Essential Tools that you will need for creating electronics projects!

[@kaumohlamonyane272]

I can't believe I have been watching this channel for over 5 years now, started watching in highschool now in my second year of university studying electronic engineering. Keep inspiring 💯

[@greatscottlab]

What a journey👍 Glad I could help you.

[@rxcreativity8441]

@@greatscottlab laptop missing

[@rxcreativity8441]

Laptop missing

[@shoryaagarwal677]

How??

[@oniruddhoalam2039]

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[@Gurux13]

- Ultrasonic bath - Silicone mat (heat resistant) - Fume fan - Third hand I also quite often use a glass from an old induction heater as a mat for anything sharp and pointy. I cut on it too, although it damages the knife.

[@Hellass47]

Yeah especially the fume fan is ncessary if you're into a lot of soldering. A third hand is always super helpful and makes soldering way more convenient. A silicone mat is nice to have, but a piece of wood is sufficient imho.

[@djscottdog1]

@@Hellass47 na the fume fan is the bottem of my list ,

[@erdem--]

Also an interferometer!

[@davetreadwell]

DJ Scottdog and the unicorn in the corner tells you to keep breathing in the fumes ;)

[@qps9380]

Quick PSA, most cheap fume extractors that you find online don't actually do any proper filtering. It just removes the fumes from in front of your face and sends them whizzing around your room, where, if you work in an unventilated environment, it will build up over time and could cause you harm. The cheapest way to deal with this is to either do your soldering outside or in a well-ventilated environment. The other, more expensive alternative is to get a proper HEPA grade fume extractor. Here is a really good video by EEVBlog on this topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJfEmn6Qgrpjgtk.

[@Asu01]

3A for a lab bench power supply ain't gonna cut it my man, need at least 20A for extra fun with magic smoke extraction.

[@joshm264]

Remember, the minus terminal of a capacitor is the red wire!

[@milangurung7459]

@@joshm264 LMAO😂😂

[@brabbrabmotovlog702]

Why you didn't use rtx 500w power supply?

[@wtf.pratiiiiik]

Wth😂😂

[@Asu01]

If that's what you wanted, then get the absolute cheapest one from China, @@brabbrabmotovlog702. They're the only one who don't have overcurrent protection. The PSU may as well double as magic smoke generator in the process though..

[@mmdnaderi7183]

"Essential Tools that you will need for creating electronics projects" *THE MONEY*

[@PigeonSwag]

true, but its really time as well. if you want everything now, yea, you need money. ive only been into electronics for maybe 5 years now. ive been using general homeowner shed tools my family owns for most of my tools. for the specialised tools, i've had to gather cheap and useful tools over time. until yesterday i used a cheap £10 multimeter that was accurate enough to be useful in repairs, now i have a UT210D. considering i do a lot of automotive stuff, the inductive 200A DC measurement feature is a dream come true. the temperature probes amazing too, but now im gushing. my point is if you love this stuff, you'll still have that little bug in you that gets you to spend a little bit on some nice stuff and you'll slowly see your collection of specialised tools grow. don't let money limit you.

[@ZonaALG]

Not really true, I managed during Corona lock down to strike pretty good deals at all my lab (used in most cases, for the oscilloscope, function generator and what not) equipment and for $220 got almost all what it's needed including benchtop multimeter, analog function generator, tektronix digital scope, lcr benchtop meter and a logic analyzer

[@crispy-k]

I tried going to landfills to get tools and parts that i could fix so i didn'tt have to spend money. And some things still worked and didn't need fixing at all. Thrown out because they bought the new model i guess. Anyways, turns out it's illegal where i live to pick up someone else's trash even if it still works. So never doing that again and for now i've given up on making things and repairing things. Can't afford the parts and tools, i clearly can't afford a fine or prison. Good luck man, hope you get around money at some point so you can make your brain work :) Cheers!

[@Redstoneghost133]

Just buy them as you need them in my opinion. First off you'll need a soldering station (or just an iron), some spare wire, few crimps... etc.. then buy more as you get more money to spend :)

[@mgfails9274]

@to G I've got an osciloscope from hantek for around 300€. Search on banggood hantek dso5202p. You will find a couple of videos abut the osciloscope...It measures a lot of things but don't expect I2C data reader or fancy graphs(except for XY) it does it's job really well

[@blackturbine]

When he started counting my wallet ran away

[@jbuchana]

Getting it all at once would be jaw-dropping. I've been collecting tools for about 50 years now (since grade school) and it's not too bad spread over time. The only tools I can think of off the top of my head that cost more than $500 are the oscilloscope and 3D printer. Most of the rest are sub $100.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

You should have had some clamps on it to stop it escaping ... DUH !! 🙄😂😂

[@macaronivirus5913]

just buy decent enough but cheapest ones you can find, and then gradually replace the tools you use most often.

