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12V toaster

I had this silly idea to rewire a toaster to run on 12V. If I make the wire runs inside 20 times shorter then it should...
20 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mike
20 comments posted 17yrs posted by mike

Hint: removing moulded mounting pillars

I use ABS sealed boxes for packaging, the ones I buy (Altronics H0310 & al) have mounting pillars moulded into the base...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bxvarley
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by bxvarley

High Energy Testing

A frind of mine recently had fun testing a custom high energy PSU, too cool not to pass on: "This photo was taken durin...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by altzone
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by altzone

Interconnecting USB devices

Hi there, I would like to connect two slave USB devices together to share information. The GM862-GPS http://www.telit.c...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by louisk2
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by louisk2

"Chisel" tip from Altronics is actually round?

Hi, I own a soldering iron from Altronics (T2442) and I received a round tip with it. However I've read that chisel tip...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rossv1
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by rossv1

KenWood mix master - missing component

I am repairing a KenWood mix master which does not run at all. The machine has a Triac is series with the motor (TXAL22...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rg26ce1991
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by rg26ce1991

Why are IPods so expensive.

Why are these Ipods so expensive, what makes them so special, apart from their microelectronics
16 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Qanset
16 comments posted 17yrs posted by Qanset

panel meter needs independant supply ...

hi, i`ve finished building a power supply with , fixed 5,9,12,15 volts and adj 1.3 to 26 volts . i bought a led panel m...
16 comments posted 17yrs
posted by krawczuk
16 comments posted 17yrs posted by krawczuk

New Lights for EA/DSE? musiccolour?

Now that incandescents are being phased out, what are my optins for repacement lights to run off the old EA musiccolour...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by newssixspam-spam
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by newssixspam-spam

Silicon Chip pre-amp.

Who sells the hi-fi pre-amp featured in Silicon Chip about a year or so ago? I can't find it at Jaycar or Altronics but...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Dave
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by Dave

Electrical Safety and pools

Dont do this around the pool ! http://commendatori.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/stupidity.png
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kenreed1999
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by kenreed1999

How many CFLs does it take to ....

Hi to all, just picked up a "dimmable" CFL from K-Mart, a Mirabella brand 15 watt spiral type - price was reduced from...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by philallison
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by philallison

Internet Exporer in trouble again

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1095266/Web-panic-flaw-lets-criminals-computer.html warning about IE virus atta...
41 comments posted 17yrs
posted by 5V
41 comments posted 17yrs posted by 5V