Lab Stuff
Here's a list of stuff that's been useful.
Test Equipment
Microscope
AmScope SM-4 Series Simul-Focal Zoom Trinocular Stereo Microscope 3.5X-90X Magnification on Double Arm Boom Stand
| MFG | AmScope |
| MFG PN | SM-4TPZ |
| Supplier | AmScope |
| Supplier PN | SM-4TPZ |
| Supplier Link | Link |
Microscope Light
AmScope 144 LED Intensity-Adjustable Ring Light
| MFG | AmScope |
| MFG PN | LED-144B-ZK |
| Supplier | AmScope |
| Supplier PN | LED-144B-ZK |
| Supplier Link | Link |
Hand Tools
Flux Cleaning Brush
MG Chemicals Non-Abrasive Cleaning Brush for Electronics
Bristles stiff enough to remove flux, not so stiff as to damage components.
| MFG | MG Chemicals |
| MFG PN | 852 |
| Supplier | Amazon.ca |
| Supplier PN | N/A |
| Supplier Link | Link |
Soldering
Hot Air Station
Quick 957DW+ Hot Air Station (580 Watt)
Heats up fast, automatically turns off when handle is in holder.
| MFG | Quick |
| MFG PN | 957DW+ |
| Supplier | TEquipment |
| Supplier PN | Unknown |
| Supplier Link | Link |
Rosin Flux Pen
MG Chemicals 835 Rosin Flux Pen, 10mL
| MFG | MG Chemicals |
| MFG PN | 835-P |
| Supplier | Amazon.ca |
| Supplier PN | N/A |
| Supplier Link | Link |
Grounding
Ground Connection
Common Point Ground, 15 foot cable
For connecting your anti-static mat and grounding bracelet to Earth.
| MFG | Transforming Technologies |
| MFG PN | DK-CP1518 |
| Supplier | DigiKey |
| Supplier PN | 3641-DK-CP1518-ND |
| Supplier Link | Link |
Packaging
IC Tube
Antistatic Storage, IC, DIP, Tube, 0.35 ", 8.89 mm, 20 ", 508 mm
A bit larger that necessary for standard thickness ICs.
| MFG | MULTICOMP PRO |
| MFG PN | 030-0014 |
| Supplier | Newark |
| Supplier PN | 87P0216 |
| Supplier Link | Link |
IC Tube Pin
Antistatic Storage, Pin, Thumb-Tak, Tube, 0.3 ", 7.62 mm, 1 ", 25 mm
Use a 7/64" drill bit for its holes.
| MFG | MULTICOMP PRO |
| MFG PN | 030-0005 |
| Supplier | Newark |
| Supplier PN | 07WX7945 |
| Supplier Link | Link |
IC Tube End Plug
Antistatic Storage, End Plug, Tube, 0.3 ", 7.62 mm, 0.4 ", 10 mm
Too small for the above tubes.
| MFG | MULTICOMP PRO |
| MFG PN | 030-0007 |
| Supplier | Newark |
| Supplier PN | 87P0211 |
| Supplier Link | Link |
Antistatic Bag
BAG STATIC SHIELD MTL IN 4"X6"
| MFG | SCS |
| MFG PN | 30046 |
| Supplier | DigiKey |
| Supplier PN | SCP314-ND |
| Supplier Link | Link |
Labels for Antistatic Bags
Avery White Rectangle Labels with Easy Peel, 1" x 2 ⅝", Permanent Adhesive, for Laser and Inkjet Printers
Example information layout. Download template (right click, save as)
| MFG | Avery |
| MFG PN | 05160 |
| Supplier | Amazon.ca |
| Supplier PN | N/A |
| Supplier Link | Link |
Storage Jars for Passives
24-Jar Bead Storage Container by Bead Landing
Enough to hold 2 decades of E12 values.
| MFG | Bead Landing |
| MFG PN | Unknown |
| Supplier | Michaels |
| Supplier PN | 10468280 |
| Supplier Link | Link |
Labels for Storage Jars
Premium Label Supply White Round Labels, 1.25" Circle, for Laser and Inkjet Printers
Example information layout. Download template (right click, save as)
| MFG | Premium Label Supply |
| MFG PN | PLS-615MW |
| Supplier | Amazon.ca |
| Supplier PN | N/A |
| Supplier Link | Link |
Storage Tray for Mechanical Parts
32-Compartment No Spill Bead Storage Organizer by Bead Landing
Compartments have curved bottoms. Lid has grooves to help prevent compartment migration. The latch is a bit lacklustre,
only holding in the center. 30 full size compartments.
| MFG | Bead Landing |
| MFG PN | Unknown |
| Supplier | Michaels |
| Supplier PN | 10468278 |
| Supplier Link | Link |