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= Electronics Lab =


# Equipment Needed
== Area Manager ==
Steve


(some of this we have already, this should be updated by the manager, Steve)
== Desired Tools ==
= Electronics Lab Equipment for a Makerspace =
Tools and equipment we would like to acquire for this area.


== Test & Measurement Equipment ==
== Test & Measurement Equipment we want ==
* '''Digital Multimeter (DMM)''' - Voltage, current, resistance, continuity
* '''Digital Multimeter (DMM)''' - Voltage, current, resistance, continuity
* '''Oscilloscope''' - 4-channel, 100MHz+ bandwidth recommended
* '''Oscilloscope''' - 4-channel, 100MHz+ bandwidth recommended
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* '''LCR Meter''' - Inductance, capacitance, resistance measurement
* '''LCR Meter''' - Inductance, capacitance, resistance measurement
* '''Frequency Counter'''
* '''Frequency Counter'''
== Test & Measurement Equipment we have ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item !! Model !! Specifications !! Page ||
|-
| ''Tektronics'' || ''TBS2000'' || ''DSO, 70mhz 1GSPS 2 channel'' || [[Elec_TektronicsTBS2000]]''
|-
| || || || ||
|}


== Soldering & Rework ==
== Soldering & Rework ==
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* '''Helping hands / PCB holders'''
* '''Helping hands / PCB holders'''
* '''Reflow oven or hot plate''' - For SMD assembly
* '''Reflow oven or hot plate''' - For SMD assembly
== Soldering & Rework we have==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item !! Model !! Specifications !! Page ||
|-
| ''Yihua'' || ''862BD+'' || ''Hot air Soldering station'' || [[Elec_YiHUA_862BD]]''
|-
| || || || ||
|}


== Hand Tools ==
== Hand Tools ==
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* '''Spectrum analyzer'''
* '''Spectrum analyzer'''
* '''Thermal camera''' - For finding hot spots
* '''Thermal camera''' - For finding hot spots
== Tools We Own ==
=== Test & Measurement ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item !! Model !! Specifications !! Safety Training Required !! Owner's Manual
|-
| ''Example: Oscilloscope'' || ''Rigol DS1054Z'' || ''50MHz, 4-channel, 1GSa/s'' || ''Yes'' || ''[https://example.com/manual Link]''
|-
| || || || ||
|}
=== Soldering & Rework ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item !! Model !! Specifications !! Safety Training Required !! Owner's Manual
|-
| ''Example: Soldering Station'' || ''Hakko FX-888D'' || ''70W, digital temperature control'' || ''Yes'' || ''[https://example.com/manual Link]]''
|-
| || || || ||
|}
=== Hand Tools ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item !! Model !! Specifications !! Safety Training Required !! Owner's Manual
|-
| ''Example: Wire Strippers'' || ''Klein 11055'' || ''10-18 AWG'' || ''No'' || ''N/A''
|-
| || || || ||
|}
=== Magnification & Inspection ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item !! Model !! Specifications !! Safety Training Required !! Owner's Manual
|-
| ''Example: Stereo Microscope'' || ''AmScope SM-4TZ'' || ''3.5X-90X zoom'' || ''No'' || ''[https://example.com/manual Link]''
|-
| || || || ||
|}
== Safety & Usage Information ==
=== General Safety Rules ===
* Always inspect equipment before use
* Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment immediately
* Keep work area clean and organized
* No food or drinks near equipment
=== Soldering Safety ===
* Always use fume extraction when soldering
* Allow soldering iron to cool before leaving unattended
* Use appropriate tip temperature for the job
* Wash hands after handling solder, especially leaded solder
* Keep flammable materials away from hot tools
=== Electrical Safety ===
* Never exceed voltage/current ratings of equipment
* Disconnect power before making circuit changes
* Use proper ESD protection when handling sensitive components
* Be aware of capacitor discharge hazards
=== ESD Protection ===
* Always wear ESD wrist strap when handling sensitive components
* Use ESD-safe mats and containers
* Ground yourself before touching components
=== Emergency Procedures ===
* Fire extinguisher location: ''[TO BE FILLED IN]''
* First aid kit location: ''[TO BE FILLED IN]''
* Emergency contact: ''[TO BE FILLED IN]''

Latest revision as of 18:42, 3 April 2026

Electronics Lab

Area Manager

Steve

Desired Tools

Tools and equipment we would like to acquire for this area.

