http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 10:21:45 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/3rd-hand-helper-for-only-1/
3rd hand helper for only 1$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HGQK/HGIEVC7Z/FAKHGQKHGIEVC7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HGQK/HGIEVC7Z/FAKHGQKHGIEVC7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HGQK/HGIEVC7Z/FAKHGQKHGIEVC7Z.SMALL.jpg tealk Hello, i will show you how to make 3rd hand helper for only 1$ ?! Yes it is possible! I bet that everybody have some old heatsink from dead PC ? oh yes, price list 4x aligator clips 36cents                           wire 0.5 m 10 cents                            heatsink depends, if you salvaged it...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 14:38:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Helping-Hands-from-Notebook-Cooler-Pad/
Helping Hands from Notebook Cooler Pad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/1AUV/HGH6JCSJ/F541AUVHGH6JCSJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/1AUV/HGH6JCSJ/F541AUVHGH6JCSJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/1AUV/HGH6JCSJ/F541AUVHGH6JCSJ.SMALL.jpg faziefazie This is my first instructable. And this instructable will show you how to build my version of the helping hands tool for soldering. There are a lot of Helping Hands instructables out there. But for my version is just using notebook cooler pad that I'm not used anymore. It's quite easy to build and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 04:16:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-PCB-step-by-step/
Home made PCB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/AHZS/HGH70CH8/F7MAHZSHGH70CH8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/AHZS/HGH70CH8/F7MAHZSHGH70CH8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/AHZS/HGH70CH8/F7MAHZSHGH70CH8.SMALL.jpg recwap Read more about this Home made PCB guide on my web site: DIY PCB. First step prepare the SCH and PCB files. Step 2 of home made pcb Prepare the copper PCB and the print the PCB layout Step 3 of home made pcb Print the PCB layout on a glossy paper Step 4 Clean the copper surface. Step 5 C...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 23:13:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Logic-Gates-the-AND/
Logic Gates: the AND - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/60ME/HFSH7ST1/FYD60MEHFSH7ST1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/60ME/HFSH7ST1/FYD60MEHFSH7ST1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/60ME/HFSH7ST1/FYD60MEHFSH7ST1.SMALL.jpg Cogtoys Logic gates are the building blocks of computers, and transistors have made logic gates cheap, light weight, and reliable.The transistors' three metal legs -- the collector, base, and emitter -- control the flow of electrons and determine whether the charge is high or low, and these zeros and ones m...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 18:49:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/T962A-SMD-Reflow-Oven-FixHack/
T962A SMD Reflow Oven Fix/Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/OV9H/HFWSV3CQ/F4TOV9HHFWSV3CQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/OV9H/HFWSV3CQ/F4TOV9HHFWSV3CQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/OV9H/HFWSV3CQ/F4TOV9HHFWSV3CQ.SMALL.jpg ledartist I've recently purchased a popular T962A SMD reflow oven. The reviews are split on this oven - some find it to be quite acceptable, while others find it completely useless. After much researching, I decided to give it a try. (Feel free to skip this part if you already have the oven.) T962A is an in...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 17:33:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Junk-art-thats-not-junk/
Junk art that's not junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/8RDV/HFPTGKR7/F2R8RDVHFPTGKR7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/8RDV/HFPTGKR7/F2R8RDVHFPTGKR7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/8RDV/HFPTGKR7/F2R8RDVHFPTGKR7.SMALL.jpg zack195610   Hi, I'm Zack, and this instructables is about turning junk into art. So basically what I did is solder and glue stuff together to look cool. You don't have to do exactly what I did, you can do what ever you want. Here we go! Tools You will need: A soldering iron A grinder Hot glue Super glue Ju...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:29:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Iron-Stand-2/
Soldering Iron Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/IOVQ/HF23QUBK/FA9IOVQHF23QUBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/IOVQ/HF23QUBK/FA9IOVQHF23QUBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/IOVQ/HF23QUBK/FA9IOVQHF23QUBK.SMALL.jpg darrenhall Super simple stand for your soldering iron. I know what your thinking - it's just a bulldog clip - yup it sure is - - - buuuttttt. - You can hold the clip spreaders even when the iron is up to temperature - should you need to move things around a little. - You never have to remove it from the iron...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 11:45:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Exhaust-Fan/
Soldering Exhaust Fan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/L816/HEI48H3K/FDFL816HEI48H3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/L816/HEI48H3K/FDFL816HEI48H3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/L816/HEI48H3K/FDFL816HEI48H3K.SMALL.jpg RoboIVA This is a project we did in our Robotics class. We realized that in our future projects, there would be a lot of soldering involved. So, we decided to make an exhaust fan for filtering smoke from soldering. In this fan, we used an old laptop fan and modified it as needed. Now, YOU CAN MAKE ONE TOO!!...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:08:16 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...
By: Adam Mahmoud

