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OT? DIY Powerstat Wiper Button

I got a Powerstat type 10B cheap at a yard sale and discovered later that the wiper button was missing. I've been advis...
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posted by mfergerson1
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by mfergerson1

What exactly is digital anyway?

I apologize for the silly title as I had no other idears. This thread may end up being useless bore but if it makes any...
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posted by waynelittle
29 comments posted 20yrs posted by waynelittle

using a LED as a light sensor

Hi, Here is an idea about using a LED as a light sensor, to dim a 7-segments LED display : http://www.micro-examples.co...
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posted by please_reply_in_the_forums
79 comments posted 20yrs posted by please_reply_in_the_forums

ER5911 Serial EEPROM

I'm having some difficulty sourcing a new serial EEPROM for a old PCB - can anyone recommend a supplier please? Or even...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by matt-hall
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by matt-hall

Telephone in use indicator Help

I have made the circuit at the link below. http://www.techlib.com/electronics/telephone.html Its the first one in the l...
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posted by stevesemple
31 comments posted 20yrs posted by stevesemple

Connecting LED's to direct 120VAC?

Is it possible to connect a blue (or white) LED to direct 120VAC using just a resistor? or world I have to convert the...
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posted by Phillip77776666
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by Phillip77776666

RMS vs Peak representation of A/C voltage

HV ac probe I have says on the label "6kv peak max". What is the max RMS voltage I can measure (according to the mfr.)?...
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posted by me
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by me

Noob trying to build a small guitar amp

Hey guys, after searching the web for some simple schematics, I found this 8 watt amp that would be perfectfor me as a...
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posted by ngdbud
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by ngdbud

Regulated power supply for electronics in a car

I am about to install some consumer electronics gear in a car. One piece runs on 12VDC the other on 5VDC. I know just e...
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posted by yan
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by yan

How to load portable drill battery?

How to load portable drill battery if it have two inputs (+/-), but battery loader have three (+/-/and other one)?
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posted by fokusas
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by fokusas

best suited technology for fast data switches

Hello newsgroup, in the context of my diploma I must make an evaluation, which technology is best suited for integrated...
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posted by quinn_the_esquimo
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by quinn_the_esquimo

Layout interview

Hi, I have an interview coming up in a month regarding layout or printed circuit board designer. I need to prepare for...
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posted by conphiloso
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by conphiloso