Usefull tools

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Hello,

I have an idea:
Posting what are some usefull tools for hardware hacking. Both hand tools and software...
I think it would be a good reference...

What do you think?

1) a screw driver set, probably like those used for mobile phone repair. I got one with 33 interchangeable bits.

2) a digital multimeter, the more checking options the better. Or simply a cro( oscilloscope)

3) a good antistatic soldering iron( prefer goot from japan). Hot air gun with temp and air control ( optional)

4) thin solderwire, good white flux, ipa or tinner, desoldering wick, desoldering pump, soldering - de soldering assist kit( optional)

5) magnifying glass or stand with illumination, a portable filament lamp( in case u have to dry out a circuit board with ipa or thinners) , pcb holding stand( i got one with a magnifying glass too). A small magnet or box to keep unscrewed screws, so that u may not get screwed up by lossing some of them.

6) bunch of wires, pins, jacks, and a plugsocket or extension box with fuse protection and univeral plugs( i made one myself)

7) last but not least.. virtualy every thing u need for a particular work, its bit electrical and electronics. So any thing u can manage will become a tool.

8) a bench powersupply with 0-30 v adjustable option( i modified a comp smps to get it, smps supply gives stedy and stable supply compared to transformer based ones. Though it gives max 12v o/p it is enough for most works, as i got another 0-30v transformer based supply, i never had to use it for any of my mobile based works). A ups if u want.( the comp ups with 700w is a good option)

Rules;-

1) always keep ur workplace neet

2) keep all tools handy, and easily accessible from where u sit.

3) use good lighting( i made a 3w led adjustable handle lamp with lense, so that it focus properly on my work area only, keep the light so that it dont falls directly on ur eyes)

4) do handling of static objects with bare foot on ground, just to avoid static charges from ur body. Or use antistatic matts and wrist bands

5) use of correct tools makes ur work clean and also saves lot of time.

6)never mess up ur work place with wires,chargers,datacables, tools, etc..

7)patience ... hope ...determination ... optimism ...( with out these u will never gona make it)

Thats all.. i got for now.( or what that came into my mind for now) . U all add some more spice if u have`em.

Hit the thanks button if i helped u...

Regards
Shah

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Very good reply....
Anyone else want to add anything?

I think that covers it. Other things that I would add is an assortment of clips for probing / attaching. Maybe a scope but I don't think that is required for much. As for software, I don't know, I don't use a lot of software but I find adb and Kies being really useful.

Software's:-

1)XS ++ :- software for flashing/ moding sonyericsson Java phones
2) setool :- same as above, with more options
3)a2tool:- same as above but for newer se Java phones

4)universal box, jaf box, :- Nokia,LG,se,etc flashing.( Java phones)

5)ireb, f0recast,:- iPhone

6)adb,hd2 tool kit,alpharevex,goldcard tool,z4root,gingerbreak,android kitchen, android sdk, Odin multiflasher, :- tools for android devices

7)wp7 toolkit, wp7sdk, zune, wxap assistant, update cab sender, multi xap installer,hspl / spl installer :- windows phone tools.

Dudes these are few tools I had used, but not all, its hard to mention all, as thousands of them are out there..

The main info I can give is to Google searching your need with "tool" at its end. U will get it.
Eg:- xperia arc unlocking tool, sensation XE rooting tool, etc...

from hd2 running hyperdroid 5.7 on dorimanx 3.8

HW dev tools and asociated SW here :

just google for "microchip technology android" they have many others

Core phone analyse/modding stuff? JTAG + OpenOCD/CrossWorks. Allows to debug/resurrect/low level software and hardware analyse any ARM based phone if JTAG pads are exposed.

Originally Posted by subasri

hi can u also guide me some useful tool for hardware hacking

I have posted it already, read second post of this thread. What more do u want?
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Originally Posted by showlyshah

1) a screw driver set, probably like those used for mobile phone repair. I got one with 33 interchangeable bits.

2) a digital multimeter, the more checking options the better. Or simply a cro( oscilloscope)

3) a good antistatic soldering iron( prefer goot from japan). Hot air gun with temp and air control ( optional)

Selections...
Precision Screw Drivers Toolkit for Electronics DIY (45-Piece Set) $12.50
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/precisi...203?r=34774240

RIGOL DS1052E 5.6" TFT LCD 50MHz 2-Channel Digital Color Storage Oscilloscope $345.60
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/rigol-d...573?r=34774240

1.9" LCD Handheld Digital Multimeter (Voltage + Current + Resistance + Temperature/ 1*6F22) $16.90
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/1-9-lcd...890?r=34774240

10-in-1 Multi-Functional Self-Ignition Soldering Iron Gas Torch Kit $35.60
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/10-in-1...354?r=34774240

Soldering Workstation with 5X Magnifier for Electronic DIY $17.70
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/solderi...651?r=34774240

Free shipping, nice.

Does anyone have experience with gas soldering irons?