Tools

Having the right tool for the right job makes everything go smoothly. We offer a selection of hand-picked hand-tools - for anything an engineer, student, or maker may need. Measure parts and enclosures down to 0.001" precision with our Premium Digital Stainless Steel Calipers. Or, make assembly and re-work easy when you aren't having your parts side around the table, with Rework Mats or an extra Helping Hand. If you want an assortment of maker-related tools selected by Ladyada? Ladyada's Electronics Toolkit has everything you need to get started! There are tons more tools you didn't even know you needed in the Adafruit Tools section.

Collection of many electronic hand tools and soldering equipment

Ladyada's Electronics Toolkit

Product ID: 136

Starting out on your electronics adventure? Want to wield the mighty soldering iron? Tired of saying "I'd totally get into electronics if I only knew what tools to get..."? Working with substandard equipment is a terrible way to learn electronics: a lot of frustration with too little success. The right tool set will keep you progressing without the stressing. This...

$100.00

38 in stock

Angled shot of a Panel Current Meter reading 5.18.

Panel Volt Meter - 4.5V to 30VDC

Product ID: 575

Put a voltage meter anywhere with this very handy display. This panel meter simply connects to whatever DC supply you are trying to track, easy to wire up! Simply connect the red wire to the positive supply, and black to negative ground. The display has a microcontroller that will read the voltage, compare it to a stable reference and display the voltage with 0.1V...

$7.95

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Third Hand Magnifier with two alligator grabbers and Magnifying Glass

Helping Third Hand Magnifier W/Magnifying Glass Tool - MZ101

Product ID: 291

The classic 'third hand tool,' as seen on every desk! We have one next to our Panavise jr, they complement each other well. This tool is good for holding small PCBs and wires for tinning or soldering to parts. Every part can rotate around in any way with thumbscrews and wingnuts.Two sturdy alligator clips for holding PCBs, wires, parts. 2.5" diameter 4x magnifying...

$6.95

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Angled shot of a Mini 3-wire Volt Meter that reads 3.2.

Mini 3-wire Volt Meter (0 - 99.9VDC)

Product ID: 705

Put a voltage meter anywhere with this very handy display. These are often used by RC hobbyists for keeping track of batteries but we thought it would be great on a breadboard or enclosure. This is the 3-wire version of the volt meter, two wires are used to power it and the third wire is used for measurement. We also have a 2-wire version that measure it's own power...

$7.95

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Spool of solder wick with 1.5mm wide wick coming out.

Solder wick - 1.5mm wide and 1.5m / 5 feet long

Product ID: 149

Used along with the solder sucker to clean up soldering messes. Wick really comes in handy when soldering or desoldering surface-mount parts. Even if you don't have the best iron for SMT work, a bit of wick will fix it up. 1.5mm wick, and 1.5m long, so you have plenty to work with.

$3.50

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Simple pliers

Product ID: 146

Simple needlenose pliers for twisting, pulling and pliering your project.

$3.00

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Fine tip curved tweezers - ESD safe - 120mm

Product ID: 422

When soldering small surface-mount (SMD/SMT) components, one thing you'll need is a good pair of tweezers. These are a great pair of every-day tweezers. They're anti-static, anti-magnetic and made of hard stainless steel. The tips are fine and pointy to pick up any size component. This particular model is 120mm long with a 9mm / 0.35" gap at the tips while open, this...

$3.95

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Solder sucker

Product ID: 148

Strangely enough, that's the technical term for this desoldering vacuum tool. Useful in cleaning up mistakes, every electrical engineer has one of these on their desk. To use, depress the end to engage the vacuum. Then heat up the to-be-desoldered joint until it is liquid. With your other hand hold the plastic tip as close as possible to the joint and depress the...

$5.00

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Array of many colorful heatshrink tubes.

Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters

Product ID: 1649

Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics which I guess makes this heat shrink the colorful and exciting duct tape they sell at craft stores. This heat shrink comes in six different colors - red, blue, green, yellow, white and the traditional black. Each pack contains ten 6" pieces of the following sizes: 3/32", 1/8", and 3/16". You get three of each in black and...

$4.95

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Precision Straight Tweezers - Rhino SW-11

Product ID: 3096

King Arthur carried Excalibur and Thor wields Mjölnir, but the Electrical Engineer? She will always have a pair of excellent tweezers at the ready such as these Rhino SW-11 Tweezers! They are sharp, straight, and super luxurious. These are our favorite pair of small-component-grabbing tweezers. They're anti-static, anti-magnetic, anti-acid, conductive, and made...

$9.95

80 in stock

Flush diagonal cutters - CHP170

Product ID: 152

These are the best diagonal cutters, large super-comfortable grip to use and have strong nippers for perfect trimming of wires and leads. I've used my pair every day for years.

$7.25

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close up of ends of various small heat shink tubes

Heat Shrink Pack

Product ID: 344

Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics, it keeps your stuff all safe and kept together. Especially when wiring and soldering, use heat shrink to add mechanical strength to cables. We use this stuff all the time and having a zip-lock bag of all the possible sizes is super handy. Pack contains four 6" pieces of the following sizes: 3/32", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8",...

$4.95

80 in stock

Fine tip straight tweezers - ESD safe - 135mm

Product ID: 421

When soldering small surface-mount (SMD/SMT) components, one thing you'll need is a good pair of tweezers. These tweezers are a great pair of every-day tweezers. They're anti-static, anti-magnetic and made of hard stainless steel. The tips are fine and pointy to pick up any size component. This particular model is 135mm long with a 12.5mm / 0.5" gap at the tips while...

$3.95

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Angled shot of a Panel Current Meter reading 0.00.

Panel Current Meter - 0 to 9.99A

Product ID: 574

Put a current meter anywhere with this very handy display. This panel meter requires a DC voltage to run, and then has two thick gauge wires to measure current draw. A shunt is already on board so its very easy to hook up! Since current sensors are a little more complex than volt meters, and its easy to confuse the wires, please read carefully to understand how to...

$9.95

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Mini Solder spool - 60/40 lead rosin-core solder 0.3mm diameter - 100g

Product ID: 145

If you want to make a kit you'll need some solder. This 100g (about 1/4 lb) spool is just the right amount, not too much (like 1 lb spools) and not too little (like those little 'pocket clip' vials). 0.3mm diameter, 60/40 'no clean' rosin core. Good for all through-hole soldering and some larger SMT soldering (especially when used with wick). This solder is not...

$14.95

86 in stock

Angled shot of a Mini 2-wire Volt Meter.

Mini 2-wire Volt Meter (2.7 - 40 VDC)

Product ID: 460

Put a voltage meter anywhere with this very handy display. These are often used by RC hobbyists for keeping track of batteries but we thought it would be great on a breadboard or enclosure. This is the 2-wire version of the volt meter, two wires are used to power it and measure at the same time. We also have a 3-wire version that measure a wider range of voltages....

$7.95

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Engineer Professional Silicone-Tip Solder Sucker

Product ID: 1597

Ever go to a diner and they give you a bottle of ketchup and it says "Extra Fancy" and you're thinking to yourself "what makes this ketchup 'extra fancy' anyhow?" Well, this professional-grade solder sucker is "Extra Fancy" and there's no question as to why. When you hold its machined aluminum body, you'll think "Fancy!", the smooth action and release is also "Fancy"...

$19.50

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Red and black multi-size wire stripplers, closed

Hakko Professional Quality 20-30 AWG Wire Strippers - CSP-30-1

Product ID: 527

These are the finest wire strippers we have used, and if you have to do a lot of wiring, you will agree! They have soft rounded grips - very comfortable to use, and precision ground notches that do a perfect job every time. No more yanking or twisting to strip wires cleanly and quickly. If you're on a budget, check out our basic wire strippers - they're not as sharp...

