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    Step down 240v AC to 24v AC

    Thanks for all the explanation and suggestions with this. Hopefully I will be going to Jaycar or Altronics sometime in the next few days to get the transformer. Will put it together and see how things go. :)
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    Step down 240v AC to 24v AC

    Thanks Ramussons, I am esesentially trying to build a retic system using a RPi. I am only focusing on the electronics at this stage and I need 24VAC @ 0.125amps to power each solenoids. For design reasons I want enough power to fire 6 solenoids plus a contactor which is about the same rating...
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    Step down 240v AC to 24v AC

    Hey everyone, I am seeking for a method to convert 240v AC to 24v AC so that I can perform several tasks using one Power supply. Generally i know that you should be able to use a step down transformer to do this, I am just having difficulty finding one to do the job. my power requirements are...
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    Assistance with Transistor Theory

    Sorry, I didn't intend to start a flame-war. I value everyone's input and understanding of what they believe a transistor is and what its functions are. Ratch, Thanks for trying to provide some detail into the specific questions. Reading everyone's posts, i am getting a more general...
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    Hello

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. This is by far one of the better forums I have used and I have really enjoyed my time on this site. Will talk to you all in the threads :)
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    Assistance with Transistor Theory

    Thanks everyone for your input. After reading everything and doing more experiments, I am learning a much better understanding of the transistor and its functions. Though I don't have the words at this moment to be able to describe what I understand, I want to thank you again for trying to...
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    Assistance with Transistor Theory

    Thanks mofy, So my understanding of transistors being like electric switch is wrong, and that the current comes from base not from ground and goes out the collector. This makes things a little more clear. I will keep experimenting.
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    Assistance with Transistor Theory

    Hey All, I am sure theory is the last thing many people want to do and understand. I certainly hated theory years ago! I am looking to better understand the transistor device and how it works including the understanding of the electrical symbol. I have already done some study and know things...
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    Hello

    Hi there, I'm Ross and I have recently returned to electronics from where i started back when I was a child. Though I am still very new to electronics, I am very interested and wanting to learn and understand lots more. I work full time as a computer support analyst providing support across...
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