Using WD-40 as a Lubricant: Yes or No?
More often than not, you can find a can of WD-40 in someone’s toolbox, household or garage. Originally developed for the military, it is now used for hundreds of DIY …
Fluke 115 Multimeter Review
Digital multimeters are indispensable tools when it comes to working with electronics. If you are looking to buy one, you don’t have to look very far. Large hardware stores sell …
What to do with a Swollen Battery
Lithium-ion and lithium polymer batteries are commonplace nowadays, and so are the problems that come with them. Most notably those caused by these batteries swelling up. Laptops with bulging keyboards …
Repairing a Loud Humidifier
Many people benefit from using a humidifier to increase moisture levels in the air. But while humidifiers are practical devices, it is also practically inevitable that they wear out over …
Making a DIY Capacitor Discharge Tool
When working with capacitors, especially high voltage ones, a capacitor discharge tool is essential. It is a device that helps you drain capacitors safely before handling them further. While you …
How to Safely Discharge Capacitors
Capacitors are common components in modern day electronic devices. They store a charge that can be released at once to components that need it. Capacitors can also be used to …
How to Salvage Components from Electronic Devices
Salvaging components from circuit boards and electronic devices has many benefits. Most notably, it gives you a bunch of free parts. But it is also a valuable form of education …
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The Best Mechanical Pencils for Drawing and Writing
Ergonomically designed and always sharp, mechanical pencils are the ideal tool for artists, writers, designers and other creative professionals. Choosing the right mechanical pencil can be a tricky process, however. …
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Solving Connection Problems on a Duet Wifi
The Duet Wifi is a controller board from Duet3D for 3D printers and CNC machines. I have been using it for my new 3D printer and have been happy with …
Hot End Heater Cartridges: Everything You Need to Know
Heater cartridges are essential components in 3D printers. They make sure that the hot end gets up to the right temperature. Without one, a hot end would not get hot …
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