[@error8418]

You forgot my favourite tool: The label maker. I hate unlabeled switches and connectors. And it's good for organising your workshop as well.

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

I was going to say the same thing! He has a pile of expensive tools but still uses masking tape to label everything ! Just got a Dymo Rhino and i can now label wires with the heatshrink they sell or use the tags setting to make labels for wires

[@TomaszStachewicz]

+1 for label maker! An analog/manual one or a dedicated label printer (great for weatherproof and durable labels) or at least pre-cut self-adhesive paper for normal a4 printers.

[@error8418]

I was lucky and got the Brother PT-E110 on sale for 20€. The label material is kind of expensive but it's a very easy to use handheld device that has a dedicated menu for electronics symbols and can print flags for cables.

[@choppergirl]

You know, I've got several label makers and never used them. My sister tried to give me yet another one with labels for my birthday and I told her keep it. I've never used it because it just takes too long to punch things in, and the dang label tape for them is insanely expensive. Once your tape runs out it's useless. A roll of paper tape and a sharpie however require no batteries and always works. Not pretty but....

[@MaxC_1]

Masking tape still works better and is a few pennies. A labelling gun is pointless for 99% of people. Like how many things do you actually label? and what does it do that some masking tape and a marker or some paper with clear tape over it cannot do?

[@IvanGeorgiev76]

One of the tools you missed, might be the usb power meter. I find myself using it a lot, and, at least in my opinion, is essential :) And thanks for the great video. Very useful as usual!

[@tobimai4843]

Depends on what you do, if you never work with USB its useless.

[@datpudding5338]

Had one, ended up replacing the USB-Ports with Pins and using it as some kind of low voltage and current meter🤷🏼‍♂️ Didn't stay with USB for too long since I started strolling around with electonics

[@Electronzap]

USB power meter is really nice :)

[@txm100]

@@tobimai4843 No it isn't. Everybody has devices that charge over USB. It is essential to know wich one are bad cables/power bricks and wich are not.

[@harrietjameson]

Janus Kobain a 3d printer is essential IMO, I unlocked so many new projects for me

[@NoorquackerInd]

>"Essential Tools" >$1000+ oscilloscope GreatScott, I hate to break it to you, but I'm _broke_

[@justin.campbell]

haha same

[@PexiTheBuilder]

Never used oscilloscope, hobbyist for 20+ years :D

[@justin.campbell]

@@PexiTheBuilder wow! I use mine all the time, its an old crt one, 25mhz. I got it at a decent price, $100 (it was like new)!

[@vacster123]

There are tiny, simple oscilloscopes that you can fit 5 of in your pocket for ~$20-40 each. I've used some of those and they are definitely good enough for most beginner-to-intermediate users.

[@SoLaR27]

Keysight makes expensive products, but they are also great quality. If you can afford it, I'd look into the Rigol DSO1054Z. For around $375 it's very good for the price.

[@deadbird99]

I'd add, from my own lab: a fumes extractor (nobody likes lungs diseases, right?), a powerful LED magnifying lamp, a good xacto knife and a cutting mat to protect the table you're working on.

[@lankog777]

How did you comment 2 weeks ago?

[@PexiTheBuilder]

@@lankog777 Patreons see videos before non-patreons? No idea, just guessing..

[@cashgarman]

One of the first things I bought for my humble little lab is a fume extracter. I live in a small basement apartment and I'm already a smoker haha. One thing I think is missing from this list is a handheld magnifying glass, I keep mine stuck to my desk with a big magnet and use it constantly.

[@qps9380]

Quick PSA, most cheap fume extractors that you find online don't actually do any proper filtering. It just removes the fumes from in front of your face and sends them whizzing around your room, where, if you work in an unventilated environment, it will build up over time and could cause you harm. The cheapest way to deal with this is to either do your soldering outside or in a well-ventilated environment. The other, more expensive alternative is to get a proper HEPA grade fume extractor. Here is a really good video by EEVBlog on this topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJfEmn6Qgrpjgtk.

