In this blog we have reviewed a multitude of electronics elements that you may need for your DIY projects, however, today we bring you others products you may not have known about and they will be great for you to start working in a different way.
Some of these products are even very interesting for those who are just starting out with electronics, and can be a lot of fun…
Conductive ink
La conductive ink is a type of special ink or dye that contains conductive particles, such as silver, copper, or graphene nanoparticles, which allow the ink to conduct electricity. It is used in a variety of applications, especially in printed and flexible electronics, where the creation of flexible electrical circuits on substrates such as plastic or fabric is required. Some common uses are, as I have already mentioned, flexible electronics (solar panels, screens, sensors, wearables, RFID tags,...) and circuit repair.
Therefore, it is versatile and offers advantages in terms of flexibility and ease of manufacturing compared to traditional methods of manufacturing electronic circuits. This makes it a promising technology in the industry and for makers, who already have markers of this ink to make your first steps…
Liquid electrical tape
La liquid electrical tape is a liquid material used to provide electrical insulation and moisture protection in electrical cables and connections. Unlike traditional electrical tape, which is adhesive tape that is wrapped around wires, liquid electrical tape is applied as a liquid and then dries to form an insulating layer. In addition, they provide a higher degree of insulation than conventional ones, since they not only act as an electrical insulator, they are also resistant to water and humidity, are very flexible, durable, and protect against corrosion.
Therefore, it is used in a variety of applications, such as repairing damaged electrical cables, waterproofing outdoor electrical connections, protecting electrical connections in cars and boats, and more. It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions to properly apply and dry this type of tape, as the drying process is crucial to ensuring its effectiveness as an insulator.
Electronic varnish
we have so much conductive copper varnish, to be able to treat surfaces in which you want electrical conductivity to be maintained, which can be very useful when you want to protect a surface by avoiding conventional varnishes that may be insulating.
On the other hand we have the opposite, a varnish that is completely electrically insulating. It can be used for countless applications, such as to insulate certain conductors in repairs, to create wire for winding, PCBs, etc. In addition, this varnish protects by insulating and is also resistant to electric arc.
Isopropyl alcohol
El isopropyl alcohol It is a chemical widely used in electronics due to its useful properties. It should not be confused with the alcohol that we usually have at home or that we buy at the pharmacy, which is ethyl alcohol. Some of the most common uses of this product in electronics include:
- Cleaning electronic components- is an effective solvent for removing grease, oil, dust and other contaminants from the surfaces of electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), connectors and other items. It is especially useful for cleaning printed circuit boards before soldering components or for removing residual solder paste.
- Cleaning lenses and screens- Used to clean camera lenses, optical sensors and screens of electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops, due to its ability to remove smudges and fingerprints without leaving residue.
- Rust and corrosion removal- Can help remove light layers of rust and corrosion from electrical contacts and electronic components. This can improve electrical conductivity and solve intermittent connection problems.
- desiccant- Used as a desiccant to absorb moisture in electronic systems or devices that have been exposed to water or moisture. It can help prevent damage caused by moisture, such as when you drop an electronic device into water or spill something on it. If the device was turned off, it is more than likely that soaking it in isopropyl alcohol can help evaporate all the water and keep it working.
- Soft Drink- In some cases, isopropyl alcohol is used as a coolant in electronic component cooling applications due to its ability to evaporate quickly and dissipate heat.
- Clean thermal paste- The thermal paste used in some devices that need cooling, such as CPU, GPU, etc., can also be safely cleaned with this alcohol, before you can put another thermal paste.
Soldering mat
The next electronics product on the list is a mouse mat to be able to carry out your electronic work, especially for soldering. This silicone mat will allow you to have a base to work in a clean and safe way, being antistatic and heat resistant.
Soldering support
Holding the printed circuit board so that it does not move, the device you are trying to solder, the soldering iron in another hand, the tin wire,… too many things for one person and two hands. To solve this problem, you can buy this welding and repair support It includes flexible arms with clamps to hold whatever you need, as well as a magnifying glass to enlarge tiny work areas and LED lighting.
solder cleaner
Surely you are interested in having on hand a cleaner for your soldering iron tip of tin, which remains quite dirty after operations. Here you have one…
In addition, you will also be interested in having a mesh to eliminate welds of tin, passing this when the tin is molten so that it adheres to it.
Or maybe what you need is a solder cleaner something more comfortable and for smaller items where mesh would not be practical.
tin soldering iron
We have both the conventional version of the welder, in the shape of a pencil in which you have to hold the welding wire with your other hand to do the work...
…or we also have the welder gun shaped, which allows you to have one hand free for whatever you need, since the thread goes on a spool holder. This way you can melt the tin and make solders easily.
Roll of tin wire for soldering
Lastly, of course you will also need this consumable for your welding. He rosin core tin soldering wire It is a type of wire used in electronic and electrical welding processes. The internal resin of this wire acts as a flux. Basically it is a natural resin derived from the sap of pine trees.