Test & Measurement Equipment we want

  • Digital Multimeter (DMM) - Voltage, current, resistance, continuity
  • Oscilloscope - 4-channel, 100MHz+ bandwidth recommended
  • Function/Signal Generator - Sine, square, triangle waveforms
  • Bench Power Supply - Variable voltage/current, dual or triple output
  • Logic Analyzer - For digital signal debugging
  • LCR Meter - Inductance, capacitance, resistance measurement
  • Frequency Counter

Test & Measurement Equipment we have

Item Model Specifications Page
Tektronics TBS2000 DSO, 70mhz 1GSPS 2 channel Elec_TektronicsTBS2000

Soldering & Rework

  • Temperature-controlled soldering stations
  • Hot air rework station - For SMD components
  • Solder wire - Various gauges, lead-free and leaded
  • Flux and flux pens
  • Solder wick and desoldering pump
  • Soldering tips - Various sizes and shapes
  • Fume extractor - Essential for ventilation
  • Helping hands / PCB holders
  • Reflow oven or hot plate - For SMD assembly

Soldering & Rework we have

Item Model Specifications Page
Yihua 862BD+ Hot air Soldering station Elec_YiHUA_862BD


Hand Tools

  • Wire strippers and cutters
  • Precision screwdriver set
  • Needle-nose pliers
  • Tweezers - ESD-safe, various tips
  • Heat gun
  • Crimping tools
  • IC extractor/inserter

Magnification & Inspection

  • Stereo microscope - For SMD work
  • Magnifying lamp
  • USB microscope/camera

Prototyping

  • Breadboards - Various sizes
  • Jumper wire kits
  • Perfboard and stripboard
  • Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32 dev boards
  • Component assortment kits (resistors, capacitors, LEDs, transistors)

Safety & ESD Protection

  • ESD mats and wrist straps
  • Safety glasses
  • Fire extinguisher (Class C rated)
  • First aid kit

Organization & Storage

  • Component bins and organizers
  • Anti-static bags
  • Label maker
  • Parts drawers with dividers

Nice to Have

  • PCB etching supplies or small CNC mill
  • 3D printer - For enclosures
  • Programmers - JTAG, SWD, ICSP
  • Spectrum analyzer
  • Thermal camera - For finding hot spots


Tools We Own

Test & Measurement

Item Model Specifications Safety Training Required Owner's Manual
Example: Oscilloscope Rigol DS1054Z 50MHz, 4-channel, 1GSa/s Yes Link

Soldering & Rework

Item Model Specifications Safety Training Required Owner's Manual
Example: Soldering Station Hakko FX-888D 70W, digital temperature control Yes Link]

Hand Tools

Item Model Specifications Safety Training Required Owner's Manual
Example: Wire Strippers Klein 11055 10-18 AWG No N/A

Magnification & Inspection

Item Model Specifications Safety Training Required Owner's Manual
Example: Stereo Microscope AmScope SM-4TZ 3.5X-90X zoom No Link

Safety & Usage Information

General Safety Rules

  • Always inspect equipment before use
  • Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment immediately
  • Keep work area clean and organized
  • No food or drinks near equipment

Soldering Safety

  • Always use fume extraction when soldering
  • Allow soldering iron to cool before leaving unattended
  • Use appropriate tip temperature for the job
  • Wash hands after handling solder, especially leaded solder
  • Keep flammable materials away from hot tools

Electrical Safety

  • Never exceed voltage/current ratings of equipment
  • Disconnect power before making circuit changes
  • Use proper ESD protection when handling sensitive components
  • Be aware of capacitor discharge hazards

ESD Protection

  • Always wear ESD wrist strap when handling sensitive components
  • Use ESD-safe mats and containers
  • Ground yourself before touching components

Emergency Procedures

  • Fire extinguisher location: [TO BE FILLED IN]
  • First aid kit location: [TO BE FILLED IN]
  • Emergency contact: [TO BE FILLED IN]
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