[@Cmikus01]

I'm a noob, but I'd say Label Maker. I've watched all the amazing detail with your meticulous writing and drawing of circuits, yet you use masking tape and a pencil or bad marker to label your cabinets and supplies. It's just humerous. I've learned so much just watching a few videos so far. Obvious you really know your stuff. Keep up the great work. And get a label maker...

[@OtreblaMaslab]

What about part 2 of the greenhouse? I wanna see the motorised windows!!

[@greatscottlab]

Not done yet

[@HoXDipannew]

@@greatscottlab *sir you are my motivation and I learnt so many things from you! sir keep supporting us like this* 🤠

[@msana4420]

Search for univent on Amazon. You don't need electronics for that

[@johnphillip6328]

Next video Please recreate the ts100 portable soldering iron , that would be interesting

[@electronflows]

And create long range metal detector

[@Dynamo2205]

"Because it costs a lot less" he said, "essential tools" he said. *1100$ Oscilloscope*

[@samuelschwager]

With 200Mhz and the function generator it's even $2000 ;)

[@error8418]

For a decent oscilloscope with great functionality that is actually pretty affordable... I wish there was a great scope for 200 bucks, but unfortunately there isn't. So I can't afford one either.

[@prof1811]

I use a cheap (maybe 40 €)handheld Scope. Its not perfect and pretty crappy but it works for detecting if there is a signal at all and thats what i need most.

[@leozendo3500]

That is nothing if you compare to most other hobbies. Radio systems easily go up to 10k. So do drones. But a 2000usd oscilloscope will usually serve you good enough anything other than RF. Not that there aren't super expensive scopes out there but no hobbies will own one. Which is not the case for other hobbyists like machining, ham radio, drones, photography. Their collection usually go above 10k.

[@jbuchana]

I only paid a little over half that for my better 'scope, which is a dual-channel 100MHz unit, and less than $200 for my 10MHz USB 'scope (Pico Technologies) that does over 90% of what I can do with the more expensive 'scope.

[@fdsmaster8098]

I am going to put in my opinion as well: The tools I use regularely and I think are the minimum you are going to need are as follows (listed in order how often I use them): a lab bench power supply, a multimeter, an oscilloscope, a soldering iron. Also I think it doesn't have to be the most expensive or the newest equipment my Power supply (0-30V, 0-5A) did just cost around 35€, the soldering iron is my dad's old one, it has a safety transformer so it kind of looks like a soldering station but the temperature is regulated by changing the tips, for a multimeter I have a new one and one from the 80s and they preform equally so to me it comes down to if you prefer an analog meter or a digital display none of that equipment has failed me to this day and I didn't come across any limitations yet the oscilloscope on the other hand is also an old model, I got it from ebay for 80€ and it actually did blow up at one point it was easy to fix but that always might happen to old equipment. You might notice that I didn't bring up a function generator, that's becaue I made one myself simply by connecting an operational amplifier to the headphone output of my computer and using audacity to create a waveform. Worked for me but when you do that always put a 10nF capacitor in line with the signal wire with a 100kOhm resistor between the used input of the amplifier and ground and another 100k resistor between the signal and shield wires of the audio jack, that way you get rid of any ground connection of the computer and protect it from shorting it without loosing the audio cable's shield. and always test on breadboard first but keep the capacitance between the breadboards traces in mind ; ) for basic parts you should always have in stock I recommend a set of resistors, at least 100Ohm, 1k, 10k, 100k and 1M, different capacitors (the ones I need most frequently are ceramic 10nF and electrolytic 2,2uF, I recommend getting sets with those included), LEDs of different colors, a couple of 10kOhm potentiometers, any silicon Diodes, BC547 and BC557 transistors, any operational amplifyers and at least one micro controller if you read so far I hope this might help someone happy tinkering to everyone

[@eDoc2020]

I use old phone-type chargers instead of a proper bench supply (but I would like to get one.) The one I use all the time is 5 volts but it has nice current limiting of around 1.1 amps instead of the more common 'hiccup' mode.

[@janami-dharmam]

You must not compromise on the soldering iron; a temp regulated and nicely grounded or isolated tip is needed.

