Hobby Electronics Basics

OT: Paint Question

What should I prime a metal bracket with before applying acrylic house paint? ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson | m...

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Thermometer Code Chip

I'm looking for a chip that outputs a Thermometer Code. I vaguely remember such a device. Is there one still made? ...J...

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Pretend temperature rise

Want to see how temperature affects certain electronics components. I know I can use freeze spray to drive temperature...

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OT: On the funnier side

http://tinyurl.com/pgqbeh9 ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson | mens | | Analog Innovations | et | | Analog/Mixed-Si...

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OT: Food for thought

Adlai Stevenson famously offered this definition: "A free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular." We do...

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The world is running out of electrons - Serious implications to come!

From: The World of Science Article 4115 Posted: April 1, 2015 The world is running out of electrons. Electric costs soa...

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Bipolar transistor simplest models

Even though mechanisms that makes bipolar transistor run are quite complica ted and there are many side effect to be co...

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oscilloscope hookup? ?

Trying to find hookup instructions for using an older oscilloscope (heathkit) to do auto ignition analysis. (1948 Pontia...

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Looking for mailorder company to order small amount of parts

Back when I was young, I lived in a big city where there were stores that sold electronic parts. Whether I needed a 50...

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The saddest inductor ever?

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"Backpan" or "backplane"?

A tech writer is asking me "backplane" or "backpan"? The use is in describing PLCs and the PCB the function cards plug...

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Will this timer work?

Greetings All, I have a wire feed welder that I would like to add a stich timer to. The way it works is when the trigge...

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Voltage-Controlled Capacitor Spice Model now on my website

Voltage-Controlled Capacitor Spice Model now on my website. See VControlledCap.zip on the Device Models & Subcircuits P...

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inductance of a small C-frame motor?

Hello, What is the approximate inductance of a small 110V C-frame motor, in its native laminated core environment? I've...

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OT: Hardwood vs Softwood

I'm guessing studs in the walls of a house are likely to be "softwood"? ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson | mens |...

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