Tools you NEED to get into electronics (and QuadHands giveaway!)

[@OnlyEpicEmber]

This is really cool, it's amazing how such a large community have gathered around so few videos, but the quality really shows and you couldn't be more deserving. Well done.

[@wermy]

UPDATE: It will probably be a few days longer than I anticipated to get the 3d-printing video up, so I've extended the giveaway! The widget in the blog post will show the correct end date. This is a question I get asked a lot so I thought I would answer it. :) Here are the tools and accessories I would recommend for anyone wanting to get into electronics!

[@bobului2262]

wermy do you work with sudomod?

[@wermy]

@Bobului That’s my website, yes. :)

[@rely2333]

wermy I would like to start on my own mintypi project. Are the parts still available? What size solder do I use, and what temperature should I set the soldering iron to?

[@JacobMexi]

I'm surprised you didn't recommend the dremel and an ifixit tool kit.

[@sammcloughlin1324]

wermy how much would all the things you recommend cost

[@jaredwilson6977]

“Stick the tip in and wiggle it around” -Wermy 10:10 Best tip I’ve been given in a while.

[@motasralucamaria]

hi everyone ,if anyone else trying to find out electronic screen repair try Saankramer Electronic Magazine System (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my neighbor got amazing results with it.

[@leftertiberiuvlad]

Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else is searching for pcb repair service try Saankramer Electronic Magazine System (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my mate got cool success with it.

[@lfino100]

I'm not sure but ,if anyone else trying to find out troubleshooting and repair try Saankramer Electronic Magazine System (just google it ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got excellent success with it.

[@mykasiurka]

hey ,if anyone else wants to discover how to repair my car try Saankramer Electronic Magazine System (just google it ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my partner got cool results with it.

[@nestorrivas7710]

Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else trying to find out repairing electronics try Saankramer Electronic Magazine System (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my neighbor got excellent success with it.

[@ayden6714]

You are an inspiration you brought me to join a robotic team and we are going to VEX world competition thank you for being a inspiration

[@daliaofthemoon]

You’re awesome man. You’ve encouraged me to really start tinkering around to make my own creations!

[@ChadAF_YT]

I think you should add a linear adjustable positive DC power supply! It’s an awesome thing to have!

[@y4x]

Your my idol man! Thanks, exactly the video that i wanted to be able to do my first project :)

[@ChadAF_YT]

I got the solder sucker first, thinking it would be a permanent tool where the braid would “run out” I immediately regretted that decision and almost exclusively use the copper braiding to desolder things when I mess up

[@EvDenney]

!!!! love the workspace!! good to finally put a face to the voice, been watching for a while, your videos are great, and I wanna try to make a GBZ someday soon using your tutorials :) Keep up the great work!!

[@Jonnynot1plate]

I'd also get a small fan to push the smoke away while soldering

[@YatriTrivedi]

Love seeing your projects and videos, but this whole thing was worthwhile just for the soldering station recommendation! Keep up the great work, nice gear, and keep hacking away!

[@radiocaf]

That innuendo face 😂

[@DeputatKaktus]

Also extremely important IMO? Hand tools. For things like pliers and cutters I would say „splurge a little to save money down the line“. You can rarely go wrong with Knipex, although they are a little on the pricey side. But they will last you for years. Had one of those Chinesium cutters for a while. It was „okay-ish“, but flimsy and at some point the rivet just got looser and looser, then one of the blades chipped and then it went in the bin. Got a Knipex Flush Cutter and have had zero regrets. Same is true for wire strippers. I used to have a reaaally cheap one that was never really good and tended to chew up some types of cables. Bit the bullet a few years ago and paid almost 40 bucks for a Jokari stripper and never looked back since. And it strips anything from 10 - 26AWG with no issues whatsoever. As for screw drivers: My recommendation is to get a set of really good ones for the everyday screw types you come across most often. Wera and Wiha are good options. For those more „exotic“ or less frequently used screw types, get one or two cheap bit sets that have all of them inside. Soldering iron: I have been using a TS80 as my „daily driver“. Awesome iron. And it is portable, you can even run it off an RC LiPo battery pack.😁 The multimeter that I use is a Uni-T61B. Cheap, accurate enough. No need to spend Fluke money (yet).