$17.50

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Solder Wire - 60/40 Rosin Core - 0.5mm/0.02" diameter - 50 grams

Product ID: 1886

If you want to make a kit you'll need some solder. This 0.1 lb (about 50 grams) spool is a good amount, not too much (like 1 lb spools) and not too little (like those little 'pocket clip' vials). This spool of solder contains approximately 0.6mm / .02" diameter in with lead-tin formulation. This is not lead-free solder, so not for lead-free/RoHS shops. However, for...

$9.25

17 in stock

Adjustable 30W 110V soldering iron with US 3-prong power cord

Adjustable 30W 110V soldering iron - XY-258 110V

Product ID: 180

This 'pen-style' soldering iron is just about the best entry-level tool I've seen. It's not as powerful as a Weller WES51 but it is self-contained and easy to use. With proper care, it will last for many years. Turn it off when not in use, clean the plated tip with a sponge (no filing or sanding!) The screwdriver tip is perfect for through-hole soldering and can also...

$22.00

32 in stock

Pogo Pin Probe Clip

Product ID: 1969

The Pogo Pin Probe Clip is a great way to test and connect with pin-point accuracy without soldering! It's sort of like an alligator clip with a built-in springy pogo pin - so you can connect to any PCB pad for 'scoping, analyzing, or multimetering. The clip is strong enough to grip onto a PCB but has a soft grip so it won't mar or damage circuits. The 'tongue' is a...

$2.95

85 in stock

Closed Multi-size wire stripper and wire cutter

Multi-size wire stripper & cutter - 5023

Product ID: 147

We've upgraded our basic 'adjustable' wire strippers to these multi-sized wire strippers. They include: 20-30 AWG strippers, wire cutters, 'plier' tips, and a wire loop. Ground blades for precision cutting. Spring return, comfy molded handles and a closing-lock. Great for general usage, we use them for standard 22 AWG solid-core breadboarding wire and 26 AWG stranded...

$6.95

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ESD-Safe PCB Cleaning Brush

Product ID: 1209

Neat-freaks! Put down that toothbrush and pick up this nice ESD-safe cleaning brush! If you want to have a nice clean board (or maybe you're doing some repair) you can use this stiff-bristled brush without worries. Some people like to drip a little rubbing alcohol on their PCBs after soldering and then scrubbing to remove rosin/flux. Finally, you have the right tool...

$2.95

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Digital Multimeter - Model 9205B+

Product ID: 2034

This massive multimeter has everything but the kitchen sink included. It's a great addition to any workbench or toolbox. It's low cost, simple to use, and has a big clear display with all the measurements you need and more! The multimeter includes: AC/DC Voltage measurement. Current measurement, from 2mA range up to 20A range (both AC and DC). Beeping continuity...

$17.50

85 in stock

Hakko Soldering Tip: T18-S4 Fine SMD - For Lead or Lead-Free Use

Product ID: 1249

Upgrade your Hakko with a new tip, you'll get better & faster solder joints and the whole process will be much more enjoyable. This tip fits the FX-888 analog and digital irons, and they're fast to swap, takes only 30 seconds to change out. All the tips are good for either lead or lead-free (simply set the iron to the temperature required for the solder you are...

$11.95

76 in stock

Fixture Clip - Short

Product ID: 2458

Doesn't this fixture clamp look like a character in a Pixar movie? If you just drew two little eyes on it then you could just imagine it hopping around on nifty, adorable little adventures that are heartwarming and...sorry, we got carried away. This fixture clamp is a great way to hold a printed circuit board in place while you're testing or programming. It comes...

$0.95

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Two piece adjustable soldering iron with blobby temperature adjustable body and separate fancy holder

Digital Genuine Hakko FX888DX-010SV (936 upgrade)

Product ID: 1204

Known by engineers for making excellent quality tools & soldering irons! This is a genuine Hakko FX-888D with digital temperature control! We worked hard to get the best and a great price, these are not knock-offs. This iron is an upgrade to the venerable Hakko 936 - smaller footprint but more powerful for a faster heat up time. The Hakkos have quality...

$129.95

19 in stock

Bus pirate basic probe set

Product ID: 238

This is a interface cable designed for Bus Pirate which can makes it easier to connect the Bus Pirate to a circuit and get hacking!

$14.50

33 in stock

Angled shot of a Panel Tempature Meter reading 23.

Panel Temperature Meter / -30 to +70 °C

Product ID: 576

Put a temperature meter anywhere with this very handy display. This panel meter displays the temperature of the attached waterproof 1% thermistor in °C. It does require a DC voltage to run, at 4.5-30VDC. It has reverse polarity protection in case you swap the power leads by accident. To use, simply connect the thin red wire to a positive supply, and the thin...

$9.95

67 in stock

IFixit Jimmy - Electronics Opening Knife

Product ID: 2414

The all-mighty Jimmy from IFixIt is the best way out from an iRock and an iHardPlace. Slide, cut, twist, poke, slice, part, uproot, divide, lift, dissect, separate, and pry your devices to check out their insides, void your warranties, and mod your gear. The Jimmy is a high-quality flexible steel blade that easily slips between the tightest gaps in the toughest...

$7.95

27 in stock

Adafruit USB Isolator - 100mA Isolated Low/Full Speed USB

Product ID: 2107

Have some USB logic analyzer, multimeter or oscilloscope and bumping up against the frustration of a shared earth ground? The Offspring (known for being electrical engineers) wisely sang "Ya gotta keep'em isolated!" Power and signal isolation improves common-mode voltage, enhances noise rejection, and permits two circuits to operate at different voltage levels. This...

$34.95

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Precision screwdriver set (6 pieces)

Product ID: 424

Break seals! Void warranties! With this handy screwdriver set at your hands, all hardware you touch will open up and reveal their secret innards. This set contains 6 screwdrivers, 3 Phillips (#1, #0 and #00) and 3 flat (2.4mm, 1.8mm and 1.4mm). These sizes will open up pretty much any consumer electronics you come across. We picked this set to carry because it is...

$7.95

56 in stock

Carbide PCB Drill Bit - 0.9mm

Product ID: 2120

If you've started designing your own PCBs in Eagle or KiCad and want to make your PCB a reality, you may start out with an etching system to pattern out traces. But that's only half the job! You'll also need a way to drill some tiny and accurate holes. That's why we've started selling these PCB drill tips in a variety of sizes. They're made from carbide (tungsten...

$1.95

98 in stock

Carbide PCB Drill Bit - 0.7mm

Product ID: 2119

$1.95

94 in stock

Toggle Clamp - Small Flip-down Style

Product ID: 2459

*Ka-thunk* Pin down that PCB with our Toggle Clamp, a sturdy and reliable way to quickly press and release with precision! A pogo-pin bed is a great way to connect and test boards without any soldering, but you have to somehow get that PCB aligned right and evenly pressed down on each pogo. After much experimenting, we settled on this toggle clamp and we use it all...

$3.95

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Close up of Hakko Soldering screwdriver tip

Hakko Soldering Tip: T18-D16 Screwdriver - For Lead or Lead-Free

Product ID: 1250

$9.95

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Replacement Tubes for Professional Silicone-Tip Solder Sucker - SS-02

Product ID: 2476

These Silicone Tubes are replacements for your fancy professional silicone-tipped solder sucker! You can just cut a new section off as necessary. Silicone nozzles are particularly nice because they're both elastic and heat resistant (up to 350°C) so you can get in close to your soldering iron and suck up solder with little-to-no residue. With these 50mm spare...

