Tools Needed for Assembly

Overview of the tools and equipment needed to assemble a Core64 kit.

This kit requires some basic electronics tools. It is helpful to have a clear and bright workspace, and perhaps some magnification for your eyes. The cores are small and you don't want to loose them!

The basic tools needed. Shown with the typical Core Board kit components.

TOOLS: PCB holder, soldering pencil, fume extractor, tip cleaner, tweezers, blunt tip plastic pointer, small flush-cut wire cutter, sharp hobby knife, multimeter

SUPPLIES: Solder (1/32 or 1/16"), flux pen, isopropyl alcohol, q-tips, Kimwipes or similar lint-free towel

OPTIONAL: Ruler, scissors, magnifier, flux remover, task light

Pause and take a deep breath! Proceed slowly, be careful, and make it count! I want you to be happy with your results, and I know this is going to be a challenging kit if it is your first time weaving core memory. Please don't rush it. Take frequent breaks. I do NOT recommend completing it in one sitting. Gentle persistance will get you through the weaving process.