[@indian.techsupport]

kinpex is priceEY? but yeah, always buy brand hadtools

[@ncc74656m]

I always figured I was "ok" at soldering, but not very good. Never could do anything fancy, and couldn't get to small areas easily. Until I bought a proper Hakko set - in my case the FX-888D. Suddenly I found out that I could solder, and solder pretty well, considering. Hands still shake, and I still need to learn the value of proper heat application and tip selection, but overall, the amount that a decent soldering iron will improve your soldering skills cannot be overstated.

[@tIPODgraphic]

There are some videos of content (of the channels that I follow) in which I always do a "like" before starting to see it, because I know, by its trajectory, that it will teach me something interesting and very well produced, and yours are one from them. Good work.

[@tIPODgraphic]

I'm curious, what is the name of the Neo-Geo game that is in demo in the left corner? Thanks.

[@wermy]

Thanks for the kind words! That’s metal slug 3 playing back there :)

[@jerrykelley3922]

What size attenuators do i need to start working on cb radios Like alignments and wave forms for oscilloscope and other test equipment thanks

[@elmono8894]

Hey wermy! I know you wanna focus on tools and hardware but I would really like seeing a video tutorial of everything that kan be improved on the software part of the GBZ project, like how to change resolution and aspect ratio, how to overclock the pi correctly for each of the systems, how to change the scale of the letters in the main menu, hide unnecesary messages and so on... it would be awsome. Thanks for getting me into electronics, its a new hobby that gives me a tone of funn :D

[@wermy]

I’ll see what I can do. :)

[@elmono8894]

looking forward to upcoming videos

[@JacobMexi]

I would add: ESD strap Anti static mat Ifixit tool kit Dremel Great vid as always

[@JTLowry]

I'd second that anti static mat.

[@Impetuss]

Dremel is a must for modifying enclosures and stuff. I dont think this guy has one he always seems to use knife and stuff

[@SianaGearz]

I pretty much hate desoldering. I had a plastic solder pump before that didn't do anything at all besides cooling the joint and whacking the board with too much recoil. I found an old ZD-190 and not only was it an improvement, i decided to mod it further. Thing is, i can't reach the top with my thumb! My hands are too small. So i just sawed off the sheath and 3D printed myself a new round button. So i don't have to reset it with my thumb, i can simply whack my thigh. Next thing i want to try is something like ZD-211 desoldering iron, though i hear they aren't all that well made. I also received Bismuth solder from China recently - seems to help with desoldering through hole connections and mounting tabs.

[@joshuak4553]

Wermy, you inspired me to tap into my childhood with your GBZ videos. I'm almost done with an ABXY LR game boy color zero that I'll post on the Sudomod forums once I'm finished. It isn't perfect, but it would've been a lot worse without your videos helping me along the way. So thanks!

[@bobbob-gi1yp]

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[@bobbob-gi1yp]

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[@tango_gru]

10:10 ... the best way to express a foot in the mouth situation. Really cute

[@isaiahromo8062]

Wow this is a very good video I would love to make your stuff but I am only 12 years old and don't have any of those things but this is what i want to do for a living keep it up

[@saeedsobhani1981]

Thanks for making such content, getting into electronics repair hobby can be expensive, hope the money can be made with it is worth it.

[@jonathanpayne7703]

I'm looking over at my setup now. A good mini screwdriver set is great, buying a set with 5 or 6 bits will get you nowhere and you'll end up stripping out a lot of screws and you'll end up frustrated with your projects. Item #97517 from Harbor Freight is an amazing low cost kit, I strongly recommend it. Also, you got me hooked on silicone wire. I don't bother wiring a small project unless I'm using silicone wire now, big game changer for me. Dremels are nice (WEN) but an inexpensive set of files will suffice for plastic

[@CooLDEaFy]

Ah that’s what those tools stuff need for electronic repair device etc? I just start motivated like to learn repair electronic and repair ipad n laptop… that’s what I start like to do repair and self taught myself doing repair since last 3 months now.. but don’t have tools kits.. I’m gettin start learning from basic beginning what to do with first thing with soldering station with iron heat hot air? Must be expensive equipment but worry it.., sigh. I’m 42 single male from Alaska that who like and motivate want jobs at home as like you speak on your show.. that’s awesome video and thank you for sharing… Have wonderful days guys…

[@MY3DCO]

I entered for sure! It's nice to see the face behind the hands.

[@goodBEan]

I did not know wermy had a face.

[@wermy]

It’s CGI.

