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** Selection of basic components (res, caps, v-reg, basic digital logic, basic IC's - 555,358, connectors, cable)
 
** Selection of basic components (res, caps, v-reg, basic digital logic, basic IC's - 555,358, connectors, cable)
 
** Inspection microscope (fixed 20x monocular, with 80mm clearance under the lens)
 
** Inspection microscope (fixed 20x monocular, with 80mm clearance under the lens)
 
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* Reflow Oven
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** [[Equipment/Electronics_Workbenches/ReflowOven|Equipment/Electronics_Workbenches/ReflowOven]]
 
== Supplies ==
 
== Supplies ==
  
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===Need===
 
===Need===
 
* Soldering microscope with inbuilt illumination
 
* Soldering microscope with inbuilt illumination
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* PCB holders ('''not''' just "helping hands")
 
* Abrasive pen
 
* Abrasive pen
 
* Heatsink tweezers
 
* Heatsink tweezers
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* Logic Analyser
 
* Logic Analyser
 
**  Possibly a Saleae [http://www.saleae.com/logic16 Logic16]
 
**  Possibly a Saleae [http://www.saleae.com/logic16 Logic16]
* A Reflow Oven
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* Fridge for solder paste (and glues)
** Probably a EuroCircuits [http://be.eurocircuits.com/shop/offtheshelf/product.aspx?ano=ec-reflow-mate EC-Reflow Mate]
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* Solder paste for fridge :)
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* electronics repair kit from iFixit for fixing phones, tablets etc eg full repair kit [https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Repair-Business-Toolkit/IF145-278]
  
 
===Would Be Nice===
 
===Would Be Nice===
* USB microscope with monitor
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* USB microscope with monitor (not to be confused with a soldering/lab microscope!)
 
* Spectrum Analyser
 
* Spectrum Analyser
 
* A PC
 
* A PC

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Equipment / Electronics Workbenches

Workbenches for electronics and precision work.

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Enthusiast Bench

A 1800mm x 900mm ESD cantilever bench from here

Equipment

Expert Bench

A 1800mm x 900mm ESD cantilever bench from here

Equipment

Shared equipment

  • Soldering irons:
    • 2x Tenma AT60D soldering stations (up to 400C) (Class: Orange)
  • Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs) (Class: Orange)
    • Farnell AP20-80: up to 20V at up to 80A
    • Hameg HM7042-3 dual: each channel up to 32V at up to 2A
    • Tenma 72-8695 two channels each up to 32V at up to 3A, plus a single fixed 5V/2A channel
  • Logic analyser:
    • HP 16500A (status unknown: may not be operational but has probes pack)
    • Currently assumed dead.
  • Components and small tools
    • PCB holders or "helping hands"
    • Magnifying lamps
    • Side cutters
    • Multimeters
    • Wire
    • Selection of basic components (res, caps, v-reg, basic digital logic, basic IC's - 555,358, connectors, cable)
    • Inspection microscope (fixed 20x monocular, with 80mm clearance under the lens)
  • Reflow Oven

Supplies

Supplies

Wishlist

Need

  • Soldering microscope with inbuilt illumination
  • PCB holders (not just "helping hands")
  • Abrasive pen
  • Heatsink tweezers
  • Tweezers
  • ESD handling equipment, eg. anti-static mats, wrist-strap, earth points, tester
  • URLs or PDF manuals for the equipment

Want

  • Logic Analyser
  • Fridge for solder paste (and glues)
  • Solder paste for fridge :)
  • electronics repair kit from iFixit for fixing phones, tablets etc eg full repair kit [1]

Would Be Nice

  • USB microscope with monitor (not to be confused with a soldering/lab microscope!)
  • Spectrum Analyser
  • A PC