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	Image	Description
Logic Analyzer	Electronic Devices		Used to monitor and debug various digital signals and communication busses.
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.
Wire Strippers	Electronic Devices		For stripping wire.
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.
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.
Helping Hands	Electronic Devices		An extra set of hands to hold things while soldering.
Heat Sink Clip	Electronic Devices		Heat sink clip for 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.
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.
Flux	Electronic Devices		For soldering.
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.
Electronic Scale	Electronic Devices		Device to measure weight or mass.
Tip Tinner	Electronic Devices		Lead-free tip tinner for soldering.
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.
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.
PCB Tweezers	Electronic Devices		Tweezers for PCBs.
Digital Logic Probes	Electronic Devices		Probes that can be used with...
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!
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.
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.
Rivet Gun	Hand Tools		A tool for driving rivets.
Needle Nose Pliers	Hand Tools		Skinny pliers.
Bolt Cutters	Hand Tools		Powerful cutting tool to cut through thick metal pieces.
Battery Terminal Cleaner	Hand Tools		A wire brush designed to remove corrosion and contaminants from the terminals of a car battery.
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.
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.
Crimpers	Hand Tools		For crimping things.
Snap Ring Pliers	Hand Tools		Used to install or remove snap rings.
X-acto Knives and Blades	Miscellaneous		Very sharp.
Battery Charger	Miscellaneous		This is a battery charger for lead acid batteries.
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