Collin's Lab: Electronics Tools

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  • @videotronicmaker
    @videotronicmaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    It's 2020 and I just came across Collin's Lab. You are the man!

    • @CrowClouds
      @CrowClouds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For me it's 2021

    • @Jamslerr
      @Jamslerr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wonder what happened to him? He seems like a genuine character

    • @videotronicmaker
      @videotronicmaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Jamslerr I see him sometimes over at adafruit's channel

    • @ahbarahad3203
      @ahbarahad3203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For me it's 2022 and I'm running out of his videos

    • @clue0001
      @clue0001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Jamslerr he also has his own channel. Try looking for Collin Cunningham. 👍🏻

  • @TheWinnieston
    @TheWinnieston 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is the guy who started it all for me. I was entertained by his videos in '10, loved him, and I am now part of creative Microsystems building coin sized computer for money! Thanks Collin! We miss you!

  • @Kjata316
    @Kjata316 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Collin's videos have changed my life. I know that's overly dramatic, but I don't know how else to put it. He explains things so well, they just make sense.

  • @raysubsonic
    @raysubsonic 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These are Honestly some of the best Electronics Instruction Videos I've seen. Clear concise explanations, Easy to follow, and Humourous and Fun .. Go Colin !!

  • @VinceTibo
    @VinceTibo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I realise I'm 7 years late but this video is great, love the personality!

    • @windyjay4627
      @windyjay4627 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      better than me lol. I'm 12 years late 😂

  • @sablesoul
    @sablesoul 13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My Electrical Engineering homework break consists of watching this video... which makes it oddly efficient. Thanks Collin!

  • @technobabble_
    @technobabble_ 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dear Collin,
    With the help of your videos and a few others, I started making prototypes and circuit boards and just last thursday I was granted my first patent.
    Keep up the good work, you're an inspiration to at LEAST a few of us!

  • @michaelpirrone
    @michaelpirrone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    "ensure you're able to void nearly any warranty" I think I may have found a motto I can get behind.

  • @cdlted
    @cdlted 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Colin is the only teacher I ever needed.

  • @vtwinbreed
    @vtwinbreed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came back 10 years later and the intro was definitely nostalgia

  • @sickboygaming6204
    @sickboygaming6204 8 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    and what about the digital multimeter?

    • @benlogic8592
      @benlogic8592 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Stick with fluke, saved my ass many times. Chinese multimeters can kill.

  • @JosephMassimino
    @JosephMassimino 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Collin, your tool suggestions are right on. The advice was right on too. Your delivery was great. My favorite needle nose pliers, which I have two, are 4" Diamond, made in the USA. Thanks for the great presentation. Joe

  • @ayman001B
    @ayman001B 9 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    you mean "FreedOhm"!

    • @BeInspiredAndMotivat
      @BeInspiredAndMotivat 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Zer0's Supremacy Hey everyone, the greatest results that ive ever had was with the Gregs Electro Blog (i found it on google) definately the most useful info i've followed.

    • @imadkharchouf778
      @imadkharchouf778 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get out!

    • @ayman001B
      @ayman001B 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Imad Kharchouf
      hhhhhhh ok sm7li xD

    • @imadkharchouf778
      @imadkharchouf778 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HHHHHHHHH,, MEGHRIIIBIII??

    • @AMedRafik
      @AMedRafik 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      saha echeikh !!!

  • @eshwaarpalani6730
    @eshwaarpalani6730 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir, can easily cross the line between seriousness and comedy very easily.

  • @g0etzome
    @g0etzome 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What?!?!? No helping hands? Ah, this video is 9 years old and still relevant. Legend.

  • @MAKE
    @MAKE  13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @MainVuper Collin considers a multimeter to be a "test instrument" - though it is, of course, vital!

  • @milky1234123
    @milky1234123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I come back to this video pretty often every year without fail to make sure i have everything listed here for work. Very useful video wish he made more

  • @MrJuuustin28532
    @MrJuuustin28532 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish you we would keep putting new vids out. I'm here now and ready to watch them all

  • @mlentsch
    @mlentsch 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pure joy - danke! The debate on purchasing the magnifying visor has been settled.

