http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 11:17:48 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Solder-Buddy-from-sheet-plastic/
How to Make a Solder Buddy (from sheet plastic) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/YMVK/HDRS63NA/FEMYMVKHDRS63NA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/YMVK/HDRS63NA/FEMYMVKHDRS63NA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/YMVK/HDRS63NA/FEMYMVKHDRS63NA.SMALL.jpg Hey Jude [UPDATE - Please vote (near the title, on the right) for this in the UP! Contest, as it would enable me to design a Mark II Solder Buddy in CAD and put it online for others to 3D Print. Future videos would show design progression from ABS Plastic - and hopefully demonstrate some of the more professi...
By: Hey Jude

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 14:40:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Polyimide-Kapton-PCB-Solder-Paste-Stencil/
Polyimide (Kapton) PCB Solder Paste Stencil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/5YUN/HAUNNH56/F2Y5YUNHAUNNH56.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/5YUN/HAUNNH56/F2Y5YUNHAUNNH56.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/5YUN/HAUNNH56/F2Y5YUNHAUNNH56.SMALL.jpg cmiyc Creating a solder paste stencil for a toaster reflow oven or hot plate is simple when you have access to a laser cutter.  I used the Laser Cutter at my local TechShop to create this and other PCB stencils. This Instructable assumes you have created a PCB and are able to generate the Gerber Files fo...
By: cmiyc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:13:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-soldering-iron-with-a-6-volts-batter/
How to make a soldering iron with a 6 volts battery. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/6YRD/H8RVBC96/FYL6YRDH8RVBC96.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/6YRD/H8RVBC96/FYL6YRDH8RVBC96.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/6YRD/H8RVBC96/FYL6YRDH8RVBC96.SMALL.jpg samaddon Hi, friends! today i am showing you how to make a soldering iron from a 6v battery. this is the easier way and the safest method ! it gets hot up-to 60 degree C in only 10 seconds. here is the picture of it! i consist of two wires + and - . the blue  and yellow  stuff is your soldering iron and the ...
By: samaddon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:44:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Professional-Home-Brew-PCB-Creating-a-solder-mask/
Professional Home Brew PCB: Creating a solder mask using UV curable paint - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/RDS4/H6MEZXC2/FZVRDS4H6MEZXC2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/RDS4/H6MEZXC2/FZVRDS4H6MEZXC2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/RDS4/H6MEZXC2/FZVRDS4H6MEZXC2.SMALL.jpg sdelaney I noticed that on ebay you can purchase UV curable paint for creating solder masks on your home etched PCBs , but the attached instructions that it comes with are woeful. On the auction description and the bit of paper that eventually came with it all it said was. -  Apply paint on your PCB -  Spre...
By: sdelaney

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Sep 2012 07:32:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cleaning-up-your-PCB/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXH1/H4AG916D/FWHYXH1H4AG916D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXH1/H4AG916D/FWHYXH1H4AG916D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXH1/H4AG916D/FWHYXH1H4AG916D.SMALL.jpg Dave-T I use flux for all my soldering. It tends to leave a yellow residue I am sure most people who have soldered something are familiar with. So I found an easy, and cheap, way to clean up my solder areas while I am working. You will need an acid brush (the cheap type with the tin handle), a liquid disp...
By: Dave-T

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:33:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Transistor-Tester-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/8Y7N/H3W5AZG7/FZ28Y7NH3W5AZG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/8Y7N/H3W5AZG7/FZ28Y7NH3W5AZG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/8Y7N/H3W5AZG7/FZ28Y7NH3W5AZG7.SMALL.jpg xenonic In this instructable I'm going to show you how to make a transistor tester. Are you going to make a project, and find a transistor anywhere and you're wondering if it does still work? You can test it with this transistor tester. First it's helpfull to know how a transistor works. Actually, a transi...
By: xenonic

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:49:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-DIY-Solder-Paste-for-tinning-PCBs-at-h/
How to make DIY Solder Paste for tinning PCBs at home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/1BT4/H4AGKUVI/FCC1BT4H4AGKUVI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/1BT4/H4AGKUVI/FCC1BT4H4AGKUVI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/1BT4/H4AGKUVI/FCC1BT4H4AGKUVI.SMALL.jpg dflam I was looking for a solution for pre-tinning my DIY PCB boards. One way to do this is by reflowing solder paste. Another very cool use is repairing brass instruments - like trumpets, trombones and tubas, because all you need to do is heat up a joint with the paste in place and it magically bonds at ...
By: dflam

