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3 HN users recommended this between 2018 and 2020, in 3 comments.
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3 HN users recommended this between 2018 and 2020, in 3 comments.
Each tall tick is one HN user's first recommendation. A short tick is the same user again. Click a tick to jump to the comment.
Here's a really nice entry-level soldering station that's not hundreds of dollars: https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888D-23BY-Digital-Soldering-S...
Also, get a Soldapullt.
This is a plenty good enough multimeter: https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-101-Multimeter-Equipment-Indust...
Most importantly: Your first oscilloscope should be analog.
You don't need fancy test equipment with a zillion features, but it's especially important for a beginner to have well-made and properly-functioning test equipment. You need to be able to trust the readings even if you do something silly with it.
I highly suggest spending a few extra dollars to get a nice digital soldering iron w/replaceable tips.
Here is the standard that everyone gets, but sometimes there are deals on other ones: https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888D-23BY-Digital-Soldering-S...
If you're looking for another Zen like hobby, try soldering. You can get a Hakko iron [1] for $100 and fun kits [2] for under $20.
Few activities put me in a state of peaceful tranquility like soldering in quiet solitude. Summer nights soldering with the window open listening to crickets in the background. Heaven on Earth.
[1] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ANZRT4M/
[2] Elenco FM Radio Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YHZE0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Fq...