$1.95

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Hakko Precision Flat Pliers

Product ID: 1368

These Italian-made Hakko pliers are excellent for any precision work. The nose is flattened and fairly short to provide excellent control. The inside of the jaws is also flattened so they won't leave ridge-marks. And the grips are ultra comfy too, you can use these all days with no discomfort.

$14.95

32 in stock

Carbide Square End Mill - 1/8" Shaft - 0.8mm Diameter

Product ID: 2075

If you've started designing your own PCBs in Eagle or KiCad and want to make your PCB a reality, you may end up with a CNC mill that can route out PCBs by cutting away the copper trace outlines. We initially ordered these end mills for our use with an Othermill but they will likely work great in a wide variety of precision CNC machines. While we already carry PCB...

$3.95

18 in stock

Very strong looking scissors with comfy grip

Super Scissors - PH-57

Product ID: 1599

Save your scissors! Instead of using your nice shears (and dulling them) or wire cutters (not right for the job) - use these super scissors. They're meant for engineering/maker cutting jobs such as cutting plastic, leather, copper sheet/wire, even coaxial & ribbon cables. There's a notched flat section and a grippy tooth section. Notched (front) section...

$14.95

81 in stock

SMD Component Testing Tweezers

Product ID: 1359

These tweezers are perfect for anyone who does a lot of work with SMD components (and hey, who isn't these days?) Use these instead of squinting and trying to use clumsy multimeter probes to detect an LED's color, polarity, or resistor/cap value! The multimeter 'probes' are the two tips of a tweezer-shaped multimeter. Simply 'grab' a resistor, capacitor, diode, or...

$31.50

37 in stock

Toggle Clamp - Large Size - 201B

Product ID: 2457

$4.95

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Solder Wire - RoHS Lead Free - 0.5mm/.02" diameter - 50g

Product ID: 2473

If you want to make a kit you'll need some solder. This 0.1lb / 50g spool is a good amount, not too much (like 1 lb spools) and not too little (like those little 'pocket clip' vials). This spool of solder is the less expensive version of our popular SAC305 RoHS solder. This is lead-free solder, so great for lead-free shops, however, it's not SAC305, a formulation...

$12.50

15 in stock

Toggle Clamp - Medium Flip-up Style

Product ID: 2456

*Ka-thunk* Pin down that little PCB with our Toggle Clamp, a sturdy and reliable way to quickly press and release with precision! A pogo-pin bed is a great way to connect and test boards without any soldering, but you have to somehow get that PCB aligned right and evenly pressed down on each pogo. After much experimenting, we settled on this toggle clamp and we use...

$3.95

54 in stock

Carbide PCB Drill Bit - 0.5mm

Product ID: 2118

$1.95

96 in stock

Carbide PCB Drill Bit - 1.1mm

Product ID: 2121

$1.95

11 in stock

Chip Quik Tack Flux 10cc Syringe with Plunger and Tip - SMD291

Product ID: 2667

The Chipquik Tack Flux 10cc Syringe is ideal for all rework, solder, de-solder, and reflow applications! The tack flux is non-corosive, non-conductive, no-clean and it won't run all over your PCB when applied. In our GIF demo we used the syringe to apply the tack flux on an Adafruit Metro and then used a Chipquik SMD Removal Kit for the rest! Flux Type: Synthetic...

$15.95

88 in stock

IC Extraction Tool with two grabbers and center screw

Professional IC Extraction Tool

Product ID: 1598

You take your soldering seriously, so you deserve a serious IC extractor tool. We purposefully never carried the cheap bent-sheet IC extractors, and if you've ever used one you know why. They should call them "IC try-to-extract-but-end-up-bending-half-the-pins-ors" and even with a lot of experience they're just a pain. The Japanese-made IC extractor is an exception,...

$14.95

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Universal Crimping Pliers - 1.0 to 1.9mm Size Contacts.

Universal Micro Crimping Pliers - 1.0 to 1.9mm Size Contacts - PA-09

Product ID: 350

Make cables and wiring harnesses with ease using the best crimping pliers we've used. These precision machined crimpers will turn you into a pro, with no more painful struggles with pliers and generic crimpers that smoosh your contacts so they won't fit properly. This model will work best for smaller common connectors, from 1.0 to 1.9mm / AWG #32-20 - all those...

$49.95

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Carbide Square End Mill - 1/8" Shaft - 0.5mm Diameter

Product ID: 2072

$3.95

57 in stock

Pocket Autoranging Digital Multimeter

Product ID: 850

When we're on the go, we like to keep a multimeter in our purse and this model is by far the best pocket meter we've found. It's so good you'll end up using it as your main multimeter! First up, this meter can measure nearly everything: it's got DC and AC voltage, resistance, diode, and beeping continuity test, capacitance, and frequency. And that's not all! It's...

$24.95

41 in stock

Open case of screwdriver kit with two handles and many tips and sockets

65 Piece Ratchet Screwdriver and Tool Bit Set

Product ID: 829

Look, over there at that thing! Take it apart! You can now attack just about every kind of box or enclosure that needs undoing with this ratchet screwdriver set. This set is fine quality and excels at disassembling and assembling larger hardware and makes a good companion to our smaller 38-piece set. What drew us to this tool box is its comprehensive selection of...

$29.95

28 in stock

Solder Spool - 1/4 lb SAC305 RoHS lead-free / 0.031" rosin-core - 0.25 lb / 100 g

Product ID: 734

If you want to make a kit you'll need some solder. This 1/4 lb (about 110 gram) spool is just the right amount, not too much (like 1 lb spools) and not too little (like those little 'pocket clip' vials). This spool of solder is 0.031" in diameter, with the 'industry standard' SAC305 RoHS lead-free formulation. For flux, it contains a 'no clean' rosin core. Good for...

$29.95

11 in stock

Close up of Hakko Soldering wide screwdriver tip

Hakko Soldering Tip: T18-D24 Screwdriver - For Lead or Lead-Free

Product ID: 1286

$9.95

13 in stock

Ratcheting Crimper Pliers - #18-28 AWG

Product ID: 1213

Make cables and wiring harnesses with ease using smooth ratcheting crimpers. These precision machined crimpers will turn you into a pro, with no more painful struggles with pliers and generic crimpers that smoosh your contacts so they won't fit properly. Once you've pressed enough, the ratchet releases, so you know when you've applied enough force. This model will...

$34.95

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Oscilloscope Probe 100MHz

Product ID: 1528

Poke and prod your electronics with a new 'scope probe. This is a classic probe, good quality and has a nice strong spring-clip and grounding clip. Good for up to 100MHz signals, with a standard oscilloscope BNC connector. Comes as shown, the ring color on the body of the probe/connector may vary.

$14.95

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Precision screw removal pliers with closed jaws

Precision screw removal pliers - PZ-57

Product ID: 396

If you've ever had to remove a stripped bolt or screw, you know how incredibly frustrating it can be. Normal pliers slip when trying to grip onto the screw head. Unless you're careful, you can easily make the problem worse, requiring you to drill out the screw (a dangerous proposition) That's where these precision screw removal pliers come in. The end is concave and...

$19.95

3 in stock

Universal Crimping Pliers - 1.6 to 2.5mm Size Contacts - PA-21

Product ID: 349

Make cables and wiring harnesses with ease using the best crimping pliers we've used. These precision machined crimpers will turn you into a pro, with no more painful struggles with pliers and generic crimpers that smoosh your contacts so they won't fit properly. This model does a wide range of the most common connectors, from 1.6 to 2.5mm / AWG #26-18 There's a...

