Basic/Advanced Tools & Materials for Electronics
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In this video I will show you the most basic tools and materials you will need to rebuild electronics projects from other people. But I will also talk about more advanced tools. This way you can start your own electronics projects.
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Ecstatic Wave by Jens Kiilstofte
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2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats - Наука та технологія
A very useful thing all EE students should remember; "German tools, Chinese components"
I think Alex No is somewhat right, for the component's durability of your proj. is important..
I always buy Wiha tools they are the best! Well any German tool. Das beste!
German tools,Japanese components.Those work excellently and those last longer.
Owen David +1 to this.
Hahaha nice one
that awkward moment where he points out your exact multimeter and says it's really bad lol
Zombiesareuponus is all about the margin error, you know that ±1.0% could lead to failure in a project.
lucky you, mine's the cheap copy of that one. It doesn't get any crappier than that.
😂 😂 😂 😂
Yeah... Now I've to buy a new one...
I really like his all videos...
same lol
Yea.. I have that second cheap one. Works plenty fine for the little projects I've done. Would be nice to have more features like audible continuity, but I haven't had any issues with it except wanting more for simultaneous tests. :P
CHEAP GLUE GUN: $20...
my glue gun: $2
Same bro.
cheap multimeter 50$
really cheap multimeter 25$
my multimeter around 15$(more or less 15$ because i brought it in my country for local currency of course)
but i live in Poland when income is quite low for West Europe standards and 50$ is quite a lot money, especially for someone young like me .
@@crusaderanimation6967 my soldering iron, solder, multimeter, flux, soldering iron and soldering stand cost me $3 lmao
@@dabigdadyz my soldering iron, $10, 80W, controlled by a light dimmer. I know, horrible.
I use a light dimmer to limit the iron's power because 80W kept wrecking PCBs and it also damages tips. Plus, it's a pain to plug/unplug the iron.
Holy cow! Thank you so much! I was looking not only for this but for projects to do as I begin my junior year! Much respect!!
tbh, i use nail clipper as wire stripper.
Bitelaserkhalif *cringes* bruh, but it is smart
Bitelaserkhalif *cringes* you can clip your nails and your wires at the same time lol
That actually sounds like it would work okay
I use scissors. Yeah, just simple scissors. You eventually get a good feel for how far you can cut into any specific wire
Yeah me too. But its a very old and rusty one
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.
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.
Soldering Flux, Desoldering Wick, Cleaning agents, PCB cleaner, ESD brush, various types of Tweezers, essential connectors, Third Hand, Magnifier, Bright Torch, ESD mat, Various types of Nuts, Bolts, Spacer, Hooks etc. Hence you may add those on your next necessary tools video!
Thank you so much for your videos. Enjoy them very much. Very precise and detailed.
Get a multimeter with auto power off, else you will forget sometime & leave it on until the battery dies.
Totally agree about those cheap automatic wire strippers. I've had one break the first time I used it.
Mini drills are super-useful.
Favourite, most-used tool of all time: Vernier calipers. (Doesn't need batteries, always works.)
So useful (and dare I say overdue?). I've coveted your tools for some time. I'm nowhere near your level but find your vids so informative. Thanks for this.
I grab an old oscilloscope (made in France, in 1986 !) from my electronic teacher, it's doesn't cost me anything and it's work fine. The retro style is very classy, a nice stuff to have ^^. Great video as always !
Excellent informative video. Thanks for posting.
Great job man! This is definitely one of the most important videos you have put you! helped me so much :-)
Thanks! Congratulations for the channel!
I love these videos +GreatScott! Veey useful and I like the sarcasm as well!
I don't mind your advertising, this is a great way for me to show not only what I do, but what tools I use and why they need to be specific and are not cheap.
Nice pointers and advice. Thanks.
I love the show dude you are awesome man.
Something that I always find extremely useful is a transistor tester. These are very cheap and can check a wide variety of components with incredible accuracy.
you should do a DIY video for a multimeter. it's a good way for beginners to get an understanding of a voltage dividing circuit.
Nice video mate I have a Weller soldering iron 50w bit hot for some jobs but bought it used but never let the down
Love your channel
So glad to find your channel.....of course subscribed...!!!
YES!! I found the first video with the new intro!
very useful, thank you!! From Argentina, Buenos Aires.
I know this is old but if there are new people like me watching, it's still worth chipping in for them to read.
I've been doing projects and working on things for awhile and have got a nice inventory of tools so here is what I would recommend. (I'm from Canada so I didn't exactly recognize most tool brands on the video but made in germany is a solid argument for tools!)
