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] .

westfw: [image] nice old technology thank you for photo

I've been watching this thread since becoming aware of it a few few weeks ago; thanks to all for the contributions. That said, I'm in the middle of rewriting some of my old code with some new found best practices. In doing so, I asked myself if a standard existed for declaring variables; meaning, I…

allanhurst: Waxed nylon lacing cord is freely available. Allan Yes but it is just not the same, all plastic. Cannot get the authentic look when rebuilding old stuff. Does not have the same 'feel' either. It is possible to get linen upholstery twine though and wax it yourself.

As with ink cartridges, fill your flux pen when it becomes dry. Drill a small hole in the barrel of the flux pen (top end). Puts about 2-3ml of liquid flux into a syringe, thin if necessary with IPA. Empty the syringe into the hole you drilled. Cover the hole with a piece of Scotch tape. […

larryd: This also works with watermelon and a distilled beverage. Probably tastes a lot better too.

Making SMD LED modules complete with series limiting resistors. [A.jpg] [B.jpg] [C.jpg] [D.jpg]

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Hmmm, very nice. Put a bit of coloured paint on the resistors to show the colour of the LED. I just got these from ebay; [s-l200.jpg] Tom... :slight_smile: [s-l200.jpg]

I like the paint job :wink: Going to see what I have laying around. Had one of those but the cat must have eaten it. I like these too, 6 LEDs and switches all in one. https://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=445951.msg3336467#msg3336467 [2018-03-31_22-43-38.jpg]

Further to post #503. If you are a bit obsessive you can use a 0804 zero ohm resistor instead of a solder bridge. [2018-04-01_13-39-22.jpg]

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Making SMD LED modules complete with series limiting resistors.

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