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solar powered star clock in japan

"Solar Powered STAR CLOCK of the Sapporo Station 札幌駅 in Sapporo Hokkaido Japan" by Arjan Richter is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Especially after 2020, that horrible, horrible year (for many, many people) you may be a little wary of starting an ambitious project in 2021. Maybe you’ve been …

Review: Bertech ESD High …

bertech_esd_high_temperature_rubber_mat

Bertech ESD High Temperature Rubber Mat

Especially if your projects involve high temperatures, such as soldering, you really need a protective project mat that can withstand high temperatures. And if your projects center around electronics, then you should also be using a grounding strap to …

Review: Bertech ESD Mat …

esd_mat_soldering_iron

When doing any sort of electronic assembly/disassembly, soldering, or even just tinkering and poking around, you really should work on a special grounded surface to prevent electrostatic discharge from zapping your components. This ESD mat from Bertech is such a mat — it makes a good …