Hardware Hacking Projects for Geeks

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Part I: Basic Hacks, Tools, and Techniques

Exhibit A: Bill of Materials

Item Quantity Notes

Copper board, 1mm thick, 30cm x 30cm 1 Hardware store

Copper tubes, 4mm diameter, 30cm length 2 Hardware store

Hacksaw 1 Hardware store

Bench vise 1 Hardware store

Pliers 1 Hardware store

12” x 8” x 3” plastic pan or automobile cooling

radiator

1 Hardware or auto parts store

25-watt soldering iron 1 Hardware store

Solder 1 Hardware store

75-watt soldering iron 1 Hardware store

Vinyl tubing, 4mm diameter, 10 feet 2 Hardware store

Rubber bands 4 Office supply store

Fish tank water pump (submersible) 1 Pet supply store

Thermal grease (also called heat-sink grease) 1 Radio Shack Part #276-1372

Plastic tubing 1’ Hardware store

Silicone sealant 1 tube Hardware store

Cotton string 4’ Hardware store

Tie wraps 5 Radio Shack or hardware store

Exhibit A

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