$49.95

64 in stock

Angled shot of smart phone plugged into OLED analyzer which displays power measurements.

Mini OLED USB C Power Analyzer

Product ID: 6271

Here is a handy measurement data display to help you see in real time the load flowing into your devices as they charge via USB-C. You'll have immediate readings of voltages, amps, and watts along with their peaks. This Tootsie Roll-sized power meter has a small OLED display (18mm x 10mm) that shows off voltage, watts, amps, and mAh and instantly reads the numbers...

$14.95

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Opened box full of short lengths of multi color heat shrink

Pre-Cut Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack Kit - 280 pcs

Product ID: 4559

Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics which we guess makes this heat shrink the colorful and exciting duct tape they sell at craft stores. This pack contains heat shrink tubes in five different colors - red, blue, aqua, yellow, and the classic Adafruit black. Each pack contains a wide variety of ~45mm pieces in the following sizes: 12mm, 9mm, 7mm, 6mm, 5mm,...

$9.95

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Black Nylon Screw and Stand-off Set with M2.5 Threads, kit box

Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread

Product ID: 3299

Totaling 380 pieces, this M2.5 Screw Set is a must-have for your workstation. You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies for days on end! M2.5 size screws fit almost all of the Adafruit breakout/dev board mounting holes (2.5mm or 0.1" drill holes). Works great with many Feathers, Adafruit breakout boards, Pi HATs and plates, and...

$16.95

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Pogo Pin Probe Clip clipped onto a PCB with six pins.

Pogo Pin Probe Clip - 6 Pins with 2.54mm / 0.1" Pitch

Product ID: 5433

The Pogo Pin Probe Clip with 6 pins in a 2.54 / 0.1" pitch spacing is a great way to test and connect with pin-point accuracy without soldering! It's sort of like an alligator clip with an array of built-in springy pogo pins - so you can connect to a PCB with classic 0.1" spaced pad holes, without soldering or a special adapter cable. The clip is constructed from PCB...

$10.95

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Fully Adjustable PCB Clamp Holder - Pro's Kit SN-390

Product ID: 3791

This fancy and ultra-adjustable PCB holder was recommended to us by Collin, who is not only a maestro at soldering but also has impeccable taste in furnishings, so we just had to get these in stock. Not surprisingly, we agreed with Collin that this is a really great PCB holder. Got a big ol' clunky circuit board that needs rework but is too big for your standard...

$19.95

61 in stock

Angled shot of a QT Py microcontroller plugged into a JST-SH cable with four micro SMT test hooks in yellow, blue, red, and black. The test hooks grip the first four connections on a breakout board.

JST-SH 4-pin Cable with Micro SMT Test Hooks - STEMMA QT / Qwiic

Product ID: 5037

This cable will make it super easy to use our plug-and-play STEMMA QT boards and controllers with chips, breakouts, and other devices that are I2C compatible but don't come with a STEMMA QT socket already on 'em. On one end you get a Qwiic / STEMMA QT connector (technically known as a JST SH 4-pin plug) into 4 individual wires with 'micro hook' ends. The hooks are...

$2.95

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Automatic Self-Adjusting Wire Strippers and Cutter

Product ID: 4747

If you've got a lot of wire-stripping to do, you may want to try out an automatic stripper/cutter! They are fantastic for stripping and cutting stranded and solid-core 24 or thicker AWG wires and ribbon cables. The tool has both metric (up to ~20mm) and imperial (up to 0.75") measurements on either side, so you get all the precision with the secondary blade below the...

$11.95

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angled shot of coiled half-meter long black banana plug cable.

Retractable Stacking Banana Plug Cable - Black 0.5 meter long

Product ID: 5472

Why are bananas never lonely? Because they hang around in bunches! A lot of power supplies, multimeters, and other benchtop equipment use standard 4mm banana plugs to connect this-to-that. When you need more, we now stock them! These are handy stackable and retractable Banana Plug cables! The retracting plastic protection bit on the end will automagically disappear...

$4.95

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Solder Wire Holder Stand with wire feeder and solder installed

Solder Wire Holder Stand - TJ-227

Product ID: 4406

This portable, minimalist solder wire stand is so handy, we had to carry it in the shop. It comes as a solid metal frame that's not too heavy and (best of all) a solder roll holder that keeps your wire from getting tangled! The roll holder can support up to 1kg of solder wire. Doesn't include a soldering iron or solder! We also carry a solder stand that holds both...

$8.25

35 in stock

Overhead shot of Encased test equipment PCB with screen and kit hardware.

Bus Pirate 5 Base Kit with Bus Pirate 5 PCB and Enclosure

Product ID: 6017

Bus Pirate 5 is the latest edition of the original universal serial interface trusted by hackers since 2008. We've stocked and loved the Bus Pirate 4 for years and are excited to see the latest and greatest from the minds at WhereLabs. Can't get a chip to work? Is it the circuit, code, bad part, or a burned out pin? The Bus Pirate sends commands over common serial...

$129.20

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A red 0.5meter long cable with retractable banana plugs.

Retractable Stacking Banana Plug Cable - Red 0.5 meter long

Product ID: 5471

$4.95

89 in stock

Basic Multi-Color Micro SMT Test Hooks (6-pack)

Product ID: 4322

Testing and debugging is a challenging step in board manufacturing. It can be super tricky on a fully populated PCB. So how can you test connections when you have an assortment of components blocking your probe? These Basic Micro SMT Test Hooks have solderable tabs on one end so you can attach a wire, and on the business end, a spring-actuated double-hook.They easily...

$3.50

90 in stock

Lifestyle image showing the tweezers picking up a microchip.

Ceramic Tip Tweezers

Product ID: 5951

You'll need a good pair of tweezers when soldering delicate surface-mount (SMD/SMT) components. These are a great pair of precision, heat-resistant tweezers. They've got a metal body and ceramic inset tips, so they are anti-magnetic and will not bend with use. The tips are fine and pointy to pick up components without risk of scratching, and because they are ceramic,...

$5.95

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Spool of solder wick with a 0.8mm wide wick coming out.

Solder Wick - 0.8mm wide and 1.5m / 5 feet long

Product ID: 4456

Used along with the solder sucker to clean up soldering messes. Wick really comes in handy when soldering or desoldering surface-mount parts. Even if you don't have the best iron for SMT work, a bit of wick will fix it up. This is thinner, SMT-friendly 0.8mm wick, and 1.5m long, so you have plenty to work with. We also carry solder wick with 1.5mm width (try saying...

$2.95

28 in stock

Stainless steel double-ended prying tool

Spudger - Double Sided Prying Tool

Product ID: 3434

Is there something missing from your tool kit or workstation? Are you having trouble figuring out which elusive tool it is that you're lacking? Perhaps it's a spudger! "A what?" A s-p-u-d-g-e-r! It's a prying tool that has a wide flat-head screwdriver-like end that extends as a wedge, used to separate pressure-fit plastic components without causing damage during...

$5.50

88 in stock

Stickvise PCB Vise

Product ID: 3197

Are you still looking for that perfect PCB holder? The low profile PCB Stickvise might be just the thing you need! In performing the simple task of holding a PCB near table level, the Stickvise is great because your hands can rest directly on the table, allowing you to steady yourself with minimal effort for fine soldering and probing. The Stickvise also fits easily...

