The best crimping tools for Dupont and JST connectors on ESP32 projects: ENGINEER PA-09 and PA-20, iCrimp SN-28B, SN-2549, IWS-3220M, SN-01BM and SN-48B, plus PA-21 and Hozan P-707 compared.
The best magnifier lamps and soldering lights for ESP32 work: Luxo Wave LED-ESD, BoliOptics ESD 5 and 8 diopter lamps, Daylight Magnificent Pro, Neatfi XL, Donegan OptiVISOR and Brightech LightView Pro compared.
The best thermal cameras and IR thermometers for ESP32 and electronics work: Klein TI250 and TI290, TOPDON TC001, Fluke PTi120 and 62 MAX+, InfiRay P2 Pro, FLIR ONE Pro and Etekcity Lasergrip 1080 compared.
The best function and signal generators for ESP32 work: Rigol DG1022Z, Siglent SDG2042X, UNI-T UTG962E, OWON DGE2070 and DGE1060, Koolertron 15MHz and 30MHz DDS and Seesii FG-615 compared.
The best tweezers for SMD soldering and ESP32 board work: Wiha 44593 ESD set, iFixit Precision Tweezers, Hakko CHP 3-SA and 7-SA, Knipex ESD sets, Hakko 394 vacuum pen and Kaisi kits compared.
The best digital calipers and measuring tools for ESP32 and electronics work: Mitutoyo 500-196 and 293-340 micrometer, iGaging Absolute Origin, Starrett, Clockwise DCLR-0605 and NEIKO 01407A compared.
The best ESD mats and anti-static wrist straps for ESP32 work: Bertech high temperature and general purpose mat kits, SCS 2214, iFixit mat and strap, Kaisi, StaticTek, StarTech and Desco shielding bags.
The best gifts for ESP32 makers: Pinecil V2 smart iron, M5Stack Cardputer Adv, Freenove ESP32-S3 kit, iFixit Mako, FNIRSI FNB58, LA2016 logic analyzer and more, with verified Amazon links.
How to set up an ESP32 electronics lab: Hakko FX-888D, KAIWEETS HT118A, Tekpower TP3005T, FNIRSI 2C53T and FNB58, Innomaker LA2016, YIHUA 8786D I, Andonstar AD407 Pro and iFixit Mako compared.
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