{"title":"Measurement \u0026 inspection","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeasurement and optical inspection start where the eye gives up: a USB digital microscope with a 1080p sensor and eight LEDs, a 5x LED magnifying lamp with three light tones, a helping hand with a built-in magnifier. These tools are there to go back over a solder joint, spot a cut trace or check the orientation of an SMD component before heating.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"troisieme-main-loupe-5x-feita-te-805","title":"Helping hand with 5X magnifier for soldering — FEITA TE-805 crocodile clips","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.6em;\"\u003e5X magnifier helping hand: the board holds itself while you solder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResoldering a Game Boy save battery, replacing a swollen capacitor, repairing a torn-off trace: the problem is almost never the iron, it's holding the board, the wire and the iron with two hands. This \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eFEITA TE-805\u003c\/strong\u003e stand locks the part in \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eadjustable crocodile clips\u003c\/strong\u003e and places a \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003e5X magnifier\u003c\/strong\u003e right above the solder joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003e5X magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e: read silkscreen markings, spot a cold joint, line up a component leg without guessing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eAdjustable crocodile clips\u003c\/strong\u003e: the board stays at the angle you want, both hands stay on the iron and the solder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eUniversal workbench tool\u003c\/strong\u003e: motherboard, controller, cable, connector — nothing to adapt, nothing to set up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it doesn't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not replace a micro-soldering microscope: 5X is fine for through-hole components and common SMD parts, not for BGA or 0201 packages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo lighting is advertised by the manufacturer for this model: plan for a workshop lamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering iron, solder, flux or desoldering braid in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crocodile clips leave marks: put a piece of sleeving or cloth in between on a painted shell or fragile plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not a vice: it holds a board and small parts, not a whole console or a heavy item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA workbench tool, independent of the machine: nothing plugs in, no electrical compatibility is involved. It holds a Game Boy Advance motherboard just as well as a PS1 drive, a controller harness, a connector or a cable to be resoldered. However, it is not sized to hold a complete console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eSkill level required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo assembly: the stand is used as is, and the arms are positioned by hand. It is, however, a soldering accessory and assumes you know how to handle an iron. You will need a temperature-controlled iron, solder, desoldering braid and the right screwdriver for your machine — tri-wing for vintage Nintendo handhelds, Torx for many controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 magnifier stand (5X) with articulated arms and crocodile clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003eRead before ordering: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fun-esports.com\/en\/collections\/accessoires-gaming\" style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eGaming accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListing verified on 19 August 2026. Delivery in 10 to 18 days · ships within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee of conformity · 14-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fun-Esports","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":54540463505741,"sku":"1005008430144870-Silver","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/7636\/5133\/files\/troisieme-main-loupe-5x-pour-soudure_281277ab-9eec-40b9-a4cd-5ee4937d02db.png?v=1787319740"},{"product_id":"lampe-loupe-led-5x-etabli","title":"5x LED magnifier lamp for the workbench — 3 colour temperatures, soldering and modding","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.6em;\"\u003e5x LED magnifier lamp: see the trace before you put the iron down\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReattaching an IPS screen ribbon cable, touching up a torn trace on a motherboard, finding the polarity of a capacitor: to the naked eye, you guess more than you see. This desk lamp combines a \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003e5x magnifier\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eLED lighting with 3 colour temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e to light up the work area without casting shadows and keep both hands free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003e5x magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e: pads, component legs and micro-solder joints become readable without pressing your nose against the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eLED lighting with 3 colour temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e: cool, neutral or warm light depending on what you are trying to make out — a different contrast often reveals a cold joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eHands-free\u003c\/strong\u003e: the lamp sits on the workbench and stays in place, unlike a magnifier you have to hold while handling the iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it doesn't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a BGA rework microscope: at 5x, you work on through-hole components and standard-size SMD parts, not reballing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe lens is plastic, not optical glass: it scratches if you clean it dry or with an abrasive cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo soldering tools are supplied — no iron, no solder, no desoldering braid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not extra lighting for the whole room: the beam is focused on the area under the magnifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo electronic compatibility required: it is a workbench tool, independent of the console being repaired. It works just as well on a Game Boy Advance, a PlayStation 1 or a Dreamcast as on a modern handheld console such as an Anbernic or a Miyoo. The type of power supply and mounting is shown on the manufacturer's packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eSkill level required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone. The lamp sits on the