$41.50

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Maker Paste - Low Temperature Lead-Free Prototyping Solder Paste

Product ID: 3217

Does your prototyping project require soldering? Are you looking for something other than your usual run-o'-the-mill solder wire? Look no further! This high quality, low cost, adorably packaged Lead-Free Prototyping Solder Paste from IC Breakout will provide strong, flux-aided conductive bonds for your board. This paste is now reformulated to melt at very low...

$8.95

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Kelvin Clip

Product ID: 3313

Kelvin clips are used whenever you need to get a measurement right at the contact points of a circuit or component. Even though these are grippy clips, each side of the clip is electrically insulated. So you can use it to grab onto a part (as seen above) and perform measurements. These can also be used in circuit if needed. The clip is bare and comes with two jaw...

$2.50

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Mini Power Meter with Voltage, Current, Watts, mAh & mWh Display

Product ID: 3624

This Mini Power Meter with Voltage, Current, Watts, mAh & mWh Display (whew that is a mouth-full) is a lot like the USB In-Line Voltage and Current Meter we carry but can be used with a wide range of voltages (not just USB connections). Measure the working voltage and current output for any project with this really fancy power meter. This power meter has a small...

$24.95

48 in stock

Insulated Silicone Rework Mat - 34cm x 23cm Work Surface - Blue

Product ID: 3536

This silicone mat is made of thick rubber and can take just about anything you throw at it. It's stable, strong, non-slip, non-conductive and heat-resistant surface for your workstation. We love it here at Adafruit because you can hot air boards right on top and there won't be any damage to our underlying worktable. The mat is 4mm thick around the edges and 2mm thick...

$9.95

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Double-sided Pocket Screwdriver with Black body, flathead tip

Adafruit Pocket Screwdriver - Black

Product ID: 3284

Have you ever been in a situation where you desperately needed a screwdriver right away? Now you can have one at-the-ready all the time — enter the Adafruit Pocket Screwdriver! OK, it's a little tough to write exciting copy for a pocket screwdriver, but really this one is truly great for Adafruit customers. The Phillips head fits the 3.5mm terminal blocks we...

$1.50

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Overhead shot of probe cable with premium silicone ends, ten probe hooks, and 10 breadboard pins

Bus Pirate 5 Probe Cable Set

Product ID: 6020

This luxurious accessory will make your Bus Pirate 5 a joy to use. This keyed and locking probe cable made of premium soft and flexible silicone-coated wire connects to the Bus Pirate 10-pin main header. The ends are 2.54mm Dupont connectors that fit many different types of probe hooks, as well as custom-milled breadboard adapter pins. Silicone covered wires means it...

$27.06

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iFixit Soldering Splint - Portable Helping Hand

Product ID: 5910

With the iFixit Soldering Splint by your side, you don't have to wish you had a third-hand. This board is perfect for when you are joining two wires together, also known as splinting! Compact enough to fit into any electronics toolkit yet packed with utility, this tool ensures wires from 0.1mm to 4mm stay put, giving you the freedom to focus on the soldering itself....

$9.95

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Angled shot of a 1 meter long OBD Plug (16-pin) to DE-9 (DB-9) Socket Adapter Cable.

OBD Plug (16-pin) to DE-9 (DB-9) Socket Adapter Cable - 1 meter long

Product ID: 4841

Not to be confused with ODB, OBD stands for On Board Diagnostics and is used for analyzing and diagnosing vehicles. It's the thing your mechanic plugs into to find out why you've got a blinking engine light. Technically, OBD uses CAN bus and, hey, whaddya know, we've got some CAN-capable microcontroller boards here at Adafruit so this OBD Plug (16-pin) to DE-9 (DB-9)...

$5.95

29 in stock

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Fine Tip ESD Plastic Point Tweezers

Product ID: 5916

You'll need a good pair of tweezers when soldering delicate surface-mount (SMD/SMT) components. These are a great pair of everyday tweezers. They're anti-static and anti-magnetic, with a sturdy stainless steel body and ESD plastic tips. The tips are fine and pointy to pick up components without risk of scratching, but because they are plastic, they're not good for...

$2.50

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White Nylon Screw and Stand-off Set with M2.5 Threads, kit box

White Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread

Product ID: 3658

Totaling 420 pieces, this White Nylon M2.5 Screw Set is a must-have smörgåsbord for your workstation. You'll have more than enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to construct your maker projects for days on end! M2.5 screws fit nearly all of the Adafruit breakout/development board mounting holes (2.5mm or 0.1" drill holes). These screws work handsomely...

$14.95

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Demo Shot of the Metal Rework Station Stand.

Metal Rework Station Stand with Two Clips and Four PCB Holders

Product ID: 5253

This mini rework station is great for electronic work and repair. These were initially marketed for people doing cell phone repair and rework, and we've found this to be an excellent workspace for SMT work in particular (this holder is way nicer for thru-hole since you can flip the PCB around) The metal plate weighs just about 600 grams (about 1.3lbs!) and, along...

$29.95

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Pogo Pin Probe Clip clipped to a PCB with 2x5 pads.

Pogo Pin Probe Clip - 2x5 1.27mm Pitch SWD

Product ID: 5434

The Pogo Pin Probe Clip with 2x5 0.05" pitch SWD spacing is a great way to test and connect with pin-point accuracy without soldering! It's sort of like an alligator clip with an array of built-in springy pogo pins - so you can connect to a PCB with classic 'SWD' pad holes, without soldering or a special adapter cable. The clip is constructed from PCB sections, with...

$19.95

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mini battery meter hooked up to a li-poly battery. The display on the battery meter reads three out of four blue tiers.

Single Li-Ion and LiPoly Battery Power Meter

Product ID: 5383

This small, palm-sized battery power meter has a small display that shows off how much juice is left in your single Lithium Ion/Polymer rechargeable battery. The color display has four levels of power indication once battery capacity becomes 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%. When power is below 25%, only the red battery frame lights up. The design is pretty basic, it's just...

$2.95

73 in stock

Square 60mm x 60mm Soldering Sponge – 3 Pack

Product ID: 3540

They're yellow, they're square, they live in a pineapple under the sea... okay maybe not that last part, but this pack of three (3!) solder station sponges will come in handy around your workstation or wherever you do your soldering! Think of it as a sponge replacement pack, as it does not include a tray, holder, or other soldering equipment.

$2.50

99 in stock

Adjustable 60W Pen-Style Soldering Iron - 220VAC UK Plug - BEST 102C

Product ID: 3759

You re-work hard all day, so treat yourself with the BEST portable Adjustable Soldering Iron we carry! OK, "Best" may be subjective, but it's also the name of the brand, so there ya go! But, seriously folks, this is a really nice iron, good enough for every-day use. We dig the slim pen iron (so comfortable to hold), adjustable-temperature (oooh there's a little...

$24.95

53 in stock

Chip Quik No-Clean Liquid Flux Pen – 10ml Pen w/ Tip - CQ4LF

Product ID: 3468

The Chip Quik No-Clean Liquid Flux Pen is great for all rework, solder, de-solder, and reflow applications! In particular this one is from the rework-champs at Chip Quik. Liquid flux helps solder to "cling" to metal by removing oxide buildup. It also helps spread out solder by reducing surface tension. Liquid flux is crucial for surface mount soldering and...

$7.95

74 in stock

Angled shot of a Black hand with a green leopard-print manicure wearing a blue anti-static wrist strap.

iFixit Anti-Static Wrist Strap - Universal Size

Product ID: 5911

This anti-static wrist strap is great for electronic work and repair, especially delicate or ESD-sensitive work. Ground yourself while working on sensitive electronics to prevent static charge build-up! The Anti-Static Wrist Strap features an elastic band with an adjustable buckle, ensuring a snug fit for all sizes of wrists. The wrist strap is designed by iFixit for...

