Resources

💻 Software & Firmware KiCad - Open Source PCB Design. PlatformIO - Better than Arduino IDE for coding. Fritzing - For simple breadboard diagrams. 📦 Suppliers (UK/EU) Mouser - Major component distributor. DigiKey - Massive inventory. Pimoroni - Great for Maker/Pi stuff in the UK. These links are tools I personally use in the lab.

The Workshop

🛠️ Workshop Tools Hakko FX-888D - Reliable soldering station. Rigol DS1054Z - Great entry-level oscilloscope. iFixit Toolkit - Essential drivers for teardowns.