Noteselectronics • workshopUpdated January 2026

Home electronics lab setup

A living checklist for keeping the bench safe, organized, and ready.

1. Safety baseline

Fire safety: clear surface, extinguisher accessible, nothing blocking exits.
Power: surge protection, tidy cables, labeled outlets.
Fumes: ventilation plan for solder/adhesives (even a small one).

2. Layout

One clear “build zone” that stays empty until a project is active.
One “tools zone” where everything returns by default.
One “parts zone” with bins you can grab with one hand.

3. Minimum viable bench

If I had to rebuild from scratch Light, magnification, a good iron, and a clean way to store parts.

A tidy home electronics workbench with tools, storage, and a clear build area. — The home electronics bench on a good day: clear build zone, tools within reach, and storage that keeps parts out of the way.

4. Related

Project: Home Electronics