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:16:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Goose-neck-fume-extractor-from-old-USB-laptop-LED-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/SFNJ/HEI4M5CW/FJKSFNJHEI4M5CW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/SFNJ/HEI4M5CW/FJKSFNJHEI4M5CW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/SFNJ/HEI4M5CW/FJKSFNJHEI4M5CW.SMALL.jpg confu Recently I did some soldering and noticed that the fumes kept going right to my face. So this gorilla pod - style fume extractor came into my mind: Materials: (old) case fan cheap / broken (or both) goose neck LED light for laptops (these are dirt cheap if you look at the right store, ~ 2 € maybe a...
By: confu

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:26:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/i-Can-Hold-Multipurpose-PCB-Holder/
I-CAN-HOLD: MULTIPURPOSE PCB HOLDER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/SK7I/HEBNNZNF/F0XSK7IHEBNNZNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/SK7I/HEBNNZNF/F0XSK7IHEBNNZNF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/SK7I/HEBNNZNF/F0XSK7IHEBNNZNF.SMALL.jpg Captain Vyom Introduction Holding a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) while working on an electronic project is a common problem. A PCB holder is not only convinient but also saves time. This instructable introduces a simple PCB holder that can be made from 5 easily available parts and 3 tools in about 15 minutes. Co...
By: Captain Vyom

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:43:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Breakout-for-Scavenged-Surface-Mount-IC/
DIY Breakout for Scavenged Surface Mount IC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/S8O7/HD4VG3C5/FJAS8O7HD4VG3C5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/S8O7/HD4VG3C5/FJAS8O7HD4VG3C5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/S8O7/HD4VG3C5/FJAS8O7HD4VG3C5.SMALL.jpg jam BD With the introduction of surface mount components comes the decline of electronic component recovery and reuse. But as a hobbyist I am still strongly inclined towards reuse of scavenged ICs. Why you may ask, when it cost little over $5 for the IC and breakout board. Well, every dollar count and the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:52:04 PST 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 14:40:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-a-cheeky-helping-hand/
Soldering - a cheeky helping hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/9793/HDOW3RPA/FXK9793HDOW3RPA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/9793/HDOW3RPA/FXK9793HDOW3RPA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/9793/HDOW3RPA/FXK9793HDOW3RPA.SMALL.jpg darrenhall Hi guys. Not really a true instructable but has just helped me out a great deal in a little job the wife wanted doing - she needed one of our ceiling lights lowered on a kind of extension so light fell directly from above onto her drawing board where she paints and does her scribe work. I needed t...
By: darrenhall

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2013 16:06:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Repairing-Solar-Panels/
Repairing Solar Panels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DBYI/HDOW3GG7/FIXDBYIHDOW3GG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DBYI/HDOW3GG7/FIXDBYIHDOW3GG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DBYI/HDOW3GG7/FIXDBYIHDOW3GG7.SMALL.jpg JCG5 I had a solar charger, but then it broke so I stripped down the parts. I had two solar panels but the wires were stripped off. I used some extra wire and I soldered them to the panel Gather Materials Solar panel (Obviously one that Soldering Solder the positive wire end to the positive notch ...
By: JCG5

