Basic Electronics
A concise, practical guide to the core parts, tools, and simple checks a repair technician needs for basic electronics, with safety tips and updated measurement methods.
The Serviceman
An updated look at the independent serviceman: a repair professional who diagnoses and restores household appliances, adapting skills and tools for modern, connected devices.
Lead Free Solder
Lead-free solder (commonly SAC305) became standard after RoHS. It requires higher temperatures, different fluxes and equipment adjustments, and produces less shiny joints and reduced through-hole top-fill - but reliable assemblies are achievable with proper process control.