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    CD changer protocols

    i brought an Alipe unit(CD/radio + m-Link for changersitem code CDM- 9825RB which uses the M-Link but im running an mp3&playstation through the official imput lead (din to 2 X phono), when i was googling i found some one had started a "hack"but is still working on it. if you are thinking...
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    Paint &electronics.

    Cool i can do it at home. I asked because i have a pile of computer ally and a large uncoated heat sink. if i every get the parts together ill post pics but - @GreekPIC when you done post pics of your setup and write an artical, fellow enthueast(sorry for bad spelling) will want to know how.
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    Paint &electronics.

    Everyone at some point has to decorate the project cases but what paint to use. A project im working on (in car PSU for the PS) has to look factory fitted to what i want to do is, have an exposed finned heatsink painted white or blue with a ford badge on it but will paint trap the heat in? If so...
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    LPT ->LCD + LED... how?

    look for a mag called EPE(Everyday Practical Electronics) they have a win dll made to help with LPT interfacing. Split the led/lcd circuits. the leds can be set up to light when data travels between the pc and the lcd using a PORT MONITOR which is nothing more then a M&F D25 with a risistor...
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    Help this newbie

    heres an idea a circuit like this |--/--| |--/--| |--/--| ----/\/\/-------/\/\/---------/\/\/------- the swithces are connected i parrallel with a risistor and connected to an analog Microprocessor (parralax stap) when a button is pressed the value of the chips pin changes...
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    OPTREX DMC-50461N&Chips

    thanks but i was looking for info on driving the serial interface. FYI - the PHILLIPS chip was a custom job for for eather lexmark/intel or optrex and phillips refuse to give info on it.
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    Had anyone built a 5.1 analog sound system?

    Please do im building a dvd player using a Epia m which has 5.1 and i was gunna use powered speakers
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    OPTREX DMC-50461N&Chips

    ive looked and tryed to find information on this serial lcd but cat find any details. Can anyone help? lcd controller = M50530-001FP & M50524FP and Phillips 1325956;234CQ189509hc I can find any details.
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    A new Ideas?

    for the rs232 stage you may want to look into UART's and MAX 3222
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    3 Pin Pc Fans.

    thanks but FYI Akasa fans only need +12V and - connected
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    3 Pin Pc Fans.

    thanks again.
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    3 Pin Pc Fans.

    Whats the "yellow" wire on PC Fans?, can fans run without a connection if not haw do i run them?
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    PS1 Car supply

    Actually its been very helpful, but im just trying to source sutiple parts.
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    Mains current detection

    im not sure if im suggesting the right component but some sort of magnetic field dector (FET?) place on cable and use to trig the timer device!
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    HELP! 555 timer to control pump

    Its ground or earth. I have worked with pool pumps and indeed most pumps/motors will cause a drain when starting up. I would use two seperate power supplys but look for a Contactor(heavy duty relay)
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    PS1 Car supply

    Thanks for the help. I was worried about under voltage protection but im sure it wont fall below 11V. All i got in electronics stors is maplins and they dont stock that chip but thanks anyway.
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    ibutton lock with PIC

    this is gunna sound stupid but - have yo tryed the manufactors? one time they had docs and progs free for that sort of thing? this is how i under stand. a PIC has two prong to read the Ibutton (a modified button cell battry connector) a PTM button connected to the pic to "programe" numbers and...
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    PS1 Car supply

    I need to make a 12>7.5V @3A psu for my PS1 but it needs to be stabalised can anyone help? (Yes its an outdated consol for an outdated car)
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