**The Essential Tools for Electronics Enthusiasts**
As an electronics enthusiast, having the right tools can make all the difference in completing projects and achieving success. In this article, we'll go through a list of essential tools that every electronics enthusiast should have in their arsenal.
First and foremost, **a good soldering iron** is crucial for any electronics project. I personally use a Knipex Super Knip by the way, I love that name - it's made in Germany and has a magnetic cutting part which keeps my cut pins from falling down. Although it's a bit expensive, it's worth it.
Next up is **a small diagonal cutter**. This guy is essential for cutting small wires, thicker wires, pins of your parts, and I also use it to strip the isolation on thin wires. The cool thing about this knipex super knips is that the cutting part is magnetic. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but it's made in Germany and it's worth every penny.
Another essential tool is **needle-nose pliers**. Mine is from Toolcraft, but I'll be switching to Knipex next, as they're like an extension of two fingers for inserting parts, bending pins or holding wires while soldering. A cool little trick I learned is to place a bridge wire all the way at the base and bend it like this - it will always jump across two holes on your PCB.
**An automatic wire stripper** is also a must-have. I use one from Yukari, as they can strip thin wires with ease. However, be careful not to destroy the Cooper wire when trying to remove the isolation with my cutter, as that means higher resistance and a weak point. Trust me, it's been there before - I had a Chinese CHP once that broke on the second day of use, what a waste of money.
Screwdrivers are also essential tools for electronics enthusiasts. There's nothing big to say about them, but I recommend VHA screwdrivers as they're tried and tested. When working with high-voltage components, it's best to use those which are tested for the purpose. For soldering, you'll also need a simple solder.
Wire is another crucial component in electronics projects. I have a variety of wires with alligator clips or male jumper wires that come in handy for prototyping projects. However, I like to have different wire types available for finished projects, such as thin flexible wire for low-current projects and thicker solid or flexible wire for higher-current projects.
Now, let's move on to the advanced section - tools for more complicated projects. First things first, get a lab bench power supply. Having a variable one right on your workbench is incredibly helpful for testing circuits and seeing whether they draw current correctly or are short circuits.
For case construction, **rotary tool from Proon** is super useful for cutting all kinds of materials and grinding them with the correct dual stand. I've been using this product for about a year now, and it's been an absolute game-changer.
If you need to use screws to secure your materials, it's helpful to have a duel. My friend always lends me their duel, but those Devault duels are doable and withstand much abuse. I'll be buying my own one soon with a nice bit set like this one from Bosch - which works fine for three years now.
Hot glue guns are also essential tools in electronics projects. Some people might say they're cheap and horrible, but yes, it's cheap, and it works like a charm every time. I highly recommend one that costs only $20.
Finally, for case construction is a set of files. I use really small ones because it's mostly not a heavy-duty job, and I highly recommend rubber handles - they're just much better than wood.
WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwhen you want to build an awesome Electronics project you found for example on instructables then you will need some basic tools and materials to make that happen and when you want to be creative on your own and you want to combine some parts to new great project then you will need some more advanced tools to make that happen so in this video I will present you my favorite tools and materials to get the job done let's get started first of all you can buy most of the materials and tools in my Amazon store one for Germany and one for the us if you do so you support my channel because I get a small percentage of the price that doesn't mean you pay more it is still the same I just get a small commission or you can be super generous and helpful by using the two links in description as your Amazon homepage again I get a small Commission of what you buy and don't be scared I cannot see what you buy but it really helps to buy parts for new projects but that is enough of this horrible advertisement let's start with the most important basic tool the soldering station and I'm not talking about those soldering irons you plug directly into Main's power those are fine for a quick solar job but for longer sessions I recommend a station and it doesn't need to cost awfully much because in the end it is just a metal stick that gets hot mine was only 50 bucks Works since 2.5 years without a problem and it can heat up to 450° C which is useful for thick wires but 350° is a good temperature when working with pcbs and get a sponge just because this sound is a pleasure to hear next is the multimeter I I recommend to not get an absolute cheb for 10 to 20 bucks because you will regret it my unit UT 61d has decent accuracy and does everything you need for only 50 bucks check voltage measure current and so on and if you think that is too expensive then check out this m tag it's all you need for a beginner and even has Jacks that light up so you can't mess up the probe insertion next is a small diagonal cutter this guy is essential for cutting small wires thicker wires pins of your parts and I also use it on thin wire to strip the isolation the cool thing about this knipex super knips by the way I love that name is that the cutting part is magnetic this way your cuted pins don't fall down they stick to it which is neat and I know it is a bit expensive but it is worth it made in Germany On Tools really means quality needlenose Pliers are also essential mine is from toolcraft but the next one will be from knipex it is like a heat resistant extension of two fingers to insert Parts Bend pins or hold wires while soldering and here's a cool little trick place a bridge wire all the way at the base and bend it like this it will always jump across two holes of your PCB next is an automatic wire stripper by yukari I can't strip the really thin wies but for all the other types I always use this guy because when you try to strip the isolation with your cutter then it can destroy the Cooper and that means higher resistance and a weak point I used this Chinese CHP before and I do not recommend it a friend of mine got this one too and it broke on the second day it is a waste of money next is something truly simple screwdrivers there is nothing big to say about those I recommend the company VHA I used those for 2 years and never had problems and when you want to use them on high voltage then better use those which are tested for the purpose for soldering you will also need yeah solder simple enough I used this kind for quite a while and it works just fine I only recommend to use a small diameter because it is more precise and easier to work with small parts next one is wire and those wires with alligator clips or these male jumper wires are really useful for prototyping projects but I also have a rather bigger assortment of different wire types for finished projects I like to use this really thin flexible wire for low current projects and all kinds of thicker solid or flexible wire for higher current projects it's always nice to have the choice of some different kinds okay time for the advanced section for more complicated projects first of all get a lab bench power supply it is so helpful to have a variable one right on the workbench to test circuits and see whether it draws current correctly or is a short circuit and even when you don't want to invest a lot of money into this you can always build one from an old ATX power supply and use a small circuit to step down or step up the voltage moving on to case construction tools my rotary tool from proon is just super useful to cut all kinds of materials and to grind those materials with the correct dual stand you can even use it to dual holes in your newly made PCB and I'm happily using this product for about a year if you need to use screws to secure your materials it is helpful to have a duel this is actually the duel from a friend of mine which I always borrow but those devault duels are doable and with stand much abuse I will buy my own one soon with a nice bit set like this one from Bosch which works fine since 3 years I think next is a hot glue gun some people say it is just cheap and horrible well yeah it is cheap but it works like a charm every time I highly recommend it and it only cost 20 bucks so even if you go wrong it wasn't that expensive last but not least for case construction is a set of files I use really small ones because it is mostly not a heavyduty job and I highly recommend rubber handles it is just much better than wood and the last equipment tool on my list is an oscilloscope I know it is expensive and I only recently got my own DSO but being able to see the different voltage levels and patterns in a circuit is kind of mandatory when you want to make your own circuits these were my favorite tools and materials what are yours and what brand do you recommend tell me in the comments if you found your next tool in this video then don't forget to give me a like And subscribe for more Electronics videos to come stay creative