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:10:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Solder-Dispenser/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/P573/H4AGJ5SW/F24P573H4AGJ5SW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/P573/H4AGJ5SW/F24P573H4AGJ5SW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/P573/H4AGJ5SW/F24P573H4AGJ5SW.SMALL.jpg Jason Bedard Solder on a spool can be less than optimal for holding during soldering marathons.  Additionally, if your solder contains lead you should minimize direct contact whenever possible.  Let us then build a solder dispenser that can be held comfortably and doesn't need refilling every two minutes. The B...
By: Jason Bedard

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:58:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tips-for-choosing-the-correct-soldering-iron-tip/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/WRGF/H4AGI9NC/F1RWRGFH4AGI9NC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/WRGF/H4AGI9NC/F1RWRGFH4AGI9NC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/WRGF/H4AGI9NC/F1RWRGFH4AGI9NC.SMALL.jpg ColorBomb I will be discussing how the choose the correct tip for the project that you are soldering. There are many different tips by many different manufactureres, some are even patented by certain manufacturers such as the z wave tip by Pace. I will be using my home setup as reference. Guidelines for choo...
By: ColorBomb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2012 07:42:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Easily-Solder-Wires-to-SMT-LEDs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/6WEL/H401W0FF/FX16WELH401W0FF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/6WEL/H401W0FF/FX16WELH401W0FF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/6WEL/H401W0FF/FX16WELH401W0FF.SMALL.jpg ProvideYourOwn The Problem There are a lot of cool applications where you need to embed small surface mount LEDs into things like clothing, jewelry, etc. In order to do so, you need an easy way to solder small magnet wire to the tiny LEDs. There have been other attempts at making this an easy process, but I have f...
By: ProvideYourOwn

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jul 2012 23:20:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/soldering-gun/
soldering gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GSZ7/H1ZG740O/FHYGSZ7H1ZG740O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GSZ7/H1ZG740O/FHYGSZ7H1ZG740O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GSZ7/H1ZG740O/FHYGSZ7H1ZG740O.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus A soldering gun is a pistol-shaped soldering tool, named for their rough appearance to a firearm. Why settle for an approximation when you can have a real soldering gun?! Bring this little baby to bear on your next PCB. Point, pull, and let the heater rip. It's not so far fetched: A steady hand, a ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 14:16:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Soldering-Reflow-Oven/
DIY Soldering Reflow Oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTW/S6MW/H1EN06ZI/FTWS6MWH1EN06ZI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTW/S6MW/H1EN06ZI/FTWS6MWH1EN06ZI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTW/S6MW/H1EN06ZI/FTWS6MWH1EN06ZI.SMALL.jpg techarts They say you are only as good as your tools. This is a statement I can vouch for, as better tools can make the difference between a sleek and well designed prototype and a rats nest covered breadboard. Unfortunately as an electronic hobbyist you don't always have the budget of a big tech company at ...
By: techarts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:09:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-basic-SMD/
Soldering basic SMD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/BAWG/H1AH6B9Z/FHSBAWGH1AH6B9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/BAWG/H1AH6B9Z/FHSBAWGH1AH6B9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/BAWG/H1AH6B9Z/FHSBAWGH1AH6B9Z.SMALL.jpg electrodragon I am trying how to solder some basic SMD device, like 0805 package resistors, diode, capacitor, etc, there are some differences with the normal through hole soldering.  First I got the SMD training PCB board here: http://www.electrodragon.com/?product=smd-soldering-skills-training-board there is a...
By: electrodragon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:38:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Desoldering/
How To: Desoldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/0WWQ/GUYMFYNK/F8S0WWQGUYMFYNK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/0WWQ/GUYMFYNK/F8S0WWQGUYMFYNK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/0WWQ/GUYMFYNK/F8S0WWQGUYMFYNK.SMALL.jpg randofo Once you know how to solder, you are sooner or later going to need to know how to desolder (more likely sooner than later). Desoldering helps you undo all of those terrible soul-crushing soldering mistakes. Desoldering becomes an important skill to possess, because you will need to be able to do i...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:30:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Soldering/
How To: Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SMALL.jpg randofo Learning the basics of soldering is easier than you may think. Follows is a crash course on how to solder two wires together. This is an essential skill to know when just getting started with electronics, and is a skill that is used often when making Simple Bots. This instructable is the entryway i...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Adjustable-DC-DC-Converter-on-Flowerpad-Prot/
Build Adjustable DC-DC Converter on Flowerpad Protoboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/H46A/H04631CB/FCCH46AH04631CB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/H46A/H04631CB/FCCH46AH04631CB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/H46A/H04631CB/FCCH46AH04631CB.SMALL.jpg ElecFreaks I’ll show you how I made the step-down DCDC converter on the FlowerPad-NoPlated protoboard, and finally power a 5W HB LED. The DCDC itself is nothing we haven’t seen before, but the construction of this thing is amazing. The entire build is on the NoPlated ProtoBoard, meaning there are no wires at a...
By: ElecFreaks

