OPTIONAL SUPPLIES
These Supplies are not needed to build the TOTEM, but they definitely help!
Image | Part | Description |
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tweezers | These will help putting on the small components onto the PCB. | |
tape/kapton tape | This will be helpful to secure some components while soldering. | |
extra flux / flux pen | Extra Flux can be helpful when soldering. Flux makes the solder flow better into the cavities and generally helps get a good solder joint. | |
isopropyl alcohol / PCB cleaner | IPA or PCB Cleaner is super cool to make the PCB look good after you are done soldering. | |
brass sponge | With a brass sponge you can clean the tip of the soldering iron. A brass sponge is a small investement but surely a good one! It makes soldering that much easier when you can work with a clean soldering iron tip! |