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  1. crutschow

    Problem with stuck relay

    How can it be more robust with the same requirments? So what is the total relay load?
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    PWM hall effect throttle problem

    That's because there likely is none. Below is the LTspice simulation of a basic differential op amp circuit that should do what you want. It generates a 0 to 5V output for a 0.8V to 4.2V input. The op amp must be a rail-rail type (inputs and outputs can go from ground to the plus supply). The...
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    Seeking opinion on how to modify this selection knob.

    I just realized you probably want the circuit to remember the last setting and go to that, which means you would need to detect and remember the last of the ten selection lights that was lit before power was removed, which adds another level of complexity. An added microcontroller, programmed...
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    Seeking opinion on how to modify this selection knob.

    As Harold noted, the initial selection on power-up is likely in the controller software. Nothing you can do to the knob will affect that. The only possibility I see is to determine what the signal output is from the knob to the controller to go from Cotton to Delicate, and add a circuit to...
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    Controlling DC motor speed and direction with RF remote

    I'm not sure this will do everything you want but here's an example of an RF remote controlled receiver that has four independently controlled SPDT relays. I used the two-channel version with the relays connected in a bridge configuration to control a DC motor on or off in a forward or reverse...
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    Need a isolated adjustable device to raise signal voltage from .2~.8v --> ~.2~1.0v

    Here's the LTspice simulation of an circuit using two op amps (or one dual) to generate the offset: Pot U3 adjusts the offset from 0V to +0.2V.
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    Need a isolated adjustable device to raise signal voltage from .2~.8v --> ~.2~1.0v

    What do you mean by "isolated"?
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    When does a fuse or circuit breaker blow

    Either the wire was too small gauge or the battery couldn't deliver that much current.
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    Can't find a PCB designer to hire for cool position. Is PCB design completely ignored in schools?

    A side note: Describing a working position as "cool" is not likely to attract experienced designers.
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    I have become a conservative but brot apathy with me so I don't really mind

    Hard to do that coherently when you are stoned.
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    Swapping diode for P-MOSFET: reverse spike protection

    It will keep the TVS from clamping properly, as noted in the other posts here. What part of "you can't put a resistor in series with a clamping diode" is hard to understand? The forward drop of one diode would add to the reverse clamp voltage of the other. Why do you want to put two in anti-series?
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    Circuit selector

    Do you want to switch the power to the circuits, or their output signals?
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    Making a BULK Floppy Eraser ???

    A small tool demagnetizer, such as this, should work for your purpose (according to the reviews).
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    Using 2 C005 Timer modules for an on-off timer switch, alternatives for timing, low power?

    Unfortunately, no. The circuit is buried inside the candle.
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    Using 2 C005 Timer modules for an on-off timer switch, alternatives for timing, low power?

    I have some battery powered LED candles which turn on for about 5-6 hours or so each day and then turn back on in 24 hours. The on-time starts when you initially turn them on. Seem to be fairly accurate as I have a half dozen that I turn on at the same time, and they seem to stay in fairly good...
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    Light bulbs as dummy load for Stereo ?

    If you are just worried about DC, then I vote for a capacitor in series with the amp output. Two large (1mF) electrolytic capacitors back-to-back should do the job.
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    Why amp is not stable while charging a 3s battery

    I probably can think of a dozen or so reason but those would all be WAG's. So what are you using to charge the battery?
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    Solenoid drive current limiting.

    Not clear what you did.:confused: Please post a diagram of all the components and there exact connection. A MOSFET (Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistor) is a transistor and so is a BJT. Each can work fine as a switch if they are properly rated and driven.
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    Solenoid drive current limiting.

    Is this a new solenoid or one already in the car? What "pressure ports" are you trying to control?
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    Swapping diode for P-MOSFET: reverse spike protection

    Then you need to remove the resistor in series with the MOV and hope the circuit power circuit impedance is enough to protect the MOV from being zapped by any transients.
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