Hardware Podcasts

The Spark Gap - Episode 13

The Spark Gap · 2 Sept 2014 · 43m

What this episode covers

Hosts Carl and Corey discuss setting up a beginner's workbench for embedded electronics, emphasizing the importance of proper lighting, non-conductive tables, and anti-static mats. They review soldering iron options, recommending the Hakko FX888D over cheap pencils or low-quality clones, and explain the critical role of heat capacity in soldering. The conversation covers essential consumables like 60/40 solder, flux, and fume extractors, while advising against flux-core solder for quality results. Finally, they highlight necessary tools such as various tips, desoldering braid, Panavices, microscopes, and high-quality tweezers for surface mount work.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Sears
Also
Tenma, RadioShack, AoYue, Hakko, Metcal, Weller, Panavice, AM Scope

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