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Repair a Hammond Organ?
I could not resist buying this. A heavy Hammond Organ. It appears to be from the early 70's. A local second hand store had it for $5 marked (AS-IS). The wooden cabinet is near perfect. But there is no...
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How did my alarm code change when I never touched it
How did my alarm code change when I never touched it? (not a computer but it does have a digitally stored program, and solid state memory for the settings, less than 1000 bytes, I think.) About 9...
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toggle data
I got my new sim, for my trip, today, and the vendor was nice enough to including a warning that if one has not bought a data plan (and I was waiting until I got there) he should disable the cellular...
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ATX PSU and motherboard
I don't remember seeing a question here about ATX PSUs and motherboards. So if there is a better forum to ask my question no doubt someone will tell me where... My previous computer became...
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Batteries make flashilight hot.
I have one of thoe little 2.5" LED flashlights, that have 9 small LEDs and use 3 AAA batteries. It's like the ones that Harbor Freight sometimes gives away free, same size, but nicer. The guy I bought...
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Will no output devie hurt output transistors?
Years ago, I was told not to play my stereo with no speakers, for fear of somethun' or other. Of course that was 1968, a good year for audio. Is this still an issue with current electronics, like...
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electric blanket getting significantly weaker over short period of time (2023 Update)
I am on my second Sunbeam electric blanket this Winter and it is doing the same thing as the first one I had-- starts off for a couple of weeks working correctly, then spends a week getting weaker and...
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WTB AM Ferrite Rod 3/8 Dia X 4"or Longer
WTB: Looking for a good used AM ferritec rod antenna with or without windings that is 3/8" in diameter and is at least 4" long or longer. If you have any in you junk box please contact me.
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7 years ago
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Dual SIM issues
I had a BLU DASH JR with H2O and Redpocket (both ATT resellers with $100/yr plans) until ATT dropped 2G. So I got a BLU R1 HD and only H2O worked when I got it on Saturday. I called redpocket and they...
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CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DIY REPAIR?
Not sure if this is the right place but I certainly will appreciate any input anyone can give me. I have a Homedics back massager that I purchased at Walmart for $100. I refuse to just throw it away...
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Best place for a hobbiest to buy small amounts of parts?
What is the best place for a hobbiest to buy small amounts of electronic parts? I am looking for an online source where I can place orders for a handful of parts at a time, which does not require $50...
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How to set up Ubiquiti Nanobeam M2 as an Access Point, wired to a wired extender, on WISP?
I'm setting up a Ubiquiti Nanobeam M2 400 as an access point, wired to a router which itself is wired to the main router, which itself is connected to a WISP antenna on the roof. Here's where I'm...
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What's the latest in Desoldering gadgets?
Back in the 70s, I used a red bulb with a special plastic tip that did not melt. They were cheap and did a fair job. Then there was solder wick. That worked well on PC boards, but not real well on...
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Power Pole Transformer is too small
This is slightly off topic.... I live on a farm, and have a main disconnect switch on the meter pole, rated at 400A. That feeds 3 buildings (house, garage, and barn) each has 100A main breakers. It...
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Electromechanical Appliance Timers
I've gotten curious about the accuracy or not of these. I am speaking of the motor-driven timers with a 24-hour dial on the front. Obviously not something someone would use where precision is required...
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