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Cleaning mouse urine from PCB

Had an unfortunate incident of finding a dead, electrocuted mouse in electronic gear tonight, more unfortunately before...
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posted by kenreed1999
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by kenreed1999

Silicon Chip are Hiring...

Page 63 of the new Dec SC has an ad for a new Project Designer/Writer. I'd be quite surprised if they are "expanding",...
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posted by altzone
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by altzone

Connecting VCR to old TV - Advice

I have an old GE (Model GE341) small color TV with the rotary Channel selector. I'm trying to connect a VCR to it. Coul...
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posted by adslts57
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by adslts57

Enclosures for Smart Wiring

Anyone know if I can source something like this : http://www.hometech.com/techwire/boxes.html#4760224E here in Oz? Even...
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posted by antony.lord
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12 volt automotive fan speed controller

hi, i am after a basic type schematic to controll the speed of a 12 volt dc automotive cabin fan . seems to be a bit of...
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posted by krawczuk
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HELP

Hello Can someone explain why the freezer section of my refrigerator is working as normal but the lower section seems t...
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posted by kate.spencer9
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by kate.spencer9

I laugh and think - Solenoid Valves

Hi all, Well, thought I'd get into a bit of water conservation, and as I have quite a few micros around, my thoughts tu...
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posted by philbx1
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by philbx1

Solar power now werth it?

Origin have 1kilowatt solar power system fully installed for $4,495, after $8,000 goverment rebate and $1,000 renewable...
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posted by voids
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by voids

Re: Valve computers back ??

> > Hi to all my fans ... > > > this news story is one for the geeks: > > http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/article...
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posted by dai.ode
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by dai.ode

Antenna rotator

I am wondering if anyone has managed to convert/use a standard antenna rotator for tracking purposes? I know that very...
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posted by jedunk
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by jedunk

Ceiling fan + light control over a single pair?

I'd like to install a ceiling fan and light combo in a situation where there is currently only a light fitted. Power is...
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posted by gb0807
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by gb0807

Very Pricey Radio ?

** This recent eBay sale in Sydney is hard to believe:...
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posted by philallison
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by philallison

Rotary three phase converters

Anyone know of any good books or websites on building a rotary three phase converter suited to Australian conditions?....
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posted by mark
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by mark

RCA Transistor Type 39179

Can anyone help with bare details of an RCA Transistor type 39179,TO220 package. Google seems to have nothing. Brian g
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posted by brian.goldsmith
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by brian.goldsmith