I'm old enough to have been issued with a WW2 ration book when I was born, and freely admit to never having done anything at all with electronics in my life. However, that time has come as part of the restoration of a car that has 50 years of history with me!
Initially, I would like to do two things. The first is to make a Voltage Reducer (Limiter) to replace the old, unreliable electro mechanical one, which is no longer available anyway. For this, I have a component list as well as a circuit diagram. The second is to make a printed circuit. Again, this is no longer available. Later on if these are succesful, there are also other items that I would like to attempt.
To my first question on here. I realise that I will need to purchase some tools to complete these items. What exactly are recommended? I realise of course that I will need some kind of soldering iron (station?) as well as what I understand is called a "Third Hand," preferably one with some kind of magnifying glass. As a novice in the area, the choice of these seems a bit bewildering. What should I be looking for? All recommendations will be greatly received! What other tools would be required in addition to the ones mentioned?
Hope its ok to ask thesesimple, if not stupid questions in my first post! dont worry, they'll get more complicated as time passes!
Initially, I would like to do two things. The first is to make a Voltage Reducer (Limiter) to replace the old, unreliable electro mechanical one, which is no longer available anyway. For this, I have a component list as well as a circuit diagram. The second is to make a printed circuit. Again, this is no longer available. Later on if these are succesful, there are also other items that I would like to attempt.
To my first question on here. I realise that I will need to purchase some tools to complete these items. What exactly are recommended? I realise of course that I will need some kind of soldering iron (station?) as well as what I understand is called a "Third Hand," preferably one with some kind of magnifying glass. As a novice in the area, the choice of these seems a bit bewildering. What should I be looking for? All recommendations will be greatly received! What other tools would be required in addition to the ones mentioned?
Hope its ok to ask thesesimple, if not stupid questions in my first post! dont worry, they'll get more complicated as time passes!
