The surface mount SOIC version of this chip was slightly cheaper, and there’s always a way to make that work (Portuguese, Google Translation). How [Czar] did it is fairly impressive ...

Electrical receptacles, outlets, and wall sockets accept plugs and provide current to run electrical devices. They are used in a variety of residential, general-purpose, commercial, industrial, ...

You can do your own Surface Mount Technology based PCB assembly with just a handful of tools and some patience. At the heart of my SMT process is stopping to inspect the various steps all while ...

Boards can be made faster because surface mount technology (SMT) eliminates drilling holes for thru-hole devices, in which the pins go through the board and are soldered underneath. THIS ...

Have an unused dryer vent? If you want to get rid of it and patch up your wall, don't worry - it's not too hard. Here's how ...

Swap out one of those weird long pillows (sorry!) for a ~streamlined~ door draft stopper to keep the temps in your home just ...

Ryobi has a robust lineup of small, useful tools that is much more comprehensive than many DIYers or professional handymen ...

A no-scrub weekly shower cleaner you can simply just spray on after you shower, wait 8–12 hours while it tackles mold and ...

Washer-Dryer Combo Ratings A popular choice for consumers with small spaces, a washer-dryer combo is a single machine that is capable of washing and drying clothes. We put popular models through ...

New Upcoming Pick After another round of testing, we plan to add the De'longhi HMP1500 Mica Panel Heater as a new wall-mounted option ... in front of a hair dryer. But our picks can warm an ...

As we head into the biggest TV-shopping season of the year, many people who buy a new set will have to decide whether to use a TV stand or mount it on the wall. There are a number of good reasons ...