$7.95

62 in stock

Small PCB Test Points (100 pack) - White

Product ID: 3824

Testing is an important step in board manufacturing. And it can be super tricky on a fully populated PCB. So how can you test connections when you have an assortment of components blocking your probe? These "mini loop type" Small PCB Test Points easily snap in to your project, and they're ideal for ultra-low profile surface-mount testing! They will attach to J hooks,...

$9.95

61 in stock

Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M3 Thread

Product ID: 4685

Totaling 420 pieces, this M3 Screw Set is a must-have for your workstation. You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies for days on end! M3 size screws fit a number of Adafruit breakout/dev board standoffs. Since they are nylon you can file them down easily, and they don't conduct electricity or interfere with...

$16.95

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Lifestyle image of gray tweezers picking up a microchip.

Flat Tip ESD Plastic Tweezers

Product ID: 5915

You'll need a good pair of tweezers when soldering delicate surface-mount (SMD/SMT) components. These are a great pair of everyday tweezers. They're anti-static and anti-magnetic, with a sturdy stainless steel body and ESD plastic tips. The tips are flat to pick up components without risk of scratching or twisting, but because they are plastic, they're not good for...

$2.50

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Large Panel-Mount Digital Power Meter - 6.5V to 100VDC up to 20A

Product ID: 3626

What do you do when you need a variety of measurements on your current project? (pun intended!) You could buy a slew of test equipment tools OR you could use this very nice panel-mount multi-function power meter! This power meter comes with a nice, big (and backlit!) LCD screen to display voltage, current, power, and energy parameters. You can use this meter to find...

$17.50

17 in stock

Angled shot of assembled soldering station.

ATTEN 80W 110V Soldering Iron With Station - ST-2090D

Product ID: 4921

This compact but 80 Watt-powerful stationary soldering iron is a great entry-level soldering station with all the fixins. It's not much more expensive than the chunky 'all-in-one" irons, but comes with a separate power supply and pen. Heats up fast and solders both lead and lead-free solder like a champ! The powering station is equipped with a temperature control...

$59.95

33 in stock

Adafruit PyRuler - Engineer Reference Ruler with CircuitPython

Product ID: 4319

The first time you soldered up a surface mount component you may have been surprised "these are really small parts!" and there's a dozen of different names too! QFN, TDFN, SOIC, SOP, J-Lead, what do they mean and how can you tell how big they are? Now you can have a reference board at your fingertips with this snazzy PCB reference ruler. Measuring approx 1" x 6"...

$11.95

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Stickvise High Temperature PTFE Jaws (pair)

Product ID: 3198

Are you concerned that your smokin' hot soldering skills will set your project alight? There is no more need to fear the heat! These High-Temperature PTFE Jaws are a great hack for your PCB Stickvise, keeping your board safe from incineration. Made from Teflon, their main advantage is high temperature resistance. You can take a hot soldering iron and touch it...

$18.00

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Adjustable 60W Pen-Style Soldering Iron - 120VAC USA Plug - BEST 102C

Product ID: 3685

$19.95

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Carbon Filter for Solder Smoke Absorption

Product ID: 3836

If you do a lot of soldering indoors, a Carbon Filter is essential for absorbing that solder smoke and leaving your air smelling fresh. These measure about 13 x 13cm but are easy to trim with scissors or a utility knife. It took us no time to crop one to fit our Miniature Desktop Fan. They're 9mm thick, which slides into most 'standard' solder smoke filters. Comes 1...

$1.95

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A white hand with pink fingernails holding the nozzle on a hot air rework station in front of a PCB in a vise. The temperature display reads 300ºC.

Lead-Free Hot Air Gun Soldering Rework Station w/ Four Nozzles - ATTEN ST-862D

Product ID: 5238

If you've ever made a mistake when surface-mount soldering, you'll know how much of a pain it can be to fix it without the right tools. It can add critical time to a project and can seriously stymie your soldering momentum if you run into a bad component or a faulty reflow. With the ATTEN ST-862D Hot Air Soldering Rework Station, you can easily rework your boards and...

$279.95

15 in stock

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Micro Connector Crimping Pliers - PA-24

Product ID: 5682

Make cables and wiring harnesses with ease using the best crimping pliers we've used. These especially light, ergonomic, precision-machined crimpers will turn you into a pro, with no more painful struggles with pliers and generic crimpers that smoosh your contacts so they won't fit properly. This model does a wide range of the most common connectors, including but...

$29.95

78 in stock

Angled Shot of the Mini Solder Spool - 0.8mm - 50 grams.

Mini Leaded Solder Spool - 0.8mm Diameter - 50 grams

Product ID: 5897

High-quality rosin core welding wire is easy to solder and has a smooth flow, fast soldering speed, and strong soldering point. It has great soldering ability and is especially suitable for circuit board maintenance, DIY, home improvement, cable/TV/radio/stereo/toys, and other electronic device maintenance. If you want to make a kit, you'll need some solder. This 0.1...

$9.25

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Ceramic Sharp Point Tweezers

Product ID: 5950

$8.95

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probe clip with cable attached to a SOIC chip on a pink PCB.

SOIC 8-Pin Test Clip to DIP Adapter

Product ID: 5315

This SOIC Test Clip is a great way to test and connect to Flash memory, EEPROMs or other 8-SOIC chips, with pinpoint accuracy and NO soldering! It's sort of like an alligator clip but with 8 metal teeth that grip nicely onto normal or wide SOICs. So handy for when you need to probe an I2C, SPI or QSPI connection - or burn firmware to a chip without desoldering. The...

$14.95

56 in stock

Small PCB Test Points (100 pack) - Red

Product ID: 3825

$9.95

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Green Anti-Static ESD Rework Mat with Grounding Clip and many components on top of it

Anti-Static ESD Rework Mat with Grounding Clip - A4 Size - 20cm x 30cm

Product ID: 4405

This anti-static work mat is great for electronic work and repair, especially delicate or ESD sensitive work. It's 2mm thick and has a very high-resistance covering, like 10's of Megaohms. There's a clip attached that you need to connect to an earth ground in order to ground the mat. Usually, folks connect it to a known-grounded metal chassis. While this mat is...

$7.50

95 in stock

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Rainbow Allen Wrench / Hex Key Set - Metric 9 Piece

Product ID: 5473

Why settle for a boring old hex key set when you can get one with a burst of color like this 9 Piece Rainbow Metric Allen Wrench / Hex Key Set. If your DIY project has hexagonal screws, you’re gonna need hex keys (also known as Allen wrenches or Allen keys) - and we always like it when our tools are a little snazzy. This wrench set doesn't just look good - it's...

$12.50

28 in stock

Heavy Stainless Steel Circuit Board Holder

Heavy Stainless Steel PCB Circuit Board Holder

Product ID: 3718

Are you still looking for that perfect PCB holder? The hefty yet portable Heavy Stainless Steel PCB Holder will rock out when you rework out. These were initially marketed for people doing cell phone repair and rework and we've found this to be an excellent vise for SMT work in particular (this holder is way nicer for thru-hole since you can flip the PCB around) Can...

$16.95

53 in stock

Right Angle Phillips and Flat Screwdriver Kit

Product ID: 5739

You can now attack just about every kind of box or enclosure that needs undoing with this Right Angle Phillips Head and Flat Head Screwdriver Kit. These right angled screwdrivers are ideal when you want something that's a cross between a regular driver and an allen wrench. Especially when there's a narrow spot you need to get into and you can't get a good angle to...