[@fdsmaster8098]

@@janami-dharmam who speaks of compromising my dad almost regrets having given it to me now and whenever he does bigger soldering jobs he borrows it back from me it has a much nicer handle and performs better than his new one, the only downside is it needs 2-3 minutes to heat up and about 10 minutes to cool down enouh to touch it even replacing the tips for different temperatures isn't that bad just because it's old doesn't mean its not good anymore ; ) if anyone is interested here is how the temperature regulation works: in the soldering iron is a switsch controlling the heater and on top of it is a magnet so whenever there is something magnetic in front of it it turns on and when you remove it it turns back off, in the tip is a piece of a magnetic alloy that looses it's magnetic properties at a certain temperature so it switches off the iron when it's up to that temperature and back on when it's cooled back down thus holding the iron at that temperature rather precisely.

[@janami-dharmam]

@@fdsmaster8098 If my memory serves me right, this is a Weller soldering machine and it costs a fortune - even a single tip is expensive. It is still available in the magnastat model and costs more than 100USD or 100Euro. They are almost topline models.

[@fdsmaster8098]

@@janami-dharmam It is made by Weller indeed, I don't know how much it had cost since It has bin passed on from my grandfather who got it from his workplace when they decided they had more than they needed and wanted to throw them out to free space so his boss said he could have it. the tips for this particular model cost between 5 and 10 euros wich I find reasonable considering the Tip it currently has is about 30 Years old, used a lot and still perfectly fine

[@Earthling418]

Your presentations are outstanding and your lettering is unequalled. I am a dedicated viewer and never neglect any updates from your channel.

[@eliasl332]

Those are not the essential tools, they are all the tool you would ever need.

[@nonushree706]

I LIKE THE WAY YOU SPEAK LETS GET STARTED IT IS VERY CREATIVE

[@eliasbuebue]

This are definitely not "essential" tools. The only really essential tools of them for me are the screw drivers, soldering iron, a multimeter and maybe the lab power supply (but for starting you could use there also some different power bricks). At least these are the things I started with

[@eDoc2020]

You probably also want wire cutters and strippers. Needlenose pliers are probably my most used tool and the built in cutters are great for cutting small wire and usable for stripping.

[@DreadKnight666]

You said it. Going for the real basics as well soon and has nothing to do with most of this video xD

[@bitelaserkhalif]

@@eDoc2020 wire cutters? Nah, I'm using scissors. Wire strippers? Hold on, lemme grab my nail clippers for that

[@eDoc2020]

@@bitelaserkhalif I'd go the other way; nail clippers for cutting wire and scissors for wire stripping.

[@MaxC_1]

tbh he did call it "important tools" and they obviously are important as soon as you diversify your skills and interests.

[@gordoncreAtive]

I recommend updating the firmware of the TS100 to the open source variant, it improves the soldering iron quite a lot.

[@oakinger]

agree. Initially I was disappointed, but after installing the OSS firmware I love it!

[@akhurash]

Do you have a link for it?

[@Wallrod]

@@akhurash I'm not him, but Ralim is (i think) the one most people talk about: github.com/Ralim/ts100

[@ZsomborZsombibi]

Yeah I also love the Tetris version.

[@techhonour3821]

Holey moley! You can upgrade the firmware? This iron is now on my wishlist!

[@bctechmalayalam5391]

7:08 saw&LED strip in same drawer. Weird 🤨

[@glmnet]

Makes sense of course too put also wrenches with wires. How else?

[@eDoc2020]

@@glmnet At least wrenches and wires both start with W.

[@Mr.Engine993]

I fully agree with most of your suggestions. I would also add: Wire cutter It's a bit brutal sometimes but always works A magnifying glass. Even if you have perfect vision, it always helps to zoom in to see better. Plus the LEDs help even in bright environments Soldering flux. It makes soldering soooo much easier, put it in a small syringe so that you don't make a mess or use more than it's needed (it stinks but only when burned and is not good to breathe) Acetone and an old toothbrush. They help a lot with cleaning the mess that comes with soldering especially while using flux. If you don't have a heat gun, use a lighter to shrink heat shrink tubing. It needs a bit of practice to learn not to burn it. A jet lighter works very well. Too well, even with a normal one I'm now fine with not having a heat gun Solder pump (this thing that sucks melted solder with the press of a button). It has saved me tons of time and it was less than two bucks there's no reason not to have it when you need it If you can't afford a lab bench power supply, get a variable voltage transformer. It looks like a normal transformer but at the bottom it was a knob to choose between 3, 4.5, 5, 6, 9, and 12 volts. It's dead cheap (around 12€) and works flawlessly Helping clamps (they hold the circuit in place while you're soldering). I can't live without them after I got them for less than 10€ A ruler is also handy to have around along with a marker.

