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- Assortment of capacitors, in the range of .001 - .1 uf monolithic ceramic or
metal film, and 1uf to 100uf electrolytic. These can be bought in
assortments, or you can purchase a handful of each of a few different
values from across the full range, then replaced or supplemented as
needed as you go. - 9 volt battery clips -- the things that snap onto the nipples at the end of a 9
volt battery and terminate in lengths of wire. Get five or more. - Assorted audio jacks and plugs to mate with other devices, i.e., your
amplifier, jacks on toys, etc. - Batteries for your amplifier, toys and circuits. Be a friend of the
environment and invest in some rechargeable batteries.
Other tools and materials will be introduced as needed. Basic shop tools -- such
as a small saw for metal and plastic, files, and an electric drill -- are useful when
you start to work on packaging. A complete inventory of parts needed for all the
projects is included in Appendix 2.
Your work space should be well-lit and ventilated. It should have a lot of table
space; the table surface may be damaged by soldering, drilling and filing, so no
Chippendale please. You’ll need electrical power at the table for you soldering
iron.