{"id":207,"date":"2021-02-11T09:37:25","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T08:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/?p=207"},"modified":"2022-08-07T11:46:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-07T09:46:39","slug":"tools-and-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Tools and equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 100%;\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you would like to build our projects, you might need to get some tools and equipment first. We have sourced some reasonably affordable items for you. Purchasing these items using the links below won&#8217;t cost you a penny more, but you will support us building future projects as we get a smal fee per item sold.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f8aac8a3dd1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#The_Soldering_Iron\" >The Soldering Iron<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Soldering_iron_thermometer\" >Soldering iron thermometer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Solder_Solder_Wire_with_a_rosin_core\" >Solder (Solder Wire with a rosin core)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Electrical_Wire_Cable_Cutter\" >Electrical Wire Cable Cutter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Things_we_recommend\" >Things we recommend<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Soldering_handle_stand\" >Soldering handle stand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Soldering_Solder_Iron_Tip_Cleaner\" >Soldering Solder Iron Tip Cleaner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Desoldering_Pump\" >Desoldering Pump<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Electronic_Maintenance_Mat\" >Electronic Maintenance Mat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Adjustable_Circuit_Board_Holder\" >Adjustable Circuit Board Holder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Electronic_Component_Lead_Bender\" >Electronic Component Lead Bender<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Mini_Needle-Nose_Pliers\" >Mini Needle-Nose Pliers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Set_of_insulated_screwdrivers\" >Set of insulated screwdrivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Anti-static_Tweezers\" >Anti-static Tweezers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Self-Adjusting_Wire_Stripper\" >Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Wire_End_Ferrule_Crimping_Tool_Kit\" >Wire End Ferrule Crimping Tool Kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Digital_multimeter\" >Digital multimeter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Electronic_Component_tester\" >Electronic Component tester<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/tools-and-equipment\/#Suggestions\" >Suggestions?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_youll_need\"><\/span>Things you&#8217;ll need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As we try to make things as easy as possible for you, there is not a great many things you&#8217;ll need to get started building our projects. The items we recommend are split up in 2 categories: 1. The things you&#8217;ll need, and 2. the things we recommend to help you building our projects somewhat easier.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Below is the bare minimum you will need to start building and soldering our projects:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Soldering Iron<\/li>\r\n<li>Solder (with Solder Wire Rosin)<\/li>\r\n<li>Electrical Wire Cable Cutters<\/li>\r\n<li>The PCB for your project<\/li>\r\n<li>The required components for the project<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Soldering_Iron\"><\/span>The Soldering Iron<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you are serious about building our projects and soldering in general, you&#8217;ll need a proper soldering iron. If you buy one of the more established brands things might get expensive fast. Luckily there a very good and cheap alternatives that will help you solder like a pro! We have good experience with the T12 soldering station from KSger. They work reliably and will get you professional results. Buy a station like this and skip the basic standalone soldering pen. You will regret it later and buy the T12. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\r\n<p>If you have already a soldering iron, or you want to buy a different type than the one we recommend, make sure that the soldering iron has a power of 40 \u2013 60W, and has temperature power of 40 \u2013 60W, and has temperature regulation in the correct range for the solder wire you plan to use. A power of 40 \u2013 60W ensures that the soldering iron is capable of keeping it at the right temperature, when heating up the PCB pad and the component leads.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-364 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-12.22.41-1024x913.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"545\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-12.22.41-1024x913.png?v=1615721141 1024w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-12.22.41-300x268.png?v=1615721141 300w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-12.22.41-768x685.png?v=1615721141 768w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-12.22.41-1536x1370.png?v=1615721141 1536w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-12.22.41.png?v=1615721141 1866w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Please make sure you get the smaller tips with your purchase!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Get it on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Soldering station (T12)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/soldering-station-t12\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soldering_iron_thermometer\"><\/span>Soldering iron thermometer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Cheaper soldering stations are not always properly calibrated in the factory which can result in inaccurate temperature regulation and indication. When using a too high or too low temperature while soldering, the joint will not be good. Therefore we recommend investing about $10 &#8211; $20 in a thermometer which is especially designed to measure the soldering iron tip temperature.