$5.96

72 in stock

Mini Hot Plate Preheater with USB C Power Supply

Product ID: 4948

What is this, a camping burner for ants?? Of course not, ants prefer the comfort of B&Bs... From the makers of the luxurious Motion Control Screwdriver, the streamlined USB C Powered Pen-Style Soldering Iron, and the ultra-precise Mini Digital Tweezers comes the Mini Hot Plate Preheater with USB C Power Supply. Here is the perfect solution for warming up small...

$99.95

23 in stock

Mini Leaded 60/40 Solder Spool - 0.3mm Diameter - 50 grams

Product ID: 5941

$5.95

49 in stock

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GreatFET One by Great Scott Gadgets

Product ID: 4234

GreatFET One from Great Scott Gadgets is a hardware hacker’s best friend. At the center is a powerful NXP LPC4330 (Cortex M4 @ 204MHz) with two USB ports, one host and one peripheral, so it can act as a 'man in the middle' for USB interfacing. With an extensible, open source design, two USB ports, and 100 expansion pins, GreatFET One is your essential gadget...

$99.95

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I2CDriver by Excamera Labs

Product ID: 4267

I²CDriver is an easy-to-use, open source tool for controlling I²C devices and a great tool to help with quick driver development and debugging. It works with Windows, Mac, and Linux, and has a built-in color screen that shows a live “dashboard” of all the I²C activity. It uses a standard FTDI USB serial chip to talk to the PC, so no special...

$29.95

63 in stock

Angled shot of Nordic nrF Power Profiler board.

Nordic nRF-PPK2 - Power Profiler Kit II - Power Measurement Tool

Product ID: 5048

The Power Profiler Kit II is a standalone unit, which can measure and optionally supply currents all the way from sub-uA and as high as 1A on all Nordic DKs, in addition to external hardware. As we've featured on EYE ON NPI, this power profiler is an excellent value - with capabilities that match tools 10x the price! The PPK2 is powered via a standard 5V USB cable,...

$99.95

30 in stock

Stainless Steel Non-Stick Cardboard Box Cutter tool

Canary Stainless Steel Non-Stick Cardboard Box Cutter

Product ID: 3929

Cut through cardboard like butter with the Canary Box Cutter. This Japanese-made tool is perfectly engineered, way better than using scissors or a craft knife. This is the perfect tool for cardboard-crafting-trashbot enthusiasts! Ever get annoyed when your blade gets stuck to tape or adhesive? The Canary's fine sawtooth edge and non-stick coating take that problem...

$9.95

16 in stock

Stickvise Part Lifter holding a USB jack onto a PCB

Stickvise Part Lifter (pack of 2)

Product ID: 4705

Stickvise PartLift holds thru-hole parts in place to free up your hands while you solder the legs. A simple yet useful tool to go along with your Stickvise or other PCB holder. It solves the annoying problem of soldering thru-hole parts that can slide down the PCB when its flipped over! The base pad is non-slip silicone foam, and the body of the tool is ABS, which...

$18.00

21 in stock

SPIDriver by Excamera Labs

Product ID: 4268

SPIDriver is an easy-to-use tool for controlling SPI devices and a great tool to help with quick driver development and debugging. It works with Windows, Mac, and Linux, and has a built-in color screen that shows a live logic-analyzer display of all SPI traffic. It uses a standard FTDI USB serial chip to talk to the PC, so no special drivers need to be installed. The...

$29.95

6 in stock

Miniware DT71 Mini Digital Tweezers

Product ID: 4774

DT71 Mini Digital Tweezers are among the nicest, most handsome digital test equipment we've come across. The DT71 is compact and pocket-sized for easy portable use. They're a perfect assistant for folks who have assorted SMT components that need verification - either because they aren't marked or because the text is so tiny. Great for checking passives, we like them...

$69.95

98 in stock

Hand holding Pen type soldering iron with 350 on LCD

ATTEN 65-Watt Soldering Iron With Digital Adjustable Temperature - ST-2065D 110V

Product ID: 4695

Treat yourself with this wonderful pen-type Atten 65-Watt Soldering Iron. We love the durability, strong grounded cord, nice handle, and fast heat up designed with PTC ceramic material! When you don't need a full soldering 'station' this pen type iron will fulfill your needs. At 65W it can really handle any task you throw at it, and the lovely adjustable knob on the...

$37.50

35 in stock

Overhead shot of blue anti-static work mat with various electronics.

iFixit FixMat - Premium Magnetic Mat For Teardowns and Repairs - with ESD Project Tray

Product ID: 5908

Be the architect of your perfect project! iFixit took the writability and magnetic security of their Magnetic Project Mat, mixed it with the sortability of the Anti-Static Project Tray, kept the ESD-safe properties of both, and added stackability—resulting in our next generation of premium project mat. The FixMat features two ways to keep track of screws and...

$36.95

91 in stock

Tactical Multi-Tool Hair Clip in black metal

Tactical Multi-Tool Hairpin / Hair Clip

Product ID: 4373

Trends come and go, but preparedness is always in fashion! Have you ever been in a situation where you desperately needed a screwdriver right away? Now you can have one at-the-ready all the time — enter the Tactical Multi-Tool Hairpin! Perfect for MacGyver'ing your way out of escape rooms or other settings. We're not saying this was developed in a top-secret...

$5.95

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Angled shot of a hot air station air gun attached to a metal pole and clamp above a PCB.

Hot Air Helper Rework Station Plate with Two Ring Clamps

Product ID: 5286

There's always that point in a hot-air rework session where you're just holding the wand and thinking "man I wish there was a way for me to not hold this unwieldy thing". You could try to rig up some sort of clamp assembly or you can get right to it with this Hot Air Helper - which does exactly what you need: hold that want vertically so that you can use both your...

$29.95

32 in stock

Angled shot of Rubicon 9-Piece Ratchet Wrench Set - Straight Type.

Thin Right Angle Ratchet Wrench Set with 9 Bits - Rubicon RGH-9A

Product ID: 5729

Look, over there at that thing! Take it apart! You can now attack just about every kind of box or enclosure that needs undoing with this 9-piece screwdriver set. This kit is of fine quality and excels at disassembling games, phones, cameras, and other small portable electronic goodies. What drew us to this ratcheting screwdriver is its slim compact size, great for...

$17.95

50 in stock

Array of 10 metal hot air wand tips, with various sizes and shapes

10-piece Hot Air Rework Soldering Nozzle Kit

Product ID: 3596

If you've ever made a mistake when surface-mount soldering, you know how much of a pain it can be to fix it without the right tools. It can add critical time to a project and seriously dampen your soldering momentum if you run into a bad component or a faulty reflow. Boo hiss! This kit comes with 10 different rework nozzles. Half are your standard round nozzles in...

$27.50

21 in stock

Detailed shot of Ratchet next to 33-bit set.

Right Angle Ratchet Screwdriver and 33 Piece Tool Bit Set

Product ID: 5730

Look, over there at that thing! Take it apart! You can now attack just about every kind of box or enclosure that needs undoing with this 33 piece screwdriver set. This kit is of fine quality and excels at disassembling games, phones, cameras, and other small portable electronic goodies. What drew us to this ratcheting screwdriver is its slim compact size, great for...

$17.50

53 in stock

Top view of assorted computer repair components.

Computer Repair Screw and Standoff Kit

Product ID: 5411

The Computer Repair Screw and Standoff Kit contains all those bits and pieces that get lost whenever installing stuff into your computer or electronics devices: the screws, standoffs, washers and more that are used for the chassis, fan, motherboard and component extras. They may also be used by other electronic devices around your home. Particularly useful if you are...

