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How to force a software event to trigger an int...

An interrupt can be triggered by outputting a signal on a pin (output pin) and connecting that pin back to an input pin. This can be resolved within the program,...

How to force a software event to trigger an int...

An interrupt can be triggered by outputting a signal on a pin (output pin) and connecting that pin back to an input pin. This can be resolved within the program,...

How to Cut a Perf Board

How to cut a perf board using an exacto knife and blade and a perf baord. The knife is dragged along the perforation a few times to create a grove....

How to Cut a Perf Board

How to cut a perf board using an exacto knife and blade and a perf baord. The knife is dragged along the perforation a few times to create a grove....

How to Choose a Multimeter

The multimeter should be able to measure voltage, current, resistance and continuity. A couple of good options is to be able to measure capacitance and temperature. The accuracy of the...

How to Choose a Multimeter

The multimeter should be able to measure voltage, current, resistance and continuity. A couple of good options is to be able to measure capacitance and temperature. The accuracy of the...

How to apply solder paste using a stainless ste...

The application of solder paste using a stainless steel stencil. The stencil is aligned with the pads on the PCB and taped down. The use of perfboards allowed a level...

How to apply solder paste using a stainless ste...

The application of solder paste using a stainless steel stencil. The stencil is aligned with the pads on the PCB and taped down. The use of perfboards allowed a level...

How not to Solder: Putting Solder on Iron First

Poor soldering technique where a solder ball forms on the end of the soldering iron tip. The flux is not able to get to the surface of the metal to...

How not to Solder: Putting Solder on Iron First

Poor soldering technique where a solder ball forms on the end of the soldering iron tip. The flux is not able to get to the surface of the metal to...

How Not to Solder: Not heading Pad and Pin Toge...

Bad example of soldering technique. The soldering iron tip was not touching both the pad and the pin or lead.

How Not to Solder: Not heading Pad and Pin Toge...

Bad example of soldering technique. The soldering iron tip was not touching both the pad and the pin or lead.