A while ago I read this: #Stereo Microscope For Around $100 ! by @w_k_fay And half-heartedly watched ebay for a while until this: Then ordered some Qi Po eyepieces from China... (👓 = high eyepoint -> 22 mm eyelens ->...
Luke says: May 30, 2019 at 10:16 am The bismuth based solders would be nice, but they tend to be rare as hens’ teeth and expensive when you do find them from a local supplier. Also, the low melting point of 139 C is a little bit too close for comfort...
So.. There’s no fun like hand-solder those cute little SMD packages with tiny pads that remain completely hidden, isn’t it? LGA, BGA, QFN, BFN, music to the ears of those who have the strange fetish of actually trying to solder by hand packages...
Solder masks are a critical part of the printed circuit board assembly process. They provide an essential protective layer that prevents corrosion and oxidation of electronic components. The type of solder mask material used can have an impact on the...
Hasl (Hot Air Solder Leveling) is a surface finish used on printed circuit boards (PCBs). It is a popular choice for many electronics applications due to its relatively low cost, good corrosion resistance, and good electrical properties. Hasl is an electroplating...
Some notes on a little experiment I did combining separately documented techniques for plain solder reflow and using an electric skillet for reflow can be found on psmay.com: http://psmay.com/2014/03/10/reflow-skillet-with-normal-solder/. It's tricky...
Tried to solder Pico like this. And this is useful: the only reason to use button is to put python on first step. Bonus: here is nothing to touch at top and every part is safe.#pico
I found a fun way... rather tedious actually BUT FORCED fun. To solder. Take a long row of pins and prep a “future” tinker strip with patch points to make like easier in the future and gets some awesome solder practice in at the same time!...
PNC Inc. has improved its manufacturing capabilities with the recent purchase of an ECOSELECT 2 selective wave solder machine manufactured by Ersa.In today's advancing technological climate, boards are more frequently being designed with a high concentration...
In recent years, with the rapid development of the economy and the swift advancement of informatization, digital electronic products are constantly being innovated and updated, leading to a rapid growth in the use of solder mask ink for printed circuit...
This page describes how I tested a TPS3420 reset chip on a breadboard. First I glued the chip in dead bug style on a SMD adapter board: Then I tinned the pads of the IC and of the SMD adapter (the pink things at the left side are my fingers) : For connecting...
my pants zipper broke.the zipper is brass. "I can solder brass", I say. a cut here, solder there. I can fix this.it turns out, you cannot solder pants.:-(
Disclaimer: The OSHPark boards pictured were designed by me (TwinkleTwinkie) but were paid for by OSH Park. OSHPark recently announced their new "After Dark" finish option for their PCB Prototyping service which brings a wonderful new alternative to...
Darcy Neal will lead a workshop in Chicago on building your own synthesizer:Build a Synthesizer with artist Darcy NealSaturday, Apr 15, 2017, 2:00 PMPumping Station: One3519 North Elston Avenue Chicago, ILWe’ll learn about some of the building blocks...