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Microwave High Voltage Hazards

We have an old non working microwave oven that I want to pull apart and use the transformer for scrap metal. But I'm no...
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posted by the1930s
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by the1930s

Small Laser Components

For a model I am making, a couple of small lasers could improve it. I know there are laser pointers. The effect I would...
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posted by faceman28208
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by faceman28208

EverPrecision 2002 CNC machines

Hi all, Just soliciting some input from anyone who's used an EverPrecision 2002-series device before (see http://www.ev...
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posted by google
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by google

instrument tubing

can anybody suggest me which material is suitable to be used in SALINE (near sea) environment for tubes.rightnow we are...
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posted by reetesh.kaurav
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by reetesh.kaurav

how much current can AWG wire handle

Hello, Does anyone know where I can find out how much current specific gauges of wire can handle? I've looked up web pa...
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posted by panfilero
63 comments posted 17yrs posted by panfilero

Connecting Digital Converter Box to an old TV

I admit it, I don't get it. Digitally illiterate. I don't know the difference between an ohm and a mho. I have this TV...
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posted by webvisa
16 comments posted 17yrs posted by webvisa

need help urjently

Does ne body knw what do the initials in the names: BC557,and IN4148 mean?? I mean what do 'B' and 'C' in BC557 and 'I'...
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posted by ruchakanagala
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by ruchakanagala

channel length modulation

Hi, if i calculate mosfet's channel length modulation only from channel length parameter, is it right?is it totally inde...
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posted by idkfaidkfaidkfa
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by idkfaidkfaidkfa

Release/Revision standard notation?

Hi all, Can anyone tell me the format behind "Revision/Release" notation? For example: Rev. 1.30.35; which is so common...
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posted by sadf
36 comments posted 17yrs posted by sadf

Ringing Voltage from Phone

How would I get a relay to operate with the ringing voltage on the phone line Rick
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posted by rickj
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by rickj

DAC specifications

Hello All, I have chosen analog devices AD5532HS for my project. The main reason that I chose this DAC was because of i...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by conphiloso
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by conphiloso

Illuminated Rocker Switch

I have a rocker switch and I can get it to work as a switch, but it's supposed to illuminate and I'm at a complete loss...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by maeode
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by maeode

hum when two devices plugged in

Gentlemen, no matter how far away they are in the house from each other, when I plug in *Electric blanket (with sine wa...
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posted by jidanni
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by jidanni

SCR model for SwCAD

Where can I find a model for the SCR to use with SwCAD?
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posted by jerry
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by jerry

old ic pinouts

does anyone have an especially good source for datasheets and or pin outs for old ic's. i have obtained a naked 40 pin...
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posted by billgull
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by billgull