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:34:13 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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:02:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Extra-secure-Heatshrink-Tubing/
Extra secure Heatshrink Tubing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/OG90/HD4VLO2K/F2GOG90HD4VLO2K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/OG90/HD4VLO2K/F2GOG90HD4VLO2K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/OG90/HD4VLO2K/F2GOG90HD4VLO2K.SMALL.jpg ratgod I found a nice trick a few months back when I was having difficulty with making jumper wires for my breadboard, when I used heatshrink it would sometimes fray easily at the joint and come detached, sometimes it would stay inside the heatshrink and look as if it was still connected. I then decided to...
By: ratgod

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:30:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-male-jumper-wires/
Make your own (male) jumper wires - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/NIB4/HCB8I9UG/FJVNIB4HCB8I9UG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/NIB4/HCB8I9UG/FJVNIB4HCB8I9UG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/NIB4/HCB8I9UG/FJVNIB4HCB8I9UG.SMALL.jpg mkaiser4 Are you also always short on jumper wires? And does it also annoy you that good, solid jumper wires are pretty expensive if you want to buy them? If you answered “yes” to both questions above, then this might be interesting for you. After experimenting with solid core cables to use as jumper wires ...
By: mkaiser4

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:05:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ant-little-is-more/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/BKKB/HBUZN4MO/FERBKKBHBUZN4MO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/BKKB/HBUZN4MO/FERBKKBHBUZN4MO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/BKKB/HBUZN4MO/FERBKKBHBUZN4MO.SMALL.jpg fury23 It started when i was a kid, forever spending my time in the garden with all its creatures that inhabited it. i started to examine them up close and looking at there habits. This is where i found my passion in making them. The ant to me is the smallest but it showed me that together we are strong. T...
By: fury23

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:02:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Key-Fab-for-car-Repair/
Key Fob (for car) Repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/1XJ3/HAQ3B54Q/F141XJ3HAQ3B54Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/1XJ3/HAQ3B54Q/F141XJ3HAQ3B54Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/1XJ3/HAQ3B54Q/F141XJ3HAQ3B54Q.SMALL.jpg apaglia Well I got a new car a while back, and the key fob stopped working a month in to having it.  I figured the battery died.  Started using the 2nd fob for a bit, until it stopped working also within less than a month.  Decided to change the battery, when I went to do so, I noticed the battery clip had ...
By: apaglia

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 19:01:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Cheap-Soldering-Station/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/WXRR/HAQ3B5W9/F09WXRRHAQ3B5W9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/WXRR/HAQ3B5W9/F09WXRRHAQ3B5W9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/WXRR/HAQ3B5W9/F09WXRRHAQ3B5W9.SMALL.jpg apaglia I had a soldering iron but no holder/station.  I wanted to solder something today without the hassle of going out, so I dug up a few scrap items that might work for this job and that wouldn't be missed. The supplies I ended up getting: 3 x screws to hold things together (2 long and 1 short) 1 x ke...
By: apaglia

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:49:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Selfmade-Standby-Killer/
Selfmade Standby Killer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/F2RM/HABDGLA8/F7JF2RMHABDGLA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/F2RM/HABDGLA8/F7JF2RMHABDGLA8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/F2RM/HABDGLA8/F7JF2RMHABDGLA8.SMALL.jpg Gabse I had lots of analog satellite receivers laying around, so i decided to make something with them. For this proyect we need: - A Satelite receiver (!!! not DVB-T!!!) - A 24V Relai (My is out from an broken Hi-Fi Amplifer) - A Standart diode - Some wire - maybe Some Hot glue - maybe some shrump tube ...
By: Gabse

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 10:50:35 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-solder-EL-TAPE/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/V33D/HAUNM7LE/F5FV33DHAUNM7LE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/V33D/HAUNM7LE/F5FV33DHAUNM7LE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/V33D/HAUNM7LE/F5FV33DHAUNM7LE.SMALL.jpg Laia_bee I made a quick video of how to solder Electroluminiscent tape, I speak in spanish but I´ve put some subs in english. In my country Uruguay nobody sells this kind of tape, so I have to order it online.   Sometimes I need really short pieces on my cosplays, and the sellers told me that you should use...
By: Laia_bee

