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![Surface Mount Circuit Board Soldering [Video]](http://hacknmod.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/2439802850_ddfe0521c41.jpg) | Surface Mount Circuit Board Soldering [Video]
Surface mount soldering can be tedious and frustrating, but after you watch this comprehensive, detailed video you'll be a pro. Learn to solder basic components as well as a minuscule .7mm resistor and 40 pin chips to hone your soldering... |
 | Long Range TV-B-Gone: The TV Sniper
We've all seen what pranks utilizing devices such as the TV-B-Gone which can turn off any television with an infrared port. Take for example Gizmodo shutting of TVs at CES. For this simple hack, all you need is a lens to control (snipe) any TV... |
 | Comprehensive Intelligent LCD Tutorial
LCDs are incredibly versatile and can be programmed to display just about anything, for any project. Be sure to check out this comprehensive, practical guide to interfacing and programming intelligent liquid crystal display modules.
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 | How to: Wire Panel Mount Components
We've showed you how to become a surface mount soldering pro, but learning the basics of panel mount soldering is also a great addition to your circuitry arsenal. Learn the proper techniques of soldering switches, wiring power jacks, and more. ... |
 | Insanely Cold Thermal Test Chamber for High Altitude Flight
So, you decided you want to launch something into near space. Awesome, but will your electronic components hold up, or will they crack under the pressure of sub zero temperatures? Build a thermal test chamber for pre-launch electronics... |
 | Make Your Own: DDR Dance Pad
With the introduction of the dancing gaming systems here in the states there has been huge growth with in the community. The problem that anyone who is truly interested in the fitness gaming revolution will face at some time is the gross difference... |
 | Make the Eye of Sauron
A member sent in his latest Tesla coil experiment. He calls it the "Eye of Sauron" effect. It was created by adding a rotating breakout to an already powerful Tesla coil. It isn't quite the same as the old evil eye of Tolkien's dreams, the picture... |
 | Make an Ear Piercing Sonic Grenade
Sonic grenades Yep. Pull the pin, and instead of exploding, these bad boys emit an ear piercing shriek that is guaranteed to wake the dead (or a hungover roommate, little brother, or co-worker). They're also great for Airsoft or Laser Tag... |
 | Build an Electric Segway Skateboard
Within two days, you can build an electric segway mountain board (off road skateboard) with the ability to remove the electronic system for standard riding. Will run for about an hour per charge and tops out at a whopping 20 mph. Not bad at all. ... |
 | Convert an Optical Mouse to Hand Held Scanner Most people aren't aware that optical mice have a tiny 18x18 camera built into them. Using your computer's serial port, you can connect to this micro scanner and essentially build a personal, hand held scanner. After tapping the optical sensor, the... |
