How to set up your own decent electronics lab, what you need, and how much it’ll cost you. Electronics test equipment, soldering, surface mount, hand tools, and parts. Help support Dave by buying any of these items through HERE Podcast: Download

Dave reviews one of the cheapest hot air rework stations on the market, the Atten Instruments AT858D+ how does it stack up? Also known as the Saike 858D+ Looks like it’s designed for the Asian market only? http://www.atten.com.cn/search.aspx?pageIndex=1&searchType=keywords&filter=858d Podcast: Download

Because Jeri goofed up my video on the live 555 contest show and chopped off the end, here is the full video! Check out Alan’s Adding Machine: http://www.vk2zay.net/article/258 Podcast: Download

Dave takes apart an old HP E3610A to see if it can be modded for 240V operation. Podcast: Download

Dave had a small problem in the lab and fixed it with some electrical tape. Yes, the video is pointless, but why not? Could have been funny if it failed… Podcast: Download