  • @dougstanton9816
    @dougstanton9816 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still come back just to listen to Colin.

  • @doug.a.2665
    @doug.a.2665 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dig this guy ..has good sense of humor not to mention he really knows his stuff!

  • @JoelEngineer
    @JoelEngineer 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making this video!! I bought the Weller WLC100 and it made a world of difference compared to the knock-off I was using. Lesson learned.

    • @juelpereira9404
      @juelpereira9404 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not just you.
      Those cheapos, not worthy

  • @Bokononistly
    @Bokononistly 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Collin's Lab! Every time one comes out I know I'm going to have fun for the next 10 minutes. Faux candid moments are hilarious

  • @tedvanmatje
    @tedvanmatje 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    after all these years of 'suffering', lol
    the panavise in, both formats, will not just save my sanity but also make life easier. thanks for the info dude!

    • @tedvanmatje
      @tedvanmatje 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      afterthought.....my first thought was to build one myself (pretty simple) due to the fact you can't purchase 'bugger all' here in Europe and import tax is the official 'aka' for state sponsored monetary rape.
      off to the workshop I go then to make: something useful ;)

  • @jeremyrichards2761
    @jeremyrichards2761 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is something so oddly satisfying about these videos.

  • @rbli63
    @rbli63 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been tinkering for many years, I'm reassured to see I already have most of this. But there's always something in these video's that is a good and new idea to me. Keep up the good work!

  •  13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know anything about eletronic but I can watch this all night :D

  • @donder999
    @donder999 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    FINALLY a person who shows us a NORMAL soldering iron.
    Metcal is still the best. The normal 24Vac Weller is good for soldering pierced holes (optional with sized tips depends on hole's size)

  • @kdc43
    @kdc43 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Afrotechmod's and Collin's Lab educational videos are more effective than the ones at school...... and they are cool and entertaining.

  • @SuspesoMX
    @SuspesoMX 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @ChozoSR388 Let me be more clear. I can use a Dremel, a soldering iron and a wire cutter (tools) to make a PCB. And to test it out I'll use an osciloscope and a multimeter (measuring instruments [instruments]). According to the context you're using, you can use both to say something is an instrument or a tool. In this case, some of us consider the multimeter as an instrument and not a tool.

  • @dgfia
    @dgfia 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love talking to tools and love those who talk to their's.... you are cool Colin.

  • @AIR112able
    @AIR112able 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a geek and you have a good sense of humor

  • @duminicad
    @duminicad 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    ye Colin, make your own channel, I'm not into electronics, but man... I love watching your videos!!!

  • @alienoutlaw3
    @alienoutlaw3 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    colins lab is hands down the best series that make magazine has

  • @MrROTD
    @MrROTD 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tin snips are hardly used for Tin anymore but they are good for almost any kind of sheet metal up to a certain thickness, its one of the most useful tools I own

  • @gman500a
    @gman500a 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video as always. Something that I am surprised that you didn't include under the desoldering tool section is copper desoldering wick. I always use it after a pump to clean up the last little bit of left over solder. Also, in most situations, it can handle the whole desoldering job by itself if you're patient.
    I love these "Collin's Lab" vids. They're always informative and entertaining.

  • @hydroman1976
    @hydroman1976 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Recently discovered an awesome tool/trick. To remove a component for reuse-Pull on it lightly then hit the underside of the board with a heat gun on high and close. With just a little pulling when the solder softens, the component will come out nice and clean.

    • @jjsmith4030
      @jjsmith4030 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Carl Carrano wow thats cool thanks man thats gonna be pretty useful later on(:

  • @regexRex
    @regexRex 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hemostats are a great idea! I would also add that a lot of problems with bad soldering isn't the iron's fault, it's that they haven't been tinned most of the time. Also you forgot the desoldering wick.

