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Learn to Solder Kit

2022-12-02T19:56:47Z

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=Overview=
The '''Learn to Solder Kit''' is a bag of electronics that, when combined with this page, acts as a good first soldering project.
[[File:FinalSolderKit.png | 300px | thumb | right | The kit in its final, working state.]]
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==What's in the bag==
[[File:WhatsInside1.png | 300px | thumb | left]]
The kit contains:
*A Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
*An LED
*A 220 Ohm (Ω) Resistor
*A push button
*A battery holder
*A battery (CR2032)

 

==Tools Required==
<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
WES51.jpg | [[Weller WES51]] Soldering Iron*
GenericSolder.jpg | Solder
FlushCutters.jpg | Flush Cutters
HakkoFA400.png | Filter Fan

</gallery>
<center>* denotes that the tool requires training.</center>

=Soldering Tips=
[[File:Soldering101.png | 400px | thumb]]
*Complete the training on ELMS!
*Soldering is done by heating up the '''pins/pads''', then melting the solder onto them to make a connection. Melting solder onto cold component leads will make bad connections.
*Clean the tip of the iron often with either abrasive metal or a sponge wet with distilled water. Melt some solder onto the tip after cleaning.
*Keep the extractor fan as close as is comfortable to the part you're soldering. It will keep the lead out of your lungs.
*If the solder isn't melting when you touch it to the iron, increase the temperature. (700°F is recommended)
*Use as little solder as is necessary to make the connection. This will make it easier to correct mistakes and will cause less shorts.
*If the solder isn't adhering to the pins/pads, try adding [https://www.pcbgogo.com/blog/What_Is_Solder_Flux_And_How_Do_You_Use_It_.html flux].

 

=Tutorial=
==Setup==
Heat the soldering iron up to 700°F and wait about 30 seconds for it to heat up. Turn on the filter fan so that you don't breathe in the fumes. 
Get the items out of the bag.

==Step 1: The Resistor==
The resistor is the small component with long leads and stripes on it. 
It belongs in the metal shell logo on the PCB. Orientation does not matter for this component. 
Bend the leads of the resistor inwards. They should be about the same distance apart as the holes in the PCB. 
Slide the resistor into its holes on the PCB. 
When it is all the way in, flip the board and bend the leads outward so that the resistor can't fall back out. 
Then, solder the connections and snip the rest of the leads. 

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
SolderKit_Step1_1.png | Bend the leads of the resistor
SolderKit_Step1_2.png | Insert the resistor into the holes on the PCB.
SolderKit_Step1_3.png | On the opposite side of the board, bend the leads of the resistor outwards so that it can't move.
SolderKit_Step1_4.png | Solder the leads to the board
SolderKit_Step1_5.png | Snip the excess with the flush cutters.
</gallery>

==Step 2: The Switch==
The switch is the square component with a button and four pins. 
Its footprint on the circuit board is marked by a "SW1". 
With the legs facing out to the sides, simply put the legs through the holes. 
When it is pushed all the way in, it should be held in with just tension. 
Flip the board and solder all four legs. No need to snip anything yet. 

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
SolderKit_Step2_1.png | Place the switch
SolderKit_Step2_2.png | Solder the legs
</gallery>

==Step 3: The LED==
The LED is the component with the color plastic top and two legs. 
One leg is longer than the other, this is the '''positive (+)''' leg. Orientation does matter for this component. 
Its place on the PCB is marked with a - and a + (Long Leg). Place the LED into its correct holes. 
Flip the board, bend the leads, and solder them as before. 
Snip the excess as before. 

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
SolderKit_Step3_1.png | Confirm that the short leg goes in the '''-''' hole and the long leg goes in the '''+''' hole.
SolderKit_Step3_2.png | Slide it in
SolderKit_Step3_3.png | Bend the leads
SolderKit_Step3_4.png | Solder and snip
</gallery>

==Step 4: The Battery Holder==
The battery holder is the beige component three leads. Orientation does matter for this component. 
The lead by itself is the negative (-) lead, and the two leads on the other side are both positive (+). 
Its place on the PCB is marked on the backside of the PCB with a "BT1". It also indicates that the battery should be 3V (3 Volts). 
'''Before placing the battery holder,''' use the flush cutters to snip any raised solder joints from the other components. Make the surface as flush as you can. 
Once that's done, place the battery holder into its holes. 
<center> '''Note:''' The negative lead of the battery holder might be too long to fit under the button. If you can't get that flush, snip about a millimeter off of that lead. </center>
The positive leads can be soldered from the opposite side as normal, but the negative one cannot because of the button on the other side. 
Solder the negative lead on the top. It is harder than soldering from the opposite side, but it doesn't need to be the best solder job in the world. 