[@anamariamandazzi4520]

hey ,if anyone else wants to discover can repair try Saankramer Electronic Magazine System (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my co-worker got amazing results with it.

[@mikewazowzki8759]

It's pretty handy to have a variable DC power supply. I just bought one today actually

[@_Dandle]

This video was perfect :) I've been messing around with basic electronics for a long time, but on a tight budget, so I haven't really looked at some of these things before. I'll definitely be ordering one of those magnetic silicone mats now though.

[@Theoneandonlysombreroman]

Same on the tight budget part. This video really is nice.

[@ImtheRNDirtyDan]

This video is AWESOME! and greatly appreciated. Been trying to get started for a while now and this will be a big help! Thank you

[@gavino6987]

Thank you for these tool ideas! I am trying to build a Raspberry Pi Gameboy and other electronic projects. This video helped a lot with some tools I can start with and get.

[@cat-lw6kq]

Meters check out .Ageng model AN8008. Inexpensive checks capacitors frequency along with boots current doides.

[@Danny.._]

You forgot about Wire Strippers! A good pair of wire strippers makes a world of difference compared to trying to get by with just scissors or pliers.

[@wermy]

Good call! I knew there would be simple stuff I missed. ;)

[@SutboxSutty]

I am new . .... looking to start out thanks for the step by step explainrd reasons price ect thank you

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Thanks for this video, want to gt more intro electronics and soldering. Going to get some tools overtime for my wicked fix table :D

[@Robertkopp84]

Wich Hakko tips does it use? Are these the newer ones with the ceramic heater in them or the old ones where you just change the metal shell oh the tip end?

[@derebbe]

Show us your 3D printers and maybe do a series of how to master 3D printing in general (how to solve common issues with printers and prints etc.) :)

[@Mitsunee_]

haven't seen a video of your in quite a while, you're video production quality got a ton better since then! Good job c:

[@DarkArtPlaysMinecraft]

I'm curious, do you have any recommendations for a starting project? I want to build the game boy zero but I'm worried the project may be a complex starting project.

[@wermy]

Tons of great projects out there! You can really just go search Arduino or Raspberry Pi on instagram or pinterest and get a ton of ideas that way. One I did recently that's definitely easier than the GBZ is the TinyPi: easy to put together and is a blast. That said though, we've had plenty of people successfully make a Game Boy Zero as their first project over on the forums. So don't necessarily let that deter you. :)

[@elmono8894]

Hey, I did my gameboy zero and in the process of making it I learned a lot! (I did not know how to soder at all and I didnt have any electronic knowledge), you will find a lot of help in the forums, the people are awsome there... make a thread of what things you would need for it, there are a lot of improvements like what would be the best screen, the best battery, 3d printed parts and bracets for your L and R buttons, all in one PCBs (that have already audio, controller, and Audio wheel) those ones need less sodering, but anyways... if you make mistakes dont get frustrated, just use the oportunity to learn something and try it again :D good luck

[@duncandisorderly6871]

Really informative and thought provoking. Thank You!

[@kevinhyde3530]

Pretty cool video. I wish I would have seen it when I first started soldering. Would have saved a lot of time. Especially the solder wick. Just wish people had it local ants I didn't have to order it.

[@ericspriggs3721]

Great video. What electric drill would you recomend if any to repair gaming consoles

[@irvinreyes3448]

Wermy I am a Field Technician In Texas and do Breakfix for computers, I have a Fascination for Electronics and will like to learn how to Soldier to acquire this skill set and eventually work as A Component level repair fixing motherboards. I have acquire the following to start, Kotto Extractor, Kotto Solder Sucker, Silicone Soldering mat, QuadHands Deluxe helping hands, SRA Flux Pen, Tip Tinner from Thermaltronics, No clean Wick, Rosin Core Solder SN 63 pb37 0.8mm, HAkko FX-888D . Which Fluke Multimeter do you Recommend or other items i might need? I was checking out the Fluke 101, 107 and even 117 but have no idea. Sincerely Irvin Thanks

[@CraftyLabFilms]

Thanks for all the info dude! Glad to see you finally in front of the camera for a change!

[@JUSTINYTS]

Awesome video! Love the new format, very educational. Thank you.

[@BrightleafRG]

Just now finding this video and unfortunately it's 3yrs old and the Soldering station seems to be discontinued. Is there a unit in the under $100 range that you would currently recommend?

[@AlessandroSchiassi]

Great video and great channel! FYI, the first two links in the description are switched!

