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  |A desktop device to provide DC power to a circuit at a specified voltage. Our BK Precision power supplies have three outputs: two output 0-24 V variable voltage with a max current of .5 A, and one outputs a fixed 5 V with a max current of 4 A. The electronics station in the center of the Maker Hub has several power supplies available for use. If all of these are in use, or if you would like to use a power supply elsewhere in the Hub, you can check one out from the Tool Room.
 
  |A desktop device to provide DC power to a circuit at a specified voltage. Our BK Precision power supplies have three outputs: two output 0-24 V variable voltage with a max current of .5 A, and one outputs a fixed 5 V with a max current of 4 A. The electronics station in the center of the Maker Hub has several power supplies available for use. If all of these are in use, or if you would like to use a power supply elsewhere in the Hub, you can check one out from the Tool Room.
 
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  |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. The tool room has two kinds available for checkout: handheld and desktop. There are also several desktop multimeters available for use at the electronics station in the center of the Maker Hub.
 
  |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. The tool room has two kinds available for checkout: handheld and desktop. There are also several desktop multimeters available for use at the electronics station in the center of the Maker Hub.
 
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  |An instrument for measuring and graphically displaying varying signal voltages. They can can plot a changing electrical signal over time, and then analyze it for properties including frequency, wavelength, and amplitude. Our oscilloscopes have four channels, meaning they can display four signals at once.
 
  |An instrument for measuring and graphically displaying varying signal voltages. They can can plot a changing electrical signal over time, and then analyze it for properties including frequency, wavelength, and amplitude. Our oscilloscopes have four channels, meaning they can display four signals at once.
 
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  |A device which can produce a basic electrical signal. Our function generators can produce sine waves, square waves, and triangle waves at frequencies between 1 Hz and 10 MHz. They can also be configured to produce a "sweep signal" - a signal with a linearly varying frequency.
 
  |A device which can produce a basic electrical signal. Our function generators can produce sine waves, square waves, and triangle waves at frequencies between 1 Hz and 10 MHz. They can also be configured to produce a "sweep signal" - a signal with a linearly varying frequency.
 
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  |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.
 
  |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.
 
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  |A device which uses a fan to collect and filter harmful fumes. Always use one of these when soldering for your protection.
 
  |A device which uses a fan to collect and filter harmful fumes. Always use one of these when soldering for your protection.
 
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  |Device to measure weight or mass.
 
  |Device to measure weight or mass.
 
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  |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.
 
  |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.
 
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  |A thermocouple for measuring temperatures between -50C and 1300C.
 
  |A thermocouple for measuring temperatures between -50C and 1300C.
 
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  |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.     
 
  |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.     
 
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  |This instrument can be clamped over a wire to measure the current flowing through it.  
 
  |This instrument can be clamped over a wire to measure the current flowing through it.  
 
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  |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.  
 
  |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.  
 
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  |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.
 
  |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.
 
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  |FPGA training board used in ENGE220. Has a bank of switches, buttons, LCD display, 7-Segment display, piezo buzzer, stepper motor driver, and more!  
 
  |FPGA training board used in ENGE220. Has a bank of switches, buttons, LCD display, 7-Segment display, piezo buzzer, stepper motor driver, and more!  
 
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  |Used to monitor and debug various digital signals and communication busses.  
 
  |Used to monitor and debug various digital signals and communication busses.  
 
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  |An extra set of hands to hold things while soldering.  
 
  |An extra set of hands to hold things while soldering.  
 
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  |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.
 
  |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.
 
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  |A powerful digital system design platform built around a Xilinx Spartan-3E FPGA.
 
  |A powerful digital system design platform built around a Xilinx Spartan-3E FPGA.
 
  |[[File:Digilent Nexys 2.jpg|100px|center]]
 
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  |Probes that can be used with...
 
  |Probes that can be used with...
 
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|Solder Sucker
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|For sucking solder.
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|PCB Tweezers
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|Tweezers for PCBs.
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|Needle Nose Pliers
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|Skinny pliers.
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|Crimpers
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|For crimping things.
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|Wire Strippers
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|For stripping wire.
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|Tweezers
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|Flux
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|For soldering.
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|Solder Station Sponges
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|For cleaning the soldering iron tip.
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|Eye Loupes
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|Small magnifying glasses.
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|Tip Tinner
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|Lead-free tip tinner for soldering.
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|Heat Sink Clip
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|Heat sink clip for soldering.
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|Solder Wicks
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|For soldering.
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|Solder Tips
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|Replacement tips for soldering irons.
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|Flux Brush
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|For soldering.
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|Flux Pen
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|For soldering.
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|Pressure Guages
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|For measuring pressure.
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|Clippers
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Revision as of 16:02, 18 March 2021