  • @saleplains
    @saleplains 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    anyone else feel like this is dwight schrutes brother?

    • @southernkatrina8161
      @southernkatrina8161 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean Reggie Dwight, aka Elton John? Kind of. But more like the Emergency Medical Hologram from Voyager, ie, Robert Picardo.

  • @EIBBOR2654
    @EIBBOR2654 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Colin, FYI,
    3 in 1 oil is good for tools but I found another product you might want to look in to. It's CorrosionX It not only protects/lubricates tools but has a dielectric strength of 40,000 V. I found this at a hardware store and the guy there told me it would help keep rust off my tools. I gave it a try and it worked great. I went to there web site and found lots of info and 1 of the formulas works on electronics. Go to there web site and let me know what you think

  • @TheBryancrochet
    @TheBryancrochet 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always great information. And I love your style Collin!

  • @boomerangfreak
    @boomerangfreak 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was a new soldering iron (so also the tip) and I always use rosin core
    it just turned out that the 80W iron got to hot because since I added a in-line dimmer and got the right temperature everything works great and the tip isn't a problem anymore
    I love this new setup (instead of a simple 30W iron I now have some kind of 80W station :)

  • @SE45CX
    @SE45CX 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:10 for cutting PCBs to length I'd recommend the: MicroLux Mini Tilt Arbor Table Saw. Or Proxxon FKS/E for people outside US. This with the diamond blade is really convenient for that job. I'm not paid to advertise this. I'm just sharing with you what works for me.

  • @tHaH4x0r
    @tHaH4x0r 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    another more expensive high quality soldering station: the weller ws81t goes for around 300-400 bucks and its a joy to work with. Adjustable temperature, nice flexible cable and an weller stop and go soldering iron holder, which shuts down the soldering iron if unused, which saves a lot of expenive tips :)

  • @DanielPowell9992
    @DanielPowell9992 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Metcal's what I use at work. Awesome iron, though I like it best because it has such a short tip length. Not great at tight spaces, and they get kinda hot after a lot of constant use, but the amount of control you get outweighs these problems many times over. Too long a tip kills accuracy.

  • @georgiowee
    @georgiowee 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Mr Cunningham,
    You are the Best
    Regards

  • @RobMacKendrick
    @RobMacKendrick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Collin's the only guy cool enough for tools to talk to.

  • @PvtHaggard
    @PvtHaggard 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Collin is just all different types of AWESOME rolled in to one

  • @thejdiego
    @thejdiego 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Xytronic XY-258 fell apart literally right in my hand. Now I use a Weller soldering station. I am much more happy with the Weller, and my soldering looks professional.

  • @amitagrawal1359
    @amitagrawal1359 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the way you talk..the way you presented things

  • @peterjansen5498
    @peterjansen5498 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Being an Aussie I cant help but chuckle when he says Sodering, even thought the test says Soldering. But all that aside, I do like Collins vids. Informative and entertaining.

    • @Soebrojoes
      @Soebrojoes 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Though it is spelled soldering, it is pronounced sodering. In the same way you say walking or talking. You don't pronounce the L.

    • @JustinShaedo
      @JustinShaedo 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Outside of the USA the 'L' in solder is very much pronounced :)

    • @Soebrojoes
      @Soebrojoes 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Justin F Oh! I am American so that's good to know!

    • @Mentorcase
      @Mentorcase 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the way Americans say sem-eye when what they mean is semi.

  • @FlorianEagox
    @FlorianEagox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm very visually impaired and just getting into electronics.
    To see what I'm working with, I've purchased a clampable phone stand, and use an app that sends my phone's camera to my PC so I can work by looking at my monitor zoomed in.
    This magnifying visor seems pretty amazing though

  • @zzzaap
    @zzzaap 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to know what you would use if a certain tool was not present and, you NEED or WANT to finish a project/fix. For instance, would you use scissors in place of wire cutters?
    While I'm at it, what would be in a poor man's tool kit?