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:38:20 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...
By: MrJentis

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:35:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-RCA-Cables/
Custom RCA Cables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/IUR3/H9K2FPYO/F2EIUR3H9K2FPYO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/IUR3/H9K2FPYO/F2EIUR3H9K2FPYO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/IUR3/H9K2FPYO/F2EIUR3H9K2FPYO.SMALL.jpg Kurt E. Clothier Sometimes, I need an easy way to connect some remote part of a project to the main board. A simple way is to use a standard such as RCA cables. But rather than spend $10 on a couple of packages at the store for a random amount of lengths I don't want, I could get the exact length I want by making th...
By: Kurt E. Clothier

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:59:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Elecctronic-Ballast-as-flyback-Driver-part-2-outpu/
Elecctronic Ballast as flyback Driver part 2 output of 200kv - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/R1YI/H994RUB9/FHUR1YIH994RUB9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/R1YI/H994RUB9/FHUR1YIH994RUB9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/R1YI/H994RUB9/FHUR1YIH994RUB9.SMALL.jpg ssparking rajesh Hi,you all have gone through different types of flyback driver like zvs,transistor driven etc.But i will tell you most easiest and cheapiest one and most powerfull one.In my first part i disscussed how to get output upto 100kv. Now,in this part I will discuss how too get 200kv and spark upto 8 inche...
By: ssparking rajesh

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 07:26:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ac-to-Dc-voltage-multiplier/
Ac to Dc voltage multiplier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/J4TG/H97PZLVT/FMWJ4TGH97PZLVT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/J4TG/H97PZLVT/FMWJ4TGH97PZLVT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/J4TG/H97PZLVT/FMWJ4TGH97PZLVT.SMALL.jpg ssparking rajesh hi,guys if you want to convert ac voltage to dc filtered voltage that too upto 450v this is where you will get Essential components 1)0.1uf 450v capacitor(18 pieces) 2) 1n4007 diodes(18 pieces) now solder the capacitor and diode as shown in schematics. Take care after switching off the c...
By: ssparking rajesh

