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Ever wonder whats inside an IC (Integrated Circuit) chip? You know, inside the black things with metal spikes. Well it turns out you can get somewhat descent results with a simple point-and-shoot camera, a heat gun and an exacto knife. read more »

Dumpster diving (I know, I know) it’s messy but it’s a great way to get free parts and pieces for your next project. So far I have scored a Sony all-in-one stereo, Technics dual tape deck, strobe light, and a HP printer/scanner. These items have various components like pushbuttons, LEDs, potentiometers, motors, among other things. This is from one dumpster outside my apartment. More than likely you wont have to jump in and dig but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I found all of these items on top.