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    Comedy Thread

    A dodo is standing next to a thorn-tree, gazing wistfully at the branches. “I wish I could fly like other birds, so I could perch up there” he says to a nearby grazing bull. “Why don’t you eat some of my droppings?” suggests the bull. “They’re packed with nutrients and will give you extra...
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    Comedy Thread

    Father Slattery, driving down the country road, sees a nun walking. He pulls over and opening the passenger door, offers her a lift. The young nun smiles at him and thanks him for his generosity. "What a beautiful young lass" thinks the Father. While travelling, a gust of wind whips the...
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    Oscilloscope used as a component tester

    I found by experiment that a 'scope (20MHz/div dual-trace) also works in feedback configuration to create a fairly accurate sine-wave of resonant capacitor frequency. C.Fds=1/((2*pi())*f.Hz) Connected cap between [+] signal input to [+] signal output. Handy for caps with worn...
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    YX86 1108

    Hi Haroldjclements. YX861-1108 is a solar-driver IC manufactured by YX electronics in Shenzen, China. I presume you have the "rope-light" design (without 411 SCR). Slider-switch SW1 grounds/breaks pin5 in B or C position, while B1[+] is disconnected in "off" position.
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    How to take photos of circuit boards

    Good, helpful post re circuit board photography. To append to this post: I created a jig with dimmer-controlled, switchable U/B white LEDS, which can uniformly light shadowed areas between components, (plywood, wood-glue, fiber glass epoxy resin to strengthen structure). Base has 4 long-bolt...
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    Whats the best schematics capture program?

    From personal experience: Circuit Wizard has both analogue and digital, circuit creation and "RUN" simulation, PCB rendering (artwork, copper, NC-drill and Gerber). A free download trial version lets you assess the app, with limitation of not saving work. Registration / licence purchase required...
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    Introduction

    Hi. My true name is Clive. (User alias FuZZ1L0G1C.) As a 59-year young pensioner, my 40+ year career has included the electrical and electronics fields (mostly industrial environments). However, my true passion since a teen in 60/70's has always been electronics, including anything related to...
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