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Introduction
At RS Components we believe that engineers should be able to access design tools and reference material, anytime and anywhere.
That’s why we created the FREE RS Toolbox App – so you can have handy design tools right there when you need them. Toolbox App is the electronic encyclopaedia in your pocket!
There’s a great set of useful ‘mini tools’ to support your designs, the ability to scan RS Barcodes and order directly from within the app, get regular news updates, and loads more tools and features. The possibilities are endless, so try the free RS Toolbox App and let us know what you think!
Features
- Design lookup tables and calculation tools all in one place
- Search and browse our entire range of 500,000 products
- Scan RS barcodes for easy product identification
- See real-time stock and pricing information
- View product details and data sheets
- Order directly from the app
- Packages Tool, providing a database of commonly used package types
- Microstrip Mitre Tool: used for RF layout and design for maintaining impedance
- Premium Brands, here supplier partners demonstrate new products and innovation
- Colour codes: include resistor, capacitor, transistor and inductor codes
- Calculation tools: include filter circuits, OpAmp, Ohm’s Law, voltage regulator and unit conversion formulae
- Lookup tables: include batteries, cable colours, conductor properties, IP ratings, SI units and more
- Design anytime and anywhere: access your calculations, references and datasheets on the move
- Group into projects: pull in group designs and calculations from multiple tools into one project
- News: get all the latest updates and promotions from RS Components, design tips & more!
- Available for iOS devices, and Windows 8.1,10 for PC
- Available in 16 languages
- Find out more about the RS Toolbox on DesignSpark
Where can I Download Toolbox App?
1. How do I get the calculations out of the App?
There are various export options including E-mail. You can either export a Project which combines multiple results or you can export from individual 'mini tools' to continue the work on your PC.
2. How do I export the calculations out of the App?
There are various export options including E-mail. You can either export a Project which combines multiple results or you can export from individual 'mini tools' to continue the work on your PC.
3. Can I buy products through RS Toolbox?
Yes, the latest version allows you to scan RS product barcodes and order from within the app.
4. How do I use the barcode scanner?
Just hit the barcode icon in the ‘Products’ mini tool, select the barcode icon in the top right-hand corner, and simply point towards any RS barcode. Once the barcode is recognised, press ‘use. This will display technical information, real-time price and stock levels, data sheets, etc. Please note in order to use this functionality you must allow access to the camera.
5. Is there an Android version available?
RS Toolbox is available only for iOS devices and Windows 8.1 and 10. An Android version is not planned at this stage due to major differences in hardware that Android can be run on.
6. Can I suggest functionality I would like RS to add to the App?
We are always looking at way to improve our tools, if you find anything missing from this App please ensure you recommend improvements and new features from within the App.
7. I am experiencing an issue with the App, is there anyone I can speak to?
You can report issues or bugs via the ‘RS’ mini tool and the information icon within.
8. What is Electronics Toolbox Pro?
RS Toolbox is based on the popular paid-for Electronic Toolbox Pro App. We have picked the 'mini tools' that are most relevant to our customers and this subset is available to you free of charge. Electronics Toolbox Pro is a paid-for app.