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:08:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Extreme-Desoldering/
Extreme Desoldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/WXK5/GZACJHE7/F68WXK5GZACJHE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/WXK5/GZACJHE7/F68WXK5GZACJHE7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/WXK5/GZACJHE7/F68WXK5GZACJHE7.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily We all know how to use a Desoldering Iron, Brade, or Pump to desolder components one lead at a time. Not only is this slow and tedious, but its not much fun either. Now a heat gun makes things a little more interesting but is better suited for Surface Mounted Technology (SMT). I wanted to take thing...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 17:26:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Solder-SMD-ICs-the-easy-way/
How to Solder SMD ICs the easy way! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/MCVP/GY4RTVR4/F6KMCVPGY4RTVR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/MCVP/GY4RTVR4/F6KMCVPGY4RTVR4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/MCVP/GY4RTVR4/F6KMCVPGY4RTVR4.SMALL.jpg SparkysWidgets While there are many How to Solder tutorials, there are only a few that cover how to mount some of those tricky small pitched ICs. These .65mm and smaller pitches can seem overwhelming at first, but with the right equipment or even just enough patients they can be soldered, and with practice quite e...
By: SparkysWidgets

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 20:02:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrical-Soldering/
Electrical Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/WK9N/GY1981GK/FGMWK9NGY1981GK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/WK9N/GY1981GK/FGMWK9NGY1981GK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/WK9N/GY1981GK/FGMWK9NGY1981GK.SMALL.jpg Togglesmith Electrical Soldering is the basis of all modern electronics.  Although integrated circuits can largely be manufactured without it, they could not be connected to anything else without soldering. In short, solder is an allow of tin and lead, with a fairly low melting point.  It bonds to most metals ...
By: Togglesmith

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:10:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-fume-ventilator-from-PSU/
Soldering fume ventilator from PSU - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/K9G7/GXL5URSN/FRDK9G7GXL5URSN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/K9G7/GXL5URSN/FRDK9G7GXL5URSN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/K9G7/GXL5URSN/FRDK9G7GXL5URSN.SMALL.jpg Libahunt A broken computer power supply (PSU) can have perfect fan and fine casing to become a soldering fume ventilator. I am not calling this one a "fume extractor" because the filter is kind of symbolic and hardly cleans the bad stuff away very well. The fan does not seem to be able to push air through a ...
By: Libahunt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:11:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Helping-Hand-with-Arm/
Helping Hand with Arm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/IGU9/GXL5UGVX/F4EIGU9GXL5UGVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/IGU9/GXL5UGVX/F4EIGU9GXL5UGVX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/IGU9/GXL5UGVX/F4EIGU9GXL5UGVX.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily This project came about when i recently ordered some Shape Lock. Shape Lock is a durable plastic with a low melting temp. At about 150 F it becomes very pliable and can be easily shaped by hand. It is sold under a few different names but the pricing is about the same for all of them. Best of all the...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:53:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/ADJUSTABLE-PCB-VICE/
ADJUSTABLE PCB VICE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/LWZ9/GV0RTY5A/FESLWZ9GV0RTY5A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/LWZ9/GV0RTY5A/FESLWZ9GV0RTY5A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/LWZ9/GV0RTY5A/FESLWZ9GV0RTY5A.SMALL.jpg ajoyraman This adjustable vice for holding printed circuit boards while soldering is built around a discarded car rear view mirror and other readily available material. BASIC PARTS A  discarded  Maruthi Suzuki Van rear view mirror provides a ready made ball and socket joint and an additional semi-circular...
By: ajoyraman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:29:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Fume-Extractor-on-the-cheap/
How to build a Fume Extractor on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/6ZCY/GX3M81FW/F076ZCYGX3M81FW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/6ZCY/GX3M81FW/F076ZCYGX3M81FW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/6ZCY/GX3M81FW/F076ZCYGX3M81FW.SMALL.jpg catfang I don't do a ton of soldering, but I *hate* the fumes that are produced and am too cheap to buy a $100+ HEPA or activated charcoal soldering fume extractor. I decided I would try making my own for a little cheaper. Here's what I used: 1x  Holmes-Type Air Filter (I bought a HEPA one at Target for ab...
By: catfang

