You can do some small jobs with the tools below, but you’ll definitely need to be creative. You can probably get through a lot of things with just the hot air rework station, but it’s going to be very challenging trying to get into the tight spaces. I don’t see why you couldn’t do a touch IC job with these tools. For the absolute beginner on a budget though.
Don’t forget the essentials too!
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AmScope - 4.3 inch Premium 1080P HD Portable LCD Digital Color Microscope with Dual-LED Illumination - DM140
$90.99AmScope’s portable LCD color digital microscope comes with a 4.3 inch color screen, up to 220X magnification, wireless remote, adjustable coarse focus knobs, top and bottom LED illumination, USB power cable, and much more! Support your child’s intere... read more
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YIHUA 959D-Digital Hot Air Rework Station, High Power with 3 Memories, Airflow Efficiency, °F /°C Display, Accurate Temp.(212°F~932°F), Brushed Aluminum Panel & Safety Features
$62.99Quick Heating & Well-Built – The hot air gun heats up rapidly when picked up from the holder thanks to the improved heating element and heating system design. Plus, the control panel is made with solid & brushed aluminum to prevent leaving burnt mark... read more
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Aoyue 469 Variable Power 60 Watt Soldering Station with Removable Tip Design- ESD Safe
$29.99HIGH PERFORMANCE - 70 Watts of system power. 60 watt iron power depending on the type of iron used. There are 50 available soldering tips to fit this station to meet all your soldering needs DESIGN FEATURES - The portable and lightweight design of th... read more
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AstroAI Digital Multimeter Tester 2000 Counts with DC AC Voltmeter and Ohm Volt Amp Meter; Measures Voltage, Current, Resistance, Continuity and Diode, Blue
Additional Tips - The following incorrect operations may cause the multimeter not to show results: Firstly, the plugs of test leads are not fully inserted or not inserted into the correct sockets. Secondly, the manual rotary switch is not placed in t... read more
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