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

Tool NameImageCategoryDescription
Solder Wicks
Solderwick.png
Electronic DevicesFor soldering.
Digilent Nexys 2
Digilent Nexys 2.jpg
Electronic DevicesA powerful digital system design platform built around a Xilinx Spartan-3E FPGA.
BTMN Board
Robin Boards large.jpg
Electronic DevicesARM 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
PCB Tweezers.jpg
Electronic DevicesTweezers for PCBs.
Laser Thermometers
LASER THERMOMETERS.jpg
Electronic DevicesHandheld 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
Spongee.jpg
Electronic DevicesFor cleaning the soldering iron tip.
Digital Logic Probes
Digital Logic Probes.jpg
Electronic DevicesProbes that can be used with...
Basys 3 FPGA Board
Boards long.jpg
Electronic DevicesFPGA training board used in ENGE220. Has a bank of switches, buttons, LCD display, 7-Segment display, piezo buzzer, stepper motor driver, and more!
Type K Thermometer
Type'k'Thermo.jpg
Electronic DevicesA thermocouple for measuring temperatures between -50C and 1300C.
Solder Tips
Tips.jpg
Electronic DevicesReplacement tips for soldering irons.
Flux Brush
FLUXX BRUSDHH.png
Electronic DevicesFor soldering.
Logic Analyzer
Logic Analyzer.jpg
Electronic DevicesUsed to monitor and debug various digital signals and communication busses.
Wire Strippers
Wirfe strippers.jpg
Electronic DevicesFor stripping wire.
Multimeter
Multi5.jpg
Electronic DevicesA 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
Digital Tachometer.jpg
Electronic DevicesThis 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
WELLER soldering iron.png
Electronic DevicesA 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
Webcam.jpg
Electronic DevicesA video camera which is designed to record or stream to a computer or computer network.
Flux Pen
FLUX PEN.png
Electronic DevicesFor soldering.
Heat Sink Clip
Heat sink clop tool.png
Electronic DevicesHeat sink clip for soldering.
Helping Hands
Helping hands.jpg
Electronic DevicesAn extra set of hands to hold things while soldering.
Arduino Uno
Arduino Board.jpg
Electronic DevicesArduino 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
Clampmeter.jpg
Electronic DevicesThis instrument can be clamped over a wire to measure the current flowing through it.
Flux
Fluxxx.png
Electronic DevicesFor soldering.
Fume Extractor
FUMEextractorFE.jpg
Electronic DevicesA device which uses a fan to collect and filter harmful fumes. Always use one of these when soldering for your protection.
Solder Sucker
Sucker .jpg
Electronic DevicesFor sucking solder.
Analog Discovery 2
Analog Discovery 2.jpg
Electronic DevicesA 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
Eye.jpg
Electronic DevicesSmall magnifying glasses.
Handheld Multimeter
Multall of them01.jpg
Electronic DevicesAn 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
Robin Boards.jpg
Electronic DevicesAVR 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
Tip tinner.png
Electronic DevicesLead-free tip tinner for soldering.
Electronic Scale
R0101.jpg
Electronic DevicesDevice to measure weight or mass.
Needle Nose Pliers
Nene.jpg
Hand ToolsSkinny pliers.
Bolt Cutters
BoltCutters.jpg
Hand ToolsPowerful cutting tool to cut through thick metal pieces.
Rivet Gun
Rivet gun.jpg
Hand ToolsA tool for driving rivets.
Clippers
Clippers.jpg
Hand ToolsAlso known as diagonal cutters.
Torque Wrench
Unkwon.jpg
Hand ToolsA 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
Battery Terminal Cleaner.jpg
Hand ToolsA wire brush designed to remove corrosion and contaminants from the terminals of a car battery.
Crimpers
Crimpper.jpg
Hand ToolsFor crimping things.
Bubble Level
Bubble levelBubble level2.jpg
Hand ToolsA 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
AcDC current clamp6.jpg
Hand ToolsA current clamp is a device that measures electric current flowing through a wire, cable, busbar, or other conductor.
Snap Ring Pliers
Snap plier.jpg
Hand ToolsUsed to install or remove snap rings.
Digital Calipers
Calipers.jpg
Hand ToolsInstrument used to gain a precise measurement of a material or structure.
Punch
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Hand ToolsThis is some sample text. This is also some sample text. I am a big fan of sample text. This is more sample text. This is even more sample text. I am a really big fan of sample text. This is the same sample text. This is more of the same sample text. I am a big fan of this sample text.
Caulking Gun
Caulk.jpg
Hand ToolsA tool which holds tubes of caulk and is used to seal up cracks and gaps in various structures.
Tweezers
Tweeeezers.jpg
Hand ToolsGeneric tweezers.
Pipe Cutters
Pipe cutter.jpg
Hand ToolsA tool used to cut pipe.
Mirror
Mirror.jpg
Hand ToolsAn extendable mirror for viewing hard-to-see places.
Cordless Drill
Drill.png
Hand ToolsYou can use a cordless drill driver to drill or bore holes, drive screws, assemble furniture, and woodworking.
Helium Balloon Inflator
Ballom inflator.jpg
MiscellaneousThis is connected to a helium bottle and allows the user to fill a helium balloon.
Pressure Gauges
Pre gage.jpg
MiscellaneousFor measuring pressure.
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