The basic metallurgy of solder. How to make a solder joint. How to repair a circuit board. The vintageTEK museum is a geek’s paradise to tour if visiting the Portland, Oregon area. The museum has ...

Improves wetting: Flux helps molten solder flow smoothly (or “wet”) across the surfaces, promoting even coverage and a strong ...

Learn to solder and build your own rechargeable, remote-controlled skateboard. Using a beginner-friendly electronics kit, participants will gain practical experience with components, tools and ...

At some stage you will have to work with surface-mount devices (SMDs) and solder them by hand. You can wait until you are forced to learn, or you can leap into the fray with gusto and abandon. At some ...

Q-Ming Soldering Iron Kit If you're just starting to familiarize yourself with electronic components and the art of soldering, the Q-Ming soldering iron is highly recommended. For starters, it's one ...

The complexities associated with the use of solders in electronic products. What’s the alternative to solder? A long-standing adage observes that “if the only tool in your tool chest is a hammer, the ...