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Prototyping Supplies
| Tool |
Link |
Make/Model |
| Breadboard |
Link |
Elegoo 830point (3 pack) |
| Proto Boards |
Link |
Electrocookie Proto Board (5 Pack) |
| Jumper Wire (Dupont Headers) |
Link |
Elegoo Dupont Wire (M/M, M/F, F/F) |
| Tool |
Link |
Make/Model |
| Digital Caliper (Basic) |
Link |
Kynup Digital Caliper |
| Digital Caliper (Deluxe) |
Link |
Mitutoyo 500-196-30 |
Test Equipment
| Tool |
Link |
Make/Model |
| Oscilloscope (Basic) |
Link |
Rigol DS1054Z |
| Oscilloscope (Deluxe) |
Link |
Rigol DHO924 |
| Power Supply (Basic) |
Link |
Wanptek Variable DC Supply |
| Power Supply (Deluxe) |
Link |
Rigol DP832 |
| Function Generator |
Link |
Siglent SDG1032X |
| Logic Analyzer (Basic) |
Link |
Saleae Logic 8 |
| Logic Analyzer (Deluxe) |
Link |
Saleae Logic 16 |
| Tool |
Link |
Make/Model |
| Soldering Iron (Basic) |
Link |
Hakko FX888D |
| Soldering Iron (Deluxe) |
Link |
Hakko FX951 |
| Microscope (Rework) |
Link |
Amscope SM-4B |
| Microscope Ring Light |
Link |
Amscope LED-144W-ZK |
| Roll of Solder |
Link |
Enersystec Lead Free Solder |
| Hot Air Rework Station |
Link |
Quick 861DW |
| Xacto Knife Set |
Link |
X-ACTO Basic Knife Set |
| Desoldering Braid |
Link |
Lesnow Desoldering Braid |