I had an initial investment of about 40€ (just about 50$), with which I bought:
A digital multimeter (with ohm, A, V, hfe and forward drop voltage measurments);
A soldering Iron;
60/40 solder;
a length of wire;
crocodile clips;
and a de-soldering pump.
Then, I cheated a bit- took apart an old computer, an old radio, a few other random electronic devices and kept some switches, wire, jacks and speakers... saved some money XD
A digital multimeter (with ohm, A, V, hfe and forward drop voltage measurments);
A soldering Iron;
60/40 solder;
a length of wire;
crocodile clips;
and a de-soldering pump.
Then, I cheated a bit- took apart an old computer, an old radio, a few other random electronic devices and kept some switches, wire, jacks and speakers... saved some money XD