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  • Date Created: 29 Apr 2014 5:45 PM Date Created
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What tool or technology do you reach for most often as an engineer?

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  • johnbeetem
    johnbeetem over 11 years ago +2
    The notebook. I use those granite composition books which you can buy for US$1 or so during annual back-to-school sales. Ideas get sketched in the notebook long before they're typed in, and it's a great…
  • michaelkellett
    michaelkellett over 11 years ago in reply to jw0752 +2
    Hello John, Go for the temperature controlled iron for anything/everything. The Ersa one I mentioned is very nice but a bit pricey - I've used a few cheapo ones and they have been OK. I prototype on pcbs…
  • michaelwylie
    michaelwylie over 11 years ago +1
    Multimeter hands down. Most frequent problem is no power, and the multimeter is key for troubleshooting power issues.
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    Former Member over 11 years ago

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