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-977 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fg-100-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Soldering iron thermometer\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fg-100-300x300.jpg?v=1626279871 300w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fg-100-150x150.jpg?v=1626279871 150w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fg-100-768x768.jpg?v=1626279871 768w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fg-100-80x80.jpg?v=1626279871 80w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fg-100-320x320.jpg?v=1626279871 320w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fg-100-720x720.jpg?v=1626279871 720w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fg-100-520x520.jpg?v=1626279871 520w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fg-100.jpg?v=1626279871 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>When the KSger soldering station is used, it is recommended to calibrate every tip you own, and of course ensure that you select the correct tip when soldering. Since the temperature sensor is built in the soldering iron tip, the inaccuracy of the sensor is eliminated. Calibration by tip type will result in a more stable tip temperature. (Every tip type will have a slightly different thermal mass \/ characteristic, which will influence the temperature stability)<\/p>\r\n<p>These thermometers will come with a few (5 &#8211; 10) thermocouple sensors. Experience has shown that the not original Hakko sensors do not last very long. But since they are (very) cheap, we recommend getting an extra pack of the sensors.<\/p>\r\n<p>On youtube there are many videos showing how to perform the calibration of the KSger T12 and other soldering stations using the FG-100 thermometer.<\/p>\r\n<p>Buy the FG-100 on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - FG-100 Digital Thermometer Temperature Tester for soldering iron tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/ali-fg-100-digital-thermometer-temperature-tester-for-soldering-iron-tips\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*.<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solder_Solder_Wire_with_a_rosin_core\"><\/span>Solder (Solder Wire with a rosin core)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Solder is a metal alloy that when melted it will create a permanent bond between electrical parts. Inside the solder wire a flux core is inserted. Solder flux will help clean the surfaces from oxidation and other contaminants, and it helps the solder to flow and adhere, creating a better connection and a stronger mechanical bond.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>European legislation requires the use of lead free solder wire (RoHs compliant), which is less toxic than the lead containing variant. For repairs solder wire containing lead is still being sold. Small projects, like the ones we publish, will not be very dangerous for your health if you use the non-lead free solder wire. The smoke which comes off the soldering iron when heating the solder wire is not the metals evaporating, but the flux doing its job, and evaporating while doing it. More on the subject here: <a href=\"https:\/\/nepp.nasa.gov\/whisker\/reference\/tech_papers\/2011-kostic-pb-free.pdf\">Lead-free Electronics Reliability &#8211; An Update (nasa.gov)<\/a> (page 15)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lead free solder wire will require higher temperatures for your soldering iron, compared to non-lead free solder wire. For this reason you need to be more cautious with your soldering iron tips. Lead free solder joints will not be shiny, but rather dull in appearance, and on average more brittle (less mechanical strong) than solder joints made with lead containing solder wire.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you decide that you want to use the lead free solder, then make sure that during the PCB ordering process you pick one of the lead free options. The most common lead free options are &#8220;HASL lead free&#8221; or &#8220;ENIG&#8221;. The &#8220;HASL lead free&#8221; is normally priced the same as the non-lead free option. The &#8220;ENIG&#8221; option is an expensive surface finishing option since it is a real gold finish. For the projects we publish the &#8220;ENIG&#8221; option will have no added value, besides looking pretty. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Great brands of solder wire are &#8220;Kester&#8221; and &#8220;Stannol&#8221;. But there are also very good options available at AliExpress. Pick a solder wire with a diameter of <strong>0.8<\/strong> or <strong>1.0mm<\/strong>. There are solder wires available with so-called &#8220;no clean&#8221; flux, which means that the residue left after making the joint is minimal and does not need to be removed since the residue is not harmful to the PCB. But at all times when done with soldering all the joints, it is strongly recommended cleaning the PCB joints with &gt;90% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), and scrubbing it with a toothbrush. The result will be a nice clean PCB, without any contaminants left.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It&#8217;s very important to use the correct temperature setting for your soldering iron matching the solder wire you use. For regular non-lead free solder, a good starting point is around 350 C \/ 660 F, and for lead free solder wire 390 C \/ 735 F. Try to avoid too high temperatures, since that will shorten the lifetime of your soldering iron tip, and will overheat the flux, causing it to evaporate too quickly not allowing it to do its job properly!<\/p>\r\n<p>If you decide to use the lead free solder wire, then make sure (if you have the choice) to get the soldering iron tips &#8220;rated&#8221; for lead free soldering. These tips look the same, but have a thicker coating on the tip itself. This has to do with the fact that lead free solder tends to &#8220;eat up&#8221; the copper the tips are made of, causing them to rapidly wear out if the coating is too thin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Do not use any solder wire without rosin flux core. Also never use any &#8220;plumbing&#8221; solder flux! This will damage your PCB and parts, and will result in bad joints!