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 +====== 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)
 +  * The amazing [[https://sensepeek.com/webshop-1|PCBite]] PCB holders and probes (SP200 and SP10)
 +===== 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
 +    * [[https://github.com/rohieb/bottle-clip-name-tag|Bottle Name Tag Clip]] for marking ownership of drinks
 + 
 +===== Components =====
 +Components of any kind that we regularly use.
 +
 +  * Electronics
 +    * The RP2040 and RP2350 microcontroller families.
 +    * MacroSilicon MS2130 capture cards.
 +  * 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
 +    * Phoenix PT series terminal blocks
 +
 +===== 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
 +  * [[https://www.motedis.com/de|Motedis]] — Aluminum extrusions/profiles and standard (mechanical) components like screws, bearings, linear motion components
 +  * [[https://wiehen-gmbh.de/|Wiehen GmbH]] — LAPP ÖLFLEX cable and single core conductors for wiring