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	Category	Image	Description
Chronos High Speed Camera	Electronic Devices		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.
Logic Analyzer	Electronic Devices		Used to monitor and debug various digital signals and communication busses.
Heat Sink Clip	Electronic Devices		Heat sink clip for soldering.
Handheld Multimeter	Electronic Devices		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.
DC Power Supply	Electronic Devices		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.
Digital Tachometer	Electronic Devices		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.
Flux	Electronic Devices		For soldering.
Digital Logic Probes	Electronic Devices		Probes that can be used to analyze the logic states.
Helping Hands	Electronic Devices		An extra set of hands to hold things while soldering.
Solder Sucker	Electronic Devices		For sucking solder.
Oscilloscope	Electronic Devices		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.
A.C. Clampmeter	Electronic Devices		This instrument can be clamped over a wire to measure the current flowing through it.
Eye Loupes	Electronic Devices		Small magnifying glasses.
Fume Extractor	Electronic Devices		A device which uses a fan to collect and filter harmful fumes. Always use one of these when soldering for your protection.
Tip Tinner	Electronic Devices		Lead-free tip tinner for soldering.
Solder Wicks	Electronic Devices		For soldering.
Analog Discovery 2	Electronic Devices		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.
Function Generator	Electronic Devices		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.
Robin Boards	Electronic Devices		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 Scale	Electronic Devices		Device to measure weight or mass.
PCB Tweezers	Electronic Devices		Tweezers for PCBs.
Solder Station Sponges	Electronic Devices		For cleaning the soldering iron tip.
Digilent Nexys 2	Electronic Devices		A powerful digital system design platform built around a Xilinx Spartan-3E FPGA.
BTMN Board	Electronic Devices		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.
Multimeter	Electronic Devices		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.
Laser Thermometers	Electronic Devices		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.
Solder Tips	Electronic Devices		Replacement tips for soldering irons.
Webcams	Electronic Devices		A video camera which is designed to record or stream to a computer or computer network.
Flux Brush	Electronic Devices		For soldering.
Digital Geiger Measurer	Electronic Devices		This is an electronic instrument for detecting and measuring ionizing radiation with the use of a Geiger–Müller tube
Basys 3 FPGA Board	Electronic Devices		FPGA training board used in ENGE220. Has a bank of switches, buttons, LCD display, 7-Segment display, piezo buzzer, stepper motor driver, and more!
Arduino Uno	Electronic Devices		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.
Type K Thermometer	Electronic Devices		A thermocouple for measuring temperatures between -50C and 1300C.
Wire Strippers	Electronic Devices		For stripping wire.
Soldering Iron	Electronic Devices		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.
Flux Pen	Electronic Devices		For soldering.
Battery Terminal Cleaner	Hand Tools		A wire brush designed to remove corrosion and contaminants from the terminals of a car battery.
Bubble Level	Hand Tools		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.
Tweezers	Hand Tools		Generic tweezers.
Bolt Cutters	Hand Tools		Powerful cutting tool to cut through thick metal pieces.
Cordless Drill	Hand Tools		You can use a cordless drill driver to drill or bore holes, drive screws, assemble furniture, and woodworking.
Torque Wrench	Hand Tools		A torque wrench is a tool used to apply a specific torque to a fastener such as a nut, bolt, or lag screw.
Needle Nose Pliers	Hand Tools		Skinny pliers.
AC/DC Current Clamp	Hand Tools		A current clamp is a device that measures electric current flowing through a wire, cable, busbar, or other conductor.
Snap Ring Pliers	Hand Tools		Used to install or remove snap rings.
Digital Calipers	Hand Tools		Instrument used to gain a precise measurement of a material or structure.
Mirror	Hand Tools		An extendable mirror for viewing hard-to-see places.
Clippers	Hand Tools		Also known as diagonal cutters.
Crimpers	Hand Tools		For crimping things.
Caulking Gun	Hand Tools		A tool which holds tubes of caulk and is used to seal up cracks and gaps in various structures.
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