[@wermy]

Thanks! Fixed.

[@Pablo_Arnold]

Why is this guy so flippin awesome

[@marascon]

Good to see a face to the name and voice =D!

[@pz1]

Your work room is so bad ass Warner :) I’m jealous.

[@EVAproductions]

You look like a cartoon character, in a good way! I really enjoy your channel btw. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ub_tv3745]

I realize I am late to the party, but just starting on my electronics shop. Got almost everything except the SMD solder station (which is no longer available on Amazon). Do you have any other recommendations for one?

[@DonCarlione973]

The video was great, it was very informative. Thank you ✌🏼

[@kyranbullard9400]

So I just bought that soldering station, what's the recommended temp for the blower with desoldering a pi

[@AmonVangrell]

Thank you. Spot on for what I was looking for

[@elainekent6821]

Tools Required When Starting in the Electronic Field

[@mrdinkjp]

What kind of LED's are you using around your office?

[@mawesomeforever8802]

@10:10 “...stick the tip in there and wiggle it around...” LMAO

[@adelphoslp]

Love the change in video style, looking forward to the next ones!

[@d4rk_L1nk]

that is some bad-ass equipment like all of it! so cool!

[@zakkc6395]

This video is awesome!!! I love your work room so much!!!

[@DefinitelynotLeed]

What programming language do u like doing? I just recently got into tech cause of my ap comp sci class but im still a noob for it. Also wat types of classes did u take for hands on learning of tech?

[@Pi0cket]

I spy a TinyPi!! great video :)

[@s-volt9814]

perfect video. exactly what i needed thanks

[@TheKingDrew]

At first I thought he was gonna say “but first let me take a selfie”

[@lenacastellanos2661]

I found this video very helpful, thanks a lot 😉

[@nizarsami2432]

Excellent work!

[@Luigi64]

FACE REVEALED OMG

[@wermy]

😱

[@echem5223]

@@wermy hi do you have any tips for starting a KZbin channel about electronics

[@basicbasedidot2547]

Thanks I was looking for something like this’s

[@mesturey]

Great video man And its finally nice to meet you in person I would really like if you can make a video how to connect controler buttons on the rassbarry pi and how to programe them And also if there is a way to put a front light on the wonderswan ? Thanks alot

[@southerncharity7928]

Do you worry about ESD with that silicone mat?

[@jcloudguru]

Minute 10:10 second marker, that’s what she said… thanks for this awesome video dude

[@johnwillis1371]

Will you be posting you circuit sword build this month or are you waiting for the newest release?

[@jackjeanblanc4472]

I use a Weller wlc100 stoldering station. It is a great deal for only $40.

[@wermy]

Weller makes good stuff! To me it's worth an extra $12 or so to get the hot air rework gun, though.

[@jackjeanblanc4472]

wermy you do have a point there.

[@SianaGearz]

I think that thing's worthless. It's just a thyristor (dimmer) regulated soldering iron - ZD99 costs just $15, and while it doesn't have an identical handle, the working principle is the same. They don't have actual temperature control, you just set a portion of power, which means they always burn up their tips, and they often lift pads like a better station would not, or you touch the ground plane and the soldering iron gets stuck on it because all the heat has been pulled away and it doesn't know what to do, and for someone who isn't TOO well versed, it's just a lot of frustration and hassle. I think whole Weller brand is a bad recommendation, you should be prepared to pay about twice as much as for a Hakko with equivalent functionality, means, for a given budget, you're getting a worse product. And of course Chinese Hakko knockoffs are just hard to beat regarding value, though sometimes they come with lethal surprises. A middle point between nonames and Hakko is perhaps Aoyue. Oh and maybe check out Bakon 950D, i have a similar kit-built KSGER or STC-T12 and that is wonderful.

[@squnxfisher9831]

hey awesome video :) I should finish my gameboy zero, havent worked on it for like half a year...

[@domby8897]

This video was great, can't wait to see more!

[@03youdontknowme]

Look it's a face.

[@cocofilms5524]

Wow.

[@eingelnick9373]

Hello. May i ask everyone who 😁. Why do we need to use appropriate tools and equipment in doing electrical and electronic repairs?

