Following a Lead
Sometimes you need some basic workbench essentials, and this week, we are taking a look at cable test leads!
Hello everyone and welcome back to another Friday Product Post here at SparkFun Electronics! We have a small week, this week, with a single new product that will make for the perfect addition to your workbench. This new Hook Test Lead Set provides a multicolored collection of spring-loaded hooks grab firmly onto component leads, exposed jumper wires, and other test points. While we're at it, we are also going to look at two other test lead options that will cover most situations you might need them for! Let's jump in and take a closer look.
$9.95
When it comes to electrical testing and prototyping, having a reliable physical connection is just as critical as the components you are measuring. This multicolored set of five hook test leads is designed to give you secure, hands-free attachment points for all your diagnostic needs, ensuring you don't lose your signal right in the middle of a crucial measurement.
When you are trying to analyze the tiny legs of a surface-mount component, standard alligator clips just won't cut it. These precision IC test twin-hooks are designed specifically to grab onto miniature test points without slipping or shorting out adjacent pins, giving you a stable, hands-free connection while you troubleshoot your circuit.
Alligator clips (or crocodile clips, depending on what side of the pond you're on) are arguably the most useful tool on your workbench besides the bench itself. Whether you are mocking up a quick circuit, testing a sensor, or just trying to force your multimeter probes to stay exactly where you need them, these spring-loaded jumpers are an absolute workshop must-have.
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