First, the multimeter, I have bought about 2 now and used 4-5 (given to me) and if you're going inexpensive, it's a question of time before they get inaccurate like for a 40$ one, about 2-3years worth then the readings are gonna get inaccurate.
An automatic wire stripper is a must, but I found that if you're working with 20awg wire or smaller, most automatic stripper will pull the rest of the cables isolation.(Pinch the side you want to use with pliers and it'll work fine like that)
For electric tools, I personally found Bosch to make very descent equipment, but most importantly, the batteries are not locked to a certain amount of charges (about 400 or so I've heard) like makita's which do make excellent electric tools too. Dewalt is a very good quality brand also to think of during your buying process!
For a soldering station, I just bought one since gettin into electronics. I've found on amazon.ca a 60cad$ Weller station and wouldn't suggest anything else, some chinese weller copies of 200$ models are actually decent for the same price as the 60$ one. But might as well get Weller. DO NOT GET CHEAP DIRECT PLUG IN THE WALL OPTIONS, I've had some in the past and they are horrible.
As for the lab bench, I'm new to this too but I've bought the literal cheapest one on amazon.ca and I'm very impressed!(www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07WLYSJW6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I am also in the pc world and for other tools like screwdrivers, I would suggest an iFixit kit as it is very practical and versatile on top of what GreatScott! mentionned.
One last thing, you never had enough tools or wires! or screws.. or bolts.. or nuts or cableties or connectors etc etc get ready to run to the store or salvage very often!
0:13 Why didn't you include the magic cup? I want one now! ; )
thanks for the video. helps me with the shopping list. for my hobby bench tools
I have the exact same soldering station as you. Had it for 4 years with no problem!
That station is great!
Great video!
i love electronics.all of your video is very usefull also to me..
Love you man! you're videos are great! you're awsome! Oh! BTW i like your accent
👍✌
You are awesome dude!
I have the exact same solder that you have... :D
love yout videos!
Thank you very much
Good job
Good Channel
This is a good video to watch
The tools I use the most:
Electro tools:
-Proxxon FBS 240/E
-Makita electric drill
-Makita electric jigsaw
-Makita electric buzzsaw
(Got all of those Makita tools with a Makita LED-flashlight and radio, loading-station, 3 spare batteries and a lot of accessories in a nifty carrying-bag for 320€, tax included because that set was an exhibition piece at my local wholesaler :D )
-Pattex hot glue pistol
-Ersa soldering iron
Normal tools:
-Knipex Automatic Insulation Stripper (Like yours, only from Knipex)
-Knipex ESD-certified flush cutter Super Knips
-Format flush cutter
-Gosumodz crimping tool
-B&D Piranha drill-bit set
-iFixit Classic Pro Tech Toolkit
Kind regards,
Meta Custom Computers
I have a bunch of Xuron tools. They were all quite expensive, but they work really nicely. For a variable power supply there are now some nice units from Ruideng/Riden. Not as easy to use as a proper supply with knobs, but they work and they're much cheaper. For soldering there are now the KSGER and other similar ones. For screwdrivers I have a couple of Wiha ones, but what I actually use the most are a kit I bought from iFixit and another that was branded Rolson. Not the highest quality, but relatively cheap for a wide range of bits and they work without issues.
I've also got a couple of those crimping tools that include a set of dies. Again not professional quality, but they make good crimps and they were affordable. Plus some wire strippers of unknown brand. They're ancient and stick a bit, but still work.
The other thing I've found really handy is a board holder. Mine's branded Pro's Kit, but the same one is available under multiple names.
My glue gun is horrible. It messes glue everywhere. I don't if they're all like that as this was a cheap one. What I've found works in using hot air to melt the hot glue.
pretty cool tools for work video :)
I use the 20v Dewalt in industrial maintenance, but for round the house/electronics/small jobs, the 12v is beautiful. Just perfect.
I have use the same Rigol Oscilloscopes as you before at the college lab, But it was a higher end DS1102E 100MHz version, it was fantastic.
Du machst so gute Videos! :D
Very informative...!!!!!
Great vedio and tools.....
I love this video
2:05 nice ryhme
Lmao
If only he had said "USD" instead of "bucks" it would have been perfect.
Thanks, that was useful! I wish I could expect more videos like this👍
Love my Mastech multimeter - get one with automatic value order recognition (either the value is fractions, ones, tens, hundreds etc.) - you would not have to select it on a dial. It can measure temperature as well, BTW.
