux.
If you don’t have a heat gun, use a lighter to shrink heat shrink tubing. It needs a bit of practice to learn not to burn it. A jet lighter works very well. Too well, even with a normal one I’m now fine with not having a heat gun
Solder pump (this thing that sucks melted solder with the press of a button). It has saved me tons of time and it was less than two bucks there’s no reason not to have it when you need it
If you can’t afford a lab bench power supply, get a variable voltage transformer. It looks like a normal transformer but at the bottom it was a knob to choose between 3, 4.5, 5, 6, 9, and 12 volts. It’s dead cheap (around 12€) and works flawlessly
Helping clamps (they hold the circuit in place while you’re soldering). I can’t live without them after I got them for less than 10€
A ruler is also handy to have around along with a marker.
No touch voltage detector
I’m Using a Fluke 179 Multimeter is it good
Holy shit 12k oscilloscope bourgeoisie
Rotary Tool?
I’m so brand conscious and brand loyal. That said, none of them has ever failed me, although none were the cheapest. Scope: Lacroy Waverunner. Meter: Fluke 87VMAX. Desktop meter: HP/Agilent. Soldering Station: Weller. Screwdrivers: Wiha. The best of the best.
Why there’s thumbs down
Wie kommst du an Sachen von Würth?
Why only two isolated differential probes? You don’t want to see all three waves when testing VFds?
you got everything. for hobyist like me,does not need all of them
Thank you for recommending budget alternatives to your expensive ones. The soldering iron looks nice.
That is the weirdest organized tool box ever 😂 i love those step drill bits. Very useful.
A small vice would also be very useful, I use it a lot when drilling, cutting up and polishing PCB’s. It’s also good for making small wood/plastic pieces.
6:24 What are you doing behind me?
THE most important tool, is the wire cutter, spend over £30, I have been using a CK jewllers side cutter for decades, its still like new with sometimes very rough handling, indestructible!, those thin blade ones wont last you that long and these CK’s get close enough for snipping device wires.
Thank you for this video! Could you explain why you use variable transformer when you already have several lab bench power supplies? Don’t they work the same in term of voltage?
Great video! But I have a general question: Where do you go (online) to buy expensive equipment such as the oscilloscope on an individual basis (i.e., not as part of a business or trade)? I don’t trust the quality or authenticity of the products on Ebay, and I would rather not give Jeff Bezos any more sales turnover by buying from Amazon. Thank you for your help!
Thanks Scott. I think you covered everything I might have thought of, and then some. Though I was a bit surprised that you didn’t have an isolation transformer as part of your equipment to protect yourself from electrical shocks or your oscilloscope. But then, I’m relying on what someone strongly suggested during my research on lab equipment. I also have to admit I don’t have much experience working with powered-on HV electronic circuits. I follow the "one hand in your pocket rule" when working on these.
Great schottky diode
Wowww…… I like ….
About $10,000?
Your not a great Scott but your a genius Scott 🙂
Can you create one more video please?
Time…if u have money u just pay someone do it for u.