The electronics workbench is now ready for some new projects. Some of my recently constructed test equipment from previous posts. The benchtop lighted magnifier was installed on the left side of the bench, where I plan to do most of my soldering and testing. And the top shelve for component and parts storage.
#Build electronic workbench portable#
The second shelve for portable meters, programming modules, consumables, easy access tools. The first shelve for test equipment and bench computer monitor. So far my plan is to use the bench for assembly equipment and tools. Workbench top and shelves already loaded with equipment. I am currently using one side of my HP 6205C power supply to power the LED’s and adjust brightness. The LED strips are dimmable, and I will adding an adjustable buck converter to set the brightness level soon. I added a diffusing clear plastic strip to the aluminum channel to reduce the individual reflections from each LED, and even the light distribution better. The strips are 24 volt DC and have around 20 individual LED’s per foot.
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To brighten up the work area I installed some flexible strip LED lighting mounted in an U‑shaped aluminum channel. Angled view of shelve system on the workbench with LED lighting on. 80/20 aluminum bracing on the bottom back support.įor shelves I was donated a piece of 3/4″ (19 mm) laminated plywood, that I was able to cut into three equal 16″ (40.64 cm) shelves just slightly longer than the workbench.
#Build electronic workbench full#
For my 6 foot long (183 cm) table I decided on three supports for each shelve, with a full length piece across the bottom back with diagonal supports. As he points out, you can get cheap electronics workbenches on Amazon, but they’re poorly made, poorly designed, and not even worth the few hundred dollars they cost. I used a carbide blade miter saw to cut the pieces to length and began assembly. Building an Ultimate Electronics Workbench In this GeekPub video, Mike runs through his entire process of building a large and lovely electronics workstation. I did some quick measurements and decided that I had enough materials for a three tier adjustable shelving unit that would be able to handle heavy loads.
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T‑slotted aluminum framing from a trade show display that I built many years ago. Completed electronics workbench build with shelves and lighting installedĪs I mentioned in my previous workbench post, I had a bunch of 80/20 Inc. Finishing up the new electronics workbench build.