Lead-Free Solder and Soldering Stations
Traditional soldering of electronic devices has typically been done using solder composed of tin and lead. The ROHS directive, however,
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Testing and Replacing the Heating Element in Soldering Stations
Most soldering stations utilize a ceramic heating element to generate the heat required for soldering. As with any resistive heating
Read moreSoldering Stations and the Solder Pot
A Solder Pot is an extremely useful but scarcely used soldering station that can be the most effective method for
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How to Calculate Resistor Value for LED Lighting
Determining the resistor value for lighting LEDs is simple and straightforward, but we must take into consideration the color of
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Using Stepper Motors to Play Theme Song
A Youtuber used stepper motors to play theme song is the coolest thing we found on the Internet today. The
Read moreUsing a Digital Multimeter to Locate a Buried Cable Fault
A digital multimeter with capacitance testing feature can be used to locate the approximate position of a broken coaxial cable. This
Read moreVariac and Auto Transformer Fundamentals
A variac is a vary simple device to use. It’s purpose is to raise or lower the voltage that enters
Read moreProduct Review: HANTEK DSO5102B 100MHz Digital Storage Oscilloscope
Product Review: HANTEK DSO5102B 100MHz Digital Storage Oscilloscope (Customer submitted review) by: Marius Raymond About 15 years ago, I made
Read more7 Steps to Soldering a Guitar Input
Many guitarist have run into the problem of a loose wire in the input jack which can be a major
Read moreGermanium Diode History & Cat’s Whisker Detectors
The germanium diode has an interesting and important role in the history of radio transmission. In the early years of radio,
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