[@californiakayaker]

Three things right off. 1 Meter. It should have an auto shut down, and I have been in situations where measurements were stipulated to be "True RMS". so, just get a meter that has both. I have an Amprobe that does both, but, Why not get another option while filling both objectives , for less money. Third opting which I've found to be REALLY handy is a Clamp Meter. You can get a Clamp meter , true rms, dc current, auto shut off, for very little. In May 2017 I paid $30 for my UT210E and its an amazing tool. 2. A hot air station. For right around $50 you can be ready to do everything you would do with a 30 dollar soldering station plus be able to use "solder paste" and mount super small smd surface mount components. You can also remove Surface Mount smd components. Worth every penny. You'll need a good pair of tweezers for it. 3 a couple of cheap gadgets from ebay . Get the DSO138 oscilloscope. You will need to spend about $150 or more to beat this cheap instrument. It works very well. Don't get the kit. ALSO, get one of the cheap component testers. The kit is ok with this one. Amazing what you can find out about components with it. They have a screen that shows you (identifies) most semiconductors, diodes, measures capacitors, and many other components !

[@IoannisOuzounis]

Very detailed video.

[@smtronics]

Which fume extractor do you use

[@kittyjofoxtrot]

Hi wermy! New sub here. I am fascinated by your RetroPie projects. My Dad has always been into electronics and when I was a little girl he and I did some little "projects" together (I basically watched him make stuff) Unfortunately now he's got terminal cancer and I want us to do a project together for old times and memories. I really want to put together a Game Boy Zero but I have no soldering experience minus a few things he showed me when I was a little girl. I don't think he's strong enough to do more than just teach me soldering and guide me through a build so I'd need it to be very simple. Would Kite's board fit the bill? And if so, how do I get my hands on one?

[@DownHillBumiayu]

I like it, it's very useful, I will always watch your videos, thank you

[@joey-macaroni]

Nice HEV Suit charger you have back there.

[@jesussalinas1206]

@wermy nice video for all us beginners can't wait to see kites new aio board liking forward to it!

[@MrSamNtz]

Thank you

[@woodzy1553]

hi i wanna start fixing computers and phones but i dont know how to get started like do u need a collage degree to do it or no and something like that

[@FloydtheFlamingo]

i have no interest in starting to tinker with electronics anytime soon. i am not a gamer at all. have no idea about anything with this hobby at all. i like wood working and cars. but i have to say i love your videos. when i found you i watched them all and subscribed right away. can’t wait for more videos

[@orangead934]

Thanks so much

[@NilsBremer95]

hey wermy, great video as always :) could you do some kind of soldering tutorial? i really want to build a gameboy zero but i have no experience with soldering... keep up the good work :)

[@somskid2118]

What did you do to learn about all this? I am really interested in this tuff but don’t know were to start

[@wermy]

My recommendation would be to pick something you want to make, and then just do a ton of research on it. Loads of great resources out there, so it can be hard to pick where to start but it's easier if you have a goal in mind so that you can google specific things as you need them. Also stop by the forums, lots of nice people there. :) sudomod.com/forum

[@RixtronixLAB]

Nice info, thank you for sharing it :)

[@marcosramirez385]

Your awesome dude. Keep up the great work. 👍🏽

[@zacharymendoza3327]

is there a subscription box type of service for electronic kits to play around ??? @wermy

[@cat-lw6kq]

The best solder is made by Cardas.

[@tevis69]

I made a retropi from following random video's online, but seeing you make all those cool mods; VMU, Gameboy 0, minty pi etc. Really Really makes me want to do this!! The only thing holding me back is... at 32 years old I have never soldered anything :(. I love these videos. Is it really easy to do? Would you make a vid about basic soldering electronics etc. for newbs like me?

[@wermy]

Absolutely no reason you couldn't start now. :) I'd recommend looking at some very simple projects (i.e making LEDs blink or something) maybe using Arduino, and practice soldering on some prototyping board.

[@Impetuss]

Yes its really easy to do you just heat up both parts and stick tin on it. And theres lots of videos on how to solder. You dont need a temperature controlled either, i used a 5usd one for years

[@Impetuss]

And yeah Arduino is a nice way to get into electronics

[@lilbsad]

I’ve been doing a good bit of research so found the video really helpful, and sorry for commenting “Oof” on your insta pics :)

[@wermy]

Oof

[@jcvaluations]

Does that silicone mat create or hold static?

[@i.george2321]

is sadder same thing as solder ?

[@caitlins6505]

AMAZING work! I've always wanted to make cool stuff like you. #HERO