One of the easiest soldering projects to do as a beginner is to solder a resistor to an LED. You can technically put the ...

We've mentioned a few beginner soldering guides on Lifehacker in the past, but if you're looking for something super simple and easy to follow, you can't go wrong with this 7-page comic book. Even ...

Sunstone Circuits, a printed circuit board (PCB) prototype provider, has enhanced their services by offering SMT stencils when placing an order within their Quickturn, Full Feature, and CAD Tool, ...

If you’re making your own boards with SMD parts, you might want to get a solder paste stencil. Usually made of laser-cut mylar or extremely thin steel, these stencils allow you to squeegee solder ...

If you have a keen interest in electronics or are a do-it-yourself enthusiast, you absolutely need to have a few tools and accessories at your disposal at all times. One of them is a soldering iron.

A set of tools like this can literally last a lifetime. They fit into a convenient pouch like a Klein Tools 5139. You can conquer the world with this kit! Everybody has individual tools that they like ...

Desktop or even home-made reflow ovens are becoming much more common in the tech world for both DIYers and small start-ups. The overall concept of reflow soldering is simple: put a pre-assembled board ...

An ultra-fine solder paste boosts print consistency, cuts cleaning time, and delivers reliable reflow performance for ...