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
SolderKit_Step5_1.png | Snip the joints so that the surface is as flush as possible
SolderKit_Step5_2.png | Place the battery holder in (shortening the '''-''' lead if necessary)
SolderKit_Step5_3.png | Solder the '''+''' leads
SolderKit_Step5_4.png | Solder the '''-''' lead from the top
</gallery>

==Step 5: The Battery==
This one's easy. There's only one component left, and it's the battery. 
The battery has a + and a - side. Recognize the + sign on the top of the battery. 
Place the battery in the holder, '''+ side up'''. 

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
SolderKit_Step6_1.png | Place the battery in the holder
</gallery>

==Finish!==
Congratulations! You've finished your first soldering project! Press the button, and the LED should light up!

File:Soldering101.png

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Learn to Solder Kit

2022-12-02T19:45:04Z

Dspeiser: Created page with "The '''Learn to Solder Kit''' is a bag of electronics that, when combined with this page, acts as a good first soldering project. File:FinalSolderKit.png | 300px | thumb | r..."

The '''Learn to Solder Kit''' is a bag of electronics that, when combined with this page, acts as a good first soldering project.
[[File:FinalSolderKit.png | 300px | thumb | right | The kit in its final, working state.]]
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==What's in the bag==
[[File:WhatsInside1.png | 300px | thumb | left]]
The kit contains:
*A Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
*An LED
*A 220 Ohm (Ω) Resistor
*A push button
*A battery holder
*A battery (CR2032)

 

==Tools Required==
<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
WES51.jpg | [[Weller WES51]] Soldering Iron*
GenericSolder.jpg | Solder
FlushCutters.jpg | Flush Cutters
HakkoFA400.png | Filter Fan

</gallery>
<center>* denotes that the tool requires training.</center>

=Tutorial=
==Setup==
Heat the soldering iron up to 700°F and wait about 30 seconds for it to heat up. Turn on the filter fan so that you don't breathe in the fumes. 
Get the items out of the bag.

==Step 1: The Resistor==
The resistor is the small component with long leads and stripes on it. 
It belongs in the metal shell logo on the PCB. Orientation does not matter for this component. 
Bend the leads of the resistor inwards. They should be about the same distance apart as the holes in the PCB. 
Slide the resistor into its holes on the PCB. 
When it is all the way in, flip the board and bend the leads outward so that the resistor can't fall back out. 
Then, solder the connections and snip the rest of the leads. 

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
SolderKit_Step1_1.png | Bend the leads of the resistor
SolderKit_Step1_2.png | Insert the resistor into the holes on the PCB.
SolderKit_Step1_3.png | On the opposite side of the board, bend the leads of the resistor outwards so that it can't move.
SolderKit_Step1_4.png | Solder the leads to the board
SolderKit_Step1_5.png | Snip the excess with the flush cutters.
</gallery>

==Step 2: The Switch==
The switch is the square component with a button and four pins. 
Its footprint on the circuit board is marked by a "SW1". 
With the legs facing out to the sides, simply put the legs through the holes. 
When it is pushed all the way in, it should be held in with just tension. 
Flip the board and solder all four legs. No need to snip anything yet. 

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
SolderKit_Step2_1.png | Place the switch
SolderKit_Step2_2.png | Solder the legs
</gallery>

==Step 3: The LED==
The LED is the component with the color plastic top and two legs. 
One leg is longer than the other, this is the '''positive (+)''' leg. Orientation does matter for this component. 
Its place on the PCB is marked with a - and a + (Long Leg). Place the LED into its correct holes. 
Flip the board, bend the leads, and solder them as before. 
Snip the excess as before. 

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
SolderKit_Step3_1.png | Confirm that the short leg goes in the '''-''' hole and the long leg goes in the '''+''' hole.
SolderKit_Step3_2.png | Slide it in
SolderKit_Step3_3.png | Bend the leads
SolderKit_Step3_4.png | Solder and snip
</gallery>

==Step 4: The Battery Holder==
The battery holder is the beige component three leads. Orientation does matter for this component. 
The lead by itself is the negative (-) lead, and the two leads on the other side are both positive (+). 
Its place on the PCB is marked on the backside of the PCB with a "BT1". It also indicates that the battery should be 3V (3 Volts). 
'''Before placing the battery holder,''' use the flush cutters to snip any raised solder joints from the other components. Make the surface as flush as you can. 
Once that's done, place the battery holder into its holes. 
<center> '''Note:''' The negative lead of the battery holder might be too long to fit under the button. If you can't get that flush, snip about a millimeter off of that lead. </center>
The positive leads can be soldered from the opposite side as normal, but the negative one cannot because of the button on the other side. 
Solder the negative lead on the top. It is harder than soldering from the opposite side, but it doesn't need to be the best solder job in the world. 