[@housemusic325]

Hey, for my personal experience i recommend having a smaller oscilloscope. I use the DSO203 or DSO quad. Of course, it is less powerful than 1000$ beast but it is suitable for 95% of my work. Another really important tools is logic analyzer. You can get the DSLogic from banggood for 100/150$ and it can help you a lot with all signal you can have to debug. And the last step for me is small utility knife and tweezer for small electronic. To summarize : - DSO 203 as oscilloscope - DSlogic for logic analyzer - Good pair of tweezer - Good utility knife - Wire stripper - TS80 or TS100 as soldering iron - Small fan to extract the fume - Small tube of soldering flux + soldering wick + solder pump - A good lamp and magnifier - A thrid hand or small vise to hold a pcb (some people use patafix or other sticky paste) - Multimeter, Uni-T is a nice brand but you can get used Fluke for 100$ on ebay - 3D printer (ender 3 for me) - a set of file to rework your print - A dremel or any cheapo small rotary tool - A leatherman Wave of Charge (personal taste since i use it a lot). Can become a must have on the road. - A decent kit of screwdriver and general purpose tools P.S : It's my vision of required tools. Maybe i've missed something or the tools i use seem unusable for you but please bear in mind the idea of "small budget beginner friendly" stuff.

[@rxcreativity8441]

How to friendship with you 😉 I am ...

[@rxcreativity8441]

You really impress me...

[@gaharmun]

I fully agree here! Depending on the project, a logic analyzer can be a very helpful tool. Also havin a DSO is important, but a cheap 20 MHz 2 Channel scope is more than enough for 99% of all hobbyist projects... You rareley ever need several GS/s and 100s of MHz

[@tampa2pac]

Had to pause @2:08 The Tears the Tears of missing my tools .I have not been able to afford the tools or pieces to go back to electronic repairs ;until now sorta .By 2022 I should be able to start my home repair business again .Oh Yeah I love your videos; so until 2022 I get to live thru your wonderous videos :) You make this 40yr OLDMAN excited about electronics again!

[@a_rahman7492]

Everybody: Wants to know what he uses Me: "When's the quadcopter vid coming?"

[@greatscottlab]

2022

[@qps9380]

@@greatscottlab Looking forward to it :)

[@shohnke]

I've got the smaller version of your Würth Box and I have to say Würth tools are such a delight. I use them almost daily and they never failed me.. definitely a good recommendation.

[@thefinaldegree]

Super informative as always - thanks heaps for the updated set of Essential Tools :D

[@massimobattaglia5093]

I think that in your case the most important tool you have is your brains. Keep up the good work!

[@rpavlik1]

Nice video! I'd definitely rank digital calipers higher on the list, especially if 3d printing - but even if not, they're very handy to have around the house.

[@diegonieto1854]

Alt title: Great German Engineer flexing on his subscribers.

[@jhsevs]

Great video, great scott! However, I've been missing a vacuum pump desoldering for years and all the ones I see for sale are very expensive compared to normal soldering irons. Diy or buy? Also, diy or buy the solderex automatic soldering iron?

[@dsnein]

jhsevs my haako desoldering iron has saved me days worth of time versus braid. They’re worth it.

[@williambelr]

S-993A is quite decent for the price

[@innocentidiot9521]

Desoldering vacuum is something that I almost use every time I do something. Really handy tool..

[@sayyidsahal4533]

Let's appreciate the fact that his tools are super duper clean.

[@ZsomborZsombibi]

Safety eyeglasses. That protected me when I really thought the current task is harmless. A cheap one from a bicycle shop is fair enough.

[@choppergirl]

No shit, losing your vision sucks. Fvcking carb cleaner in a can blow back got me in one eye. Fucked it up for good. Any sparks or solvents in a can are dangerous.

[@eDoc2020]

I use safety glasses all the time when soldering ever since I had a speck of hot solder flung at my eyelid.

[@puravpatel8924]

Mini CNC medicine for cutting, drilling, making pcb and many more... I love watching your channel. I keep learning something new from your video😀

[@tdnam_9989]

*Recommend a €240 / €43 soldering iron *me Iam still good with this €3 soldering iron

[@sayyidsahal4533]

Also me😌

[@sayyidsahal4533]

Even most engineers use them

[@dreamlifter7569]

Same man..., same....

