Tools

This page contains a list of the tools available in the Maker Hub. Please see the Tool Room page for more information.

Tool Name	Image	Category	Description
Type K Thermometer		Electronic Devices	A thermocouple for measuring temperatures between -50C and 1300C.
Solder Tips		Electronic Devices	Replacement tips for soldering irons.
Flux Brush		Electronic Devices	For soldering.
Logic Analyzer		Electronic Devices	Used to monitor and debug various digital signals and communication busses.
Wire Strippers		Electronic Devices	For stripping wire.
Multimeter		Electronic Devices	A multimeter is a measuring instrument that can measure multiple electrical properties. A typical multimeter can measure voltage, resistance, and current, in which case can be used as a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter. Some feature the measurement of additional properties such as temperature and capacitance.
Digital Tachometer		Electronic Devices	This is an instrument that is used to measure revolutions per minute or RPM. This is a non contact device that uses light and a reflector. This device can be used to measure the RPM of a motor shaft.
Soldering Iron		Electronic Devices	A hand tool which heats metal solder in order to join two components. Soldering is most commonly used to join electrical components in a circuit. There are two soldering kits for use at the electronics station in the center of the Maker Hub, and there are also several available for checkout in the Tool Room. For your safety, please always place the soldering iron in its holder when not in use. Always use a fume extractor to protect yourself from harmful fumes. Soldering kits also come with a tackle box containing useful tools for soldering, such as wire crimpers. Please make sure all contents of this box are returned when you finish using a soldering kit.
Webcams		Electronic Devices	A video camera which is designed to record or stream to a computer or computer network.
Flux Pen		Electronic Devices	For soldering.
Heat Sink Clip		Electronic Devices	Heat sink clip for soldering.
Helping Hands		Electronic Devices	An extra set of hands to hold things while soldering.
Arduino Uno		Electronic Devices	Arduino Uno is an open-source microcontroller board based on the Microchip ATmega328P microcontroller. It is a Single circuit board that can be programmed and comprises of 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz ceramic resonator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header and a reset button.
A.C. Clampmeter		Electronic Devices	This instrument can be clamped over a wire to measure the current flowing through it.
Flux		Electronic Devices	For soldering.
Fume Extractor		Electronic Devices	A device which uses a fan to collect and filter harmful fumes. Always use one of these when soldering for your protection.
Solder Sucker		Electronic Devices	For sucking solder.
Analog Discovery 2		Electronic Devices	A USB oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and multi-function instrument that allows users to measure, visualize, generate, record, and control mixed-signal circuits of all kinds.
Eye Loupes		Electronic Devices	Small magnifying glasses.
Handheld Multimeter		Electronic Devices	An instrument for conducting measurements on a circuit. They can measure DC voltage, AC RMS Voltage, current, resistance, and more. Multimeters are essential tools for testing or troubleshooting a circuit.
Robin Boards		Electronic Devices	AVR training board used in ENGE320. Coupled with the Atmel 328P Xplained. Shield includes a 7-Segment display, some buttons, a switch, RGB LED's, and a piezo buzzer.
Tip Tinner		Electronic Devices	Lead-free tip tinner for soldering.
Electronic Scale		Electronic Devices	Device to measure weight or mass.
Solder Wicks		Electronic Devices	For soldering.
Digilent Nexys 2		Electronic Devices	A powerful digital system design platform built around a Xilinx Spartan-3E FPGA.
BTMN Board		Electronic Devices	ARM training board used in ENGE320. Coupled with the Arduino Zero. Shield includes an AMOLED display, joystick, DPAD, RGB LED's, accelerometer, SD Card slot, and a piezo buzzer.
PCB Tweezers		Electronic Devices	Tweezers for PCBs.
Laser Thermometers		Electronic Devices	Handheld device that can display temperature readout on it after scanning portions of an object or area with the built-in laser. They tend to be inaccurate when measuring shiny objects, putting some non-reflective tape on the object can help give a better measurement.
Solder Station Sponges		Electronic Devices	For cleaning the soldering iron tip.
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Basys 3 FPGA Board		Electronic Devices	FPGA training board used in ENGE220. Has a bank of switches, buttons, LCD display, 7-Segment display, piezo buzzer, stepper motor driver, and more!
Crimpers		Hand Tools	For crimping things.
Bubble Level		Hand Tools	A bubble level has many uses including, but not limited to verify plumb and level. Some of the many uses include picture and sign hanging, post installation, machine leveling.
AC/DC Current Clamp		Hand Tools	A current clamp is a device that measures electric current flowing through a wire, cable, busbar, or other conductor.
Snap Ring Pliers		Hand Tools	Used to install or remove snap rings.
Digital Calipers		Hand Tools	Instrument used to gain a precise measurement of a material or structure.
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Caulking Gun		Hand Tools	A tool which holds tubes of caulk and is used to seal up cracks and gaps in various structures.
Tweezers		Hand Tools	Generic tweezers.
Pipe Cutters		Hand Tools	A tool used to cut pipe.
Mirror		Hand Tools	An extendable mirror for viewing hard-to-see places.
Cordless Drill		Hand Tools	You can use a cordless drill driver to drill or bore holes, drive screws, assemble furniture, and woodworking.
Needle Nose Pliers		Hand Tools	Skinny pliers.
Bolt Cutters		Hand Tools	Powerful cutting tool to cut through thick metal pieces.
Rivet Gun		Hand Tools	A tool for driving rivets.
Clippers		Hand Tools	Also known as diagonal cutters.
Torque Wrench		Hand Tools	A torque wrench is a tool used to apply a specific torque to a fastener such as a nut, bolt, or lag screw.
Battery Terminal Cleaner		Hand Tools	A wire brush designed to remove corrosion and contaminants from the terminals of a car battery.
GoPro Camera		Miscellaneous	For Going Pro. Takes Video and Pictures. Can be used with the GoPro Accessories in the GoPro accessory kit.
Portable Vise		Miscellaneous	A vice grip for holding things.
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