Accumulation of Knowledge

The signal-to-noise ratio on Discord and the forums is rather low.  To prevent user frustration and ensure the information remains useful, we'll be using this wiki to collect said information. 

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 [edit]

Pinecil Soldering Iron: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B096X6SG13&Format=SL160&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

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: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B00CM2A97S&Format=_SL160_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

Tip cleaner: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B00FZPGDLA&Format=SL160&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

Lead-free Solder: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B07VT4MLD1&Format=SL160&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

Very tiny lead-free solder: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B085QKMC6K&Format=SL160&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

Leaded Solder: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B004X4L076&Format=SL160&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

Solder Wick Braid: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B08V8QC8Y1&Format=SL160&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

Tweezers: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B000EMYJ88&Format=SL160&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

Meters and Testers [edit]

SMD testing tweezers:

  • Amazon: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B00F3RQCFW&Format=SL160&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

Storage [edit]

SMD storage box: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B008GDSGTK&Format=_SL160_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

ESD-safe small part box: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B0187S6CLM&Format=_SL160_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

ESD-safe large part box: q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B076BJ82K6&Format=_SL160_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=tmpcb-20&language=en_US

Other tools [edit]

Printable "stick-vise" board holder: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2933056