Hobby Electronics Basics

Isolation xformer question (again)

Purchased a used iso xformer. Trippe Model IS800. 6.8 amps out, 4 outlets , on/off switch and circuit breaker. Question...

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posted by ivanvegvary

24 comments posted 10yrs posted by ivanvegvary

What type of motor is this OLD GE motor

All, I have an old GE motor that I cannot either date or figure out exactly what type of AC motor it is. The label says...

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posted by etpm

2 comments posted 10yrs posted by etpm

Uses for diodes

Other than as a simple 'one-way current valve' in a circuit, what other purposes can diodes be used for?

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posted by cbx

43 comments posted 10yrs posted by cbx

Bandwidth problem

I built a 36Khz LC parallel tuned circuit driven by a transistor biased at 2mA. It was for use in detecting IR signals...

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posted by bperryb

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What is one volt?

I see the voltaic pile produces a voltage of about 1 volt, but not exactly. From this wiki article, a volt is 1 amp, at...

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posted by bperryb

10 comments posted 10yrs posted by bperryb

Transformer Turns Question

Hi guys, I need to count the number of turns of wire on this relay core I have. Trouble is, there are way too many to d...

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posted by cbx

11 comments posted 10yrs posted by cbx

OT: Electrical Outlet Alignment?

Electrical Outlet Alignment? I'm lining a wall with (purchased) bookcases. Any clever schemes for aligning cuts to exte...

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OT: Is there a polite way?

Is there a polite way to tell an "engineer" who is totally incompetent when it comes to running and understanding a sim...

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Fast Easy LED Hack

99 Cent Only Store is now selling 5 Watt E27 LEDs. They pay for themselves in a couple of months if yer like most peopl...

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posted by bretcahill

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Help please w/ electromagnetic slip clutch

Everybody, I'm working on a project that needs a slip clutch or brake or something. I'm turning handwheels that need so...

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posted by etpm

12 comments posted 10yrs posted by etpm

OT: DVD Writing Software

DVD Writing Software? What's the best for doing simple back-ups of project files? Windows "burn" doesn't conveniently t...

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OT barking cat problem

OK so she doesn't really "bark." I have this stray that seems to be someone's house cat that got abandoned during the l...

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Hiding GPS On A Bicycle Frame

Assume the bike thief knew every thing about cycle design and GPS technology. Would it still be possible to design a sys...

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posted by bretcahill

5 comments posted 10yrs posted by bretcahill

Dynamic Range of ADC

Hi, I am doing my design calculations for my project. I am considering using the following chip http://www.intantech.co...

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posted by davebrown227

8 comments posted 10yrs posted by davebrown227

OT: Barking Dog Problem

Any clever ideas on how to silence a neighbor's barking dog? Ultrasound? ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson | mens |...

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