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
SolderKit_Step5_1.png | Snip the joints so that the surface is as flush as possible
SolderKit_Step5_2.png | Place the battery holder in (shortening the '''-''' lead if necessary)
SolderKit_Step5_3.png | Solder the '''+''' leads
SolderKit_Step5_4.png | Solder the '''-''' lead from the top
</gallery>

==Step 5: The Battery==
This one's easy. There's only one component left, and it's the battery. 
The battery has a + and a - side. Recognize the + sign on the top of the battery. 
Place the battery in the holder, '''+ side up'''. 

<gallery mode=packed heights=200px>
SolderKit_Step6_1.png | Place the battery in the holder
</gallery>

==Finish!==
Congratulations! You've finished your first soldering project! Press the button, and the LED should light up!

File:SolderKit Step5 4.png

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Saleae Logic 8

2022-10-07T14:56:55Z

Dspeiser: Created page with "=Saleae Logic 8 Logic Analyzer= Saleae Logic 8 ==Description== A logic analyzer is an electronics diagnostic device usefu..."

=Saleae Logic 8 Logic Analyzer=

[[File:Saleae-Logic-8-Black.png | thumb | right | Saleae Logic 8]]

==Description==
A logic analyzer is an electronics diagnostic device useful for analyzing or troubleshooting electrical circuits. Like an oscilloscope, it measures voltage over time. While an oscilloscope can capture more fine detail than a logic analyzer, logic analyzers often have more channels and automatic decoding features for common protocols. 
The Saleae Logic 8 Supports 8 channels, both of which can be used as analog or digital inputs (selected in the software). Each input pin has a corresponding ground pin below it, as shown in the pin diagram below (the grounds are common).

===Out-of-box Supported Protocols:===
*SPI
*Serial
*I2C
*Midi
*Atmel SWI
*MDIO
*HDMI CEC
*SWD
*PS/2
*Manchester
*CAN
*LIN
*I2S / PCM
*HD44780
*1-Wire
*JTAG
*BiSS C
*HLDC
*Modbus
*Parallel
*USB LS and FS
*Addressable LEDs
*SMBus
*DMX-512
*(More protocols are available in the [https://support.saleae.com/extensions Extensions Marketplace])

==Operation==
[[File:Saleae annotated pins.png | thumb | right | Saleae Logic 8 Pinout]]
**UNDER CONSTRUCTION**

==Using The Logic2 Software==
**UNDER CONSTRUCTION**

==Links & Software==
[https://www.saleae.com/downloads/ Saleae Logic Software Download] 
[https://support.saleae.com/getting-started/ Saleae - Getting Started] 
[https://support.saleae.com/user-guide Saleae - User Guide] 

==Located In==
[[IRB 1246]]

==Training==
No training is required to use this tool.

File:Saleae annotated pins.png

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== Summary ==
Logic Analyzer

MajorToolsElectronicsStudio

2022-10-07T14:41:06Z

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*Soldering & Desoldering Tools
**[[Weller WES51]] Soldering Station [Precise, temperature-controlled soldering iron]
**[[Aoyue 968A+]] - Hot Air Rework Station
**[[Hakko FX-888D]] - Soldering Iron
*Test & Measurement Tools
**[[Rigol DS1054Z]] - Oscilloscope
**Digital Multimeters [Tests voltage, resistance, amperage, and more]
***[[Keysight 34465A]] - Digital Bench Multimeter
**Lab Power Supplies [Safe, current- or voltage-limited sources of power for testing your electronic projects]
***Rigol DP832 - Programmable DC Power Supply
***[[Tekpower TP1503C]] - DC Power Supply
***Variac Transformer - AC Transformer
**B&K Precision 4053 - Waveform Generator
**Keysight 33210A - Waveform Generator
**[[Saleae Logic 8]] - Logic Analyzer
<noinclude>This list is used in two or more pages. To streamline editing of the wiki, it should be modified here and included every other place the list is needed. </noinclude>

File:Saleae-Logic-8-Black.png

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== Summary ==
Saleae Logic 8 (Black)

Koolerton USB Microscope

2022-10-07T14:38:34Z

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=Koolerton USB Microscope=

[[File:Koolerton Microscope.JPEG | thumb | right | Koolerton USB Microscope]]

==Description==
The Koolerton USB Microscope is a microscope whose image can be viewed on a computer. No extra software is required, as it is detected by the computer as a webcam.
Microscopes are useful when soldering small electronic components. This microscope, because of its limited frame rate/resolution, will not be as useful as an optical microscope. However, it can be used to capture images of smaller components.

