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Trends in technology: is thinner better?
Hello, It seems like modern electronics are all about being small and thin these days. Check out this article on the new ""thin is in"" trend: I think that smaller electronics can often be more...
 
Help! I swallowed a camera!
I was recently the subject of a photo shoot featuring a "Pillcam SB2". This is a gizmo the size and shape of a large pill; it contains a color camera which takes two photos per second, a radio...
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Upgrade your home theater with an automated mount for your flat TV
Hello, Check out this article about new automated projector mounts and how they can revolutionize your home theater system. The article also gives the details of an online contest you can enter for a...
 
DC power meter suitable for a data logger?
I'm installing a multi-part solar PV system to do a head-to-head test of three different panels. I'll gang the panels into an AC inverter that I already have, and drive a test load of four 100 watt...
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Re: THE WORLD NEEDS COLD FUSION.
Shame it doesn't exist. Graham
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Update on EWay Low Cost PC Systems - MX-T8 Mini PC $120; MX-T15 1.5Ghz Mini System $140; AMD Dual Core Socket System 21x23cm $190
EWay Technology Systems Corp has lowered costs again this week, our 1.5Ghz MX-T15 is now just US$140. Our small MX-SA AMD Dual Core Socket system is 21x23cm and just $190. EWay is a fast growing...
 
Update on EWay Low Cost PC Systems - AMD Dual Core Socket System 21x23cm $190
EWay Technology Systems Corp has lowered costs again this week. Our 1.5Ghz MX-T15 is now just US$140. Our small MX-SA AMD Dual Core Socket system is 21x23cm and just $190. EWay is a fast growing...
 
Finding the ideal setup for a flat panel TV
Hello, Here is a fun online tool that lets you experiment with a variety of flat panel mounting options. You can play around with different configurations and create the perfect setup for your TV. The...
 
Is OLED the future of flat panel TV technology?
Hi All, I personally think the new organic LED (OLED) screen technology is pretty exciting, as seen at Sony . The thinness of the screen is unbeatable and the picture quality is amazing. My only...
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Source for new old stock or pulled LM741CN Op Amps
I am looking for a few LM741CN chips made in the 1970's. Does anyone know of a source for new old stock or any old equipment that used them that can be obtained cheap to remove them from? Thanks!
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What to us for a PA dummy 300W load?
Looking for ideas here... I'd like test a PA amplifier rated at 300 watts into 4 ohms. Any ideas as what I could use for an dummy load - apart from some actual speakers (drivers) that is! I'd also...
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I have an adapter for my car
I have an adapter for my car that plugs into the cig. liter, It has two outlets. I'm haveing some problems with someone geting into my car while I'm at work and I tried to record on a VCR pluging into...
 
Fiber Optics for the Power Sector
Fiber Optics for the Power Sector: The National Power Grid in any country is the high-voltage electric power transmission network, connecting power stations and major substations and ensuring that...
 
Re: Model Rocket Electronic Launchers?
--- They're posted, but rarely. Tell us what you want to do and someone might be able to help you. I've crossposted this to a few more groups, so you might get some responses from them as well. Also,...
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Designing A Battery Indicator?
Greetings. I need help in designing a battery indicator for my project. for eg , using a AA battery. the LED will show a colour when battery is full and colour in the following LED will slowly dim...