IMHO those already exist on this forum. Besides test equipment there are also several tool related sections. Still I disagree with tools needing to be low cost specifically. I'd say 'worth spending money on'.
Nctnico, when I first started out on this EE journey my ability to purchase equipment, I wished for was a long way off my starting wages (lol) of 35 euro's a week back in the day when wheels were square and made of stone.
The ability to make test tools and fixutres then was no where as easy as it is today or the earning potential. So you had to improvise, beg borrow or scrape together ites required to enable you to work on the projects you wish to.
Soldering irons in those days made good thermal lances
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, so your ability to be 'deft' with them was paramount, now my JBC suite is around 100 light years improved, BUT it costs and my point is that many people staring out on this pathway will not have the funds to obtain the tools & equipment to make life easier and getting it right first time.
A lot of folks reading this thread will be at a loss as to why so many of the usual suspects on the TE threads are having a pop at each other over various forum issues
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I still it would be worthwhile for a beginner’s section here on the EEV blog with helps tip and hints with regard to not just equipment but materials, sources of parts and materials etc.
Yes, I know there are these out there, BUT how about correlating them in a proper format for a beginners section?
These days I'm very fortunate our R&D budget runs well into six figures so our choices are not so restricted, but that doesn't mean we'll drop large sums on the latest test gear. It has to be fit for purpose, run smoothly, absolutely minimal glitches, intuitive GUI and actually deliver the performance it claims, what ever the price point.
So instead of us bitching about where the new R&S 12 bit is really worth the 35K price when you add on the extra's the question was is $800 to much for a hobby scope?