So it turns out that in competition to the Maxitronix stuff that I was interested in there were a bunch of competing kits from Radio Shack / Tandy.
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Category Archives: Electronics
Solder alloys
A great Wikipedia page about solder alloys, including info about melting points.
There is also this Alloy Temperature Chart with similar info.
Speedy Bend – Resistor Lead Forming Tool
So I got myself some of these Speedy Bend – Resistor Lead Forming Tools. There’s a video on YouTube about how to use them: ProbeMaster Speedy Bends: Axial Lead Forming Tools.
Electric and Magnetic Interactions
Some holiday reading arrived for me today: Electric and Magnetic Interactions.
The End of the Full Bridge Rectifier?
A great video over here: The End of the Full Bridge Rectifier? (Sorry ElectroBOOM) Active Rectifier is here!.
You can find the equipment here: TEA2206, TEA2208.
Make: stuff
Today I came across these:
My solder
My solder is Loctite (Multicore) 60/40 C511 5C 0.56mm 0.25kg. It’s a 60/40 tin/lead alloy. Diameter is 0.56mm. I think the melting point for tin/lead alloy is around about 180-190°C.
I’m gonna get myself some lead free solder, probably this 812020 Solder Wire, Lead Free, High Activity, 0.5mm Diameter, 217°C, 250g, Alloy 97.1, 2.6, 0.3 Sn, Ag, Cu.
ASX00031 Breakout Board
So I came across this ASX00031 Breakout Board. Not gonna order one today, but looks like it might be the sort of thing that would come in handy.
Electrical Conductivity of Metals
Today I read Electrical Conductivity of Metals. Basically silver is the best, followed by copper.
The article linked at the bottom is also good: How Does Electrical Energy Work?
New kit! Magnifying eyeglasses
Picked up these eyeglasses from Amazon for AUD$27.18 (USD$18.19).
