http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 21:01:33 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/soldering-gun/
soldering gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GSZ7/H1ZG740O/FHYGSZ7H1ZG740O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/GSZ7/H1ZG740O/FHYGSZ7H1ZG740O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 21:16:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-soldering-aid-helping-hand/
How to make a soldering aid / helping hand. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/0H54/H28RRWS4/FLO0H54H28RRWS4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/0H54/H28RRWS4/FLO0H54H28RRWS4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/0H54/H28RRWS4/FLO0H54H28RRWS4.SMALL.jpg TurboSnail This instructable will tell you how to make a helping hand, or soldering aid. A soldering aid is a really useful device to help hold parts that you are soldering. My version also provides a space for a sponge, to clean your soldering iron, and a space for a tube of solder. It is a low effort, no cos...
By: TurboSnail

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 13:51:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-strip-short-pieces-of-thin-07mm-PTFE-te/
How to strip short pieces of thin (0.7mm) PTFE (teflon) coated wire at both ends - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/DWTP/H1YOHA1B/FH2DWTPH1YOHA1B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/DWTP/H1YOHA1B/FH2DWTPH1YOHA1B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/DWTP/H1YOHA1B/FH2DWTPH1YOHA1B.SMALL.jpg RichardNeill Fine (0.7mm diameter) PTFE coated wire is is ideal for PCB rework and for very fine conenctions. The major advantage is that teflon doesn't melt even at 300 degrees (C), so the insulation won't melt-back from the end of the wire as you work on it. This is really important when working on tiny (SMD)...
By: RichardNeill

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 15:04:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Soldering-Reflow-Oven/
DIY Soldering Reflow Oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/S6MW/H1EN06ZI/FTWS6MWH1EN06ZI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/S6MW/H1EN06ZI/FTWS6MWH1EN06ZI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:09:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solder-Fume-Extractor-From-Old-Hair-Dryer/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/P2YH/H1ERNE8M/FBMP2YHH1ERNE8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/P2YH/H1ERNE8M/FBMP2YHH1ERNE8M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/P2YH/H1ERNE8M/FBMP2YHH1ERNE8M.SMALL.jpg ignoblegnome I have made a couple of solder fume extractors using Altoids tins. You can find instructions for these on the Internet. However, I always found that I had to get the extractor very close to the soldering, and this was not always easy to do. The other day I was clearing out my workbench, and I found...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:20:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Variable-Soldering-Iron/
D.I.Y Variable Soldering Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/NOVM/H1ERN1MS/FSSNOVMH1ERN1MS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/NOVM/H1ERN1MS/FSSNOVMH1ERN1MS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/NOVM/H1ERN1MS/FSSNOVMH1ERN1MS.SMALL.jpg dprasad2 Do you want a variable tempature soldering iron? But to expensive? Well today I will show you how to make your own. You Will Need: 1x Light Dimmer 1x Cheap Soldering Iron 1x Extention Cord 2x Loomex Connector 1x Switch Plate 1x Utility Box Total ran be 25 dollars Canadian; but for you Americans w...
By: dprasad2

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:22:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Solder-Basic-Soldering-Guide/
How to Solder - Basic Soldering Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/7X1S/H19RHJUG/FMF7X1SH19RHJUG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/7X1S/H19RHJUG/FMF7X1SH19RHJUG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/7X1S/H19RHJUG/FMF7X1SH19RHJUG.SMALL.jpg soldering iron Soldering is process of joining two metals together with soldering iron by the use of a solder to form a dependable electrical joint. This is a basic soldering guide for beginners about hand soldering with a soldering iron. I hope that it will be good help for most of your DIY projects from ele...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:52:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-tape-super-nintendo-portable-a-step-by-step-/
Duct tape super nintendo portable: a step by step guide. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/RYBW/H19RV66U/FMYRYBWH19RV66U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/RYBW/H19RV66U/FMYRYBWH19RV66U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/RYBW/H19RV66U/FMYRYBWH19RV66U.SMALL.jpg triforce I am shure you've seen a Duct tape wallet, maybe even a duct tape origami swan, but have you ever seen a a duct tape Super nintendo portable? I doubt you have. In this step by step guide you will learn how to make one yourself, it features a 4" widescreen Lcd display, a snes half of a retro duo and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:38:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-basic-SMD/
Soldering basic SMD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/BAWG/H1AH6B9Z/FHSBAWGH1AH6B9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/BAWG/H1AH6B9Z/FHSBAWGH1AH6B9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 14:38:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Desoldering/
How To: Desoldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/0WWQ/GUYMFYNK/F8S0WWQGUYMFYNK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/0WWQ/GUYMFYNK/F8S0WWQGUYMFYNK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 17:30:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Soldering/
How To: Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 17:29:00 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/30TJ/H12SVD2R/FE530TJH12SVD2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/30TJ/H12SVD2R/FE530TJH12SVD2R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
By: Adam Manick