Kirill Vishnevsky I also own a Mastech and like it. It has built in extensions for temperature and capacity measurement, unlike basic multimeters
I'm think crimper pliers is missing on that list! Congrats! Good job!
Love your youtube channel name.....hahaha..Great Scott!! it's just fun to say....Great Vid.. love your honesty "it's cheap and horrible" lol..keep up the good work, i subscribed.. San Diego/General Dynamics, BAE, USNAVY, soon Amazon hopefully!! studying for test w/your vids...
I have a third hand kit, it helps a lot!! I am sure you do too Scott.
Rotating PCB holder can really help with assembly, great little tool.
Additional, separate flux is a neccesity!
Solder wick to save SMD.
The thing that sucks solder with vacuum.
IPA and cleaning tools, absolutely essential.
Silver plated connection wire and Kynar.
Tweezers of many types.
I recently got a Digilent Discovery 2 USB oscilloscope, which worked very decently for small microcontroller projects.
I am only 13 but I love your videos!
soin I will build your variable lab bench power supply.
thank you really much because of you I really like electronic and electricity
Mikkel Bakken hey bro. I just made mine and it is great! And it only cost me 18$ from AliExpress plus I got a 12$ refund because one fuse was broken on a ltc3780 board. Switched it out for a new one (0.05$) and it was working. Would recommend it for sure!
Mikkel Bakken same with me lol
İm 12 years too and i will make solar lead acid battery lighting like his offgrid system video
I'm 11
Bluedragon967 same
Hey scott,
ich finde deine Videos super! Mach weiter so :)
Ein Video über Glediator wäre noch cool ;-)
Hi Scott, I really enjoy your videos, thanks for the great job. Can you recommend a type of protective pot or resin to use in a multiplier circuit (high voltage, low current). Must be one easy to remove when it's necessary to replace a component of the system.
Keep going with the great work and have a great new year!
dude he won't look at comments on videos that are 7 years old
I would also add desoldering pump. I love Fluke multimeter. And I use paintbrushes for dust removal.
Great buddy.. Would like to work with u on some project some day in life... Keep it up
Hey ! Nice tools !
I would like to add some more advanced tool for those who will go even further :
1st : logic analyser for UART(RS232), I2C, SPI, etc... 10$ from china and work perfectly with Salae© software
2nd: arduino or other simple boatd with microcontroller and good IDE. With that you are able to generate really fast some signals to test some functionalities (PWM, RS232, test some sensors, servo motors)
3rd : some isolation / protection system (differential circuit braker, electrostatic discharge)
Hi
The bridge wire you use to solder . What kind is it?
Quite new at electronics. Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work
Wow I'm pretty close to having all of them!
I also use a sponge piece, just for listening that bssssssssss (aka pleasing voice) 😂😂😆😆😄🤣
süß wie du den anfang gemacht hast :-D war eigentlich kein schlechtes advertisement und ich nutze es seit 2015 :-D
0:12 seems legit
This guy is so cool!
The moment when you realise that your favorite electronics channel uses exactly the same tools as you do 😂 Knippex FTW
I use a solidering iron that i plug directly into the wall. It works just fine as a stationary one. For me, i use one with 30 watts on 230 volts. It works just fine, because i am working with precision. I would also recommend a screwdriver set with different types of screwbits, especially if you have very limited space, or just for practical space saving
In India, we get crap tools and parts even for good price. Seeing the quality of those tools, I feel sad. Though I have some tools that are made in Germany and US which I got from my father :)
u need swiss tools
Because people want cheap thats why...bro
mrco74 shut up You people cannot even eat properly .
that's absolutely right but I don't have the latter one😋
Sir, where can I get them also could you plz help!
I am looking to get started with some of your projects. Would you recommend starting out with a breadboard kit? or just dive in and start building?
Very old but very good video
My favorite tool
Knife to drill
Fire for hot glue
1 half discharged battery 9v
Hand for soldering
Great vid man. Also, if REALLY want a good oscilloscope, you should invest in a techtronix oscilloscope. BUT, they're super expensive. They cost as much as a car!
The Rigol is fine for practically everything a hobbyist does - but yes, the Teks are really nice, that's true. I personally prefer Hamegs, though. :)
Yes I like techtronix also, but got mine free! It's a portable two-channel model that battery finaly gave out from field techs @ GE who got new upgrades. My father worked maintenance on all machines and buildings found in dump pile! Plugged in AC power brick and bingo. Also got refurbished Weller solder station when I worked as tech there. Local manufacturers often upgrade and ditch old tech, worth seeking out! I built my first 286 w/40 Mb HD at 15yo from there trash bin.