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>We have several options for you. First the <strong>leaded<\/strong> solder from <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - leaded Solder wire with resin core\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/ali-leaded-solder-wire-with-resin-core\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>. If you rather buy a <strong>lead-free<\/strong> solder, buy this one from <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Solder Wire Rosin (lead-free)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/solder-wire-rosin\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a><br \/><em><sub>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electrical_Wire_Cable_Cutter\"><\/span>Electrical Wire Cable Cutter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once you have soldered your components, you can snip the excess wire from leads using a side cutter for electronics. These are available in all sorts of price ranges, but we find this one to be the sweet spot between quality and price.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-256 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wire-cutters-1024x939.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"393\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wire-cutters-1024x939.png?v=1615721157 1024w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wire-cutters-300x275.png?v=1615721157 300w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wire-cutters-768x704.png?v=1615721157 768w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wire-cutters-1536x1409.png?v=1615721157 1536w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wire-cutters.png?v=1615721157 1572w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Buy on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Electrical Wire Cable Cutters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/electrical-wire-cable-cutters\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_we_recommend\"><\/span>Things we recommend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soldering_handle_stand\"><\/span>Soldering handle stand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now you have purchased yourself that great T12 soldering station, you might want to get a proper soldering handle stand. We have looked at a few and recommend you purchase this one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-366 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-12.28.11-914x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-12.28.11-914x1024.png?v=1615721140 914w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-12.28.11-268x300.png?v=1615721140 268w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-12.28.11-768x860.png?v=1615721140 768w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-12.28.11.png?v=1615721140 1182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Buy on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Soldering handle stand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/soldering-handle-stand\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soldering_Solder_Iron_Tip_Cleaner\"><\/span>Soldering Solder Iron Tip Cleaner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A solder iron tip cleaner with the metallic sponge is strongly preferred over the traditional wet sponge. The wet sponge will cause a thermal shock on the tip every time you clean the tip. The metallic sponge does not have this issue, and is therefore preferable. The metallic sponge holder below, will fit the soldering stand above just perfect!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-297 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-8-847x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"306\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Buy on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Soldering Solder Iron Clip Cleaner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/soldering-solder-iron-clip-cleaner\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desoldering_Pump\"><\/span>Desoldering Pump<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the nicest ways to desolder a component involves using a desoldering pump. A desoldering pump is essentially a small, high pressure vacuum. After heating up the solder, you can use the desoldering pump to suck the solder up and out of the way.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-295 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-7-636x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"419\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Buy on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Desoldering Pump\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/desoldering-pump\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electronic_Maintenance_Mat\"><\/span>Electronic Maintenance Mat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You want prevent burning a hole in your desk and keep those small electronic components in the right place as well? Time for a silicone maintenance mat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-270 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image.png?v=1615721154 880w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-300x183.png?v=1615721154 300w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-768x468.png?v=1615721154 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Buy on on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Electronic Maintenance Mat\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/electronic-maintenance-mat\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"product-title-text\" data-spm-anchor-id=\"a2g0o.detail.1000016.i2.697a59a3HbjAR4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjustable_Circuit_Board_Holder\"><\/span>Adjustable Circuit Board Holder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>The Adjustable Circuit Board Holder is ideal for clamping PCB&#8217;s for soldering, desoldering or rework. It features 2 adjustable grips on a retractable stand to accommodate various board sizes up to 200mm wide and up to 3mm thick. The adjustable clamps allow the PCB to rotate 360 degrees and stay set in any position. The base of this rigid metal stand features four rubber feet to ensure stability and avoid moving sliding around on your bench. A great helper for electronic projects like ours \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-478 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-18-22.24.03.png\" alt=\"Adjustable Soldering Circuit Board holder\" width=\"605\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-18-22.24.03.png?v=1615721137 1704w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-18-22.24.03-300x257.png?v=1615721137 