Electronics

Get Started with Electronics:

Electronics in your Class

See details on using and reserving the electronics bays.

Use Requirements are enforced with wiscard swipes or m-passes.

Join the course in Canvas for learning modules! (Optional)

Electronics 1 (Intro to Electronics)

Electronics 2 (Breadboards + Circuits)

InterEGR-170 Modules

Ready to go? Head back into the electronics bays and grab what you need to get started. Check out the kits we have available in the minimart in-person, or listed below.

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List of Electronics Equipment in the Makerspace

 

Make Model Qty Type and Features Permit Required
Keysight E3631A 12 Power Supply, 80W Triple Output 6V, 5A & ±25V, 1A Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs
Keysight 33210A 12 Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator, 10 MHz Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs
Keysight MSOX3024T 12 Mixed signal oscilloscope 200 MHz 5GSa/s Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs
Keysight 34450A 12 Digital Multimeters, 5 ½ digi Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs
AmScope SM-3TZ-80S 1 Microscope, 3.5X-90X Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs
Hakko FX-951-66 20 Soldering Iron, 120 Watts 400-840F Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs
Hakko FM-203 2 Dual Port Soldering 140 Watts Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs
Hakko FM-2032-52 3 FM-2032 micro soldering iron Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs
Hakko FR-810B 4 SMD Hot Air Rework Station Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs
SRA 103 2 Soldering Dispenser Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs
SRA 102 5 Soldering Dispenser Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs
Reflow Ovens T962 6 Reflow oven Lab Orientation Manufacturer’s Manual Specs

Electronics Kits (Arduinos, Soldering, Sensors, etc.)

The following kits are available for check out and use in the Makerspace:

Microcontroller Kits

  • Arduino*
  • Particle*
  • Raspberry Pi*

Electronics Kits:

  • Basic Soldering
  • Micro Soldering
  • PCB Assembly
  • Measurement (multimeter)

Sensor Kits:

  • Basic Sensors* ( go here for a complete list & datasheets )
  • LiDAR Kit** (Sick TIM 561)

* Indicates item is also for sale in the Mini-Mart.
**Instructors may check out this kit for multiple days out side of the Makerspace, contact the Shop Manager.

Links + Useful Info

PCB Fabricator Min number of boards Notes
JLCPCB 5 Full service PCB house. 24 hour turnaround. Stencils available. Low pricing. Shipping cost is high unless you use the slow boat.
PCBWay 5 Full service PCB house. 24 hour around. Stencils available. Low pricing. Shipping cost is high unless you use the slow boat.
Seeed Studio 5 3-4 day turnaround.
OSH Park 3 Double-sided PCBs are $5 per square inch for 3 copies. Good deal if your design is small. Turnaround is 12 days, however. Free shipping.
Express PCB 3 PCB can designed with their free easy-to-use layout software

Check-in during the hours below for questions pertaining to design consultation, materials, and best practices.

E-mail maker-electronics@engr.wisc.edu with questions.