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:56:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginners-Guide-to-Solder-Paste/
Beginner's Guide to Solder Paste - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/YVWS/H0A00I1C/FY4YVWSH0A00I1C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/YVWS/H0A00I1C/FY4YVWSH0A00I1C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/YVWS/H0A00I1C/FY4YVWSH0A00I1C.SMALL.jpg alexglow Note: By "beginner's guide", I mean a guide written by a beginner. (I made it at TechShop SF, during my first weeks!) I have some technique tips to share, but for more in-depth questions, Google is your friend. Solder paste allows you to populate a board with many tiny components, without straining...
By: alexglow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 04:16:51 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/H46A/H04631CB/FCCH46AH04631CB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCC/H46A/H04631CB/FCCH46AH04631CB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 15:08:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-jumper-wires/
How to make jumper wires - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/1YPX/GZHK84UR/F3I1YPXGZHK84UR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/1YPX/GZHK84UR/F3I1YPXGZHK84UR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/1YPX/GZHK84UR/F3I1YPXGZHK84UR.SMALL.jpg BotFIN Hello! This is my first Instructable! You need jumper wires? Your local shop doesn't sell them? You don't want to wait the mail order to arrive? So make them yourself! Step-by-step instructions how to make male-female jumper wires. Gather up all the parts First, gather up all the parts: - Som...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 13:43:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Extreme-Desoldering/
Extreme Desoldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/WXK5/GZACJHE7/F68WXK5GZACJHE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/WXK5/GZACJHE7/F68WXK5GZACJHE7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 01:26:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Customized-Hot-Knife/
Customized Hot Knife. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/WZFX/GYQFMVKO/F9OWZFXGYQFMVKO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/WZFX/GYQFMVKO/F9OWZFXGYQFMVKO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/WZFX/GYQFMVKO/F9OWZFXGYQFMVKO.SMALL.jpg jomsmeo Get an old solder tip and cut it at length exactly alligned on the top of the heat element, as seen on the following illustration photos here. Customized Hot Knife. Cut a slit at the tip of the solder tip thru the dept that is alligned to the heat element screw that holds the solder tip, as seen ...
By: jomsmeo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:14:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/My-homemade-soldering-station/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/4LTP/GYUQT7YN/F3Z4LTPGYUQT7YN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/4LTP/GYUQT7YN/F3Z4LTPGYUQT7YN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/4LTP/GYUQT7YN/F3Z4LTPGYUQT7YN.SMALL.jpg modfi This is my homemade soldering station very useful.
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:04:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Smoke-Fume-Absorber/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/C5MX/GYEUL622/F72C5MXGYEUL622.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/C5MX/GYEUL622/F72C5MXGYEUL622.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/C5MX/GYEUL622/F72C5MXGYEUL622.SMALL.jpg nchip A Long History The ancient Egyptians produced lead and other important metals like gold and silver as early as 5000 BC. In the Roman era, lead was used for coinage, jewelry and other everyday items including the production of Lead pipes for the transportation of water. Remarkably, many of these wate...
By: nchip

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:38:15 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/MCVP/GY4RTVR4/F6KMCVPGY4RTVR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/MCVP/GY4RTVR4/F6KMCVPGY4RTVR4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 »]]> Sat, 4 Feb 2012 04:02:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrical-Soldering/
Electrical Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/WK9N/GY1981GK/FGMWK9NGY1981GK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/WK9N/GY1981GK/FGMWK9NGY1981GK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 03:10:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PCBCHECK-IT-OUT/
PCB.CHECK IT OUT!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/OUPJ/GXUZENJ2/F6TOUPJGXUZENJ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/OUPJ/GXUZENJ2/F6TOUPJGXUZENJ2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/OUPJ/GXUZENJ2/F6TOUPJGXUZENJ2.SMALL.gif fahadshihab BEFORE STARTING,YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT I AM ONLY 13 YEARS OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my second instructable.It is an amazing thing.this instructible is only for those who doesn't have laser printers.but anyone can do it.it doesn't need any etching solution or any other parts other than parts from ...
By: fahadshihab

