AliExpress: 25 useful products for radio amateurs

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Soldering irons, multimeters, fluxes, as well as other tools and materials that are useful to anyone interested in electronics.

1. Soldering iron

Convenient 60-watt soldering iron with temperature control. The set includes a stand, a set of tips and a sponge for cleaning them.

2. Soldering iron with screen

A more advanced version of the main attribute of the radio amateur with push-button control, heating and a screen that shows the temperature.

3. USB soldering iron

A portable soldering iron, which is very mobile due to the power supply from USB. Even from an external battery, it heats up in just 10-15 seconds.

4. Soldering station

A functional soldering station with a hot air gun and a wide range of accessories. With its help, you can work not only with ordinary parts, but also with smaller SMD components.

5. Soldering iron stand

Metal stand with a heavy base, which can be additionally attached to the table with a self-tapping screw for reliability.

6. Sponge for sting

Special sponges for cleaning tips, which are moistened with water and placed in the same recess on the soldering iron stand. There are 20 pieces in a lot.

7. Soldering iron cleaner

Another option for a cleaning device is a box with a metal brush inside. Works even better.

8. Solder

High-quality solders with a diameter of 0.6 to 2.0 mm with a flux inside. They melt well and do not smoke.

9. Soldering mat

Special soldering mat made of heat-resistant silicone. Contains many different compartments in which it is convenient to fold parts and fasteners during operation.

10. Desoldering pump

A device that helps to collect excess solder from the board.

11. Absorbent braid

Another option is to remove excess solder. When heated, such a tape collects it on itself.

12. Screwdriver

A handy screwdriver with a large set of bits that will help you disassemble and assemble any electronics.

13. Tweezers

A set of six anti-static tweezers with different tip shapes. Serve for removing parts from boards, as well as holding them during soldering.

14. Holder with magnifier

Special holder with swivel clamps, magnifier and illumination, which will replace the missing third hand. Also has a built-in soldering iron stand.

15. Wires

Multicolored multicore wires for installation. Sold in sections of 10 m.

16. Stripper

Pliers for automatic stripping of insulation from wires without damaging them. Can be adjusted for different diameters.

17. Heat shrink tubing

A set of heat shrinkable tubes in seven different diameters and colors. 140 pieces 10 cm long.

18. Knife

A sharp knife like a surgical scalpel. The blades come in different shapes and change as needed.

19. Prototype board

Good development board with power supply for building and testing prototypes.

20. Containers

Plastic containers for storing radio components and other small items. The baffles are removable, allowing you to customize the size you want.

21. Thermal transfer paper

Special paper for printing circuit boards. A4 format, 10 sheets in a lot.

22. Compact multimeter

Inexpensive digital multimeter with backlit display and built-in stand. Measures all basic quantities and operates on a standard 9-volt battery.

23. Multimeter

A more expensive version of the multimeter with a large display and automatic detection of value limits. Includes case for carrying and storage.

24. Oscillograph

A technological device for measuring signal parameters, which is useful for advanced radio amateurs for complex projects.

25. Starter kit

The minimum required set of tools and materials for a novice radio amateur. It will be an excellent option at first for those who do not want to bother.