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
Digital Logic Probes		Electronic Devices	Probes that can be used with...
Solder Station Sponges		Electronic Devices	For cleaning the soldering iron tip.
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. 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.
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.
Oscilloscope		Electronic Devices	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.
Logic Analyzer		Electronic Devices	Used to monitor and debug various digital signals and communication busses.
Wire Strippers		Electronic Devices	For stripping wire.
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.
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.
Function Generator		Electronic Devices	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.
Heat Sink Clip		Electronic Devices	Heat sink clip for soldering.
Helping Hands		Electronic Devices	An extra set of hands to hold things while soldering.
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.
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.
DC Power Supply		Electronic Devices	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.
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.
Clippers		Hand Tools	Also known as diagonal cutters.
Crimpers		Hand Tools	For crimping things.
Rivet Gun		Hand Tools	A tool for driving rivets.
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Battery Terminal Cleaner		Hand Tools	A wire brush designed to remove corrosion and contaminants from the terminals of a car battery.
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.
Tweezers		Hand Tools	Generic tweezers.
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.
Mirror		Hand Tools	An extendable mirror for viewing hard-to-see places.
Helium Balloon Inflator		Miscellaneous	This is connected to a helium bottle and allows the user to fill a helium balloon.
GoPro Camera		Miscellaneous	For Going Pro. Takes Video and Pictures. Can be used with the GoPro Accessories in the GoPro accessory kit.
X-acto Knives and Blades		Miscellaneous	Very sharp.
Bottle Jack		Miscellaneous	This is a hydraulic jack and can be used for lifting heavy objects. Never put anything under heavy objects that you wouldn't want crushed.
Portable Vise		Miscellaneous	A vice grip for holding things.
Fluke Thermal Imager		Miscellaneous	A thermal Camera. Very Expensive.
Battery Charger		Miscellaneous	This is a battery charger for lead acid batteries.
Tarp		Miscellaneous	A big, blue, crinkly tarp. Include size...
LED Worklight		Miscellaneous	A really bright light for illuminating an area.
Pressure Regulator		Miscellaneous	This is for reducing the air pressure of a compressed air bottle.
Pressure Gauges		Miscellaneous	For measuring pressure.
Dremel		Power Tools	Hand powered tool with different tips, that is mostly used for craft purposes, such as carving, etching and sanding small items.
Holesaw Kit		Power Tools	A holesaw is used in a drill to cut perfectly round holes in a wide variety of materials
Cordless 1/2" Impact Driver and sockets		Power Tools	The impact Driver is specially designed for tightening and loosening various hex-head bolts, nuts, and lag screws. It employs both rotational force (torque) and short-burst concussive blows (impacts) to deliver an unparalleled amount of power.
Heat Gun		Power Tools	A power tool that emits a stream of hot air, usually at temperatures between 100 °C and 550 °C (200-1000 °F), with some hotter models running around 760 °C (1400 °F), which can be held by hand