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 15:07:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Combine-2-broken-TVs-into-1-working/
Combine 2 broken TV's into 1 working - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/C5EE/GVSACPLU/FEBC5EEGVSACPLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/C5EE/GVSACPLU/FEBC5EEGVSACPLU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/C5EE/GVSACPLU/FEBC5EEGVSACPLU.SMALL.jpg Redion So one day I had an idea, "What if 2 broken different screen size TV's have the same interface for the LCD panel, would I be able to make one that is working from those two?" So I checked this theory... and the result is: YES IT IS POSSIBLE It is advisable that the TVs that are going to be combined...
By: Redion

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 20:27:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Iron-Stand-Made-Out-Of-Wire/
Soldering Iron Stand (Made Out Of Wire) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/KKIS/GVLRXXT8/F9YKKISGVLRXXT8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/KKIS/GVLRXXT8/F9YKKISGVLRXXT8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/KKIS/GVLRXXT8/F9YKKISGVLRXXT8.SMALL.jpg rageous Hello, I have a couple soldering irons, but no stand; I occasionally solder various stuff and i seem to always be using a make-shift, unsafe items to hold the iron.... When I saw this challenge it prompted me to build a stand out of wire. This is my first instructable, so any constructive critisism ...
By: rageous

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:21:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-header-connector-cable/
Custom header connector cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/RZL3/GVIYNDEH/FE6RZL3GVIYNDEH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/RZL3/GVIYNDEH/FE6RZL3GVIYNDEH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/RZL3/GVIYNDEH/FE6RZL3GVIYNDEH.SMALL.jpg bratan Today I will show you how to make a female-to-female multipin connector cable for standard headers with help of some heat shrink tubing. You can use same technique for making male to male or male to female cables with as many pins as desired.  It's a real "ghetto" way (compared to using special crim...
By: bratan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:56:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solder-smoke-air-filter/
Solder smoke air filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/7ZB4/GV8SCSBE/F7W7ZB4GV8SCSBE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/7ZB4/GV8SCSBE/F7W7ZB4GV8SCSBE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/7ZB4/GV8SCSBE/F7W7ZB4GV8SCSBE.SMALL.jpg CaptPikel I know how to solder. I've been avoiding it as much as possible for a long time due to the really crappy soldering iron I've had. As an early Christmas preset, my fiance bought me an Aoyue 937+ solder station. There are better but it's been the best solder station I've ever used. So I've gotten back...
By: CaptPikel

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:33:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-a-Toaster-Oven-for-Reflow-Soldering/
Hack a Toaster Oven for Reflow Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/TUPQ/GUGD44Q7/FQ1TUPQGUGD44Q7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/TUPQ/GUGD44Q7/FQ1TUPQGUGD44Q7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/TUPQ/GUGD44Q7/FQ1TUPQGUGD44Q7.SMALL.jpg frank26080115 As I get more serious into my electronics hobby, I need to work with more SMD components. Some component packages are very difficult or impossible to solder with a traditional soldering iron. To solve this problem, I decided to hack a toaster oven to become a reflow soldering oven. Basically, to pe...
By: frank26080115

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:05:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Tutorial-Inline-Splicing/
Soldering Tutorial: Inline Splicing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/K18D/GUEN7O60/FA5K18DGUEN7O60.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/K18D/GUEN7O60/FA5K18DGUEN7O60.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/K18D/GUEN7O60/FA5K18DGUEN7O60.SMALL.jpg tjbrown Soldering is an essential skill for hobbyists and anyone interested in DIY electronics projects. This article will provide step-by-step instructions for inline splicing, a widely used procedure in electronic assemblies. Inline splicing involves joining two stranded wires in a straight line. The inst...
By: tjbrown

