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Selecting a suitable component

(*steve*), Jan 5, 2019, Miscellaneous

Finding a component that suits your needs at the right price

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Jan 5, 2019
Resistors, Capacitors, Zener diodes... Why the funny values?

(*steve*), Mar 18, 2017, Electronic Theory

An explanation of the E-series and why those funny values are used.

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Mar 18, 2017
Digital temperature measurements

(*steve*), Aug 25, 2014, Miscellaneous

Calibrating your finger for more accurate subjective assesments.

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Aug 25, 2014
How a BJT Transistor works (base current version)

(*steve*), Aug 21, 2014, Electronic Theory

A simple (if not absolutely accurate description) of how a normal transistor operates

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Aug 21, 2014
Using a bipolar transistor to turn a load on and off

(*steve*), Jul 6, 2014, Electronic Theory

For situations when your microcontroller (or whatever) can't do it on its own.

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Jul 6, 2014
Do I need a heatsink? How big?

(*steve*), Jul 6, 2014, Electronic Theory

A simple inroduction to heatsinking components

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Jul 6, 2014
Photos with phones

(*steve*), Jul 5, 2014, Miscellaneous

How to take a good closeup image with your phone

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Jul 5, 2014
Got a question about driving LEDs?

(*steve*), May 5, 2014, Electronic Theory

A list of common anwers and links to useful documentation on driving LEDs.

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May 5, 2014
Long duration timers - Notes for beginners

(*steve*), May 5, 2014, Electronic Theory

Tips for beginners on long duration timers.

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May 5, 2014