workbench and switches on, there is nothing to solder or take apart. It is, however, aimed at people who already do repairs: it complements the soldering iron and the screwdriver kit, it is not a starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 LED desk magnifier lamp (5x), 3 colour temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting accessories and power cable depending on the manufacturer's packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003eRead before ordering: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fun-esports.com\/en\/collections\/atelier-modding\" style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; Modding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:8px;\"\u003eListing verified on 19 August 2026. Delivery in 10 to 18 days · ships within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee of conformity · 14-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fun-Esports","offers":[{"title":"Type B","offer_id":54540464259405,"sku":"1005008203442628-Type B","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/7636\/5133\/files\/lampe-loupe-led-5x-pour-etabli_f6dae788-fb44-484d-9e48-c8d8825613db.png?v=1787319805"},{"product_id":"microscope-numerique-usb-soudure-1080p","title":"USB digital microscope for soldering — 8 LEDs, 1080p sensor","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.6em;\"\u003eUSB digital microscope: see the trace before you put the iron down\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA torn trace on a Game Boy Advance board, a cold joint on an IPS screen connector, a leaking SMD capacitor on a PS1: to the naked eye, you see nothing, you guess. This \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eUSB digital microscope\u003c\/strong\u003e sends the magnified image to a PC, Mac or Android smartphone screen, with an adjustable \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003ering of 8 LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e that lights the area without casting shadows. You look at the screen, not the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eInspection before repair\u003c\/strong\u003e: spot a cut trace, a solder bridge, a cold joint or a trace of corrosion before heating anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003e1080p sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e: the image goes via USB to the screen you already use, with no extra box or screen to buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eRing of 8 LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e: the light comes from the lens axis, which removes the shadow of the iron and your finger on the area being viewed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eReading markings\u003c\/strong\u003e: identify an SMD component reference, a fuse number or a polarity mark that is unreadable to the naked eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eThree platforms\u003c\/strong\u003e: the supplier states Windows, Mac and Android. There is no hardware to install: it is a USB camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it doesn't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a stereo microscope. The image is monocular and displayed on a screen, so it has no depth and a slight lag: soldering \u003cem\u003eunder\u003c\/em\u003e the lens takes practice. For inspection and checking, it is perfect; for continuous fine rework, a binocular microscope remains more comfortable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe advertised magnification is not an optical value. The supplier's original title claims “1600X” while its own technical sheet states “500X to 1500X”: it is a digital figure that depends on the size of your screen and the cropping. We therefore do not present either figure as a guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo built-in screen and no battery: you need a computer or phone switched on and connected to use it. The supplier confirms there is no battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eiPhone and iPad are not in the stated compatibility. On Android, USB OTG support is required — not all phones have it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlastic body, entry-level workshop product: no micrometric stage, no polarised ring light, no motorised focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA generic workshop tool: it does not mount on any console and does not depend on any model. It works on anything that ends up on the workbench — Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PS1, PS2 and Dreamcast boards, modern handheld consoles, arcade sticks, USB encoders, ribbon cables and connectors. On the computer side, the supplier states Windows, Mac and Android; on Android, the phone must support USB OTG. iOS is not stated and we do not promise it. Declared certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eSkill level required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo prerequisites for the tool: plug in the USB, open the camera app, adjust the focus wheel. It is the work around it that requires experience. To be bought separately: a computer or an Android phone with USB OTG support, a temperature-controlled soldering iron, solder, flux, desoldering braid and something to hold the board — a helping hand or a soldering mat. Usage tip: start by observing, set the height and focus with nothing under the lens, then practise the technique on a dead board before working on a console you care about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 USB digital microscope with a ring of 8 LEDs, supplier reference X4D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt connects via USB to the computer or phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe exact details of the stand and accessories are not specified by the supplier. We prefer to say so rather than announce contents we don't have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo battery, no screen, no computer, no soldering iron: none of these are supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003eRead before ordering: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fun-esports.com\/en\/collections\/accessoires-consoles-portables\" style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eConsole accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery in 10 to 18 days · ships within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee of conformity · 14-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fun-Esports","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 1600x","offer_id":54540466225485,"sku":"1005007428381572-black-1600X","price":32.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/7636\/5133\/files\/microscope-numerique-usb-pour-soudure_112371c3-1b1a-4642-ad11-86bcc6813bb7.png?v=1787314728"}],"url":"https:\/\/fun-esports.com\/en\/collections\/mesure-inspection.oembed","provider":"Fun-Esports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}