What is a “cold joint”? What is flux? What type of solder should I use? The Perils of Cold Solder Joints ❄️ First things first, let’s talk about the arch-nemesis of soldering – cold solder joints. Picture this: you’re working on a project, and everything seems fine until suddenly, parts of the circuit go dark. […]
Category Archives: Electronics
Getting started with Microcontrollers at MMS
Many Manchester Makerspace members have experience in programming, using, and debugging microcontrollers, whether the classic Arduino, the more capable ESP32, or other purpose-specific models. We have a wealth of knowledge and supporting components to help make your microcontroller dream a reality, you supply your favorite dev board and we’ve got you covered for soldering and […]
Electronics shop is ready for your making and repair needs
The electronics shop was one of our first workshops, and is well-stocked with the tools and parts to successfully complete anything from the simplest wiring to complicated surface-mount component repair! Particularly popular is repairing “dead” appliances by replacing failed caps. Read on for more on how you can perform this quick and inexpensive fix. Bulging […]