We're all about maker spaces, libraries, and anywhere else that people can come together and create things. So we've curated a collection of tools and gear that we use, and believe would fit perfectly in an environment for creative people.
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A good lab is the start of many good things to come, and we've put together a collection of tools that we use ourselves, and are perfect for maker spaces everywhere.
The Rigol DS1054Z, now stocked in Australia, represents a remarkable breakthrough in price and performance in general purpose 4 channel digital storage oscilloscopes.
If you’re looking for a logic analyser with a bit “more” in a tiny package then Saleae’s Logic8 is it. Simply connect via USB, install software and you’re ready to go! This logic analyser can record digital and analogue on 8 channels simultaneously.
The digital multimeter (DMM) is an essential tool in every electronic enthusiasts arsenal. The SparkFun Digital Multimeter, however, is not your average multimeter, it features a loud continuity sound, current/voltage sense, and quality probes. You can use the multimeter to measure DC and AC voltage, DC current, resistance, continuity, and test diodes. With this version we’ve done away with the bright flashy colors that can get us into trouble and gone with a nice, neutral gray. This multimeter should provoke no strong feelings one way or the other, we know this because our guts say “maybe.”
Ideal for use in a variety of soldering works like hobbies, repairing electric household appliances.20W: Circuit boards, small electrical parts, etc 60W: Connectors, heavier wiring connections, etc
If you're after a high-quality, no frills iron, then the Hakko RED is for you. 60W ensures plenty of heat for the most demanding project, and a high-quality iron will maintain it's heat and last forever.
The Hakko FX-888D is our go to recommendation for a high-quality soldering iron that has all the features and specs you'd normally find in a much more expensive iron.
Add 4 helping hands to your PanaVise Work Center and level-up your work space! This tool is designed specifically to sandwich between the base plate and split ball mechanism of a PanaVise 350 Work Center.
Machining aluminum parts is fast and easy with the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine. This high-performance three-axis desktop CNC milling machine was designed with product designers, educators, and hobbyists in mind. It’s ideal for those looking to bring prototyping in-house or master the fundamentals of CNC machining. The Desktop CNC Milling Machine is fully enclosed and ready-to-use right out of the box.
Make Molds, Fast with Mayku's Thermoforming FormBox which will help you speed up your product development. Bringing mold production in-house can save you time and money. Getting your next idea off the ground has never been easier!
If you're prototyping a circuit big or small, then you'll want a quality breadboard, and this one is awesome! It's got dual isolated power rails perfect for complex projects, 830 tie points, and sturdy spring connectors.
The SparkFun Inventor's Kit (SIK) is a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the Arduino programming language. The SIK includes...
Fill your tool boxes with a good range of quality components, ready for any project. We've got variety packs with all the common values in them to get makers building.
This assortment of through-hole Resistors comes jam-packed with 500 separate resistors, broken down into 20 of the most common resistance values you'll ever need. The folded sleeve packaging offers a awesome way to keep your collection organised over the course of many projects.
This is a set of ceramic capacitors. Very handy for experiments and breadboard projects. This pack comes with 22 sets of capacitors with various capacitance and working voltage of 63V...
This package includes 17 species transistors in common use.It's convenient for you to make some small designs.You could find a suitable one for your type!
This pack will equip your workspace with plenty of the most common LEDs you'll ever need. You'll have 20 LEDs in the following colors to mix into your projects; Red, Green, Yellow, Blue and White (That's 100 total).
Many tools require consumables to run; 3D printing needs filament, soldering needs solder. We've paired our gear selection with everything you need to keep making.
PolyLite™ is a family of 3D printing filaments made with the best raw materials to deliver exceptional quality and reliability. PolyLite™ covers the most popular 3D printing materials to meet your everyday needs in design and prototyping. PolyLite™ PLA is a high-quality PLA designed for reliability and ease of printing.
Want to get set up for the semester? Try Bantam's Makerspace-in-a-Box Materials Bundle. This package has everything you need to create 2D and 3D objects in a variety of materials.
Look, over there at that thing! Take it apart! You can now attack just about every kind of box or enclosure that needs undoing with this ratchet screwdriver set...
Digital calipers are an absolute essential. Here at SparkFun we use them all the time. These premium calipers come with an extra battery and auto shut-off. Measurements can be taken in either metric or standard. The calipers are 6" in length and make a great addition to any tool set.
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