Tag: Solder

Electronics playlist: NASA & Space Miscellany playlist: more at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center film explains how rocket guidance and telemetry electronics are soldered to assure reliability. From the film …

Dave shows you how to rework and replace a blown SSOP surface mount SMD chip with ChipQuik, solder wick, and drag soldering. And also mentions other methods using a hot …

The very common Hakko-themed digital soldering stations seem to have a common fault that causes a sensor error (S-E), erroneous temperature readings and failure to reliably heat the iron. These …

Dave has a play with a German Martin brand Dot Liner automated Solder Paste Dispenser machine.

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Solder wire for solar panels is a thinner wire than traditional store bought solder. Lead free is recommended unless you have a well ventilated work space. This wire is 95% …

Using broken solar cells from DIY solar panel projects you can make a great power generator. but do not want to use hot solder. This works good if you have …