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 22:43:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-ballast-as-flyback-driver/
Electronic ballast flyback driver part 1 to get 100kv - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/WA3O/H94ZBL87/FT9WA3OH94ZBL87.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/WA3O/H94ZBL87/FT9WA3OH94ZBL87.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/WA3O/H94ZBL87/FT9WA3OH94ZBL87.SMALL.jpg ssparking rajesh Hi,you all have gone through different types of flyback driver like zvs,transistor driven etc.But i will tell you most easiest and cheapiest one  Objects required 1) Flyback Transformer(in india it is known as EHT) 2) Electronic ballast(in india it is known as choke) 3) Multimeter There ar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 09:15:00 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/Simple-soldering-iron-cleaning-box/
Simple soldering iron cleaning box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/3MIA/H8CVHPC7/FPS3MIAH8CVHPC7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/3MIA/H8CVHPC7/FPS3MIAH8CVHPC7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/3MIA/H8CVHPC7/FPS3MIAH8CVHPC7.SMALL.jpg Djandco I keep buying the cleaning pads for my soldering iron and when I have to clean the work bench up I put them somewhere safe, then I have to buy a new one! So, I thought I would make a quick and above all cheap cleaning solution. Parts required are simple: A box some metal scouring pads Tape A knife ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:34:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nosquito/
Nosquito! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/WCF7/H7UZ4TRA/FQEWCF7H7UZ4TRA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/WCF7/H7UZ4TRA/FQEWCF7H7UZ4TRA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/WCF7/H7UZ4TRA/FQEWCF7H7UZ4TRA.SMALL.jpg SatCenterEngDes Aren't you tired of swarming flies, chomping mosquitoes, or even annoying gnats? It's time to bite back! This can all be made possible through Nosquito. By eliminating pesky bugs free handedly, on a timed manner, Nosquito will allow you to enjoy quality time with your family. There is no longer a ne...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 22:22:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Third-Hand-Tool-done-within-30mins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/1ZSH/H7HY7OML/F271ZSHH7HY7OML.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/1ZSH/H7HY7OML/F271ZSHH7HY7OML.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/1ZSH/H7HY7OML/F271ZSHH7HY7OML.SMALL.jpg jaysonragasa I have made a pretty simple Third Hand Tool just within 30 minutes and just using a scrap and stock material around the house. 3 components to build one: 1. An old (very old) harddisk. 2. Iron wire 3. Alligator clip (2x) That's all, no more, no less Here are the steps to build your custom Third Ha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:42:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Brass-to-Stainless-Steel-plus-How-To-Mak/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/BWZX/H7HY7KEU/F4IBWZXH7HY7KEU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/BWZX/H7HY7KEU/F4IBWZXH7HY7KEU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/BWZX/H7HY7KEU/F4IBWZXH7HY7KEU.SMALL.jpg ArtificerMade This video shows how to soft-solder brass to stainless. The same technique will solder brass to brass (or copper, or any copper-alloy, or nickel, or steel, or iron). Soldering steel/iron to steel/iron is a little trickier but works pretty well the same (just takes practice). Stainless is usually a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:04:25 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/EASIEST-LED-CUBE-USING-ARDUINO/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/C6YY/H6MEZX52/FI4C6YYH6MEZX52.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/C6YY/H6MEZX52/FI4C6YYH6MEZX52.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/C6YY/H6MEZX52/FI4C6YYH6MEZX52.SMALL.jpg foam111 INTRODUCTION: This is the most simplest of the Designs you would get for a GOOD perfect 4*4*4 LED cube. LED cube Project uses Arduino and the design is simple enough that you can complete in around about 2 hours. The CODE is available at the bottom as well. One might think that aurdino has only 14...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 12:52:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-solder-holding-for-those-immediate-projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/RNNS/H673960F/F2FRNNSH673960F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/RNNS/H673960F/F2FRNNSH673960F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/RNNS/H673960F/F2FRNNSH673960F.SMALL.jpg mikelspencr The title is a bit confusing, but I'll explain better. Have you ever been repairing something, and just don't have a "helping hands" or another person or way of supporting that project you're doing? Or that roll of solder is just too big to hold onto while you're working? Try this way and see how it...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:58:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-tech-tree/
The tech tree!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/4M22/H66RCKG5/FOF4M22H66RCKG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/4M22/H66RCKG5/FOF4M22H66RCKG5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/4M22/H66RCKG5/FOF4M22H66RCKG5.SMALL.jpg usb-e-kits Hi everyone, First of all i would like to tell you that this is an "LED CONTEST" instructable so please vote if you like the project! The idea came when i realized that i managed to gather a lot of remaining wires of components after cutting them for a pcb work. There was in my bag handrents of t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:13:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-a-new-soldering-tip-or-not/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/JO51/H5TUCR3H/FL6JO51H5TUCR3H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/JO51/H5TUCR3H/FL6JO51H5TUCR3H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/JO51/H5TUCR3H/FL6JO51H5TUCR3H.SMALL.jpg Harry Park Use a clean tip for soldering and use a WET sponge to clean. Also add a little bit of solder to the tip to improve results.  NOTE: it will melt through the sponge if it is not wet and should make a singing sound.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:16:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-an-SMT-MOSFET-Driver-with-a-hotplate/
