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- Overlord_Laharl commented on JM1999's instructable Engraving Plastic With a Dremel
- Overlord_Laharl commented on r570sv's instructable EBike Conversion - Coffee HaulerView Instructable »
step 1 "WATTS=POWER the higher the voltage, the more power your going to have" is a very fuzzy statement, and has no real meaning cause by power means nothing in electricity. i think you mean torque. higher voltage = higher torque (and slower)and higher amps = fasterso both are importantoh and 1 more important equation that im goiung to simplify is Volts*Amps=Wattswatts is actual consumption,.heres a couple of things you may want to readelectricity water anology (its a great example of how electricity works) https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/voltage-current-resistance-and-ohms-law/voltageand this article on motors https://www.jameco.com/Jameco/workshop/ProductNews/motor-buyers-guide.html
- Overlord_Laharl commented on TechIQ's instructable Audio Technica ATH M50s Removable Cable ModView Instructable »
you can buy pre made cables for this exact purpose off ebay. they work well when not DOA. some even have a switch to flip between android and IOS mode. heres the style i use with my sony MDR-7506s (the black one) https://www.ebay.com/itm/HB-Male-Volume-Control-AUX-Audio-Adapter-Cable-with-Mic-for-Speaker-Headphone-3/202914239258
- Overlord_Laharl commented on Jason Bedard's instructable DIY Solder Tip CleanerView Instructable »
i honestly dont remember what my pads are made of as they came in a 5 pack with each pad sealed seperately in a unmarked baggie. but it shouldnt matter as long as its not intended for general cleaning as i mentioned in another post 99.99% of the times the general cleaning ones contains additives that will destroy your tip (ive done it, and solder tip tin did not help)since you said spark fun i will assume its safe for electronics soldering as thats their target demographic)
- Overlord_Laharl commented on Dave-T's instructable Cleaning Up Your PCB
as others have said be careful with acetone, it will break down ABS.more importantly if your using a professional PCB (like from OSH park) then it can damage the solder mask as it breaks down epoxy (and solder mask is epoxy most of the time)
View Instructable »i get my Isopropyl Alcohol from Walgreens as they commonly have a 32 oz bottle of 91% for less then $4, many times on sale (right now its on a a buy 1 get 1 half off)i just put a spray top on it (i have a bunch of brand new tops (meaning unused, not reclaimed (because many plastics will absorb a little solvent). i cant remember where i got them from, its been years.)spray it on the board where i need it, and brush awayi also use this bottle of alcohol to turn toilet paper into alcohol pads, and to clean around the House, works well on many adhesives and sharpie markers. to steralize food prep area before beginning vacuum sealing food.no spray lids? then a Zep 32 oz bottle is a wonderful thing. home depot, menards, and lowes sells these for under $4 each, and the sprayers are NICE. (the HD…
see more » - Overlord_Laharl commented on Jason Bedard's instructable DIY Solder Tip Cleaner
i do exclusively use brass pads and recommend you do as well. your better solder stations will include a brass pad holder (and maybe a sponge holder as well)if you do follow this tip DO NOT GO EXTREMELY CHEAP ,unless you want to risk destroying your irons tip. the cheap ones are made for general cleaning and will (more than likely) be coated in chemicals that instantly cause the complete oxidation of your tip. and by complete i mean with no method of recovering the tip other than sandpaper.you can buy proper ones for pretty cheap.before i got my hakko, i bought a holder and 1 brass sponge from menards for a few dollars. (it was in the plumbing section)and at micro center between 1 and 2 years ago, bought a 5 pack of replacement pads for $6.99 +tax (and i know it was $6.99 because the bag …
see more »brass. its the industry standard for a few reasons.a) although it is a coper alloy, it is softer then copperb) brass is more corrosion resistant then copperc) this is my personal reason, 1 pad will last a LONG time
the pads made for tip cleaning are brass (which alloy of copper and zinc) not pure copper i do exclusively use brass pads and recommend you do as well. your better solder stations will include a brass pad holder (and maybe a sponge holder as well)if you do follow this instructable DO NOT GO EXTREMELY CHEAP, unless you want to risk destroying your irons tip. the cheap ones are made for general cleaning and will (more than likely) be coated in chemicals that instantly cause the complete oxidation of your tip. and by complete i mean with no method of recovering the tip other than sandpaper.you can buy proper ones for pretty cheap.before i got my hakko, i bought a holder and 1 brass sponge from menards for a few dollars. (it was in the plumbing section)and at micro center between 1 and 2 year…
see more »View Instructable »i do exclusively use brass pads and recommend you do as well. your better solder stations will include a brass pad holder (and maybe a sponge holder as well)if you do follow this tip DO NOT GO EXTREMELY CHEAP ,unless you want to risk destroying your iron. the cheap ones are made for general cleaning and will (more than likely) be coated in chemicals that instantly cause the complete oxidation of your tip. and by complete i mean with no method of recovering the tip (even with tip tin compound) other than sandpaper.you can buy proper ones for pretty cheap.before i got my hakko, i bought a holder and 1 brass sponge from menards for a few dollars. (it was in the plumbing section)and at micro center between 1 and 2 years ago, bought a 5 pack of replacement pads for $6.99 +tax (and i know it wa…
see more » - Overlord_Laharl commented on kobyx's instructable Simple Drill HolderView Instructable »
make it out of 2 2x4's glued together. simple and somewhat weighty (so it wont fall over)
- Overlord_Laharl commented on pavuk's instructable Broken Scissors Reparation
thanks for this instructable. i have never had a pair of good scissors have a fractured handle my only issue with a good pair was in a pair with a rubber inlaid grip. where the rubber came off (im still using them).i am marking this as a favorite for when i need it
View Instructable »a good pair of scissors do not cost $4. more like $10-$20. more if its a specialty (like sweing) or better material (like titanium or diamond coated blade)the only $4 scissors you will find are the small kids pairs for school. or dollar store scissors.and i keep a small kids scissors in the car for when it is needed. (because these came with a sheth (blade guard) and i wont be too worried if they do break due to the heat)these car scissors are used for clipping coupons neatly, cutting some rope, or making a stress relieving cut in a bag that is tearing/fraying.
