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Wanna smash a CRT? Let Australia Post do it.

Hi again, I've taken apart a DSE Q1803 CRO to confirm why there was no trace on the screen after it was sent through Au...
32 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bobp.deletethis
32 comments posted 19yrs posted by bobp.deletethis

Kross 48cm LCD TV from Woolworths - Thoughts?

Hi All, Was in Woolies today and noticed they had 48cm LCD TV's for $399. Thought they seemed pretty reasonable. Does an...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by david
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by david

WTD: PCB mount R/A FME male connectors

Hello, I have checked all of the usual sources however I still haven't found any suppliers who stock them. Does anybody...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by agw
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by agw

Uninterruptable Power Supply recommendations

I live on the fringe of the metropolitan area and we seem to get quite a few interruptions to electricity supply. Mostl...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dibbynothere
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by dibbynothere

Tantalum caps - how long is the shelf life?

Just wondering if any here have any personal experiences or useful information about the shelf life of tantalum capacit...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by don't_spam_me_rutlidge
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by don't_spam_me_rutlidge

REQ: Twin rotary encoder switch with pushbutton.

Folks, I am working on a project and need a rotary enoder switch with two gang with a push button switch in the middle?...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dog_kennel_alias
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by dog_kennel_alias

AWA W5105 TV - Component Values??

Anyone help with the values of some components for an AWA TV Model:W5105 R305 Value? Wattage? Fusible? - Hard to read b...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 2lazyToGet
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by 2lazyToGet

FS Oscilloscope 60Mhz $290

FS oscilloscope Kikusui Model cos 5060 60Mhz 2 channel delayed time base 1 probe near new condition $290 Sydney city Ben
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bernard47
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by bernard47

Is there such thing as a switchmode variac?

Is there such thing as a switchmode variac and where can I get one? A google search seems to only turn up links to test...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by chinsta00
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by chinsta00

Service mode for Sony KV-2585AS - pic. too big.

Greetings group. Can anyone tell me if there is a service mode for Sony KV-2585AS ctv, and how to access it? The picture...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rg26ce1991
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by rg26ce1991

TVs and warranty??

Just wondering on where consumers stand with their warranty on their tvs In last 3 yrs ive had 2 different make tvs cra...
66 comments posted 19yrs
posted by lee
66 comments posted 19yrs posted by lee

Hacking "Pocket Boy Micro"

This is a 30-in-one game I purchased from Target a few months ago. It cost all of $30. I was hoping to hack it to reuse...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by googlegroups
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by googlegroups

EC meter

Anyone have (or know where to access) the circuit for a hydroponics EC meter (conductivity meter)? I've noted some whic...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by k.parkyn
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by k.parkyn

BEC and Protel Autotrax - BEWARE!!!!

Hello all, I have been having an absolutely shocking run with BEC's pcbs lately. It got to the point a few weeks back t...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by agw
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by agw