For one-off projects, prototyping boards from RadioShack ... Before investing your time soldering parts together, it’s a good idea to prototype your circuit. Breadboards like these are great ...

here is the final payoff where we assemble the circuit board that was designed. In this video, [Jack] explains where things will go on the board and then shows you how to solder the parts.

My introduction to soldering electronics coincided with a rough patch in my marriage due to appliance failure. When my wife ...