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1answer
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Why type of Boolean logic circuit is this?
Need help confirming some hunches. I'm trying to figure out what type of circuit this is: http://img442.imageshack.us/i/78389584.jpg/
Any ideas?
Also, I think the logic expressio …
7
votes
4answers
217 views
How does an audio jack detect when a speaker is plugged in?
Some sound card audio jacks can now inform recent Windows OS's that an audio device is plugged in. Anyone know how it does this? I'm thinking it uses some kind of voltage compara …
6
votes
2answers
147 views
Simple Circuit Simulation tutorial
For the last few days I have been trying without any luck to find a good tutorial on simple circuit simulations. I am a relatively new hobbyist and I figure if I use simulations an …
8
votes
9answers
320 views
What are low cost circuit and PCB design software?
Do you know of any freeware or low cost circuit / PCB design software?
I know a few which I have listed below but I was wondering if there were more of its kind. Please mention th …
2
votes
1answer
128 views
Why 74181 was designed to function as it now?
It do provide the full set of logic functionality,but its arithmetic functionalities are not so clear,which do not contain a minus b and a plus b at the same time.
Could you provi …
3
votes
3answers
134 views
simple circuits 1.5v dc to 9v dc
Anyone got any super simple circuit designs for converting 1.5v dc to 9v dc?
Maybe something that uses a couple of transistors would be good?
6
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8answers
172 views
Stranded vs solid wire
What are the advantages of stranded vs solid wire?
what should i be using for prototyping circuits?
7
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7answers
195 views
Good tool for Mac OS X to draw circuits.
I am looking for tool to draw circuits on Mac OS X. I mostly need it so I can add it into presentations. So the requirements are that it looks preety.
4
votes
6answers
211 views
How can I convert the output from a momentary switch to a pulse on push and a pulse on release?
The title pretty much says it all.
I have an idea to try out involving a op-amp differentiator circuit and a diode bridge, but I am flying blind.
Also I am trying to accomplish t …
3
votes
6answers
220 views
Is there a way to print / draw a circuit on to clothing?
I'm looking for an alternative to the conductive thread (since i lack some sowing skills). I have seen this:
http://www.littlebirdelectronics.com/products/silver-conductive-pen
…
3
votes
3answers
181 views
Why the resistor in this op-amp circuit?
Here's a circuit diagram. Circuit diagram is below.
It's a signal response test circuit from the spec sheet for a HA-5195 op amp and looks like a non-inverting amplifier circuit w …
2
votes
2answers
86 views
Programmable current source
I need to build a programmable current source from a 8051 microcontroller.
It needs an output current from 0 to 10mA maximun.
How do i go about doing this? what circuits do i n …
4
votes
2answers
72 views
Can Solenoids Get Sticky From Improper Usage?
Hi everyone,
I bought three spring-return, push-type solenoid. I can't remember them being sticky from the start because I only was using one at a time, but they may have been. N …
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3answers
228 views
DIY 12 Volt UPS
Hi i am trying to make a UPS for a project that requires 12Volts.
I'm currently using a replay diode and capacitor.
My problem is that when the switchover occurs, the voltage dro …
