Adafruit Ladyada's Electronics Toolkit

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 toolbox contains carefully selected hand tools that will last you for many years. Adjustable 60W Pen-Style Soldering Iron with temperature control lets you go from standard to lead-free to silver solder.

Specifications:

• Adjustable temperature range: 280°C to 480°C, 120VAC USA Plug.
• Includes a general-purpose conical tip; compatible with Hakko tips.
• Note: 120V ONLY, not for use in 220V countries.

Essential tools included in the kit:

• Soldering stand: Anodized metal stand prevents your iron from rolling away or burning a table.
• Solder sucker: Handy desoldering vacuum tool for fixing mistakes.
• Adafruit Parts Pal: Contains popular components for project building with a half-size solderless breadboard.
• Fully Adjustable PCB Clamp Holder: Holds your circuit board steady with soft non-conductive jaws.
• Digital Multimeter: Model 9205B+, includes continuity tester, voltage, current, resistance, transistor, diode/LED tests.
• Diagonal cutters: Strong nippers for trimming wires and leads.
• Wire strippers: Multi-sized for 22-30 AWG, includes wire cutters, 'plier' tips, and a wire loop.

Examples of usage: Perfect for through-hole and SMT work, ideal for hobby projects, electronics repair, and prototyping. Gear that supports learning by making electronics easier and safer.