Tools

This page contains a list of the tools available in the Maker Hub. Please see the Tool Room page for more information.

Tool Name	Description	Image	Category
Digital Tachometer	This is an instrument that is used to measure revolutions per minute or RPM. This is a non contact device that uses light and a reflector. This device can be used to measure the RPM of a motor shaft.		Electronic Devices
Handheld Multimeter	An instrument for conducting measurements on a circuit. They can measure DC voltage, AC RMS Voltage, current, resistance, and more. Multimeters are essential tools for testing or troubleshooting a circuit.		Electronic Devices
DC Power Supply	A desktop device to provide DC power to a circuit at a specified voltage. Our BK Precision power supplies have three outputs: two output 0-24 V variable voltage with a max current of .5 A, and one outputs a fixed 5 V with a max current of 4 A. The electronics station in the center of the Maker Hub has several power supplies available for use. If all of these are in use, or if you would like to use a power supply elsewhere in the Hub, you can check one out from the Tool Room.		Electronic Devices
Flux	For soldering.		Electronic Devices
Helping Hands	An extra set of hands to hold things while soldering.		Electronic Devices
Solder Sucker	For sucking solder.		Electronic Devices
Digital Logic Probes	Probes that can be used to analyze the logic states.		Electronic Devices
A.C. Clampmeter	This instrument can be clamped over a wire to measure the current flowing through it.		Electronic Devices
Eye Loupes	Small magnifying glasses.		Electronic Devices
Oscilloscope	An instrument for measuring and graphically displaying varying signal voltages. They can can plot a changing electrical signal over time, and then analyze it for properties including frequency, wavelength, and amplitude. Our oscilloscopes have four channels, meaning they can display four signals at once.		Electronic Devices
Tip Tinner	Lead-free tip tinner for soldering.		Electronic Devices
Fume Extractor	A device which uses a fan to collect and filter harmful fumes. Always use one of these when soldering for your protection.		Electronic Devices
Analog Discovery 2	A USB oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and multi-function instrument that allows users to measure, visualize, generate, record, and control mixed-signal circuits of all kinds.		Electronic Devices
Solder Wicks	For soldering.		Electronic Devices
Robin Boards	AVR training board used in ENGE320. Coupled with the Atmel 328P Xplained. Shield includes a 7-Segment display, some buttons, a switch, RGB LED's, and a piezo buzzer.		Electronic Devices
Function Generator	A device which can produce a basic electrical signal. Our function generators can produce sine waves, square waves, and triangle waves at frequencies between 1 Hz and 10 MHz. They can also be configured to produce a "sweep signal" - a signal with a linearly varying frequency.		Electronic Devices
PCB Tweezers	Tweezers for PCBs.		Electronic Devices
Electronic Scale	Device to measure weight or mass.		Electronic Devices
Digilent Nexys 2	A powerful digital system design platform built around a Xilinx Spartan-3E FPGA.		Electronic Devices
Solder Station Sponges	For cleaning the soldering iron tip.		Electronic Devices
BTMN Board	ARM training board used in ENGE320. Coupled with the Arduino Zero. Shield includes an AMOLED display, joystick, DPAD, RGB LED's, accelerometer, SD Card slot, and a piezo buzzer.		Electronic Devices
Multimeter	A multimeter is a measuring instrument that can measure multiple electrical properties. A typical multimeter can measure voltage, resistance, and current, in which case can be used as a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter. Some feature the measurement of additional properties such as temperature and capacitance.		Electronic Devices
Laser Thermometers	Handheld device that can display temperature readout on it after scanning portions of an object or area with the built-in laser. They tend to be inaccurate when measuring shiny objects, putting some non-reflective tape on the object can help give a better measurement.		Electronic Devices
Flux Brush	For soldering.		Electronic Devices
Solder Tips	Replacement tips for soldering irons.		Electronic Devices
Webcams	A video camera which is designed to record or stream to a computer or computer network.		Electronic Devices
Basys 3 FPGA Board	FPGA training board used in ENGE220. Has a bank of switches, buttons, LCD display, 7-Segment display, piezo buzzer, stepper motor driver, and more!		Electronic Devices
Digital Geiger Measurer	This is an electronic instrument for detecting and measuring ionizing radiation with the use of a Geiger–Müller tube		Electronic Devices
Type K Thermometer	A thermocouple for measuring temperatures between -50C and 1300C.		Electronic Devices
Wire Strippers	For stripping wire.		Electronic Devices
Arduino Uno	Arduino Uno is an open-source microcontroller board based on the Microchip ATmega328P microcontroller. It is a Single circuit board that can be programmed and comprises of 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz ceramic resonator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header and a reset button.		Electronic Devices
Flux Pen	For soldering.		Electronic Devices
Soldering Iron	A hand tool which heats metal solder in order to join two components. Soldering is most commonly used to join electrical components in a circuit. There are two soldering kits for use at the electronics station in the center of the Maker Hub, and there are also several available for checkout in the Tool Room. For your safety, please always place the soldering iron in its holder when not in use. Always use a fume extractor to protect yourself from harmful fumes. Soldering kits also come with a tackle box containing useful tools for soldering, such as wire crimpers. Please make sure all contents of this box are returned when you finish using a soldering kit.		Electronic Devices
Logic Analyzer	Used to monitor and debug various digital signals and communication busses.		Electronic Devices
Heat Sink Clip	Heat sink clip for soldering.		Electronic Devices
Chronos High Speed Camera	Chronos high-speed cameras are known for their ability to capture video at extremely high frame rates, allowing for slow-motion effects and detailed analysis of fast-moving events.		Electronic Devices
Tweezers	Generic tweezers.		Hand Tools
Bubble Level	A bubble level has many uses including, but not limited to verify plumb and level. Some of the many uses include picture and sign hanging, post installation, machine leveling.		Hand Tools
Bolt Cutters	Powerful cutting tool to cut through thick metal pieces.		Hand Tools
Cordless Drill	You can use a cordless drill driver to drill or bore holes, drive screws, assemble furniture, and woodworking.		Hand Tools
Needle Nose Pliers	Skinny pliers.		Hand Tools
Torque Wrench	A torque wrench is a tool used to apply a specific torque to a fastener such as a nut, bolt, or lag screw.		Hand Tools
AC/DC Current Clamp	A current clamp is a device that measures electric current flowing through a wire, cable, busbar, or other conductor.		Hand Tools
Snap Ring Pliers	Used to install or remove snap rings.		Hand Tools
Clippers	Also known as diagonal cutters.		Hand Tools
Digital Calipers	Instrument used to gain a precise measurement of a material or structure.		Hand Tools
Mirror	An extendable mirror for viewing hard-to-see places.		Hand Tools
Crimpers	For crimping things.		Hand Tools
Caulking Gun	A tool which holds tubes of caulk and is used to seal up cracks and gaps in various structures.		Hand Tools
Rivet Gun	A tool for driving rivets.		Hand Tools
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