Tools and Equipment for Electronics Prototyping

Hand Tools

• Wire Strippers
• Flush Trim Wire Snips
• Pliers
• Small Tweezers
• Small Screw Drivers
• Crimp Terminal Ratchet Crimpers

Soldering Tools

• Solder Station
• Solder
• Solder Wick

Wires

• Jumper Wires
• Silicone Insulated Wire
• Pre-Cut Breadboard Prototyping Wire
• Wire Crimp Terminals

Basic Electronics Components

• Switches
• Micro Controllers
• Resistors
• Multimeters
• Bread Boards
• Sensors

More Information about Electronics Tools and Equipment

Breadboards

A breadboard allows simple and quick electrical connections between the Arduino and electronic components like resistors and LEDs. It is used for prototyping since the connections are temporary unlike soldered connections. Breadboards usually have two power rails running down the sides and then two rows of 4 connected pins for laying out components.

Electrical Tools

Multimeters

Multimeters allow you to measure voltage, current, resistance, continuity and other electrical properties. They are indispensable to troubleshooting electronics projects. Learn more about multimeters.