Soldering an SMT MOSFET Driver with a hotplate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/DLMG/H5JVOT4V/F7KDLMGH5JVOT4V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/DLMG/H5JVOT4V/F7KDLMGH5JVOT4V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/DLMG/H5JVOT4V/F7KDLMGH5JVOT4V.SMALL.jpg djhamer Soldering SMD components isn't as hard as you might think. In fact it's easy. If you follow this instructables you'll soon see just what great results you can obtain at home using just a hotplate. It's not just being able to make small circuit boards that makes SMT soldering so good it's also a nic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-Soldering-Tip-3-Bend-Leads/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/D8XM/H5IRW0SB/FYLD8XMH5IRW0SB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/D8XM/H5IRW0SB/FYLD8XMH5IRW0SB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/D8XM/H5IRW0SB/FYLD8XMH5IRW0SB.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos If you're trying to solder through-hole components with long leads into a PCB, here's a simple tip that will keep them in place while your board is upside down and you join lead and pad.  Just place your component where you want it and on the underside of the board, bend the leads sharply to the sid...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 19:28:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-Soldering-Tip-2-Corners-First/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/UGIU/H5EDUE50/FANUGIUH5EDUE50.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/UGIU/H5EDUE50/FANUGIUH5EDUE50.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/UGIU/H5EDUE50/FANUGIUH5EDUE50.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos If you solder up a component with lots of pins into a PCB, then realize it's crooked, you'll have quite the time trying to correct your error.  I learned the hard way, and I've since taught myself this simple trick.  With your component inserted into the board in its place (see PCB Soldering Tip #1:...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 18:13:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-Soldering-Tip-1-Tape/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/LFUT/H5ECNAP0/FXHLFUTH5ECNAP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/LFUT/H5ECNAP0/FXHLFUTH5ECNAP0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/LFUT/H5ECNAP0/FXHLFUTH5ECNAP0.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos Solder through-hole components into a PCB isn't the smoothest process for the DIYer.  The components go in from the top but are soldered from the bottom, leading to lots of issues if the component leads can't be bent to the sides to hold the component in place.  By  taping the component on the top s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 18:05:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Solder-Spool-Wick-Holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/866S/H5IRVZXC/FZS866SH5IRVZXC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/866S/H5IRVZXC/FZS866SH5IRVZXC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/866S/H5IRVZXC/FZS866SH5IRVZXC.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos Legos seem to solve most of life's problems.  My problem was keeping my solder spool and solder wick handy and neat, and Legos came to the rescue just as expected.  Using a plate for the base and building sides up, I built cross members to hold the solder spool and guide, and a wheel on an axle affi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 17:35:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Desolder-Large-Difficult-Components/
How to Desolder Large Difficult Components - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/4CI9/H5CR57WC/FCL4CI9H5CR57WC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/4CI9/H5CR57WC/FCL4CI9H5CR57WC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/4CI9/H5CR57WC/FCL4CI9H5CR57WC.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 Hey folks, This is a mini-instructable on a method of de-soldering that makes it easy to remove large, delicate or otherwise difficult components without damaging them, as long as you don't mind destroying the PCB in the process.  This makes parts harvesting from old electronics much easier and wit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Aug 2012 10:48:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ten-Commandments-of-Soldering/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/AVRT/H52FXGA9/FTCAVRTH52FXGA9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/AVRT/H52FXGA9/FTCAVRTH52FXGA9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/AVRT/H52FXGA9/FTCAVRTH52FXGA9.SMALL.jpg DrNicker The top ten rules of soldering that you should always be aware of.  Just thought they would always be good to share. Original Credit : Cooper Tools
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:56:00 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/Yet-another-solder-dispenser-pen-but-with-lock-sy/
Yet another solder dispenser pen, but with lock system and firm tip! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/EKXQ/H4AG9B54/F1REKXQH4AG9B54.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/EKXQ/H4AG9B54/F1REKXQH4AG9B54.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/EKXQ/H4AG9B54/F1REKXQH4AG9B54.SMALL.jpg bernabap I know already exists #11;#11;several instructables about putting the solder inside a pen! 2007: http://www.instructables.com/id/Clicking-Solder-Dispenser-Pen/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Really-Easy-Solder-Dispenser/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Multipul-Gauge-soldering-pen/ 2008: ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:07:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronics-Tips-Surface-Mount-Soldering-By-Hand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/JA1M/H4AGJDAR/F02JA1MH4AGJDAR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/JA1M/H4AGJDAR/F02JA1MH4AGJDAR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/JA1M/H4AGJDAR/F02JA1MH4AGJDAR.SMALL.jpg Makuna My tools for easy surface mount soldering: Reading Glasses - Helps seeing the small components up close Soldering Vise - Something steady to hold the board so you can use both hands with the small parts Fine Silver Solder - Surface mount components don't need a lot of solder, a fine thr...
By: Makuna

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