http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:56:46 PDT BLOX v1.01 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-Pick-the-Best-Soldering-Iron/
How to Pick the Best Soldering Iron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/1T8L/H4AGHX3G/F191T8LH4AGHX3G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/1T8L/H4AGHX3G/F191T8LH4AGHX3G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/1T8L/H4AGHX3G/F191T8LH4AGHX3G.SMALL.jpg soldering iron A soldering iron is a hand tool used in soldering. There are many soldering irons available on the market. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Which soldering iron to choose for yourself depends on the soldering projects you are planning to do, as well as how often you are planning on using ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Jul 2012 11:55:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Art/
Soldering Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/7MSQ/HET131GF/FB07MSQHET131GF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/7MSQ/HET131GF/FB07MSQHET131GF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/7MSQ/HET131GF/FB07MSQHET131GF.SMALL.jpg Adam Mahmoud What I Used The only things I used to make my sculpture was a soldering iron and some solder Making The Sculpture The way I made the sculpture was by making little blobs of sold and then building upwards and then at a certain height then figure couldn't stand up properly so you would have to...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:16:25 PDT 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 - Thank you to everyone who voted in the UP! 3D Printer Contest - I was lucky to win an UP! Plus, so now I can proceed with Solder Buddy Mark III (Mark II is improving Mark I with you suggestions below) and then release the CAD files*. *I am also looking for CAD software to do this in [spons...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 14:40:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-cost-high-power-electronic-cigarette-from-a-fl/
Low-cost high power electronic cigarette from a flashlight. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/RHSO/HD4VPYD2/FPKRHSOHD4VPYD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/RHSO/HD4VPYD2/FPKRHSOHD4VPYD2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/RHSO/HD4VPYD2/FPKRHSOHD4VPYD2.SMALL.jpg davidstelephone If you're giving up smoking, you've probably already tried (or at least heard of) electronic cigarettes - a reasonably effective way of getting hot nicotine into your system, without any of the tar or nasty cancer-causing carcinogens which come along for the ride with conventional cigarettes. Unfor...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:58:02 PST 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:55:24 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:13:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-use-of-an-old-computer-PSU/
How to make use of an old computer PSU - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/Q37Z/H9G12IGE/FHMQ37ZH9G12IGE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/Q37Z/H9G12IGE/FHMQ37ZH9G12IGE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/Q37Z/H9G12IGE/FHMQ37ZH9G12IGE.SMALL.jpg MrJentis In this instructable, I will show you how I made good use of old PSU circuit boards and how you can do the same.  You can find a more detailed version of this project on my website. You can also see how to make your own computer desk fan here And here for the Case/Safe PSU Combo itself Things...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:35:42 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 ...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Sep 2012 07:32:38 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2012 07:42:55 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:58:02 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...
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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/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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:05:53 PST 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:08:43 PDT 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/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/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....
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:36:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-solder/
How to Solder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F8Q/NF5Q/0DIEWP8729Q/F8QNF5Q0DIEWP8729Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8Q/NF5Q/0DIEWP8729Q/F8QNF5Q0DIEWP8729Q.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F8Q/NF5Q/0DIEWP8729Q/F8QNF5Q0DIEWP8729Q.SMALL.jpg noahw This guide focuses on soldering for the beginner and explains how you can solder a variety of components using a few different techniques - from the classy to the downright caveman. Although soldering can seem daunting at first, once you give it a try you will see that in most applications it's quit...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:11:30 PST 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

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