[sdiy] probes, clips, and clamps recommendations?

[Nathan]

After seeing them recommended here before I bought a more basic Probe
Master test lead set, as well as individual leads, and am also very happy
with them.

Best,

Nathan

On Fri, Jul 24, 2026 at 11:11 AM grenert via Synth-diy <
synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:

> I bit the bullet years ago to shell out for this set, and it has been
> worth every penny. There are something like 5 different types of clip for
> pretty much anything you would want to grab.
> https://probemaster.com/9104-electronic-deluxe-test-lead-kit/
>
> For probing a dense PCB (like SMD), these are nice.  The probes themselves
> are smaller than ususal, with spring-loaded pogo tips to keep probing if
> your probing lets up a bit.
> https://www.testequity.com/product/35704-1-6342
>
> If you have the patience for ebay, I think the old Tektronix P6139 is the
> best probe I've ever used. Small, durable, flexible cable.  Hold out for a
> complete set with all of the accessories (clips, hook, short ground, etc).
>
> Best,
> J. P.
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 7:10 AM Chris McDowell via Synth-diy <
> synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
>
>>
>> This came up in another thread but l wanna ask the list directly: what
>> kinds of probes / clips / clamps tooling are folks here enjoying and would
>> recommend?
>>
>> I have normal scope probes and normal meter probes. they're anywhere from
>> fine to bad, and I'm always striking precarious poses to get signals I'm
>> interested captured on the scope.
>>
>> I'm reading about PCBite and tag connect as two examples of "hey this
>> could suck less". Anyone have other favorites or experience with these?
>>
>> I'm ready to spend a little bit to improve my day to day "let's see what
>> this little fellow is up to" experience.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Chris McDowell
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