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  1. SparkyCal

    Schematic Help

    Noted. Thanks
  2. SparkyCal

    Schematic Help

    You should have stumbled when trying to connect output #0 as there is no pin 0 on the ic. Maybe read my post #4 again? That is exactly why I posted. Could not figure out pin 0 as there is no pin 0. I will have to start again if I decide to redo this. But it sounds like there is a better...
  3. SparkyCal

    Schematic Help

    The way I was counting on the 4017 is 1, 2, 3 4, etc from bottom right upward. That is why the horizontal circled single resistor is my 9. But the schematic calls for 10
  4. SparkyCal

    Schematic Help

    Please note that the little half moon indent on the 4917 is on the bottom of the photo I posted.
  5. SparkyCal

    Schematic Help

    Thank you for all the advice. The IC may be upside down on my board. I asked part way through the build because that’s when the question arose and that is why showing any more of the board wound not be of use. In any event, I will study tge advice closely when I am at home. Thanks to all
  6. SparkyCal

    Schematic Help

    Can I please get help with this? As you can see by the picture of the circuit I am building, I am connecting the resistors to the 4017 Chip. The circled resistor at the very top, is connected to Pin 9 ( I thought I would mention this, as it is not obvious from the picture). My question is...
  7. SparkyCal

    A Phony Question

    Thanks for your help. I think coloring schemes vary between countries and between residential vs commercial uses. That’s my understanding,anyway. And yes, I am in Canada. Thanks again my friends.
  8. SparkyCal

    A Phony Question

    I have a quick question. I have made the circuit shown on this webpage: https://www.circuits-diy.com/telephone-in-use-indicator/#Circuit_Explanation Basically, the purpose of the circuit is to light an LED when a phone is in use. The explanation says "Furthermore, the external power source is...
  9. SparkyCal

    Adruino connection question

    The Audrino won't be functioning ing as a power source. This circuit is powered by a 9 v battery
  10. SparkyCal

    Adruino connection question

    I am building a guitar pedal distortion circuit (see attached schematic). At a point during the circuit, two wires are connected to the left and right sides of diodes, in order to create the distortion. (see there arrow that points to the area of the circuit I am referring to) Different types...
  11. SparkyCal

    Pop goes the weasel

    You are probably right.
  12. SparkyCal

    Pop goes the weasel

    Hi folks. I hooked up a new Yamaha surround sound home theater receiver. I have two front speakers and a centre speaker. I did not hook up a woofer. The back speakers are high quality Wharfedale anniversary edition speakers. They are connected wirelessly to the receiver via a Rocketfish...
  13. SparkyCal

    A Speaker OHM question

    Thanks guys. I will use the 6 ohm setting. Eventually, I will get matching speakers. I got the receiver first because I am using a sound bar that has rear speakers but it is ill equipped to handle two hdmi sources, so it is a nightmare operating it. The rear speakers I will be using are...
  14. SparkyCal

    A Speaker OHM question

    Hello to my old friends here. I am hoping you might help me with this: I ordered a new home theatre receiver. The manual is here: https://download.yamaha.com/files/tcm:39-1161601 I want to match this up with some home theatre speakers I already have. The two rear speakers will be high quality...
  15. SparkyCal

    With a Little Help from my friends?

    Hey guys and a special hello to my friend Bertus. Bertus. I printed that document for future reference. I did end up caving in because making a functional thermic was beyond my skill level. I purchased a Zip thermion for $137.00
  16. SparkyCal

    With a Little Help from my friends?

    Thanks guys for all the advice. I’ll look for a better schematic, or maybe I’ll cave and buy one.
  17. SparkyCal

    With a Little Help from my friends?

    Hi guys. I don't know if you guys remember me. or if some of my friends are still here. I started working on a simple Theramin project. For those of you whom don't know, a Theramin features an antenna. When your body gets close to it, it makes weird high pitched sounds. Bands like Led Zeppelin...
  18. SparkyCal

    Grounding a Ham Antenna

    Where does one attach the ground wire?
  19. SparkyCal

    Grounding a Ham Antenna

    Thank you Bluejets. If I left the antenna disconnected from the radio, until I want to use it, will this protect the antenna from lightening?
  20. SparkyCal

    Grounding a Ham Antenna

    Hi folks: I just purchased a Diamond 50X Ham antenna. Shown here: https://www.radioworld.ca/dia-x50a It has to be grounded. Is there any way I can ground it inside my home to the copper piping? Rather than outside with a grounding rod? And how exactly would I ground it? Thank-you
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