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:25:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Desoldering-tool/
Desoldering tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/2ES9/FWBNM3GD/F4M2ES9FWBNM3GD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/2ES9/FWBNM3GD/F4M2ES9FWBNM3GD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/2ES9/FWBNM3GD/F4M2ES9FWBNM3GD.SMALL.jpg damirvk It is a tool for desoldering (multi leg) electronic components with 3 or more pins. Theory behind this project is fairly simple. Dissolved solder in heated container heats all contacts of electronic component placed together with PCB on this tool. All you have to do is remove component from PCB with...
By: damirvk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:40:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guide-to-field-Soldering/
Guide to field Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXP/8DN8/V99EWVV2NLT/FXP8DN8V99EWVV2NLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXP/8DN8/V99EWVV2NLT/FXP8DN8V99EWVV2NLT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXP/8DN8/V99EWVV2NLT/FXP8DN8V99EWVV2NLT.SMALL.jpg stone3408 This is a kit that will allow you to do many soldering tasks in the field, cost about $8.00, and it all fits in an Altoids tin! I've used this same set of stuff for years now and was inspired to share it based on a recent instructable on soldering (an outstanding one). This instructable goes one s...
By: stone3408

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Jan 2007 20:11:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-A-Customized-Circuit-Board-Made-Easy/
DIY Customized Circuit Board (PCB Making) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/G1KV/GS3BDOGC/F9CG1KVGS3BDOGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/G1KV/GS3BDOGC/F9CG1KVGS3BDOGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/G1KV/GS3BDOGC/F9CG1KVGS3BDOGC.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Today I'm going to show you how to make your very own customized PCB (printed circuit board). All you need are some materials and tools like a: PCB board, A bottle of Ferric Chloride, A mini drill, A small container, A bottle of thinner and Some plastic tweezers. Making your own circuit board only t...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2011 08:54:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-101%3a-Lesson-1%3a-Tin-the-Tip/
Soldering 101: Lesson 1: Tin the Tip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6G/QY4E/WZXEWUSKX7J/F6GQY4EWZXEWUSKX7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6G/QY4E/WZXEWUSKX7J/F6GQY4EWZXEWUSKX7J.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6G/QY4E/WZXEWUSKX7J/F6GQY4EWZXEWUSKX7J.SMALL.jpg royalestel This short and easy instructable shows how (and why!) you tin the tip of the soldering iron. Never soldered before? Here's where to start.If you appreciate this instructible, please visit my blog for more ideas:GoodCleanCrazyLast week I decided to make a USB powered flashlight. While I know a lot ...
By: royalestel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:55:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Helping-HandsStation/
Ultimate Helping Hands/Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/GDGK/G43E4SFS/F59GDGKG43E4SFS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/GDGK/G43E4SFS/F59GDGKG43E4SFS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/GDGK/G43E4SFS/F59GDGKG43E4SFS.SMALL.jpg HM-Innovations Well we just finished our project for the ultimate helping hands, just exactly what is the Ultimate Helping Hand Station? well it's a soldering station that pretty much does everything. Hold your iron, cleans it, tins it, holds ur project, illuminates your working area, etc etc etc. Take a look at o...
By: HM-Innovations

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:57:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Station/
Soldering Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0D/WPHR/F1SIJZP0/F0DWPHRF1SIJZP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0D/WPHR/F1SIJZP0/F0DWPHRF1SIJZP0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0D/WPHR/F1SIJZP0/F0DWPHRF1SIJZP0.SMALL.jpg StepsoftheSun Wait, so why are soldering iron holders, helping hands, and solder dispensers not bundled together? I work all over the room/house/town and don't want to have to rummage about, looking for helping hands then solder then a place to put my hot, kinda crappy iron... And the soldering station was bor...
By: StepsoftheSun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 19:01:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Fume-Extractor/
Pocket-Sized Fume Extractor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/NWDF/GP7IHLJZ/F4BNWDFGP7IHLJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/NWDF/GP7IHLJZ/F4BNWDFGP7IHLJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/NWDF/GP7IHLJZ/F4BNWDFGP7IHLJZ.SMALL.jpg geo526468 The purpose of the pocket-sized fume extractor is to remove all harmful fumes from the air that are created by smoldering solder.  The fume extractor was built using very few parts and simply gets its job done wherever and whenever you need it without requiring an electrical outlet or large amount o...
By: geo526468

