Wednesday, February 8, 2012

A Soldering Iron: Part 1

I have ordered another soldering iron.

Meanwhile, operations are at a standstill.  Things will be picking up, though, once I obtain a working iron.

Just some notes:

  • The 5V regulator will be constructed using the "Manhattan" style of unmarked PCB building.  This will add some extra capacitance to ground, but I'm already adding 200 uF; what more can a few pF do?
  • I just got what I hope is my last breadboard, bringing my total up to eight.
  • I also received a huge plastic container to be used as the case.
  • If anyone can find a place to get 24 gauge solid wire, please contact me in the comments and/or email me.
A picture of the COMPLETED regulator will hopefully be forthcoming.

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