by Jonah Bailey | May 30, 2023
What are libraries? The Arduino Integrated Development Environment or Arduino IDE software provides a simple interface to write code, compile it, and upload it to your Arduino compatible microcontroller. While the functions for many basic tasks such as turning pins on... 
by Jonah Bailey | Oct 23, 2022
Applying solder paste through a stencil can be a finicky task. If you are having trouble getting a clean result, there are numerous variables that could be effecting your attempts. Dry solder paste or cold solder paste are often easily identifiable issues; however, an... 
by Jonah Bailey | Feb 1, 2022
Through hole components have been around for a long time – those little bug looking parts on circuit boards with leads coming off and going through the board. Though hole (TH) components have one or more conductive leads, or pins, and those are perfectly matched... 
by Jonah Bailey | Jan 18, 2022
Splicing Two Wires: The ability to electrically and mechanically join two wires together is essential for all types of prototyping, maintenance, and modification of any electrical system. There are several ways to join two wires including wire nuts, Wago connectors,... 
by Jonah Bailey | Jan 4, 2022
Soldering can be quite intimidating – the hot iron, the smoke, the images of burned and destroyed equipment. However, with minimal tooling, and a little practice, anyone can make professional looking solder joints with consistency and ease. We’re going to...