Index The index to this thread is found in post number 903 Go to INDEX. [IMG_3826] How about sharing some tips you use? Here is one I use often when I need my third hand to give a constant pull. [2017-01-04_0-01-26.jpg] .

Removing an Arduino 8 Pin Header Further to Post #1280 The images below show a process that effectively removes male header pins from your Arduino PCB. The key to this process is to solder a conductor to the bottom of all the pins. We use this connection, so all the pins are pulled equally. See this PDF for a 1:1" soldering tip pattern. Soldering Tip.pdf (29.5 KB) [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] EDIT [F] [Removing Male Headers]

SMD Hold Down While Component Testing One of my favourite tools is the ESR02 Pro component tester. There are a lot of other offerings on the internet, some with coloured displays. When testing SMD components, tweezers are normally used to hold the component against the tester’s PCB test board. Sometimes my tweezers slip, my component is launched into the room never to be seen again. When vacuuming the floor, it feels quite satisfying to hear how productive the cleaner’s beater bar is. ;) The Magnetic Hold Down Tool, discussed in this thread previously, is the solution to catapulting components. The images below summarize how this dilemma is solved. View the attached YouTube video to see the tester in action. [A] [B] SMD Test Surface [2024-07-21_23-22-47] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] Example BJT [2024-07-21_23-29-59] 1206 LED being tested, Vf = 2.9V [SMD Hold Down]

I've modified the ESR02 Pro a little to add a "remote control" to the tweezers. This frees up the left hand. [image53] [image585] [image586]

Interesting idea to secure cabling and or wires bundles, nail for wood or machine screws in chassis. Plastic sections (maybe heat shrink too) cut to size and secured between wires. [IMG_3130]

Making Breadboard Male to Male Gender Changers There are times when we need to plug female cables onto our breadboards. A good breadboard helper to make are the following Male/Male gender changer pins. The images below show the process you can use to make these helpers ahead of time. [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L]

Where are you getting your extra-long header pins?

Ebay, Mine are 2cm, these are 2.1cm [IMG_3366]

Hi, It's much less pretty than LarryD's work. I use 2 pieces of classic barrette that I solder, and coat the solder joints with epoxy repair paste. [2024-10-27 18_15_55-IMG_6060.jpg ‎- Photos]

New Tool Tree Location Got a new desk lamp, provides a better location to my previously discussed Tool Tree position. [IMG_3468] [IMG_3467]

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Making Breadboard Male to Male Gender Changers

There are times when we need to plug female cables onto our breadboards.
A good breadboard helper to make are the following Male/Male gender changer pins.
The images below show the process you can use to make these helpers ahead of time.

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