I’m doing a digikey order and looking to pad it out a bit.
What are some generally useful components I should just have on hand? Throw em at me 
Components:
3v3 and 5v linear regs -TO92 and sot
Resistor pack, SMD, 0805 reasonable tolerances
Capacitors, similar
ATmega 32u4/2
ATtiny 85
Crystals for above
LED drivers
N-mosfets (2222a)
P-mosfets
Darlingtons
Stepper drivers
DC jacks
Headers
Stackable headers
RPi /BBB
USB hub
Wall wart power supply; 5v, 12v, 24v 1amp+
Consumables:
Flux pen
Solder
Solder braid
Soldering iron tip
Perf board
Single, dual side pcb (+/- photoresists)
Kapton tape
Etchant
PLA filament
Cyanoacrylate glue
Hot glue
Tools:
RF induction soldering iron (Metcal, Hakko)
Hot air tool
1GHz oscilloscope
Logic analyser
Microscope (USB or optical)
Light source
SMD placement tool
Helping hands
Hobby knife/blades
Hot glue gun
Nice set screwdrivers - flat, Phillips, torx
(In no particular order, and you did say “pad”)
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Bundy
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