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I made it out of "plexiglass". Initially, I used aquarium sealer but it didn't like the heat so I re-did it with a fusing cement I got from TAP http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=130& <p>If you use plexiglass, make sure to get the special knife to cut it. <p>My tank is abo...

SOICs are pretty easy to use and the surfboards (I make my own) are easy to use. Dont waste time desoldering the soic unless you have a decent hot air iron.<p>Since I make my own boards, I try to avoid drilling as much as possible. Thus, I LOVE SMDs and design with them as much as possible. solderin...

I've used 3 different etchants: FeCl, Ammonium Persulfate (AP) and Cupric Chloride (CuCl). I use CuCl becuase I can regenerate it and dont have to dispose it. I do not recommned this for the beginner. <p>I hate FeCl because of its nasty stains and you cant see the board (which means you have to lift...

If its HD44780 compatible (not clear from the ad), you can interface it in 4 bit mode using 4 data and 2 control lines - 6 total. <p>The serial LCDs are easy to use but I dont bother with them because of the cost. I can get a really nice display for <$10 and its pretty easy to use. and if you need m...

Double sided PCBs are quite easy to make via toner transfer. I do it all the time (ok,not all the time but I made like 50 in the last year). I don't bother with single sided any more because I like the other side to be a ground plane. You should start with single sided, though. <p>All you need is a ...