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:37:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-fume-ventilator-from-PSU/
Soldering fume ventilator from PSU - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/K9G7/GXL5URSN/FRDK9G7GXL5URSN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/K9G7/GXL5URSN/FRDK9G7GXL5URSN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/K9G7/GXL5URSN/FRDK9G7GXL5URSN.SMALL.jpg liba_hunt 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: liba_hunt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:11:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Helping-Hand-with-Arm/
Helping Hand with Arm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/IGU9/GXL5UGVX/F4EIGU9GXL5UGVX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/IGU9/GXL5UGVX/F4EIGU9GXL5UGVX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 17:53:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pulling-out-tip-of-a-broken-35-jack-connector/
Pulling out tip of a broken 3.5 jack connector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/F39E/GXBNAR2P/FZ7F39EGXBNAR2P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/F39E/GXBNAR2P/FZ7F39EGXBNAR2P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/F39E/GXBNAR2P/FZ7F39EGXBNAR2P.SMALL.jpg marmeks A while ago I had very unfortunate problem. I found out that the tip of my headphone connector (jack 3.5mm) had broken and stayed within laptop "female" connector. Since there is a small pin that fixates jack within female connector, I couldn't get it out just by shaking my laptop. You can see rough...
By: marmeks

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:14:43 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/6ZCY/GX3M81FW/F076ZCYGX3M81FW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/6ZCY/GX3M81FW/F076ZCYGX3M81FW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 23:07:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-SMT-chips-on-TTH-breadboard/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/I1U8/GX3M1CS5/F3OI1U8GX3M1CS5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/I1U8/GX3M1CS5/F3OI1U8GX3M1CS5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/I1U8/GX3M1CS5/F3OI1U8GX3M1CS5.SMALL.jpg vitya I usually make a custom PCB for my electronic projects. Throughout development the PCB, however, changes several times. Making a custom PCB at each stage is not practical for several reasons including price, long waiting times between versions and being very wasteful. For all these reasons I use a t...
By: vitya

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jan 2012 17:13:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Shake-and-Go-Shake-n-Go-speedway-car-mod-Makes-t/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/5WGB/GWNWH8MK/F1M5WGBGWNWH8MK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/5WGB/GWNWH8MK/F1M5WGBGWNWH8MK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/5WGB/GWNWH8MK/F1M5WGBGWNWH8MK.SMALL.jpg led wiz Years ago my boys got one of the first sets, and the little one got a new Cars 2 Shake & Go raceway.  We have about 6 cars from over the years, and one of the wheel switches on one stopped working.  That was the one I thought I would experiment with.  It was such an easy mod, it took longer to ...
By: led wiz

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:41:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Origami-Snowman-with-Solar-Powered-Nose/
Origami Snowman with Solar Powered Nose - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/2S9U/GW3XH0BJ/F3G2S9UGW3XH0BJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/2S9U/GW3XH0BJ/F3G2S9UGW3XH0BJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/2S9U/GW3XH0BJ/F3G2S9UGW3XH0BJ.SMALL.jpg nickrod518 Necessary components: -SCC2422-B MSE Solar Cell -NPN 2N 3804 transistor -2200uF electrolytic power storage capacitor -1uF discharge duration time capacitor -1N1914-style signal diode (1N914) -yellow LED -wire Origami or regular paper is needed for the snowman. Step 1: Building the Circuit The fi...
By: nickrod518

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:30:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Football-Field-Goal-Football-and-Grass/
Miniature Football Field Goal, Football, and Grass (Made out of Wire) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/O510/GVOW51BN/FK7O510GVOW51BN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/O510/GVOW51BN/FK7O510GVOW51BN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/O510/GVOW51BN/FK7O510GVOW51BN.SMALL.jpg rageous I had some free time, so I decided to make a field goal, football, and some artificial grass. All this is done with wire. This is for the "Weekly Challenge: Wire" contest Items you will need - Soldering iron - Solder - Saftey glasses - 18 AWG wire or larger.... it needs to be uninsulated wire! - Ru...
By: rageous