300w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-18-22.24.03-1024x876.png?v=1615721137 1024w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-18-22.24.03-768x657.png?v=1615721137 768w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-18-22.24.03-1536x1314.png?v=1615721137 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Buy on on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Adjustable Circuit Board Holder\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/ali-adjustable-circuit-board-holder\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electronic_Component_Lead_Bender\"><\/span>Electronic Component Lead Bender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A simple to use lightweight hand tool for precise bending of component leads for insertion into PCBs etc. 90\u00b0 bends are achieved with the minimum of effort. Distance to lead bend 7.5,\u00a010, 12.5, 15, 17.5mm, Accommodates, without readjustment, a wide range of lead diameters up to 1mm.\u00a0 Wider lead diameters that are greater than the upper castellation gap can be accomodated by bending using the underside of the Tool. As this tool is quite expensive on Aliexpress, we included the Thingiverse link for 3D printing this useful tool yourself.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-291 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5-1024x710.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5-1024x710.png?v=1615721150 1024w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5-300x208.png?v=1615721150 300w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5-768x533.png?v=1615721150 768w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5-1536x1065.png?v=1615721150 1536w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5.png?v=1615721150 1762w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Buy on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Electronic Component Lead Bender\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/electronic-component-lead-bender\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>* or 3D print it yourself: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:1022337\">Resistor lead forming tool &#8211; component bender &#8211; Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em><sub>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mini_Needle-Nose_Pliers\"><\/span>Mini Needle-Nose Pliers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The needle nose pliers is the ideal tool to bend and re-position wire. The &#8216;needle nose&#8217; gives excellent control for reaching into small areas where wires or other materials have become stuck or unreachable with fingers or other means. These are available in all sorts of price ranges, but we find this one to be the sweet spot between quality and price.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-280 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-1.png?v=1615721153 980w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-1-300x165.png?v=1615721153 300w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-1-768x423.png?v=1615721153 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Buy on on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Mini Needle-Nose Pliers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/mini-needle-nose-pliers\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_of_insulated_screwdrivers\"><\/span>Set of insulated screwdrivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Although you probably have some lying around, for our projects you are going to need small sizes with phillips and flat heads. This is a nice inexpensive kit:<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-16.32.23-1024x906.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-16.32.23-1024x906.png?v=1615721139 1024w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-16.32.23-300x265.png?v=1615721139 300w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-16.32.23-768x679.png?v=1615721139 768w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-16.32.23-1536x1358.png?v=1615721139 1536w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-12-16.32.23.png?v=1615721139 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Buy on on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Set if insulated screwdrivers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/ali-set-if-insulated-screwdrivers\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anti-static_Tweezers\"><\/span>Anti-static Tweezers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To place even the smallest of components on a circuit boards a set of ESD safe tweezers comes in handy. All tweezers have plated resistive ESD coating, which prevents static damage to electronic components.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you don&#8217;t need a set, make sure you at least buy the medium sized straight mouth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-293 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-6-993x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"497\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-6-993x1024.png?v=1615721149 993w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-6-291x300.png?v=1615721149 291w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-6-768x792.png?v=1615721149 768w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-6.png?v=1615721149 1228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Buy on on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Anti-static ESD Stainless Steel Tweezers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/anti-static-esd-stainless-steel-tweezers\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>We also found this really nice set of high quality ceramic tweezers you might want to consider:<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-496 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-26-12.36.26.png\" alt=\"Black Ceramic Tweezers Set - Antistatic,\" width=\"417\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-26-12.36.26.png?v=1615721136 1424w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-26-12.36.26-236x300.png?v=1615721136 236w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-26-12.36.26-805x1024.png?v=1615721136 805w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-26-12.36.26-768x977.png?v=1615721136 768w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Greenshot-2021-02-26-12.36.26-1207x1536.png?v=1615721136 1207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Buy on on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Black Ceramic Tweezers Set - Antistatic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/ali-black-ceramic-tweezers-set-antistatic\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Adjusting_Wire_Stripper\"><\/span>Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A wire stripper is a tool for removing the protective coating of an electric wire in order to replace or repair the wire. It is also capable of stripping the end portions of an electric wire in order to connect them to other wires or to terminals. If you have to strip wire frequently, this tool belongs in your toolbox!