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jul 2011 11:22:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Solder-Pen/
How to Make a Solder Pen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/8SXG/GOFFMGFU/F0S8SXGGOFFMGFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/8SXG/GOFFMGFU/F0S8SXGGOFFMGFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/8SXG/GOFFMGFU/F0S8SXGGOFFMGFU.SMALL.jpg lucas_m Hello All. Today I'll be going over the steps on how to make a Convenient Solder Pen. I find these a lot easier to use than pulling the solder directly from the spool.  Parts and Materials You will only need 2 different materials and 1 tool for this project: 1 Spool of Solder (I used 0.8mm / 0....
By: lucas_m

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:36:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/wacky-waving-inflatable-flailing-tube-monster/
wacky waving inflatable flailing tube monster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/4J78/GJQEKAPF/FJS4J78GJQEKAPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/4J78/GJQEKAPF/FJS4J78GJQEKAPF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/4J78/GJQEKAPF/FJS4J78GJQEKAPF.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Aaaaaahhh, MONSTERS! Don't worry, these monsters are friendly...I think. Just like those crazy arm-flailing inflatable tube men seen at outdoor events, make your own scale variant with a reused computer fan, and some multi-coloured blinking LED's. This monster is sure to brighten up any space and ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:57:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Assembling-a-Triple-Sensor-Board/
Assembling a Triple Sensor Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/CN57/GB3XJR0A/FBBCN57GB3XJR0A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/CN57/GB3XJR0A/FBBCN57GB3XJR0A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/CN57/GB3XJR0A/FBBCN57GB3XJR0A.SMALL.jpg crfran05 This instructable shows how to assemble and solder the pieces of a triple sensor board.  This triple sensor board will be used in the SALAMANDER Sensors project ( salamandersensors.org ) to sense both light and water flow in local waterways.  Each individual triple sensor board will have on it a f...
By: crfran05

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:11:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-air-soldering-gun-from-a-desoldering-iron-with/
Hot air soldering gun from a desoldering iron with a vaccume pump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/38AJ/GEI98R9C/FEI38AJGEI98R9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/38AJ/GEI98R9C/FEI38AJGEI98R9C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/38AJ/GEI98R9C/FEI38AJGEI98R9C.SMALL.jpg delwin Here I'll show you how I converted my desoldering iron into a hot air soldering gun. Some may ask why is this tut when there is the easier one wit the iron from digikey. Well the answer is, digikey doesn't ship to europe and all I managed to find here is this type of desoldering irons. One more thin...
By: delwin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:41:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Headphone-Jack-to-Bop-It-and-Toggle-OnOff-Pri/
Add Headphone Jack to Bop It and Toggle On/Off Primary Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/OVS8/GGPFC3UZ/F7JOVS8GGPFC3UZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/OVS8/GGPFC3UZ/F7JOVS8GGPFC3UZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/OVS8/GGPFC3UZ/F7JOVS8GGPFC3UZ.SMALL.jpg jzzsxm My first Bop It not only had the distinct honor of being my favorite toy, one that I played with every day for hours while pacing around the house in a concentrated trance, but also held the honor of being my parents' least favorite toy.  Why would such an amazingly fun toy make my parents want to b...
By: jzzsxm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:27:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/E9GO/FOMYNRWQ/FR4E9GOFOMYNRWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/E9GO/FOMYNRWQ/FR4E9GOFOMYNRWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/E9GO/FOMYNRWQ/FR4E9GOFOMYNRWQ.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides Soldering is the cornerstone skill of many electronics projects and we certainly have plenty of great soldering tutorials, custom solder tips, tools and hacks, and great ideas on Instructables that will take even the expert's soldering skills to the next level. Use this guide to learn how to wire i...
By: Instructables Guides

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:54:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toaster-Oven-Reflow-Soldering-BGA/
Toaster Oven Reflow Soldering (BGA) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJK/6AZX/CLXEP27QQX5/FJK6AZXCLXEP27QQX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJK/6AZX/CLXEP27QQX5/FJK6AZXCLXEP27QQX5.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJK/6AZX/CLXEP27QQX5/FJK6AZXCLXEP27QQX5.SMALL.jpg colin Doing solder reflow work can be expensive and difficult, but thankfully there exists a simple and elegant solution: Toaster Ovens. This project shows my preferred setup and the tricks that make the process run smooth. In this example I'll focus on doing reflow of a BGA (ball grid array). Find a ...
By: colin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2005 15:06:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hand-solder-a-PowerPad-IC/
How to hand-solder a PowerPad IC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/0U19/G0AMJFDI/FJO0U19G0AMJFDI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/0U19/G0AMJFDI/FJO0U19G0AMJFDI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/0U19/G0AMJFDI/FJO0U19G0AMJFDI.SMALL.jpg endolith I made a really stupid mistake at work the other day and ended up blowing up an IC on a one-of-a-kind prototype. :'( Dying of embarrassment, I decided to try the impossible and replace it before anyone found out what happened. I've soldered surface-mount ICs before, but never any with a PowerPad on...
By: endolith