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 07:47:34 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/C5EE/GVSACPLU/FEBC5EEGVSACPLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/C5EE/GVSACPLU/FEBC5EEGVSACPLU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 04:27:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solder-Headers-to-WireWithout-the-Hassle/
Solder Headers to Wire...Without the Hassle! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/52Z2/GVOWSRYP/FCP52Z2GVOWSRYP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/52Z2/GVOWSRYP/FCP52Z2GVOWSRYP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/52Z2/GVOWSRYP/FCP52Z2GVOWSRYP.SMALL.jpg blinkyblinky Impress your wife by saying your going into jewelry. (Not really.) It's more like a compromise. If you're like me (and I think you are) you find that soldering wires to male headers is very annoying. First of all, if you leave the tip on the header for too long, it will melt the plastic holding it...
By: blinkyblinky

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 04:56:13 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/KKIS/GVLRXXT8/F9YKKISGVLRXXT8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/KKIS/GVLRXXT8/F9YKKISGVLRXXT8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 04:21:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-header-connector-cable/
Custom header connector cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/RZL3/GVIYNDEH/FE6RZL3GVIYNDEH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/RZL3/GVIYNDEH/FE6RZL3GVIYNDEH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 23:56:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solder-smoke-air-filter/
Solder smoke air filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/7ZB4/GV8SCSBE/F7W7ZB4GV8SCSBE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/7ZB4/GV8SCSBE/F7W7ZB4GV8SCSBE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:33:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ADJUSTABLE-PCB-VICE/
ADJUSTABLE PCB VICE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/LWZ9/GV0RTY5A/FESLWZ9GV0RTY5A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/LWZ9/GV0RTY5A/FESLWZ9GV0RTY5A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 08:29:14 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/TUPQ/GUGD44Q7/FQ1TUPQGUGD44Q7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/TUPQ/GUGD44Q7/FQ1TUPQGUGD44Q7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 11:05:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Tutorial-Inline-Splicing/
Soldering Tutorial: Inline Splicing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/K18D/GUEN7O60/FA5K18DGUEN7O60.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/K18D/GUEN7O60/FA5K18DGUEN7O60.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:25:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/diy-soldering-workstation/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/92T6/GU1UZFXF/F8T92T6GU1UZFXF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/92T6/GU1UZFXF/F8T92T6GU1UZFXF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8T/92T6/GU1UZFXF/F8T92T6GU1UZFXF.SMALL.jpg jmixon i have obtained an arduino, been a hacker all my life in spirit. give me something to take apart and i will. so i got a soldering iron and have learned how to use it, however the entire time i havent had a proper stand to use the thing with, so after a few drops and burns, i said i need to make som...
By: jmixon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:50:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Modified-laminator-for-PCB-Toner-transfer/
Modified laminator for PCB Toner transfer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/8EBA/GTO4P58U/FNY8EBAGTO4P58U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/8EBA/GTO4P58U/FNY8EBAGTO4P58U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/8EBA/GTO4P58U/FNY8EBAGTO4P58U.SMALL.jpg hobby16 If you use the toner transfer method for your PCB, this hack is for you. Toner transfer is my favorite method for rapid PCB prototyping down to 10 mil traces. The basic steps are already described thoroughly, you can find some good tutorials on the net : Laser print the drawings on an appropr...
By: hobby16

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:03:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Improvement-of-make-your-helping-hands-100x-more/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/IPKD/GSUT3A57/FJOIPKDGSUT3A57.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/IPKD/GSUT3A57/FJOIPKDGSUT3A57.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/IPKD/GSUT3A57/FJOIPKDGSUT3A57.SMALL.jpg Bikehikeclimb This is a reply of "make your 'helping hands' 100x more useful for soldering / gluing small parts". I took the improvements that leevonk made and made some of my own including adding heat shrink to the end of all of the screws and inside the hands to improve them so that they did not either spin, co...
By: Bikehikeclimb

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2011 20:11:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Soldering-Station/
Simple Soldering Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/ILAE/GSLF1MLS/F2WILAEGSLF1MLS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/ILAE/GSLF1MLS/F2WILAEGSLF1MLS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/ILAE/GSLF1MLS/F2WILAEGSLF1MLS.SMALL.jpg DualPhase This very simple instructible outlines a highly customizable base for creating a soldering station. The basic idea can be customized to use whatever materials are available.   Mount Materials: I stole a cutting board from the kitchen and a hanger from the closet but any base or wire would work. ...
By: DualPhase

