A few years ago, I discovered the existence of resin flux and liquid solder. They come in the form of syringe-like containers. You can dispense them using the plunger as if it was a syringe. If the plastic was too weak or too tall, you then have the choice of using those aluminum ones. I […]
Category Archives: Tools
20240316 You buy what we sell you
One of my pet peeves when it comes to buying stuff is the selection. Even with the convenience of on-line platforms I somehow felt that the choices there is rather limited. I can go from shop to shop and the answer is the same. Surfing on-line platforms is no different. And once in a while, […]
MMHS2024 & MALCOM
2024 is here and once again, MMHS beckons. The event will be held at The Wembley, St. Giles Hotel from 8th of June to 9th of June. It would be the same place as before. And this time, I am sure there would be even more entries and Vendors, making the event more successful. Last […]
20231016 The 7 Decade Resistor Board
THE ISSUE WITH RESISTORS I should have done this ages ago. I really should have either made a few resistor boards or, gotten some. At that time, when I was designing LED circuits, it usually involves only white LEDs. But when it came to Tricorders which uses LED of different colours (read: different voltage and […]
20230924 Razor Crest Engine Stencils
This came about more than a month ago from JLCPCB but I was too busy to open it. Not only that, looking for a working space big enough was also another issue. To be honest, I forgot about the huge size of the solder paste stencil, which measures close to an A3 sheet give to […]