[@leozendo3500]

I remembered using a halogen lamp to solder back then

[@crusaderanimation6967]

@@leozendo3500 I HAVE SEVERAL QUESTIONS !

[@lornelorne5727]

Thank you for recommending budget alternatives to your expensive ones. The soldering iron looks nice.

[@BuzZ.]

you missed flux and soldering wick :D

[@areg7182]

Those aren't tools

[@greatscottlab]

Not tools though🤷‍♂️

[@plageran]

It's a tool to me lmao

[@darrenl4031]

Haha :D, even though flux is only a reagent. It would be worth a mention whenever talking about soldering. Essential stuff! :)

[@MartinBgelund]

Thanks for this great video! I don't quite agree with you on crimping; I find myself crimping more and more for creating custom lengths of wires, various adapters, and so on. Also, a pair of reading glasses (+3.50) are now part of my essential tools set. As I get older it gets harder to see details when soldering etc. And they're cheaper than a microscope, and don't need any setup or table space. And let me add that your videos are great and I always enjoy watching them. Thanks again for making KZbin a greater place for makers!

[@jfk4229]

Keysight is still on the rather expensive side. I guess you still dont get decoding with your 1k scope. Look rather at the Siglent SDS-1202XE or similar.

[@spacenomad5484]

Pen and Paper are among the most important tools. Also, a computer or smartphone (with internet connection) and (I hate to admit it), even a printer. Sketching something up on paper, having datasheets on paper and being able to research stuff online are absolute must-haves.

[@jiviteshpandab6194]

U missed a thermal camera. I wish I had a fraction of the things you have.

[@Douglas.Kennedy]

in ancient times we used "freeze spray" to diagnose overheating ICs. thermal cameras are getting so cheap though...

[@txm100]

@@Douglas.Kennedy Cheap? were is that? Still a couple of hundreds bugs. Nothing to justify as a hobbyist.

[@jellyjacky8586]

I love this filming style, the way the camera rotates and zooms, it's great

[@AndriusKamarauskas]

3:23 my drawer just fell

[@PawanKumarYouTube]

Wow... This video is a visual treat for every hobbyist

[@sayyidsahal4533]

For hobbyists; 3$ soldering iron 2$ multimeter Wire strippers Trust me, that's all you need.

[@dreamlifter7569]

YesMan...

[@vellbariaofficial]

Yayyyy thank youuuu!

[@BlueSheepOfficial]

You forgot one essential thing, the solder... And you need some kind of power supply, a phone charger or even better a laptop charger can work

[@electronictoj5379]

you ARE THE PERSON that got me into electronics thank you so much

[@sarkoncovasko5239]

Oh cool let me just grab the spare 5 grand I've got laying about

[@bhairavi-maa]

That is the weirdest organized tool box ever 😂 i love those step drill bits. Very useful.

[@jairguilhermecertorio6362]

2:40 Those tips look horrible, in particular the first one from the right. Great video nonetheless.

[@beidemariamshumet104]

i learn electronics from this channel when i start making and selling electronic devices thanks, you helped me a lot God bless you!!

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk." --Thomas A. Edison

[@lol-oh5zq]

🎵🎶 Look it up, Edison was a Dick! 🎶🎵

[@realdragon]

So I guess Edison didn't have pile of junk

[@sanathshet6945]

@@realdragon Edison WAS a pile of junk

[@vasillazarov4570]

A good imagination, and someone else's invention. :D

[@dtpc_technologies]

You just described my dream lab in a video.. Amazing Amazing Amazing.. No words to describe 😍😍😍

[@choppergirl]

Add these: You missed heat shrink tubing and an accompanying Bic or Jet lighter (in lieu of a heat shrink gun) and Scissors, which I use a lot. I use heat shrink tubing on just about every project. Hot glue gun is handy. So is super glue. Zip ties in many different sizes. Black electrical tape. Screw on butt connectors for joining bigger wires like house wires. A kit of eyeglass sized screw drivers. A metal oxide cut off wheel on a hand grinder and a grinder disc. Some helping hands to hold things while soldering or tape to tape it down. A black sharpie (or different colors) for labeling things. Paper labels that can be cut to size. Plastic packing tape. RJ-45 connectors with crimp tool. XT60 connectors. Electrical light switches (great where you need any easy to wire up heavy duty switch in a project. A soldering stand (if you have a TS100) and non-flammable soldering surface/mat. Drill press... much better than a hand drill. Bandsaw or scroll saw is much better than a jig saw. Box of random recycled wire in all sorts of sizes. Box of random power bricks / wall worts and their end connectors - you will raid this often. A 12vdc car battery charger with 2/6/50amp settings. To clean up your cable mess, slider zip lock baggies are excellent. They are great for for sorting almost all other parts as well. Put one cable inside a ziplock bag, and it will keep it from getting tangled up with the rest... and going through all your cables is also a snap, esp. if you label the bags with tape or a sharpie. They are clear and you can see through them and you can file them in a drawer in a column life file folders with the label at the top. I recently discovered their utility by accident while sorting my quadcopter parts. They are also great for keeping very small parts from getting lost (or wet). Choppergirl / air-war.org

