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Happy Memorial Day from Blackfox!

How Many Americans Celebrate the Holiday When many of us think of Memorial Day, we often think of days off from school and work and the beginning of summer. Several Americans will be celebrating this weekend with family barbecues, picnics, pool parties, and all other kinds of fun in the sun. Remembering the Holiday’s Historical…

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A History of IPC

Understanding the IPC in Blackfox Course Titles In many of Blackfox’s course titles, you’ll find the initials IPC next to the course number. Do you ever find yourself wondering what IPC stands for or what it’s all about? There’s a fascinating history behind the IPC, both the name and the organization itself, which we will…

Blackfox: Soldering Safety Guidelines

Most electronics projects involve soldering. While soldering can be great fun and exciting, especially when you think about the end product, it is a process that involves some risk and can be dangerous if you’re not careful. Whether you’re just starting out or you have experience soldering, there are important safety guidelines that you must…