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| *[[#tools|Tools you'll want]] | *[[#tools|Tools you'll want]] | ||
| - | *[[#battpack|Assemble the protoshield and 9V battery pack ]] | + | *[[#stuff_to_do|Assemble the protoshield and 9V battery pack ]] |
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| ==== Tools ==== | ==== Tools ==== | ||
| Tools are not included in the starter pack, but you probably have a few of these tools kicking around the house. Ask a friend if you can borrow them? \\ | Tools are not included in the starter pack, but you probably have a few of these tools kicking around the house. Ask a friend if you can borrow them? \\ | ||
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| |[[http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/meter.jpg|{{ http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/meter_t.jpg?nolink&145x200 |}}]]| \\ **Multimeter/Oscilloscope** A meter is helpful to check voltages and continuity. \\ [[http://www.ladyada.net/learn/../library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended basic multimeter and where to buy.]] \\ | | |[[http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/meter.jpg|{{ http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/meter_t.jpg?nolink&145x200 |}}]]| \\ **Multimeter/Oscilloscope** A meter is helpful to check voltages and continuity. \\ [[http://www.ladyada.net/learn/../library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended basic multimeter and where to buy.]] \\ | | ||
| |[[http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/flush.jpg|{{ http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/flush_t.jpg?nolink&169x200 |}}]]| \\ **Flush/diagonal cutters**. Great for cutting component leads and wires. \\ [[http://www.ladyada.net/learn/../library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended basic diagonal cutters and where to buy.]] \\ | | |[[http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/flush.jpg|{{ http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/flush_t.jpg?nolink&169x200 |}}]]| \\ **Flush/diagonal cutters**. Great for cutting component leads and wires. \\ [[http://www.ladyada.net/learn/../library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended basic diagonal cutters and where to buy.]] \\ | | ||
| |{{ http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/basicstrippers.jpg?nolink&150x150 |}}| \\ **Wire strippers **very handy for making wire jumpers! \\ [[http://www.ladyada.net/learn/../library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended basic wire strippers and where to buy.]] \\ | | |{{ http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/basicstrippers.jpg?nolink&150x150 |}}| \\ **Wire strippers **very handy for making wire jumpers! \\ [[http://www.ladyada.net/learn/../library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended basic wire strippers and where to buy.]] \\ | | ||
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| If you need to get any soldering done, you may also want.... | If you need to get any soldering done, you may also want.... | ||
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| - | |{{ http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/xytronics.jpg?nolink&150x150 |}}| \\ **Soldering iron**. One with temperature control and a stand is best. A conical or small 'screwdriver' tip is good, almost all irons come with one of these. \\ A low quality (ahem, $10 model from radioshack) iron may cause more problems than its worth! \\ __Do not use a "ColdHeat" soldering iron__, they are not suitable for delicate electronics work and can damage the kit ([[http://www.epemag.wimborne.co.uk/cold-soldering2.htm|see here]]) | + | |{{ http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/xytronics.jpg?nolink&150x150 |}}| \\ **Soldering iron**. One with temperature control and a stand is best. A conical or small 'screwdriver' tip is good, almost all irons come with one of these. \\ A low quality (ahem, $10 model from radioshack) iron may cause more problems than its worth! \\ __Do not use a "ColdHeat" soldering iron__, they are not suitable for delicate electronics work and can damage the kit ([[http://www.epemag.wimborne.co.uk/cold-soldering2.htm|see here]]) \\ [[http://www.ladyada.net/learn/../library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended basic soldering iron and where to buy.]]| |
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| - | [[http://www.ladyada.net/learn/../library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended basic soldering iron and where to buy.]]| | + | |
| |[[http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/solderroll.jpg|{{ http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/solderroll_t.jpg?nolink&200x204 |}}]]| \\ **Solder**. Rosin core, 60/40. Good solder is a good thing. Bad solder leads to bridging and cold solder joints which can be tough to find. Dont buy a tiny amount, you'll run out when you least expect it. A quarter pound spool is a good amount. \\ [[http://www.ladyada.net/learn/../library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended basic solder and where to buy.]] \\ | | |[[http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/solderroll.jpg|{{ http://www.ladyada.net/images/tools/solderroll_t.jpg?nolink&200x204 |}}]]| \\ **Solder**. Rosin core, 60/40. Good solder is a good thing. Bad solder leads to bridging and cold solder joints which can be tough to find. Dont buy a tiny amount, you'll run out when you least expect it. A quarter pound spool is a good amount. \\ [[http://www.ladyada.net/learn/../library/equipt/kits.html#basic|Check out my recommended basic solder and where to buy.]] \\ | | ||
| + | </class> | ||
| ==== Stuff to do ==== | ==== Stuff to do ==== | ||
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