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IPOD 3G problem

I recently got handed down 2 3G Ipods from the kids. I bought new batteries for both as they werent charging up. Charge...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by whome
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by whome

All is not lost

If you inadvertently try to cut a piece of spring wire with those expensive side-cutters, the pain can be lessened by th...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tonyt
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by tonyt

Datasheet for Taiwan chips

I am trying to google for a datasheet of a Taiwanese IC, CT217AL (Cheertek) No luck. Would I have to speak Chinese to fi...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by scarborofun
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by scarborofun

LM35 available in Oz?

National Semiconductor LM35 temperature sensor. Am having difficulty in tracking down an Australian source for these. An...
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posted by notvalid
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by notvalid

Digital STBs

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a cheap and simple set-top-box for my parent's analogue television. I've had a quick look ar...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rossv1
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by rossv1

Raising money by collecting mobile telephone? How?

How can you raise money by collecting mobile telephones? According to a post in a re-useit list, some school is doing i...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by newssixspam-spam
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by newssixspam-spam

Bridge rectifier and polarity 'oops'

I plugged into LTSpice the schematic for a bridge rectifier to test if it could negotiate the change in DC polarity - w...
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posted by abuse
19 comments posted 17yrs posted by abuse

MP3 player earphones

A Coby brand MP3 1GB, player for $25 plus earphones. A set of Philips brand earphones for $16, 12hz to 20khz makes a def...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cockatoo
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by cockatoo

Nerd library

Ok, who's NOT jelous? http://www.wired.com/techbiz/people/magazine/16-10/ff_walker?currentPage=all Dave.
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by altzone
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by altzone

Totally OT: Airbus A380 - cockpit

http://www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm Typical Prospective Purchaser Question: Where is the wind screen wiper...
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posted by 5V
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by 5V

Acrylic caps at Farnell

Hi to all, the latest thing in SMD caps is "acrylic" dielectric, stacked film - values up to 1uF are available in 1206...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by philallison
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by philallison

Sony HCD-S500 DVD/Amp. Lines in picture.

Sony HCD-S500 DVD player/surround sound amp. The unit would not turn on. The following caps were replaced:- c919, c928,...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rg26ce1991
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by rg26ce1991

BENQ Q9T4 monitor repair tip.

BENQ Q9T4 LCD computer monitor. Power L.E.D. only lights briefly. Replace capacitors C712 1000uF 10v C707 and C708 1000u...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rg26ce1991
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by rg26ce1991