====== FAFO curated list of nice things ======
This page serves to document things of various kinds that we use and want to recommend to others.  Anything from software, tools, components, suppliers, 3d-printable parts, etc.

===== Tools =====
  * [[https://products.wera.de/en/screwdrivers_kraftform_plus__series_300_kraftform_big_pack_300.html|WERA Kraftform screwdrivers with laser tip]]
  * JBC soldering stations, eg. [[https://www.jbctools.com/cds-precision-soldering-station-product-1580.html|JBC CDS series]]
  * [[https://www.knipex.de/produkte/abisolierzangen-und-abmantelungswerkzeuge/knipex-multistrip-10-automatische-abisolierzange/knipex-multistrip-automatische-abisolierzange/1242195|Knipex 1242195 MultiStrip 10 Automatic Wire Strippers]]
  * [[https://www.engineertools-jp.com/pa092021|Engineer PA-09 crimper]] for pesky little crimp connectors (eg. JST, dupont)
===== 3D-prints =====
3D-printable parts that we are using in various places.

  * Organization
    * [[https://gridfinity.xyz/|Gridfinity storage boxes]] for any small parts/tools storage
    * [[https://www.printables.com/model/151052-modern-key-hanger|Modern Key Hanger]] for easy access to all our keys
 
===== Components =====
Components of any kind that we regularly use.

  * Electronics
    * The RP2040 and RP2350 microcontroller families.
  * Mechanical
  * Automation
    * Cheap MODBUS-RTU (RS485) hardware from "Eletechsup"
      * Digital and relay I/O boards (e.g. ''N4D8B08'')
      * Temperature transmitter (e.g. ''PTA8D08'')
      * MODBUS-TCP to MODBUS-RTU bridge (e.g. ''ET69C02'')
    * PT100 sensors for temperature measurement.  Two- or three-wire variants.  Some can take up to 400°C.
  * Electrical
    * LAPP UNITRONIC cables for control signals
    * Single core wires always at least 0.25mm²

===== Software =====
Software that we are using at FAFO for various purposes.

  * Engineering
    * [[https://horizon-eda.org/|Horizon EDA]] for PCB design
    * [[https://www.freecad.org/|FreeCAD]] for 3D CAD work
    * [[https://qelectrotech.org/|QElectroTech]] for electrical installation drawings
  * Various
    * [[https://github.com/revspace/revbank|revbank]] for keeping track of beverage money and other small expenses
  * Languages
    * Oddly enough, we like both Rust and Go!
===== Suppliers =====
Where we get out stuff.  We are based in Munich (Germany) so this of course has influence on our choices.

  * [[https://www.reichelt.de/|Reichelt]] - If you have a Reichelt, you don't need a Mr. Bezos.  One stop shop for a large variety of components, tools, and many other things
  * [[https://www.dasfilament.de/|Das Filament]] - Filament that's not just Good, but Good Enough. Can be ordered without a spool to fit the [[https://www.printables.com/model/30047-masterspool-das-filament-edition-v3-optimized-prin|MasterSpool]] ecosystem.
  * [[https://www.valekna.de/|Valekna]] - Hose and hose accessories. Everything from milk hoses to fire hose couplers.
  * [[https://www.o-ring-stocks.eu/|O-Ring-Stock]] - Large selection of o-rings, including Viton o-rings for vacuum systems.
  * [[https://www.microtonano.com/|Micro to Nano]] - Aftermarket tools/accessories/consumables for electron miscroscopy.