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Connecting PSX DualShock pad to PC

Hi, I'm interested on connecting PSX (Playstation One) DualShock gamepads to pc. I know there're tons of schematics out...
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DC Wave Questions

2 questions about a fully DC Sine Wave....let's suppose you have a DC Sine wave which varies from +5V to +15V peak-to-p...
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posted by jackbruce9999
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2SB178 and BC108

Hi. I'm wondering if there is any match pair for PNP transistor 2SB178. Also the match pair fo NPN transistor BC108. is...
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posted by padmow_69
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How does a wind-up generator work?

Hi guys: How does a wind-up generator (like in a wind-up radio) work? Is it simply a dynamo that charges a NiCd battery,...
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posted by eromlignod
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IED139D

Hi. Can anybody please supply me with data on the IED139D ic. All I know is that it is not the same than a LM139 for ins...
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posted by cassiecj
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Scope

(1)The number of cycles shown on a scope for a given frequency is determined by? *Sweep Frequency *Volatge Scale *Ohm's...
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posted by saqlain92110
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Identify High Current Power Supply Transformer

Hi Gang, I have a large and heavy power supply transformer that is part of a high current power supply project that was...
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posted by mjdrum
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moved

I have reposted this thread in circuit design. i thought it would be more suited there. sorry for any inconveniance.
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posted by jasonday84
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8 bit & 4 bit transistor register

1)An 8 bit transistor register has output voltage of LHLHLHLH,What is equivalent decimal number being stored? (2) A 4 b...
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posted by saqlain92110
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DC applied to primary of transformer

I want to apply DC safely to the primary of a transformer,how can i do?by *When limiting resistance is in series. *When...
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posted by saqlain92110
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Better DC to AC inverter: Tripplite or Xantrex?

My situation: I'm driving across the country and want to get a power inverter for my laptop and cell phone so I can use...
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posted by detroitstylz
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headlight alarm circuit

Found this circuit on the internet.. It is intended to be a headlight alarm (warning) to prevent one from leaving light...
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posted by cm08
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Permanent Magnet Alternator Torque and volts?

Is there a 'rule of thumb' for figuring out much torque it takes to put out xx volts and yy amps from a PMA given the g...
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posted by bobgardner
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