View source for Session:Surface Mount Electronics Assembly for Terrified Beginners

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|Has description=Surface mount electronics for terrified beginners. Learn to assemble tiny parts on circuit boards by building a working power supply. Anyone can do it. Yes, even you who never touched anything electronic before. 90mins, 20€/kit, avoid caffeine immediately before.
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|Has session keywords=hardware
|Processed by village=Village:Hardware Hacking Area
|Held in language=en - English
|Has orga contact=kliment@0xfb.com
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There will be a PAPER signup list in the hardware hacking area for all sessions. Please use it to sign up if you want a guaranteed place.
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|Has start time=2017/08/04 15:30
|Has duration=90
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|Has start time=2017/08/04 17:30
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|Has start time=2017/08/04 19:30
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|Has start time=2017/08/05 11:00
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|Has start time=2017/08/05 20:00
|Has duration=90
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|Has start time=2017/08/06 19:00
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Takes an hour and a half. Basic workshop. No prior knowledge needed. Materials cost 20€ per kit.

For people afraid of surface mount assembly/rework. You know those tiny little components in modern electronic devices? It's both possible and easy to assemble those by hand. You can do it, and I'll teach you how!

Think you don't have the tools? Think you can't manually place 0402s? Everything is possible with patience and practice. The equipment is minimal and you probably already have it. We're going to build two switch-mode power supplies (one step-up, one step-down) using tiny SMD parts. They're going to work. We'll learn the answer to THERE'S A SHORT ON A TINY PART OMG WHAT NOW? After this, you'll no longer need to be scared of SMD. Avoid caffeine immediately before the workshop, because shaky hands are a disadvantage.

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