$9.95

20 in stock

Heating Core Replacement for Quick 957DW+ Hot Air Rework Station

Product ID: 5655

While your sturdy and reliable hot air rework station will last a long while, the heating core has a shorter lifespan. Here's a replacement part to get that hot air nice and sweltering for reflow, and you're right on your way to reworking your project. This is the official Heating Core Replacement for the Quick 957DW+ Hot Air Rework Station, but it may also fit other...

$14.95

13 in stock

Quick NK-850 Hot Air Rework Conversion Nozzle

Product ID: 5725

If you've ever made a mistake when surface-mount soldering, you know how much of a pain it can be to fix it without the right tools. It can add critical time to a project and seriously dampen your soldering momentum if you run into a bad component or a faulty reflow. Boo hiss! This nozzle fits perfectly onto the Quick 861D hot air rework station we stock and greatly...

$9.95

26 in stock

Angled shot of black workspace mat for LEGOs.

Builder's Mat by MOC Industries - 45 x 30cm

Product ID: 5598

Here is a sleek and self-healing hobby mat designed for LEGO® and other brick-builders of all experience levels. The material is very similar to hobby/sewing/cutting mats. The grid design includes helpful layout grids and two radius angle guides. In the upper left corner you get a neat little reference legend for "brick math" along with the height of a LEGO...

$24.95

17 in stock

Adafruit PCB Ruler v2 - 6"

Product ID: 1554

The first time you soldered up a surface mount component you may have been surprised "these are really small parts!" and there's dozens of different names too! QFN, TDFN, SOIC, SOP, J-Lead, what do they mean and how can you tell how big they are? Now you can have a reference board at your fingertips, with this snazzy PCB reference ruler. Measuring approx 1" x 6",...

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Soldering iron stand

Product ID: 150

A real stand with sponge and solidly-built sheet metal holder prevents your iron from 'rolling away' or burning a hole in the table. If you're starting out and have a 'pen type' soldering iron, this is essential for your safety. Comes with a sponge, too! Soldering iron not included, but we have it in the store!

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Hakko Brass Sponge Solder Tip Cleaner

Product ID: 1172

This brass sponge is super glam and super useful. Preferred by many soldering pros for cleaning off the tips of their soldering irons, it never needs wetting, won't cool down the tip, and is slightly abrasive to remove caked-on flux. This model is made by Hakko so you know it's not only good-looking but a pleasure to use. Hakko Brass Sponge Solder Tip Cleaner (10:10)

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Solder Wire - SAC305 RoHS Lead Free - 0.5mm/.02" diameter - 50g

Product ID: 1930

If you want to make a kit you'll need some solder. This 0.1lb / 50g spool is a good amount, not too much (like 1 lb spools) and not too little (like those little 'pocket clip' vials). This spool of solder contains approximately 0.5mm / .02" diameter in standard SAC305 formulation. This is lead-free solder, so great for lead-free/RoHS shops. For flux, it contains a...

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USB Microscope - 5MP interpolated 220x magnification / 8 LEDs

Product ID: 636

As electronics get smaller and smaller, you'll need a hand examining PCBs and this little USB microscope is the perfect tool. Its smaller and lighter than a large optical microscope but packs quite a bit of power in its little body. There's a 2 megapixel sensor inside and an optical magnifier that can adjust from 20x (for basic PCB inspection) to 220x (for detailed...

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$79.95

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38 Piece Screwdriver Set

Product ID: 822

Look, over there at that thing! Take it apart! You can now attack just about every kind of box or enclosure that needs undoing with this 38-bit screwdriver set. This set is fine quality and excels at disassembling games, phones, cameras, and other small portable electronic goodies. What drew us to this tool box is its small compact size, the big grippy rubber handle...

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$14.95

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GoodFET v42 by Travis Goodspeed - v4.2

Product ID: 1279

The GoodFET is an open-source JTAG adapter, loosely based upon the TI MSP430 FET UIF and EZ430U boards, as described in their documentation. It has expanded to be useful as a microcontroller multitool, with 'clients' for programming/debugging MSP430 JTAG, Nordic RF, Chipcon 8051/SPI, AVR, PIC, etc. A handy tool for advanced microcontroller work, and especially for...

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$59.95

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Hot Air Soldering Rework Station w/ Three Nozzles - Quick 957DW+

Product ID: 1869

If you've ever made a mistake when surface-mount soldering, you'll know how much of a pain it can be to fix it without the right tools. It can add critical time to a project and can seriously dampen your soldering momentum if you run into a bad component or a faulty reflow. With the Quick 957D Soldering Station, you can easily rework your boards and get your project...

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$124.95

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Hakko Soldering Tip: T18-C2 Hoof - For Lead or Lead-Free Use

Product ID: 1248

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Mini Brass Hot Plate Preheater with USB-C PD or DC - MHP50-B5

Product ID: 5903

If you loved the original Mini Hot Plate MHP30, but always wanted a little more space and oomph - there's now a second version, the MHP50! With 1.5x~2.5x more power than the MHP30, it heats up faster and has a bigger rework area. The MHP50 Mini Hot Plate Preheater can be powered with USB C PD at 20V for 100W, or 20~24V DC for 150W. It's the perfect solution for...

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$99.95

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Solar Digital Calipers

Product ID: 3720

Praise the sun! You will never have that awkward situation where your caliper battery dies just when you need to take a measurement. Sure, if you have the budget, we recommend these near-indestructible high-end Mitutoyo calipers. But these are very fine calipers as well. The jaws are plastic, so not good for hot metal measurements or when you need perfectly flat...

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iFixit FixHub - Power Series Smart Soldering Iron

Product ID: 6045

The FixHub Smart Soldering Iron is the portable soldering solution for your precision soldering work. With USB-C power, this 100W iron heats up in under 5 seconds, giving you full-size soldering performance in a compact, easy-to-handle design. It's ready when you are. Please note: this iron requires a separate, not-included, USB Type C wall adapter with 100W output...

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Professional Non-Slip Magnetic Project Mat

Product ID: 1636

Repairs can be tough. You don't need missing screws making it worse. iFixit designed this mat to make repairs easier. You won’t lose screws and won’t forget which screws go where. Magnetized to hold tight onto small screws.Dry erase surface lets you keep notes and stops mistakes.Reduces reassembly time by up to 40% while preventing errors.New! The Pro...

$19.95

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Angled shot of a Saleae Logic 8 - 8 Channels Logic + Analog kit.

Saleae Logic 8 - 8 Channels Logic + Analog - Black

Product ID: 2512

Saleae has updated their popular Logic analyzer series to now include analog capabilities. A logic analyzer is a device that lets you watch digital signals in your electronics project, perfect for debugging protocols and communications between two chips. An oscilloscope lets you look at analog signals, good for determining what's up with your power supply, audio...

$499.00

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Digilent Analog Discovery 2 USB Oscilloscope and Logic Analyzer

Product ID: 4652

Digilent Analog Discovery 2 is 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 - using any desktop computer or Raspberry Pi 4! Developed in conjunction with Analog Devices and supported by Xilinx University Program. This test and measurement...

$374.95

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Smallish table-vise with adjustable jaws and universal joint

Panavise Jr. - PV-201

Product ID: 151

The best mini-vise for working on smaller PCBs (2.875" or less in one dimension)! The jaws are strong plastic that wont damage the PCB and doesn't mind if you hit it with the soldering iron by accident. Made in the USA. The easy-to-use single knob controls head movement through 3-planes: 210° Tilt, 360° Turn & 360° Rotation. Fine/coarse adjusting knob...