Few things have changed our workshops more than surface mount components ... [Electronoobs] wanted a reflow hot plate and decided that he could repurpose a consumer laundry iron for the job.

made for a much sturdier surface that did not bend as it was heated. We especially like the wiring solution [Paul] came up with for his new hot plate. Soldering to a resistive heater can be a ...

Venus, however, is a different story. Its crust is thicker—anywhere from 30 to 90 kilometers—and its surface is extremely hot ...