accessory$12–25used in 1 side quest
Helping hands with magnifier
Adjustable clips on weighted base that hold circuit boards steady while you solder. Built-in magnifier shows detail work; frees both hands for iron and solder wire.
What to look for
- 1At least two articulating arms with alligator clips
- 2Heavy base (500g+) so it doesn't tip when you bump it
- 3Magnifying lens 2.5× to 3× (higher magnification shrinks field of view)
- 4Clips with rubber or silicone coating to avoid scratching boards
Skip
- Flimsy plastic bases that slide around
- Units with only one clip arm
Used for: Holding PCBs for soldering · Inspecting solder joints · Assembling small electronics · Detail wire work
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
