Flush cutters
Cut legs of parts flush with the board and trim wires neatly.
Recommended gear
Tools and parts that work well for the projects on this site. We pick cheap things that are easy to find in big stores.
Tools
Automatic wire stripper
Strips any thin wire in one squeeze without cutting the copper.
Helping hands with magnifier
Holds the board and the wire in place, so both of your hands are free.
Precision screwdriver set
Opens M5Stack and LilyGO cases, tightens M2 and M3 screws.
Dupont crimping tool SN-28B
Makes your own Dupont and JST cables of the right length.
Digital caliper 150 mm
Measures a board and a screen before you design a case.
USB-UART adapter CH340
Flashes boards without USB (ESP32-CAM, Pro Mini) and reads their logs.
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