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] .

We have all used a bladed screw driver to get into a press fit plastic box, scratches everywhere. A good set of spudgers is a must have for opening electronic boxes, remote controls, hand-held devices and to manipulate wiring. Both stainless steel and none conductive plastic are available. [2018…

64x128 char LCD fit almost perfectly into the opening in fuse boxes, resulting in a very clean case for larger projects. This one is for this project . The PCB can be attached to the DIN rail. [MVIMG_20190102_165119.jpg] [MVIMG_20190102_165416.jpg] [MVIMG_20190102_165323.jpg]

Wire cutting guide using drinking straws. Stumbled on this on YT - Rare 1973 Heathkit BUILD! Pt.3 - YouTube . Start at 18:20 timestamp. Looks pretty nifty if you're doing a lot of wire cutting. [wire cutting guide.PNG] Author's patreon page

To people who uses CURA (> v3) for 3D printing and uses the same machine for programming Nano, I found out if you have Cura open and hook up your Nano, the Nano keeps restarting frequently (eventually it stops, but really annoying). Solution is to turn off Cura. Im using a Mac so dont know if this h…

Two more. Cutting small wires: [earring04.gif] For just a small amount of epoxy: [23dcea7649f5da2bb32411fe4c94e3ea.jpg]

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Some construction techniques/tips I hadn't seen before. It didn't get interesting for me 'til 6:00. I thought the aluminum wire hold down was pretty nifty. 8-bit guy apple II project

dougp: Some construction techniques/tips I hadn't seen before. It didn't get interesting for me 'til 6:00. I thought the aluminum wire hold down was pretty nifty. 8-bit guy apple II project In that video, the method for finding the position of holes was using a piece of paper to trace them. I'…

"Desoldering without hot air." [Desoldering without hot air] Some of these techniques work quite well.

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LarryD January 12, 2019, 6:00am 666

Two more.

Cutting small wires:

For just a small amount of epoxy:

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