Electronics¶
[1–2 sentence overview of the electronics bench area and general etiquette (bench cleanup, shared component bins, etc.).]
Machines¶
Rigol Digital Oscilloscope¶
Location: [where on the bench] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [general-purpose digital scope for signal measurement/debugging]
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bandwidth | |
| Channels |
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Analog Oscilloscope¶
Location: [where on the bench] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [legacy/analog scope — when to prefer this over the digital Rigol]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Bench Power Supply¶
Location: [where on the bench] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [adjustable voltage/current supply for testing circuits]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
PEAK Multimeter¶
Location: [where on the bench] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [general-purpose multimeter for voltage/current/continuity/component testing]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Yihua Soldering Station (with hot air)¶
Location: [where on the bench] Training required: Yes — [sign-off process]
Overview [iron + hot air rework station for through-hole and SMD soldering]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
- [ ] Internal SOP / checklist (link)
Infrared SMD Soldering Oven¶
Location: [where on the bench] Training required: Yes — [sign-off process]
Overview [reflow oven for SMD/PCB assembly — note temperature profiles]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
- [ ] Internal SOP / checklist (link)
Via Press¶
Location: [where on the bench] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [for pressing/setting vias or connectors during PCB fab/assembly]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Manufacturer manual (link)
Etching Tank¶
Location: [where on the bench] Training required: Yes — [chemical handling sign-off]
Overview [PCB etching — note chemical type in use (e.g. ferric chloride) and handling/disposal requirements]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Internal SOP / checklist (link)
- [ ] Chemical safety data sheet (SDS) (link)
MFOS Transistor Matching Circuit¶
Location: [where on the bench] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [used for matching transistor pairs, e.g. for synth builds]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Reference/build doc (link)
Mutable Instruments Module Tester¶
Location: [where on the bench] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [test rig for validating Eurorack module builds]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Reference/build doc (link)
Moritz Klein Lab(oratory)¶
Location: [where on the bench] Training required: [yes/no]
Overview [synth/circuit-building learning station based on Moritz Klein's designs — note what's included]
Basic Operating Steps
1. 2. 3.
Manuals & Resources
- [ ] Reference/build doc (link)
Safety¶
Required before first use
[Certification/training requirement — especially soldering station, reflow oven, and etching tank]
- PPE: [safety glasses, ventilation/fume extraction when soldering, gloves + apron + eye protection when handling etching chemicals]
- Chemical handling (etching tank): [storage, disposal, spill procedure — reference SDS]
- Heat sources: [iron/hot air/reflow oven — never leave unattended while hot, proper stand/rest use]
- ESD precautions: [grounding straps/mats for sensitive components, if applicable]
- Emergency procedures: [who to contact, first aid kit location, eyewash station location, incident reporting process]
FAQ¶
Q: [Where do I dispose of solder waste / used chemicals?] A:
Q: [Can I bring my own components/PCBs?] A:
Q: [Who do I ask if I need a component I can't find in the bins?] A: