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	Category	Description	Image
Type K Thermometer	Electronic Devices	A thermocouple for measuring temperatures between -50C and 1300C.
Flux Brush	Electronic Devices	For soldering.
Solder Tips	Electronic Devices	Replacement tips for soldering irons.
Logic Analyzer	Electronic Devices	Used to monitor and debug various digital signals and communication busses.
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.
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.
Flux Pen	Electronic Devices	For soldering.
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.
Helping Hands	Electronic Devices	An extra set of hands to hold things while soldering.
Heat Sink Clip	Electronic Devices	Heat sink clip for soldering.
A.C. Clampmeter	Electronic Devices	This instrument can be clamped over a wire to measure the current flowing through it.
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.
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.
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.
Solder Sucker	Electronic Devices	For sucking solder.
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.
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.
Tip Tinner	Electronic Devices	Lead-free tip tinner for soldering.
Electronic Scale	Electronic Devices	Device to measure weight or mass.
Digilent Nexys 2	Electronic Devices	A powerful digital system design platform built around a Xilinx Spartan-3E FPGA.
Solder Wicks	Electronic Devices	For soldering.
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.
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Solder Station Sponges	Electronic Devices	For cleaning the soldering iron tip.
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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