[@youssefkhaled6598]

Your one of the reasons I discovered that I love electronics

[@electronic7979]

Excellent products

[@DheerajKumar-dk747]

How adorable "Let's get started"!

[@williammathew8395]

You did it!! Atleast one youtuber made a video on what I suggested!! I'm happy now🤟🤟🤟😆 thank you

[@mcduffchannel]

Your setup is OP!, im jealious. The only suggestion I would have is a basic DIY carbon filter fan made from a 140mm PC fan for soldering fumes. Super important!

[@robertsmiczsmiczamplificat593]

Great video, Great Scott! as usual my friend. It’s a great video for young ones starting in electronics..You covered about everything for general electronics. Yes there are a bunch of things for particular types of electronics, but you covered everything required to get started. I would maybe add one of those TC-1 component identifiers. They are only a basic identifier, but i have found it handy from time to time. I also might add a cap tester/ESR tester. I also things such as power/watt meter, distortion analyzer for audio electronics, but you covered all the basics very well. I do a lot of vintage electronics as well, so i have a curve tracer and transistor testers, tube testers, tube matcher and other vintage electronic stuff. For a modern electronics lab you have covered everything. Great Stuff! Thank you.

[@mausman911ify]

Got a microscope from your list. The only one I missed in my mancave. Got it in the Netherlands in Just 3 days and its great. Keep up the vids. I love them

[@EpsRae]

Honestly one of the best things to see on a Sunday morning Stay creative!

[@kllngii4892]

I can totally recommend the TS100 I got it for my fpv drone to be able to repair „in field“. Now it is my main soldering iron.

[@erygion]

That power cord and wrench drawer 😂 I love it! I definitely have a power cord drawer too 😁

[@glmnet]

I usually cut stuff over a high tech wood piece. My desk has a fan for fume extractor a 3D printed vice to support boards it’s great.

[@MrB33keeper]

Thanks for the video. It has inspired me to sort out all my tools and clean up my garage!

[@panicfarm9874]

Knowledge of what to do, most important tool

[@jasonc3a]

$12k oscilloscope above a tool chest labelled with...masking tape and sharpie lol. Love it.

[@jayzo]

I'd reccommend the iFixit ultimate bit kit as it has all kinds of well... bits, including the security bits like the hex and torx with the hole in the centre.

[@moose17m84]

Solder wick or one of those sucky thingys really help for removing components from a pcb, especially with a cheap soldering iron and a flux pen helps too

[@luizcarlosarrudajunior3402]

A good computer is a must in any kind of lab!

[@ats89117]

I got a chuckle out of seeing the cheap 858D+ hot air station next to your high-end keysight gear!

[@jlliverato2330]

I tend to use my heat gun a lot. Mostly for heat shrink tubing but occasionally for reheating hot glue or bending plastic conduits.

[@sirpatrickrattschlegel2828]

a good mixture of tools that you showed up ... not too much ... not too less ...

[@Nets-nutsBr]

I like to see your videos because you are a "positive" guy. U talk only about good things!

[@TomaszStachewicz]

Some of these tools are pretty expensive and, while they're worth their price when you can use all their features and specs ranges, a beginner/intermediate hobbyist can get away with a few cheap substitues. Things that I have tested and can recommend: - LCR T4 as diode and transistor tester with LRC measurements as well (get it with the probes, you don't want to desolder every element to measure!), 5-10 $ - DSO 138 or DSO 150, small and portable digital oscilloscopes, 15-25$ (kit or assembled) - adjustable power supply with LCD display, from 3-15 $ (depends on complexity, precision and principle of work, the cheap ones are LM317 with a potentiometer), usually as kits - 858D hot air rework station, 936 soldering iron station (with changeable tips of course), both with temperature regulation and display, both really inexpensive at around 30-40$ each - XR2206-based function generator kit, usually as kit for as low as 3$ Now of course these are amateur-grade tools, but they can go surprisingly far, given their price. And let's admit it, most hobbyists build DC circuits anyway, and when it comes to AC, we're usually dealing with audio frequencies (that includes PWM of our microcontrollers). I have a Keysight DSOX1102G oscilloscope on my bench and I haven't even used it in quite a while, as the cheap ones are enough for the job.

