Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Electronics Tools

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Whether total beginner or seasoned pro, there's one thing that all electronics enthusiasts need to do their work: the right tools! Here are some of my favorites for the circuit tinkerers on your gift list.

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Extech EX330 multimeter, Extech, $55
A multimeter is one of the basic tools that you'll depend on, so it makes sense to put a little money into a good one. The Extech EX330 is the winner of Dave Jones's extensive multimeter shootout, and it's a great little meter. I picked one up when my formerly trusty benchtop meter died, and I haven't looked back.


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Multimeter Kit, Maker Shed, $20
Rather than buying a commercial multimeter, another fun option is to build your own. Though not quite as fancy as the above Extech, this kit is capable of making basic voltage, current, and resistance measurements, plus you get the satisfaction of knowing you built it yourself!

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Source: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/12/electronics_workbench_gift_guide.html

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