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The original Game Boy was the greatest selling handheld video game system of all time, only to be surpassed by one of its successors. It still retains the #2 position …read more Continue reading Acid-Damaged Game Boy Restored
We have certainly all had our moments with solder paste. Some of us hate it; it’s sticky and gooey, and it gets everywhere. That is, unless you have a solder …read more Continue reading Solder Paste Dispenser Without Giant Compressor
As our own Elliot Williams laid out, many people think that soldering is a key skill for electronics, but we don’t as often think about desoldering. Even if you are …read more Continue reading Solder Bridges Aid Desoldering
Any video that starts with a phase diagram has instantly earned our attention. Admittedly, we have a pretty low bar for that kind of stuff, but eye candy aside, [Robin …read more Continue reading Make Your Desoldering Easier by Minding Your Own Bismuth
The first Playstation is quickly approaching three decades since its release, and while this might make some of us who were around for that event feel a little aged, the …read more Continue reading Adding In-Game Reset to Classic Playstations
In a world of always-connected devices and 24/7 access to email and various social media and messaging platforms, it’s sometimes a good idea to take a step away from the …read more Continue reading Send Old-Fashioned Pager Messages with New-Fashioned Hardware
There are plenty of ways to make printed circuit boards at home but for some features it’s still best to go to a board shop. Those features continue to decrease …read more Continue reading Laser-Cut Solder Masks from Business Cards
Even the most safety-conscious hackers among us might overlook protective gear when we’re just doing a quick bit of soldering. Honestly, though, eye protection is always a necessity. And those …read more Continue reading An Infrared-Activated Solder Fume Extraction Fan
Getting into a big electronics project often involves the use of specialized tools, namely the use of some sort of soldering iron or other way to apply solder to often intricate, tiny, and heat-sensitive parts. While it’s best to learn to pick up this skill at some point, it’s not …read more
Soldering irons are a personal tool. Some folks need them on the cool side, and some like it hot. Getting it right takes some practice and experience, but when you find a tip and temp that works, you stick with it. [Riccardo Pittini] landed somewhere in the middle with his …read more