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Technics SLP-170 CD Player Won't Play

See Subject. I find it a bit odd it won't play. It is about 12 years old, maybe 15. I put in a CD, and it shows track 1...
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posted by notvalid2
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by notvalid2

f(t) = 40 + 10t + (4+ t)sin(t)sin(10t)

For a good time paste this function in www.wolframalpha.com Bret Cahill
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by BretCahill
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by BretCahill

LED Lighting PSU

Hi I want to experiment with powering LEDs from a 220V mains supply. I note you can get GU10 style LED bulbs these days...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by a_person
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by a_person

Simple design - will it work

Guys I need to wire up a remote switch for a milling machine in my garage. Rather than go into a lot of detail all I ne...
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posted by jim
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by jim

Idea for an Invention

Hi, All, We have glue guns, where the glue stick if fed through a heated tip. I'm doing stained glass, and soldering is...
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posted by me
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by me

Speed control and reversing in electric drills

Most corded (ie AC) and cordless (ie DC) electric drills are variable speed and reversible. "reversible" in a DC motor...
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posted by Occidental
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by Occidental

Driving LEDs with a battery pack

Hello, I'm trying to drive some LEDs with standard batteries (eg. from a battery holder with 3 AAAs in it). Should be e...
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posted by openglMYSOCKS
175 comments posted 17yrs posted by openglMYSOCKS

Electronic Braking System for Cars

Is there a scope for replacing the conventional hydraulic braking systems of cars by an entirely electronically integra...
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posted by auroshisdas
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by auroshisdas

DC Current in Parallel Inductors?

Hello All, My teacher gave us a problem that is driving me absolutely crazy, and my Spice simulator is supplying odd an...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by desiree_koksuka
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by desiree_koksuka

DMM recommendation for low noise DC experiment

Hi, Present setup: I have an experiment that requires high electrical shielding, that has an output (two pins) from an...
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posted by energymover
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by energymover

OT: Canadian mains sockets?

Not 'electronics', so excuse me, but could someone on that side of the pond please confirm the type of mains socket I'm...
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posted by terrypinDELETE
27 comments posted 17yrs posted by terrypinDELETE

The Art of Electronics

Hi Engineer.., Any last updates on this book "The Art of Electronics" 3rd edition _____ Excluding that.., Any other res...
10 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mJ
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by mJ