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.
Get precise and versatile signal analysis with Saleae Logic8 - a compact, high-performance logic analyzer with 8 simultaneous channels for digital and analog signals. With search, annotation, and sharing features, it's a must-have tool for makers and DIY enthusiasts. Works seamlessly with Mac, Windows, and Linux. Buy now and take your DIY projects to the next level!
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.
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 Micro:bit Club Pack is tailored for schools, makerspaces and coding clubs. Inside is ten sets of the GO Bundle, the only key difference is the packaging is in bulk format instead of individual boxes.
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.
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.
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...
Mistakes happen, or sometimes you need to desolder a component off a board. Like you have an eraser for your pencil, you should probably have a solder pump for your iron. Combined with some wick there's not much that can't be removed using a tool like this when soldering with the right technique.
Introducing our Multi-Size Wire Stripper (22-10 AWG) - the perfect tool for Makers! Easily cut and strip a wide range of wire gauges with precise circular cutting edges. Features gripping and cutting blades, a locking mechanism for safety, and bending holes for solid core wire.
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