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    waterproof fan

    hey i got a design concept that is something that will look bad but offer some cool relief the problem i have is that under current design the fan will be subject to condensation. is there any way to get a 12v fan(like the ones in computers) that will handle said condensation? i might make one...
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    real world applications and explanations

    i know that electronics cover a vast majority of applications but is there somewhere that shows the schematics and describes the function of each component in plain english? i give the example of a capacitor, it can be used for a few different things from storing electricity to filtering out dc...
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    just brilliant

    to date i have used this forum irregularly but hope to change that. I have found most moderators and senior members to be both knowledgeable and kind. I fear that my hobby will soon consume the vast part of my day as i prepare for an electronics trade one day. i hope you guys can help me grasp...
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    electronic chat

    EDIT: See the 5th post in this thread. It may be useful. It's an experiment. (*steve*) hi thee. i was wondering if there was anyone with time and knowledge to help me out with electronics. i know basics but cannot figure out quite alot on my my own. these forums are good, however i read...
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    a little program that may help

    i went looking for a cad program to help draw my circuits. I was told by a few people they use paint as its simple. I wanted something easy myself and stumbled accross tinycad. seems easy there may be restrictions. http://tinycad.sourceforge.net there are a multitude of free cad programs that...
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    thumbsticks

    i want a small joystick for my next design... I don't see them in jaycar or dicksmith catalogues.... any idea where to get one? i need a potentionmeter version rather than just a 4way switch
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    Solar power, heating & lighting for terrarium

    ok this is a simple question but i like pictures so if you can draw a schematic for me it'd be great. need to find and run a heating element and uv light and a fluoro light in a tarrarium(thats probably not spelt right). i want it solar powered with battery back up. the questions are as...
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    n64 analog stick help

    i "borrowd" an analog stick from a 64 controller and am trying to get it to drive 2 motors. up/down on the stick will drive one motor forward reverse and l/r will drive other. anyone able to help me fgure this one out?
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    what do you call it?

    got a project happening and am trying to find somewhere to either learn how to make cases for the project or get someone to make it for me. i tried plastic manufacruer and plastic moulding, is there another option i could try. not going to fibreglass and thats all i seem to find
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    cree leds

    ok simplest question in the world. its a led so do you need to connect a resistor so as not to cook it? they come with power supplies for 1 watt and up but was just trying to figure this out
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    so this is me

    ever heard the term newbie? well those people are above me. I know the bare bones basics of electronics, and am trying to extend that knowledgebase while at the same time have some fun. sometimes i look at schematics and i know how to wire them but sit and marvel cos i have no idea what so ever...
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    i think its a latching circuit

    am hoping to make a circuit that latches. simple design using a peizzo, led and relay. when a switch is activated even if momentarily the circuit closes and stays closed lighting the led and sounding the peizzo. then i want a second switch to unlatch the circuit and reset it. i have a basic...
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    tis me

    hey all. I am an enthusiast and anyone that helps me out I must say thank you too. I am trying to get a grip on things but still not sure about alot. have read a few books and hope to start getting hands on very soon. if all goes according to plan i will have the basics done and start designing...
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    absolute noob trying to start

    ok so i have an idea but am having problems getting schematics. for starters as i am a hobbyist the design is for a 12volt system. i am hoping to get a tri-power system. I want a 12volt deepcycle battery- which will be charged via a solar panel or mains but this will be controlled via a switch...
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