The multi-meter is common diagnostic equipment in electricians’ toolkits, and it may be used for everything from battery testing to determining the amount of voltage in an electrical circuit. However, DIYers who wish to test their home’s wiring or fix electrical equipment will find multi-meters useful. Hobbyists who prefer to play with electronic circuits in …
As technology has advanced, our phones have become smaller and more intricate as well. As a phone repair technician, having the right tools can be the difference between building clientele and losing them. Heat guns have become an essential part of any phone repair technician’s arsenal. These handheld devices blow hot air, which can be …
Professionals of all kinds need to be able to measure things. Whether you are a mechanic, engineer or electrical technician, the need to accurately take measurements is important. In years past, rulers, tape measures, and other manual measurement devices were the only option. Vernier and dial calibers were popular models for many years. As technology …
Just 30 years ago, household electronics were not as prevalent as they are today. In fact, the first cellphone, the DynaTAC 8000x, made its debut in the United States in 1983. At 13 inches tall, it was roughly the size of a foot-long sub, weighed 1.75lbs, took 10 hours to charge, and lasted only 30 …
If you are looking to introduce a valuable piece of equipment to your soldering hobby or profession, then an ultrasonic cleaner might be just the thing. Ultrasonic cleaners have the ability nowadays to clean printed circuit boards (PCBs) without doing the damage they once could. This is because most ultrasonic cleaners now use modulating, variable …
Soldering is used in a variety of applications from hobby work to professional repair jobs. In the past, we have talked about the best solder to use for electronics, the best soldering station that is less than $100, and the best soldering iron for stained glass. Now we are going to talk about the best …