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Oct 2009 11:02:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-neatly-solder-without-loads-of-wires-dec/
How to neatly solder (without loads of wires!) decoupling caps on SMT microcontrollers. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/1WR5/FU0HZ5EX/FDC1WR5FU0HZ5EX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/1WR5/FU0HZ5EX/FDC1WR5FU0HZ5EX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/1WR5/FU0HZ5EX/FDC1WR5FU0HZ5EX.SMALL.jpg ste5442 This instructable is written to teach you how to use a neat and tidy method of prototyping with SMT microcontrollers (or other devices) on an adaptor board. After struggling to make a neat job of effectively decoupling the power pins on my PIC18F I decided something needed to be done! This instruc...
By: ste5442

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:25:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10ish-DIY-Variable-Temp-Soldering-Iron-Controller/
$10ish DIY Variable Temp Soldering Iron Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/YLTV/FRL5KVEQ/F1JYLTVFRL5KVEQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/YLTV/FRL5KVEQ/F1JYLTVFRL5KVEQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/YLTV/FRL5KVEQ/F1JYLTVFRL5KVEQ.SMALL.jpg titaniumw41 This instructable will show you how to make your Radioshack "firestarter" soldering iron into a variable temperature version using around $10 in parts. This idea came to me after i started lifting traces on a circuit board because I was using a 30w soldering iron to solder on a chip. Plus, I am chea...
By: titaniumw41

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:57:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Hot-Knife-using-a-soldering-iron/
Make a Hot Knife using a soldering iron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/7ELO/FR7EUZ05/FUF7ELOFR7EUZ05.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/7ELO/FR7EUZ05/FUF7ELOFR7EUZ05.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/7ELO/FR7EUZ05/FUF7ELOFR7EUZ05.SMALL.jpg Plasmana Are you having trouble cutting plastics with an ordinary x-acto knife? Then here is a simple tool mod you can do, turn an old soldering iron and a x-acto blade into a Hot Knife!This hot knife idea isn't really mine, I found this idea made by somebody from MAKE:, I can't remember who made it. And so ...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:51:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/make-an-art-bowl-from-pet-bottle/
make an art bowl from pet bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/0CHK/FPQLK0US/FIM0CHKFPQLK0US.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/0CHK/FPQLK0US/FIM0CHKFPQLK0US.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/0CHK/FPQLK0US/FIM0CHKFPQLK0US.SMALL.jpg gulguvenc PET is Polyethylene Terephthalate, which is a thermoplastic polymer. It can be re formed by heating. After heating process, it becomes more stiff, rigid, durable and glassy. It becomes even stronger and crystallized when perforated. This re formed and perforated second life as a bowl is longer and ...
By: gulguvenc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:05:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cold-Heat-soldering-iron/
DIY Cold Heat soldering iron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/Q6M8/FOHU2Y09/F6OQ6M8FOHU2Y09.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/Q6M8/FOHU2Y09/F6OQ6M8FOHU2Y09.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6O/Q6M8/FOHU2Y09/F6OQ6M8FOHU2Y09.SMALL.jpg photozz Or, how I learned to love the ohm. Ohm, .. ohm. get it? its an electrical joke.. see.. never mind. Yes folks, you too can make your own Cold Heat soldering iron!Why spend $19.95 of your own hard earned money when you can make your own from the junk you have laying around. As a bonus, the unit you ma...
By: photozz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:23:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Non-Functional-Circuit-Broach/
Non-Functional Circuit Broach - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/3YM1/FNI3VURU/FTT3YM1FNI3VURU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/3YM1/FNI3VURU/FTT3YM1FNI3VURU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/3YM1/FNI3VURU/FTT3YM1FNI3VURU.SMALL.jpg Plusea This is a decorative piece made from functional elements that form a non-functional circuit. The beauty of it lies in its non-functionality. If electricity were to flow, LEDs to blink, motors to vibrate or resistors to resist, then it would just be another circuit board. Materals and Tools MATERI...
By: Plusea

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