Essential Tools

These tools are required to create this project. Without them, it is almost impossible to finish every section. Also if you are a maker these tools can be used later for future projects.

Essential Tools

• Screwdriver with a lot of bitheads
• Superglue
• Side cutter
• Multimeter
• Tweezers
• Soldering iron
• Fume extractor
• Exacto knife
• Tapping set
• Caliper
• Pliers
• Connector crimping pliers( PA-09 for example )
• 3D printer with 180mm * 180mm * 150mm volume at least. I have a Prusa Mini, but I think any popular 3D printer can make these parts. For the nozzle, I used a 0.4mm one and it was enough for all parts.

Note

If you do some soldering work PLEASE USE A FUME EXTRACTOR. That smoke is very dangerous, it can kill you. Please solder in a well-ventilated area with some kind of fume extractor. You can build one with some carbon filter and a PC fan.

Tools For Warriors

In this section, I show some tools, that I used in this project. These are not necessary to finish the project, but they can accelerate the process and the result will be more professional.

Warrior's Tools

• Bench supply - If you want to power up prototype electronics it can be a lifesaver. You can limit the current to a safe level, this way if something's wrong with the circuit, it won't blow to your face at the smoke test.
• Hot air station - If you do some SMD rework it is a game changer. Also, it can be used for heat-shrinking tubes.
• Label maker - One of my favorite gadgets. If you want to organize something it is the right tool. I use it whenever I have more cable than one.
• Stripping tool - This thing is awesome when you have to deal with cables. It is not cheap, but you can strip cable ends like a God with it. Also, your hand won't hurt after a day.
• End sleeve crimper - If you have to deal with terminal blocks, this thing is very useful. You can press the end sleeves with regular pliers, but it's hard to fit in the terminal block that way. There are cheap solutions, I highly recommend getting one.
• Solder sucker - It can be useful with THT components.
• Oscilloscope - There are a huge variety of scopes today. There are cheap ones like the DS212. It is cheap and does the job for basic circuits. Sadly the interface is hard to use.