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Is there any difference between Silicone and RTV

I've used silicone RTV that's intended for use on PCBs and have also used 100% silicone purchased from the hardware store to use on PCBs. I was not able to tell a difference between the two. ...
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21 votes
3 answers
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How to secure cables to a PCB

What is a good way to secure cables to a PCB? There are some good advice in the following post, but the application is slightly different: Securing electrical cables to holes in enclosures? In this ...
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14 votes
2 answers
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How is this design for a basic PCB pick and place?

I have zero experience with any serious mechanical design, but out of necessity and curiosity, I'm attempting to build a pick and place machine (for my hobby projects as well as low-volume PCB ...
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9 votes
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Is there an insulation compound for exposed leads on a PCB?

The top of the enclosure I am building is going to be the PCB. The PCB has a 7-segment LCD and the leads are somewhat exposed. Is there an insulation material I can brush on or squeeze on that will ...
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