Cool Tools: Adafruit Edition

SMT/SMD Resistor and Capacitor Books

Adafruit Resistor Book
This 0805 SMD resistor and capacitor book is just like the ones sold on eBay and just as useful. 0603’s are here.

Blank books and pages are here.

65 Piece Ratchet Screwdriver and Tool Bit Set

829-00

This 65 piece ratcheting screwdriver set is a bit nicer than comparable offerings from Dealextreme and includes bits for many of the obscure screws you are likely to encounter when disassembling all sorts of electronic equipment and devices.

Bus Pirate

Bus Pirate

I’ve used the Bus Pirate to troubleshoot tricky I2C bus problems and to develop automated testing of complex touchscreen control electronics. This is a small fraction of its capabilities. This is a handy item to have in your electronics toolbox. Has Python support!

Modular Snap Boxes

427-00

These snap boxes are available in several sizes and colors (including an ESD safe variant) and are great for storing loose components and fasteners.

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