  • @strongbad2795
    @strongbad2795 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recommend the Weller WES51 soldering iron for about $120. It is perfect for this kind of work and has replaceable tips, a very important feature.

  • @RadioEnhancedBear
    @RadioEnhancedBear 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this series so much

  • @17GigaHertz
    @17GigaHertz 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use a firelight to strip wires..
    Oh yes and thanks for your nice videos, you are my favorite of make.

  • @jcb337010
    @jcb337010 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love those super-sized vise jobs!!!Great video......

  • @JKPieGuy
    @JKPieGuy 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Collin, please make a video explaining the "Pros and Cons" of using both Leaded and Unleaded Solder. Also please make a video explaining which rechargeable batteries are better to use.

  • @Paul67558
    @Paul67558 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @TheAAMoy the multimeter is very uselful too you can t aproximate the voltage ,ma or anything else.every electronaut should have on

  • @MacoveiVlad
    @MacoveiVlad 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    what about light, fume exhaustion and as stated by other people, multimeters and other test equipment. Also what laser printer and etcher do you currently use. I know there is a older video about etching but i guess newer tools come form time to time.

  • @supertechnoboy12
    @supertechnoboy12 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haven't you always wanted to use his iron, it's so awesome

  • @scottyoung2986
    @scottyoung2986 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was super helpful and understandable for beginners.

  • @truedesireelements2040
    @truedesireelements2040 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so so much for all the helpful tips, you are amazing. I love watching all your videos.

  • @vishalsingh-yf9es
    @vishalsingh-yf9es 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    will you please tell me what sort oil you use for the lubrication of your tools.

  • @TrajanowskiRifleworx357
    @TrajanowskiRifleworx357 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice screwdriver set, can be a use of my gunsmithing. Do you know where I can find like yours?

  • @ArtFluids
    @ArtFluids 13 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Who thinks this guy should have a show on Discovery or something? It would be like Good Eats but about Electronics.

  • @MixerVM
    @MixerVM 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:36 I use the same automatic wire stripper, except it is Radio Shack branded

  • @Rigpa7
    @Rigpa7 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think solder-wick works much better than those spring pumps you displayed for removing solder. Good video by the way.

  • @shartne
    @shartne 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you purchase these high grade wire strippers snipers and tweezers at?

  • @athf226
    @athf226 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES. Metcal. I used one at work and fell in love.

  • @vwwvwwwvwwwvwwvvwwvw
    @vwwvwwwvwwwvwwvvwwvw 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    no mention of a multimeter? or is that not a tool

    • @libed91
      @libed91 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's just pure magic man.

    • @ciarfah
      @ciarfah 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      vwwvwwwvwwwvwwvvwwvw Nah man just lick the contacts and guess the voltage based on how much it tingles ;)

    • @cardboardboxification
      @cardboardboxification 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      JackRedstonia just Bridge the main with a #12 wire then turn the main on... the bigger the pop, the higher the voltage

  • @jm96mx
    @jm96mx 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, oscilloscopes are quite expensive, and you probably won't need it for most hobby-level projects. As for the fume extractor, you can make one, solder by the window, or outside; it's not truly essential unless you solder a couple times a week (or more frequently) or for long periods of time. I agree with you on the multimeter, though, even a cheap $10 one will cover most of your needs, and you'll be needing it always.

  • @FandRRacing
    @FandRRacing 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the screw driver set? It looked nice

  • @bigun89
    @bigun89 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    My artillery:
    Propane Powered Soldering Iron
    Solder Braid (screw solder suckers)
    Helping Hands
    Variety Pack of Heat Shrink Tubing
    A variety of snips and pliers
    Automatic Wirestrippers
    Variety of Bit-Sets

  • @Chirimorin
    @Chirimorin 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @bahstrike It might be useful for specific circuits, but certainly not a basic tool that you must have if you want to do anything with electronics (the only thing I can think of right now, is to check voltage if you switch from AC to DC or something, a lot of the time people have a DC power source though)

  • @Gamer4051
    @Gamer4051 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    What screw driver set is that?