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The absolute best brand Self-Adjusting insulation Wire Stripper in our opinion is the WEIDM\u00dcLLER Stripax, but as that one is quite expensive, we have put a great value Aliexpress clone below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-282 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-2-755x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Buy on on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Self-Adjusting insulation Wire Stripper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/self-adjusting-insulation-wire-stripper\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wire_End_Ferrule_Crimping_Tool_Kit\"><\/span>Wire End Ferrule Crimping Tool Kit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A ferrule crimping tool&#8217;s purpose is pretty straightforward. They&#8217;re used to crimp ferrules on flexible (stranded) electrical wires. When a ferrule is crimped on the flexible wire end, the risk of accidently making a short circuit because a wire strand is sticking out, is minimized. This kit has a nice selection of wire end ferrules, and a crimping tool which will do the job;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-299 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-9-1024x935.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-9-1024x935.png?v=1615721146 1024w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-9-300x274.png?v=1615721146 300w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-9-768x701.png?v=1615721146 768w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-9-1536x1402.png?v=1615721146 1536w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-9.png?v=1615721146 1648w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Buy on on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Wire Crimping Tool Kit AWG 10-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/wire-crimping-tool-kit-awg-10-22\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_multimeter\"><\/span>Digital multimeter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As the name implies, a multimeter is made to be able to measure multiple values in an electric \/ electronic circuit. The digital version of the multimeter has the advantage of being easily to read. For our projects a multimeter which can test for AC and DC Voltage, resistance and capacitance will be useful. The capability to measure current can come in handy sometimes, but also creates a risk of accidentally shorting out the circuit. For the low voltages and currents our project uses this is not a very high risk, but if you also want to use the multimeter to test your 110 \/ 220V circuits in your home, it can become an issue. <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Therefore we recommend to be extremely careful with inserting the leads in the current connection of any multimeter!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Digital multimeters come in various price ranges, and accuracy ranges. For normal day-to-day usage it is not needed to have a very nice (expensive) Keysight or Fluke multimeter. We have looked around on AliExpress and found a multimeter which has a very nice price \/ performance ratio:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-301 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espthings.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10-1024x1017.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10-1024x1017.png?v=1615721144 1024w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10-300x298.png?v=1615721144 300w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10-150x150.png?v=1615721144 150w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10-768x763.png?v=1615721144 768w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10-1536x1525.png?v=1615721144 1536w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10-80x80.png?v=1615721144 80w, https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10.png?v=1615721144 1958w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This multimeter will work perfectly fine with our projects, and it does not break the bank!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Buy on on <a class=\"thirstylink\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ALI - Digital Multimeter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingeniousmakers.com\/index.php\/recommends\/digital-multimeter\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Aliexpress<\/a>*<em><sub><br \/>* use our links at no extra cost, to help us maintain this page!)<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electronic_Component_tester\"><\/span>Electronic Component tester<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A electronic components tester like the one below can be widely used to detect NPN and PNP transistors, capacitors, resistors, diodes, transistors, N-channel and P-channel MOSFETs, IGBTs, JFETs, triacs and batteries. It can also be used to detect infrared waveforms and Zener diodes. In addition, it has a self-calibration function. 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Please let us know in the comments!<br \/><br \/>If you would like to support us please use our links for purchasing items and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCeMzk2C5tbMkpsByg7Nbgyw?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to our youtube channel, so you won\u2019t miss a thing!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 702px; top: 8998.03px;\">\r\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you would like to build our projects, you might need to get some tools and equipment first. We have sourced some reasonably affordable items for you. 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