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Hacking the Xbox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering
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The table below lists a few tools that are nice to have
around, but pricey enough that you probably should only
get them if you anticipate doing a lot of hacking.
• The soldering iron stand and sponge are a must if
you plan on doing even a moderate amount of
soldering. The stand safely stows the hot soldering
iron tip, reducing the chance of burns and fires.
• Try soldering with the 1/32” semi-chisel tip. You may
find that you like it better than the conical bevel
tip.
• The anti-stat wrist-strap is always a good idea to
have on hand, especially if you tend to wear
clothes and shoes that generate static electricity.
• The SMT removal kit comes in handy when trying to
remove smaller SMT components.
• The multimeter is a great all-purpose test,
measurement, and diagnostic tool to have on
hand at all times, and has applications all around
the house or dorm. Many models of multimeters are
available; the one listed here offers the most
features for the lowest price. I have tried it out and
it works well.
• The wire stripper and crimping tool listed here are
very helpful for the power supply replacement
project. The crimping tool is sold by Digi-Key, not
Jameco. The crimping tool is a bit on the pricey
side, but unlike sub ten dollar tools it features
shaped crimp dies for higher-quality solderless
crimps.
Description Part Number Price
Soldering iron stand 36329 $4.25
Sponge for soldering iron stand 134631 $2.99
Semi-chisel 1/32” tip 35078 $4.49
Adjustable anti-stat strap 159257 $7.95
SMT component removal kit 141305 $21.95
Multimeter (volts, ohms, amps, farads,
temperature, frequency, dide/transistor)
177480 $49.95
Wire stripper, 16-26 Gauge 127861 $4.96
Crimping tool (order from Digi-Key) WM9999-ND $36.19