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    Book Reviews

    I'll chime in here. I mentioned it in my profile post but I am a big Forrest M. Mims fan. The closest I ever got to a celebrity contact was a personal response to an email I sent him. All his books are great if you can still find them. More recently I think the Simon Monk "Evil Genus" books are...
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    Hi Everyone from Calgary

    Thanks. I see a new experience in my future. And maybe a switch to decaffeinated coffee.....
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    Hi Everyone from Calgary

    Really? Holy cow. Drag soldering? I'm not sure if I am scared or excited now. I've got a good station, but tweezers? Wow. I suppose if I am going to hang out on this forum I at least need to try it. I think there are some surface mount kits out there for nubes. Maybe I will try one just so I can...
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    Hi Everyone from Calgary

    I never thought about the drilling aspect to surface mount. And even though I have an illuminated magnifier, I never looked into headsets as a solution. I had nice laugh about the sense of smell comment. I get that. Actually, I still prefer lead based solder...I grew up with it and truly love...
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    Hi Everyone from Calgary

    Hello everyone - I just joined today. Not sure why it took me so long to find a electronics forum, but glad I am here. I've been building circuits for 40+ years now, and grew up next to a Radio Shack in Calgary, Alberta (which started me on the addiction I guess). I am no professional, but can...
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