Tools & Materials
●StableRecommended tools for assembling Hyphi hardware. Hyphi boards ship pre-assembled — you're wiring LEDs, connectors, and power, not placing SMT components.
Essential Tools
| Tool | Recommendation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering iron | TS80P, Pinecil, or any temperature-controlled iron | Temperature-controlled is mandatory |
| Solder | Kester 63/37 0.5mm | Lead-free is harder — use 63/37 for learning |
| Flux | Flux pen | Apply before soldering pads or wires |
| Tweezers | Fine-tip ESD-safe tweezers | Fine-tip, ESD-safe |
| Multimeter | Any with continuity beeper | Essential for debugging shorts |
| Helping hands / PCB holder | PanaVise or generic | Keeps boards stable while soldering |
| USB-C cable | Data-capable cable | Many cables are charge-only — test yours |
Consumables
- Solder wick (desoldering braid)
- Isopropyl alcohol 90%+ (flux cleanup)
- Cotton swabs / lint-free wipes
- Heat shrink tubing (various sizes for wire work)
Test Equipment (Optional but Helpful)
| Tool | Use |
|---|---|
| USB power meter | Measure real current draw |
| Oscilloscope | Debug WS2812B data signal integrity |
| Logic analyzer | Decode BLE / UART debug output |
Sourcing
- Tools: Amazon, Adafruit, SparkFun, AliExpress
- Wire & connectors: Adafruit, AliExpress
- LEDs: Adafruit, AliExpress (WS2812B strips/rings)