and I will see you next timewhen you want to build an awesome Electronics project you found for example on instructables then you will need some basic tools and materials to make that happen and when you want to be creative on your own and you want to combine some parts to new great project then you will need some more advanced tools to make that happen so in this video I will present you my favorite tools and materials to get the job done let's get started first of all you can buy most of the materials and tools in my Amazon store one for Germany and one for the us if you do so you support my channel because I get a small percentage of the price that doesn't mean you pay more it is still the same I just get a small commission or you can be super generous and helpful by using the two links in description as your Amazon homepage again I get a small Commission of what you buy and don't be scared I cannot see what you buy but it really helps to buy parts for new projects but that is enough of this horrible advertisement let's start with the most important basic tool the soldering station and I'm not talking about those soldering irons you plug directly into Main's power those are fine for a quick solar job but for longer sessions I recommend a station and it doesn't need to cost awfully much because in the end it is just a metal stick that gets hot mine was only 50 bucks Works since 2.5 years without a problem and it can heat up to 450° C which is useful for thick wires but 350° is a good temperature when working with pcbs and get a sponge just because this sound is a pleasure to hear next is the multimeter I I recommend to not get an absolute cheb for 10 to 20 bucks because you will regret it my unit UT 61d has decent accuracy and does everything you need for only 50 bucks check voltage measure current and so on and if you think that is too expensive then check out this m tag it's all you need for a beginner and even has Jacks that light up so you can't mess up the probe insertion next is a small diagonal cutter this guy is essential for cutting small wires thicker wires pins of your parts and I also use it on thin wire to strip the isolation the cool thing about this knipex super knips by the way I love that name is that the cutting part is magnetic this way your cuted pins don't fall down they stick to it which is neat and I know it is a bit expensive but it is worth it made in Germany On Tools really means quality needlenose Pliers are also essential mine is from toolcraft but the next one will be from knipex it is like a heat resistant extension of two fingers to insert Parts Bend pins or hold wires while soldering and here's a cool little trick place a bridge wire all the way at the base and bend it like this it will always jump across two holes of your PCB next is an automatic wire stripper by yukari I can't strip the really thin wies but for all the other types I always use this guy because when you try to strip the isolation with your cutter then it can destroy the Cooper and that means higher resistance and a weak point I used this Chinese CHP before and I do not recommend it a friend of mine got this one too and it broke on the second day it is a waste of money next is something truly simple screwdrivers there is nothing big to say about those I recommend the company VHA I used those for 2 years and never had problems and when you want to use them on high voltage then better use those which are tested for the purpose for soldering you will also need yeah solder simple enough I used this kind for quite a while and it works just fine I only recommend to use a small diameter because it is more precise and easier to work with small parts next one is wire and those wires with alligator clips or these male jumper wires are really useful for prototyping projects but I also have a rather bigger assortment of different wire types for finished projects I like to use this really thin flexible wire for low current projects and all kinds of thicker solid or flexible wire for higher current projects it's always nice to have the choice of some different kinds okay time for the advanced section for more complicated projects first of all get a lab bench power supply it is so helpful to have a variable one right on the workbench to test circuits and see whether it draws current correctly or is a short circuit and even when you don't want to invest a lot of money into this you can always build one from an old ATX power supply and use a small circuit to step down or step up the voltage moving on to case construction tools my rotary tool from proon is just super useful to cut all kinds of materials and to grind those materials with the correct dual stand you can even use it to dual holes in your newly made PCB and I'm happily using this product for about a year if you need to use screws to secure your materials it is helpful to have a duel this is actually the duel from a friend of mine which I always borrow but those devault duels are doable and with stand much abuse I will buy my own one soon with a nice bit set like this one from Bosch which works fine since 3 years I think next is a hot glue gun some people say it is just cheap and horrible well yeah it is cheap but it works like a charm every time I highly recommend it and it only cost 20 bucks so even if you go wrong it wasn't that expensive last but not least for case construction is a set of files I use really small ones because it is mostly not a heavyduty job and I highly recommend rubber handles it is just much better than wood and the last equipment tool on my list is an oscilloscope I know it is expensive and I only recently got my own DSO but being able to see the different voltage levels and patterns in a circuit is kind of mandatory when you want to make your own circuits these were my favorite tools and materials what are yours and what brand do you recommend tell me in the comments if you found your next tool in this video then don't forget to give me a like And subscribe for more Electronics videos to come stay creative and I will see you next time
