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Controlling a motor with a transistor and a PIC

Hello again, I'm working on a new PIC experiment in which I'm trying to control a motor. I'm ignoring the speed of the...
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posted by brickwalden
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Solar charging batteries in wide temperature range

I am planning on continuously trickle charging batteries with a solar panel. Temperatures will vary widely, with temps...
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posted by evangarich
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Software for block diagrams

Any recommendations for software that can be used to sketch block diagrams of circuits? Doesn't have to be fancy - usabi...
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multi white led circuit

I am wanting to make a light source for a video projector. I would like to use 640 leds in a space of about 6"x9" Consi...
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posted by john
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etchant stir

I came up with probably an old scheme but simple enough to circulate etchant in a pcb tank. Start with a plastic soda c...
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posted by Jamesthompson2002
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AC Adapter Needed

I am looking for a AC Adaptor Model: JT-12V3000 Input: 230-240v AC 50Hz Output: 12VAC 3000mA Max: 36Va It is for the li...
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posted by screechyboy
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Input jack switching

I have just started out building little effects stomp boxes for my guitar, and have had good success with my first one....
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posted by chase_p_a
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semiconductor

can anybody explain the fundamentals of energy bands in materials ( like a professor not like a lecturer, plz dont mind)...
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posted by aparichitudu_407
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12VDC linear actuator

I am working on a robotics project and need to buy or build a 12VDC linear actuator with a stroke of about 3-4 inches (...
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posted by nuisancewildlife
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AC Circuits and phase shifts

Hi, Phasors are nice and all mathematically, but I'm trying to understand phase shifts intuitively, and I'm unable to s...
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posted by omezrich
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Electric Problem

Hi, I have an electrical problem which I am hoping to solve. Basically I have a moped with an ignition switch which has...
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posted by jk
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How are PC boards made?

Hi guys: How are ordinary copper-clad printed circuit boards made? Is the copper deposited onto the substrate by some pr...
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posted by eromlignod
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by eromlignod