Tool Recommendations
Here you'll find recommendations from the course facilitators as well as the participants for tools and supplies that they use on a regular basis. Please note that the Amazon links (and most of the clickable images) are affiliate links that will benefit TeachMePCB.
Soldering Stuff
Pinecil Soldering Iron:
Replacement tips: None for now... the one I just tested won't hold temperature, as claimed by some Amazon comments. Will be doing research.
Flux:
Tip cleaner:
Lead-free Solder:
Very tiny lead-free solder:
Leaded Solder:
Solder Wick Braid:
Tweezers:
Meters and Testers
SMD testing tweezers:
- Amazon:
Storage
SMD storage box:
ESD-safe small part box:
ESD-safe large part box:
Other tools
Printable "stick-vise" board holder: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2933056