[@aicisha]

I have the same Ersa soldering station and it is a nice piece of equipment, high quality and reliable, made in Germany of course!

[@athanasiosstefanopoulos5211]

Great equipment and decent lab! What I missed from your toolset is: - An isolation (1:1) trafo especially when troubleshooting switched mode power supplies - A cheap but very useful component tester

[@athanasiosstefanopoulos5211]

- and a hat with different set of glasses for older people like me :)

[@electronicguy4550]

You can also build a isoltion transformer with 2 transformers with the same sec. voltages. So 230-12-12-230 and you can get isolated mains without spending more money for a transformer thats 230-230

[@juancedeno8281]

I will also recommend ground wrist strap and some kind of fan to prevent inhaling the fumes of soldering

[@JoeGoesXtreme]

Great workshop. You may add a small vise to hold parts. Thabks for yor videos. You are very clear explaining how the circuits work. I apreciate it

[@f.a3202]

Yesterday I got my first scope and today i saw your video

[@TheMultiminded]

I recommend getting a couple of cheap vises. A small drill press vise for holding things so they don't slide around, and it can be used instead of dedicated PCB holder if you don't have one. A vise with a ball joint for holding various items you are working on at an angle. A big cast iron vise for holding things when violence is the only option. These can all be found for cheap in you local hardware store.

[@CarlaAnneQ]

I got interested in electronics just recently, thanks for the recommendations.

[@Marceloacampos]

Awesome video!!! Btw, a hack for the cable drawer is to use empty toilet paper rolls to store them. Easy access, never tangled, small footprint.

[@MohithM]

Soldering stand with the scissor clips

[@thesidd19]

I thought you are some 60 year old guy So much knowledge man 👍

[@karapuzo1]

If you are working with batteries, a general purpose battery charger is great to have. Something like IMAX B6. I use if for all the batteries quite often.

[@app0the]

And to those complaining about the price of getting all things set up - you probably don't need all of the things at once, just keep a tab on what things exist and buy them when needed, saves a lot of money and space! :-)

[@ramonbriceno6564]

Thanks Keep inspiring. Greetings from Venezuela 2022

[@jbuchana]

Great video! Other than the SMD stuff (I'm thinking of learning SMD, I've been doing through-hole stuff for about 50 years, it's time I catch up with the modern world) and nice microscope, I have everything else --except a clamp-on ammeter. Now I know what to get with my birthday money! I've been wanting one for years, but keep putting it off, now that my thinking has been started, I'm getting one! Thanks for the idea!

[@ryankeane9517]

im actually amazed at how much you do with so few tools as my bench i think at last count(insurance) i had 97 screw drivers not including sockets in metric,imperial then some impact vartions well done good sir

[@amartyasaiandra8197]

Amazing video as usual

[@PCbolt17]

Your work area is very very clean 😁👍

[@cheesyvin8078]

Oh my god, your workshop tools made me drool! I'm hoping one day ill have enough money and experience to buy what you have and also build awesome stuff like you!

[@Jajaho2]

Good lights are also very important and quiet underrated imo

[@buddhadebdutta6289]

Great Scott looks kinda fresh in this video

[@newsogn5148]

Wow that was an impressive set of tools!

[@robertcameronjones]

I'm so brand conscious and brand loyal. That said, none of them has ever failed me, although none were the cheapest. Scope: Lacroy Waverunner. Meter: Fluke 87VMAX. Desktop meter: HP/Agilent. Soldering Station: Weller. Screwdrivers: Wiha. The best of the best.

[@GRBtutorials]

The 1000X is also very expensive... if you can’t afford it, you can get a Siglent or a Rigol, or an analog scope.

[@SimonStuff2000]

I missed the 📷 u use,the microphone u use and the editing program u use.

[@normie7]

It help me a lot

[@martinest9458]

Essential tool nr1. A device to look at greatscott youtube videos.

[@safran4588]

Hey Scott, What about a DIY or Buy regarding Microscopes? Would appreciate it.