Show pagesource Old revisions Backlinks Rename Page Export to PDF If a language is selected at the box above this line you will see page translation via google translate Do not use google translate if there is a native translation existent of the page - try a look at the little flag at the right top of every page!. Table of Contents What else do I need? Tools and Test Equipment Helpful personal qualities Discussion review english What else do I need? Tools and Test Equipment Soldering station with exchangable soldering tips and possibility to set the soldering temperature One fine soldering tip (0.8mm) and one large chisel type soldering tip (5mm) Lötspitze. Short tips are preferable, they conduct heat much better. Desoldering wick fine solder (0.5mm) Paaste-like solder flux, e.g. RMA-223 in syringe fine Tweezers, non-magnetic Magnifying glass / Magnifier Lamp / Stereomicroscope with 5x .. 10x magnification. With good eye sight a pair of strong reading glasses (+4 Dioptrien) cn serve well as magnifier glasses. Workplace needs to be well lit. Strong lighting results in the eye pupils getting smaller - this increases visual resolution additionally Digital multimeter Power supply with adjustable voltage and adjustable maximum current RF dummy load 50 Ohm 50 W or more usual tools (screw drivers, Schraubendreher, small pliers, small side cutter, ..) Shortwave transceiver to check RX and TX function of OVI40 Usefull but not strictly necessary: Oscilloscope Frequency counter upto 200 MHz or so RF voltmeter upto 200 MHz or so ST Micro test adapter “ST-Link V2”. Original adapter or low price clones Hot air soldering station. Low-cost gear such as “ZD-939L”, “ZJchao” oder similar are already very helpful for de-soldering. Known brands such as Weller WHA300 are occasionally apearing in on line auctions for low budget prices. A hot air pistol may also be quite useful for de-soldering - if used with caution. Measure the true temperature with a thermometer or a PT100 / PT1000 resistor and an ohm-meter. Cover areas that shouldn't be de-soldered with heat resistant material such as aluminium or capton foil. Hot air pistol used for de-soldering - see text Helpful personal qualities A steady calm hand Ability to fight one's weaker self Patience (this is not a project finished in a few days) Perseverance You could leave a comment if you were logged in.