Re:How to Build Your First Hardware Hacking Lab
by wrongbaud on Sunday October 22, 2023 @05:38PM
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That is definitely the segment that I have the least hand-on experience with. I've always used the mantis in my shop and not used much else for soldering. Feel free to toss on a PR with some reccomendations/updates!
Re:How to Build Your First Hardware Hacking Lab
by analog31 on Sunday October 22, 2023 @06:12PM
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A stereo microscope is a prominent fixture on my bench. It's on an arm so I can swing it into place. Can't recommend a brand, since mine was a dumpster dive.
I also like having a magnifying visor, so I don't have to move something to the scope. McMaster-Carr has a selection.
Re:How to Build Your First Hardware Hacking Lab
by cushychicken on Sunday October 22, 2023 @06:18PM
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I have a stereo Amscope that I really love.
When buying a trinocular it should be a simul-focal one where the stereo microscope and the camera are focused and available all at the same time (no switching of the light path to the camera). Example for such a trinocular microscope: AmScope SM-4NTP. A bincular microscope with matching specs will be slightly cheaper.
Louis Rossmann explaining in more detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_eQrbop-J4