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:54:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-SMD-LEDs/
Soldering SMD LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/PH44/GS3BD3R2/FW6PH44GS3BD3R2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/PH44/GS3BD3R2/FW6PH44GS3BD3R2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/PH44/GS3BD3R2/FW6PH44GS3BD3R2.SMALL.jpg COHN SMD, (Surface Mounted Devices) LEDs, love these little suckers, working with them, not so much. The good thing is that the price has come down and the brightness has gone up as compared to the recent past. The ones that I’ve ordered are only a buck and a half each and rated over 100 lumens. Comm...
By: COHN

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:18:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-A-Customized-Circuit-Board-Made-Easy/
Making A Customized Circuit Board (Made Easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/G1KV/GS3BDOGC/F9CG1KVGS3BDOGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/G1KV/GS3BDOGC/F9CG1KVGS3BDOGC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 15:54:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Iron-Tip-Cleaner/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/4N7C/GRTHT03W/FDE4N7CGRTHT03W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/4N7C/GRTHT03W/FDE4N7CGRTHT03W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/4N7C/GRTHT03W/FDE4N7CGRTHT03W.SMALL.jpg prosper58 So I had this problem back when I first got my soldering iron. "HOW DO I CLEAN THIS STUFF OFF OF THE TIP?!" So I researched it a bit and learned about soldering iron tip cleaners. A bit later, I found this spool of thin copper wire while scavenging a trash pile (yes, I sometimes do this). I also fou...
By: prosper58

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:11:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-iron-holder-with-fume-extractor/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/3NDC/GRTHSSOQ/F5Z3NDCGRTHSSOQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/3NDC/GRTHSSOQ/F5Z3NDCGRTHSSOQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/3NDC/GRTHSSOQ/F5Z3NDCGRTHSSOQ.SMALL.jpg legwinskij more info : http://legwinskij.blogspot.com/2011/08/soldering-iron-holder-with-fume.html
By: legwinskij

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:46:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Soldering-Stand/
Homemade Soldering Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/GH0F/GR6XJHNX/FZSGH0FGR6XJHNX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/GH0F/GR6XJHNX/FZSGH0FGR6XJHNX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/GH0F/GR6XJHNX/FZSGH0FGR6XJHNX.SMALL.jpg aessam1 The idea came to me when i saw it in my local store The price was expensive for such an easy tool like this so i decided to make it myself Materials : -Nails -Piece of wood (25 X 15 ) -Some Metal Clothes hanger -3 Big crocodile clips Tools: -Hammer -Pliers -Bottle Preparing the hangers for the...
By: aessam1

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:10:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Weller-Baterry-Powered-Soldering-Iron/
Weller Baterry Powered Soldering Iron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/QVB9/GQL8PU43/FMAQVB9GQL8PU43.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/QVB9/GQL8PU43/FMAQVB9GQL8PU43.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/QVB9/GQL8PU43/FMAQVB9GQL8PU43.SMALL.jpg chris.t.r I have this battery powered soldering iron from Canadian tire made by Weller and the power switch is the type where u have to hold, on top of that if u don't hold it in the exact right position it wont stay on. This is really annoying so I did something about it. I am not responsible for any harm y...
By: chris.t.r

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:07:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Headphone-jack-repair-with-Neutrik-NTP3RC/
Headphone jack repair with Neutrik NTP3RC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/1BNK/GQ5QC51W/FPF1BNKGQ5QC51W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/1BNK/GQ5QC51W/FPF1BNKGQ5QC51W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/1BNK/GQ5QC51W/FPF1BNKGQ5QC51W.SMALL.jpg brookz This instructable will show you how to repair a shorted headphone jack and replace the jack with a Neutrik NTP3RC. What you will need: 1 Neutrik NTP3RC.  Can be had on Amazon between $3 and $7.  Black plastic model is cheaper Soldering Iron Solder helping hands razor blade Determine source of...
By: brookz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:16:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Fume-Extractor/
Pocket-Sized Fume Extractor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/NWDF/GP7IHLJZ/F4BNWDFGP7IHLJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/NWDF/GP7IHLJZ/F4BNWDFGP7IHLJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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

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