http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 05:37:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Fan-for-Soldering-Station/
5$ Fan for Soldering Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/J0SA/HET1AI57/FZXJ0SAHET1AI57.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/J0SA/HET1AI57/FZXJ0SAHET1AI57.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/J0SA/HET1AI57/FZXJ0SAHET1AI57.SMALL.jpg RuiSantos Hi guys, Today I’ll show how you can control a PC fan with a simple circuit that I’ve created this is the easiest way I’ve thought that this could be done. The goal of this project is to create a controlled Fan that will be used when we’re working with the soldering iron station to remove all the f...
By: RuiSantos

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:02:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-battery-powered-soldering-iron/
Make a battery powered soldering iron! In an Altoids tin? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/30TJ/H12SVD2R/FE530TJH12SVD2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/30TJ/H12SVD2R/FE530TJH12SVD2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/30TJ/H12SVD2R/FE530TJH12SVD2R.SMALL.jpg Adam Manick With this instructable, I am going to show you how to make your very own soldering iron! This entire iron can be built for less than fifteen dollars. There is no catch, and this is just as good at soldering as almost any other inexpensive iron on the market. This iron has a maximum temperature of 10...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:56:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Directly-Onto-a-Battery/
Soldering Directly Onto a Battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/58D7/GNFSJZ5H/FRQ58D7GNFSJZ5H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/58D7/GNFSJZ5H/FRQ58D7GNFSJZ5H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/58D7/GNFSJZ5H/FRQ58D7GNFSJZ5H.SMALL.jpg aduy In my first instructable I needed to use an AA Battery to plate some copper onto a quarter, and I ran into an issue. I didn't have a battery holder, and I was too cheap to go out and buy one. So I scoured the internet looking for ways to solder a wire directly onto a battery and found nothing except...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 20:53:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/80mm-fan-ExhaustCooling-fan/
Soldering Exhaust Fan / Laptop Cooling fan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/WF8T/GLHRZGS8/FJOWF8TGLHRZGS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/WF8T/GLHRZGS8/FJOWF8TGLHRZGS8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/WF8T/GLHRZGS8/FJOWF8TGLHRZGS8.SMALL.jpg aaronc00 I was browsing through instructables the other day and found several projects which I wanted to try. But before I did I wanted to make a exhaust fan to keep solder fumes out of my breathing area.Thus the three fan array. For this project you will need: 3 12v fans Nylon Sleeving 2" of 1/4" Heat Shr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:02:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Extending-Leads/
Extending Leads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/P1QT/GI0TJ22P/FAZP1QTGI0TJ22P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/P1QT/GI0TJ22P/FAZP1QTGI0TJ22P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/P1QT/GI0TJ22P/FAZP1QTGI0TJ22P.SMALL.jpg wrdplay Have you ever desoldered a component, only to find that the leads are not long enough for your breadboard, or any other practical use? Here's an extremely quick, simple, and fast way of fixing your problem! Materials All you need for this instructable: 1. Solder 2. Soldering Iron 3. Components w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:28:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Xbox-360-Rumble-powered-rapid-fire-mod/
Xbox 360 Rumble powered rapid fire mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/7UIB/FZHLA2I8/FMX7UIBFZHLA2I8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/7UIB/FZHLA2I8/FMX7UIBFZHLA2I8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/7UIB/FZHLA2I8/FMX7UIBFZHLA2I8.SMALL.jpg Termn82r Easy way to mod your xbox 360 controller without all the fancy microchips and is still undetectable (SO FAR). (I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR CONTROLLER DURING THE MODDING PROCESS----CONTINUE AT YOUR OWN RISK) SORRY ABOUT THE PICTURE QUALITY MY CAMERA ISN'T THE BEST MATERIALS ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:52:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-magnet-wire/
How to get magnet wire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/YME7/FZHL9WR7/FVWYME7FZHL9WR7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/YME7/FZHL9WR7/FVWYME7FZHL9WR7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/YME7/FZHL9WR7/FVWYME7FZHL9WR7.SMALL.jpg bakn90 For many fine solderings you need magnet wire.-But, where to get it?It's cheap and easy: Open an 'electric motor' If you have open the motor... ...you will see an armeture.Unwind the coils and you have the wire! But now? You must remove the insolution of the wire.You can use sandpaper, burn it...
By: bakn90

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:20:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycling-your-old-dimmer-switch-as-a-variable-tem/
Recycling your old dimmer switch as a variable temperature control for your soldering iron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/NGVA/FS8RCQBV/FB3NGVAFS8RCQBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/NGVA/FS8RCQBV/FB3NGVAFS8RCQBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/NGVA/FS8RCQBV/FB3NGVAFS8RCQBV.SMALL.jpg inertia18 I have seen a lot of professional variable temperature control for soldering iron, but too expensive. So I make one out of an old dimmer switch, outlet, gang plate and plug which already been junk and some old PVC switch box that came with it and some leftover wire from the rewiring work of our hous...
By: inertia18

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:56:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Tile-AKA-The-Table-Protector/
Soldering Tile (AKA The Table Protector) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/NV3I/FQCTO9L5/FVBNV3IFQCTO9L5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/NV3I/FQCTO9L5/FVBNV3IFQCTO9L5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/NV3I/FQCTO9L5/FVBNV3IFQCTO9L5.SMALL.jpg Rob K My parents are starting to yell at me for getting melted solder and flux residue on the the white tile table. It comes off but is a bit tricky some times.This was a very easy project to do. It cost under $10 and can be made in less than 5 minutes. Sorry about the pictures being a lower quality then ...
By: Rob K

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:17:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-free-cheap-easy-helping-hands-fo/
How to make a cheap as free, and easy "helping hands" for small parts. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/S55G/FCZDYV8O/F72S55GFCZDYV8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/S55G/FCZDYV8O/F72S55GFCZDYV8O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/S55G/FCZDYV8O/F72S55GFCZDYV8O.SMALL.jpg GorillazMiko Well, this morning (2.23.08) and yesterday (2.22.08), I was trying to solder something, but I didn't have a helping hands, so I made this this morning. (2.23.08) It works GREAT for me, usually no problems. VERY easy to make, basically free, all you need is less than 10 seconds (unless.... look at ...
By: GorillazMiko

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:33:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-Solution-To-The--Infamous-Helping-Hands-/
A Simple Solution To The Infamous Helping Hand's Problem - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/N0YM/F9AC3HJC/FZCN0YMF9AC3HJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/N0YM/F9AC3HJC/FZCN0YMF9AC3HJC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/N0YM/F9AC3HJC/FZCN0YMF9AC3HJC.SMALL.jpg acaz93 Recently , i bought one of those cheapy helping hands , and i started to note that the "hands " were wearing off , So i tried to found a clever ( and Cheap Of course ) Solution to this small problem The Problem Is This : The Set Screw Was Crushing The Old Aligator Clips And Guess what , ??I FOUND Th...
By: acaz93

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:01:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheapfree-capacitor-bank-and-charger/
Cheap/free capacitor bank and charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6L/H9VA/QHHET2JXMHS/F6LH9VAQHHET2JXMHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6L/H9VA/QHHET2JXMHS/F6LH9VAQHHET2JXMHS.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6L/H9VA/QHHET2JXMHS/F6LH9VAQHHET2JXMHS.SMALL.jpg n3ldan HOW TO: Make a capacitor bank useful for many applications, ie a railgun, coilgun, RFID zapper, for $0~50 depeneding on what tools you have and how fancy you want the final product. **Now with solid state trigger** Gather Materials I have modified the circuit to use a solid state trigger, an SC...
By: n3ldan

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