[Giorgos] wanted to build a pneumatic solder paste application tool but needed an air compressor to power it. Instead of going out and buying a compressor, he decided to build one himself.

In an effort to lessen the impact his OCD has on the environment and his wallet, he decided to build an automated hot air hand dryer using a 555 timer, which doubles as his entry in the 555 Design ...

The RK rotary screw air compressor fixed speed series with integrated dryer available from PneuTech delivers consistent, dry, clean air while optimizing both cost and floor space, the company says.