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Whats the Best Professional Soldering Iron for Retro Electronics in 2023?

Soldering irons are a crucial tool for anyone looking to work on retro electronics. They are used to join two pieces of metal by melting a filler metal into the joint. The process requires precision,...

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How to Solder a db9 Connector Correctly

A Comprehensive Guide to Correctly Soldering a DB9 Connector Introduction Soldering is an essential skill for anyone working with electronics. It involves joining two pieces of metal using a...

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Whats the Best Cheap Soldering Iron for Electronics ?

With this decade’s leaps in technology that has become affordable and easy to acquire, many consumers are left with loads of computers and other electronic goods that require some level of...

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How to Use Solder Wick to Remove Solder from a PCB

Step 1: Extend the solder wick out of the reel and ensure there's no solder already on the end. If there is any solder already wicked onto the end. Just use a pair of side cutters to snip the...

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link to How to Remove Solder without Pump – Alterative Solutions

How to Remove Solder without Pump – Alterative Solutions

Sometimes after removing a componant a lot of excess solder can be left remaing on the PCB. The problem is not all of us have the nessesary desoldering tools to had to make the job easier. One of the...

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How to Repair Ripped off Pad on PCB Board

https://youtu.be/xty1G5UBYb0 A solder pad is the part of a printed circuit board — or PCB — that supports the pins of components like transistors and chips. Typically, when devices break or...

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