  • @GuruMN
    @GuruMN 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Desoldering wicks are easier for me to use and probably cheaper than a desoldering pump. I was never sure how you were supposed to get the solder globs out of a pump. I especially like the wicks because I can cut off a 1 inch section and hand it to a friend who needs it or when I don't want to hold something clumsy when I don't have helping hands type tools around.

  • @HariharaprasadVellala
    @HariharaprasadVellala 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your tools talked much about you! Thanks for the video. You forgot the light source!

  • @photolabguy
    @photolabguy 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to know what kind od screwdriver set you have there.

  • @StereoBucket
    @StereoBucket 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm guessing that the solder melts.
    Well solder not sticking to the iron could mean a bad soldering iron tip.
    That's why the top of the tip is different from the bottom.
    It's designed for good stickiness and other performance enhancements.

  • @mymindsiinc
    @mymindsiinc 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video. Lots of good information with lots of laughs along the way.

  • @pikuorguk
    @pikuorguk 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to buy a new multi-bit warranty voiding set and some wire strippers too, my teeth don't work neatly enough (is it just me, or has the plastic covering on wires become more stretchy and the copper become thinner and easier to break?)

  • @fidazaman3155
    @fidazaman3155 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just subscribed to your channel and i have a question. You mentioned we can buy many of this tools from Amazon or eBay but the real question is can those tools can talk back😂😁😀.
    Really enjoyed watching this video and waiting for the next one. Thanks sir.

  • @FidelGVelasquez
    @FidelGVelasquez 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Collin's Lab should be its own channel...

  • @asif2830
    @asif2830 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    many thanks and sharing a good piece of work . Now i am ready to buy some other things which i do not have before and also this video help that which tools for which purpose. now i am ready to learn electronic so quick.

  • @bainsonic
    @bainsonic 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    why do you have heat shrink tubing on your helping hands?

  • @ee99419
    @ee99419 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the product description for the screwdriver set at 8:16 ?

    • @MarcStollmeyer
      @MarcStollmeyer 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Eric Escamilla
      www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pro-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-072-1
      It's a great tool set, a little expensive but a world of quality difference compared to $20 sets you find at the hardware store. Just try not to lose any of the bits!

    • @ee99419
      @ee99419 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, fam!

  • @SchuchDesigns
    @SchuchDesigns 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Collin, did that curved tip come with the Metcal or did you specifically select it?

  • @JKPieGuy
    @JKPieGuy 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @steamnerfer195 True but with a lighter you can burn the tubing and you don't always get even shrinkage. Also I thought they'd use that since they have a bunch of other technical gadgets.

  • @TheEmerald
    @TheEmerald 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    As soon as I hear the first two notes of the intro song, my heart starts to race.

  • @TwiggyTreant
    @TwiggyTreant 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    who makes that screwdriver set? looks nice.

  • @Clod15
    @Clod15 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @treesquids INTERESTING! what is it u made if u dont mind me asking

  • @niklasedg
    @niklasedg 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can i find the screwing thingys?

  • @whiteknightblackhorseprodu6313
    @whiteknightblackhorseprodu6313 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dry sense of humor, my favorite, thanks for the info. Subscribed and liked, I'll be back.

  • @rlrsk8r1
    @rlrsk8r1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had great luck with a butane powered soldering torch made by Bernz-O-Matic. I like the lack of cord and the built-in stand.

  • @jm96mx
    @jm96mx 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you tried using a new tip? Or Rosin-cored solder?

  • @daxweb
    @daxweb 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where are you Colin?! I visit the make channel only for your video!

  • @Markioz04
    @Markioz04 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Collin is the only one left at make that is still interesting to watch! where is KIPKAY!

  • @phlomal
    @phlomal 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    What were you building with the TI chip at 7:22 ?

  • @aaron6841
    @aaron6841 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Erem does a free sharpening service or so I hear are they any better then engineer?