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What is a general set of components for a robotics hacker?

Hi, I am playing around with a few projects and looking at a few more online. I've had to make some trips to the local electronics shop for a few basic necessities like LEDs, resi …
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What are good materials and associated tools for a robotics hacker?

What is good stuff to quickly build small hobby robots? What sorts of tools do I need to work with those materials? Let's assume we already have the electronics parts listed at "W …
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Which soldering iron tip should I use?

This is a pretty open-ended question intentionally. :-) All of the soldering I've done to this point has been with through-hole components. I hope to move up to some smaller surfa …
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What is the best Magnifier to use for general electronics duties…

I am looking for a magnifier tool for an electronics workbench and was wondering what sort of product would be best. The device must be an all-rounder capable of doing some SMT …
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Personal electronics tool kit

What are the items you have in your personal electronics tool kit?
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Information on Electromate Multimeter

Where can I get information on an Electromate CM1401C "Smart Intelligent Auto Function Meter"? Mine has developed a fault where it will only measure negative voltages.
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Good Filter Design Software for OSX/UNIX?

I need to implement a simple lowpass filter for a data acquisition circuit (using stretch conductive fabric as a resistive sensor). Various sources have recommended that the best w …
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Opinions on an oscilloscope suitable for hobby electronics on a budget

I'm thinking about getting an oscilloscope as my next tool purchase but I don't really know what I should be looking for or what the options are. Ideally I'd prefer something that …