- Overlord_Laharl commented on mikeasaurus's instructable Unusual Uses Ziploc Bags
check craft stores in the bead section. i get mine from michals.https://www.michaels.com/2-in-x-3-in-resealable-zi...http://www.michaels.com/1.5-in-x-2-in-resealable-z...
View Instructable »i have one unusual use for them.but before i state what let me state the background of it.i am a somewhat outdoory person (i love cycling). i wanted a waterproof case that i could turn attach a cellphone mount to for my bike.i have a LG G4.now the LG g4 is a great device (im still using mine, no case and i have NEVER cracked my screen, but my bezel has seen better days) my only issue with the G4 is the lack of water porof cases on the market. the only problem was the only non-universal waterptroof case i could find was on ebay, it was made of silicone sandwitched between 2 almunium plates with a built in screen protecter.will it didn't keep out the water AND it killed my signal. so my search resumed. after 2 days on amazon and ebay (and because there was no lifeproof case for the g4) i de…
see more » - Overlord_Laharl commented on Guido Vrola Design's instructable DIY Portable Router Table and Drill Press Table 2 in 1View Instructable »
I would Love to build this. But first I must make a reprap
- Overlord_Laharl commented on jasminrojiya's instructable How to Create Multiple Folders at the Same TimeView Instructable »
it should work, but it will not work with reserved characters The following reserved characters:< (less than)> (greater than): (colon)" (double quote)/ (forward slash)\ (backslash)| (vertical bar or pipe)? (question mark)* (asterisk)if not then its outside my expertise
- Overlord_Laharl commented on jasminrojiya's instructable How to Create Multiple Folders at the Same TimeView Instructable »
encase each folder name in quotes. for example if i wanted folder a, folder b, folder c. then my command would be md "folder a" "folder b" "folder c"
- Overlord_Laharl commented on lomo85's instructable Up-cycle News Paper to Plant Pot to Grow TomatoView Instructable »
this is a great method. i will have to try this out when i start my next seedlings.home made biodegradable pots.
- Overlord_Laharl commented on bratan's instructable Quality DIY headphone cable replacementView Instructable »
different stores call those different names but the real name is TRRS, finding high quality TRRS plugs can be a difficult task. Sometimes they are called 4 conducted stereo, it cell phone audioJust make sure you get the same diameter one that you need (for Android and iPhone it's 3.5 mm TRRS) I have seen 2.5 mm TRRS. FYI the standard stereo plug is called TRSRead all about TRRS here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phone_connector_(aud...T = tipR = ringS = sleeve
- Overlord_Laharl commented on kondzio29's instructable DIY injection moulding to repair headphones *UPDATED*View Instructable »
if you 3d print a mold and are using sugru, try undiluted dish soap as a release agent (i used it and it worked well.) brush on the soap before just before use and the mold should release fairly easily when fully dry.i printed a custom PS vita usb mold on a maker bot replicator 2. i then brushed on some dawn ultra, them made the replacement sleeve, worked well and it fits the stupid vita charger like a glove.
a lot of plastics are ABS. so using a ABS slurry works well as a paint for ABS. the acetone will soften the part as its still has unevaporated acteone, but it will get hard again. once its hardened the slurry will basically join the part as if it was there from the start (not as a surface treatment like paint)a ABS slurry is ABS plastic dissolved in acetone. this is commonly used in 3d printing.when i use slurry, i use a stick and not a brush. depending on how much needs filling i go with a q-tip with the cotton removed, a 2mm swab with the tip removed, or a toothpick, (the 2mm swab is plastic not sure what type, but its not ABS so acetone will not soften it) the above makes for very sharp and percise linesif acetone scares you then model paint will work ok too. and i still recommend a to…
see more »a lot of plastics are ABS. so using a ABS slurry works well as a paint for ABS. the acetone will soften the part as its still has unevaporated acteone, but it will get hard again. once its hardened the slurry will basically join the part as if it was there from the start (not as a surface treatment like paint)a ABS slurry is ABS plastic dissolved in acetone. this is commonly used in 3d printing.when i use slurry, i use a stick and not a brush. depending on how much needs filling i go with a q-tip with the cotton removed, a 2mm swab with the tip removed, or a toothpick, (the 2mm swab is plastic not sure what type, but its not ABS so acetone will not soften it) the above makes for very sharp and percise linesif acetone scares you then model paint will work ok too. and i still recommend a toothpick and to paint with