OMG I love that solder it melts really good and smells amazing 😂
it's still 40% lead so don't smell it too much.
@@archetiip Yea no I sniff it everyday
I have a BOSCH Drill and it works very well too
Nice tools
Which connection method you have used in your channel's logo to connect led ( Series or Parallel) ?
I recently purchased a Kaiweets DMM I am very happy with for the price. (July 2020)
0:13 i love this part
How do you keep your components arranges.great scott ? And what to buy and always keep in handy because I live in a place where you cannot even buy 3v motors and have to buy what I want only when I go to my granny's place so what should I keep handy ?
Does the Proxxon micromot work from a lab bench power supply or any 12 VDC adaptor? I don't wanna spend that much on it, so i'd buy it without its adaptor.
Thanks!
Kester 44 or Multicore solder is my choice. I like them because their flux seems to work better than some of the other brands. I like the thin solder for circuit boards but for bigger connections the thicker solder is more manageable. Get a nice temperature controlled soldering iron. I have an old Weller TG202 but the Hakko irons look nice. For the occasional heavy jobs the Weller D530 or 8200 soldering gun works great. You can usually pick one up on Ebay for cheep. Try to find an older iron where threaded nuts hold in the soldering tip. I use the Xcelite 170M Shears for trimming circuit boards leads but they can be easily damaged by cutting anything big.
I am only 13, I highly recommend Bosch, I used their drill for over seven years old without a problem!!
Love my Amprobe multimeter complete with rs-232 connection you can use this to interface rs-232 devices using the multimeter as a sensor. Wiha screwdrivers are great I agree as are a set of small metric / imperial spanner sets. I use a tiny little watchmakers set of screwdrivers & socket set ideal for getting into tight spaces with bolts.
fyi amazon store links are now broken, would've bought through there, thanks for all the advice!
I got a cheap automatic wire stripper from harbor freight ( like $6) and it’s lasted me 1 year and still going With almost daily use!
Parkside have good quality and usually cheap tools, I got a solder station, drill and a rotary tool, which i had for a while and haven't given me any problems
Mr. Scott your one of the best I've learned about electronics, by the way where can.i buy those markers you use. There nice mine keep on breaking . Keep up the good work your the GREATEST. THANKS
Mr. Great Scott I've found them at Amazon after doing an extensive
Search . Stabila 15 point 88 fineliner pen. Thank you any anyhow.
3:48 I have the same model but in red and black from a dollarstore and it works perfectly... Even with flexible non-solid-core wires
die China Abisolierzange hab ich jetzt schon über ein Jahr und sie funktioniert immer noch einwandfrei :D
Can you please make a video about the Proxxon stand? I'm really curios how it works for you.
Rigol 1102 is nice but I bought a 10M Owon SDS 7102 that I like and have been using now for about two years. You get more memory and a bigger screen for the price. Ultimately I would like a Rigol MSO which has a built in logic analyzer and other functions. They are pretty expensive I think about 1,500 for a good one
Thanks! 🙂👍 There where some tools you recommended of which I hadn't thought of before, but I think I have a pretty much complete shopping-list now 😊
I just need to stop being homeless first, so I have a place to store all the things and start building mankind's next revolution... 😂
No worries though! I already have the screwdriver, soldering-station and a breadboard! 💪So the journey has begun! 🦸♂️
If you are being serious, make sure to solder in a well ventilated place
Hi Scott,
One time I saw in your video that you had a kind of device where you can test components like een resistor or a capacitor. It was a small device like a PCB where you can stick the components in.
Its called a Component Tester,,, Google it..
my fav advanced tools is the multimeter because i love to check if there is a short circuit ,resistance,miliamp ,voltage dc,ac
Wonderful videos. You use the UNI-T handheld multimeter... do you have any experience with UNI-T's bench multimeter? Should I trust their brand?
hey great scott which power supply you have use the white one please send me details
Any suggestions for soldering stations? I don't solder very often, but it should do its job.
Instead of getting a set of magnetic side cutters, I just found one with the really high quality steel and then filled in the little v-shaped indentation between the cutting edges with silicone rubber sealant, and then use a razor blade to make a slit down the middle of the rubber in between the two cutting edges so that way whenever you make a cut the silicone rubber squeezes the wire and hold it in place even if it's a non-magnetic material such as copper. It also helps prevent your cutters from picking up other bits of debris and metal shavings in case you have any floating around in your error on your work area that could end up dulling your side cutters.
i have a voltcraft gs6520 is that a good multimeter
(sorry bad english im dutch)