Tin Up
Tin Up Remember to tin your soldering iron after every use to prevent oxidation. This will increase the longevity of your soldering tip.Last updated March 2019Disclaimer ProteShea, LLC is a…
Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Switch Have multiple devices, but only one Ethernet port? Use an Ethernet switch. The only disadvantage is that your bandwidth is shared among your connected devices.Last updated February 2019Disclaimer…
For Those Last Minute Gotchas
For Those Last Minute Gotchas Fit check before proceeding with your assembly. Last updated February 2019 You have all the parts manufactured and off-the-shelf parts have been ordered and received.…
PCB Prototyping
Does the PCB ever work on the first try? Always breadboard your circuits first before porting them over to a printed circuit board to save debugging time and money. Last…
Don’t Snip the Red Wire
Don't Snip the Red Wire Need a quick and easy way to connect and disconnect two wires? Use male and female quick disconnects. Last updated February 2019 Disclaimer ProteShea, LLC…
Two Times Please
Two Times Please Measure twice, cut once. Last updated February 2019 This Twin Insight is short, sweet, and to the point. It sounds so simple, but why on earth do…
Widescreen Waveforms
Widescreen Waveforms Invest in a widescreen monitor to do your printed circuit board, parts and assembly design, and when analyzing waveforms in digital design. It will save you massive amounts…
Tools Galore
Tools Galore When assembling your projects, make sure you have the essential tools. Here are some tools we think everybody should have in their toolbox: channeloks, pliers, pocket knife, box…
Blue Screen of Death
Blue Screen of Death Avoid losing your hard work by backing up your files to an external SSD (Solid State Drive) or HDD (Hard Disk Drive). Also, keep your computer…
Sticky Situation
Sticky Situation Apply hairspray to your build plate to prevent warping around the edges of your parts.Last updated February 2019Disclaimer ProteShea, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC…
Tool Organization
Tool Organization Make a shadow box to stay organized and keep better track of your tools. Last updated February 2019 Disclaimer ProteShea, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services…
Patience My Friend
Patience, My Friend Use a vise to slowly press your bearings into place instead of beating them in with a hammer or you'll end up having to epoxy the piece…