==Operation==
'''Connection:''' Plug the microscope into a free USB port on the computer, then open the camera viewing application of your choice and select "USB Camera". Flip the image if necessary. 
'''Focus Adjustment:''' To adjust the focus of the camera, rotate the aluminum ring at the top of the tube. This will also zoom in and out slightly. 
'''Height Adjustment:''' To adjust the height of the camera, rotate the knurled shaft of the stand. The shaft will telescope up/down. 
'''Free Adjustment:''' To move the camera freely, loosen the ring at the front of the holder and then manipulate the camera until satisfied. 

==Training==
No training is required to use this tool.

File:Koolerton Microscope.JPEG

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== Summary ==
A picture of the USB microscope

Koolerton USB Microscope

2022-10-01T20:16:05Z

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=Koolerton USB Microscope=

==Description==
The Koolerton USB Microscope is a microscope whose image can be viewed on a computer. No extra software is required, as it is detected by the computer as a webcam.
Microscopes are useful when soldering small electronic components. This microscope, because of its limited frame rate/resolution, will not be as useful as an optical microscope. However, it can be used to capture images of smaller components.

==Operation==
'''Connection:''' Plug the microscope into a free USB port on the computer, then open the camera viewing application of your choice and select "USB Camera". Flip the image if necessary. 
'''Focus Adjustment:''' To adjust the focus of the camera, rotate the aluminum ring at the top of the tube. This will also zoom in and out slightly. 
'''Height Adjustment:''' To adjust the height of the camera, rotate the knurled shaft of the stand. The shaft will telescope up/down. 
'''Free Adjustment:''' To move the camera freely, loosen the ring at the front of the holder and then manipulate the camera until satisfied. 

==Training==
No training is required to use this tool.

IRB 1246

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[[Category:Rooms]]
=Electronics Studio=
__TOC__
The '''Electronics Studio''' is located in Iribe Room 1246.
==Major tools[[MajorToolsElectronicsStudio|.]]==

If you are looking for something on this list, and you cannot find it in the room, tell a manager. '''It should not have left the room and may be missing or stolen.'''
{{:MajorToolsElectronicsStudio}}

==Minor tools==
If you are looking for something on this list, and you cannot find it in the room, tell a manager. '''We can track it down and/or replace it.'''
*Agilent U1272A - Handheld Digital Multimeter
*Hakko FA-400 - Smoke Absorber
*Mastech MS8268 - Handheld Digital Multimeter
*[[Koolerton USB Microscope]]

==Consumables==
If you are looking for something on this list, and you cannot find it in the room, tell a manager. '''We likely have more stock in storage.'''
*Solder
*Soldering iron sponges
*Heat shrink
*Wire
**Breadboard jumper wire
**Hookup wire
**Speaker wire
**Magnet wire
*Components
**Resistors
**Capacitors
**Semiconductors
**Microcontrollers & Accessories

==Resources==
*[[Useful Electronics Resources]]

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IRB 1246

2022-10-01T20:08:20Z

Dspeiser: /* Minor tools */

[[Category:Rooms]]
=Electronics Studio=
__TOC__
The '''Electronics Studio''' is located in Iribe Room 1246.
==Major tools[[MajorToolsElectronicsStudio|.]]==

If you are looking for something on this list, and you cannot find it in the room, tell a manager. '''It should not have left the room and may be missing or stolen.'''
{{:MajorToolsElectronicsStudio}}

==Minor tools==
If you are looking for something on this list, and you cannot find it in the room, tell a manager. '''We can track it down and/or replace it.'''
*Agilent U1272A - Handheld Digital Multimeter
*Hakko FA-400 - Smoke Absorber
*Mastech MS8268 - Handheld Digital Multimeter
*Koolerton USB Microscope

==Consumables==
If you are looking for something on this list, and you cannot find it in the room, tell a manager. '''We likely have more stock in storage.'''
*Solder
*Soldering iron sponges
*Heat shrink
*Wire
**Breadboard jumper wire
**Hookup wire
**Speaker wire
**Magnet wire
*Components
**Resistors
**Capacitors
**Semiconductors
**Microcontrollers & Accessories

==Resources==
*[[Useful Electronics Resources]]

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