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  1. Braeden Hamson

    Whats the best schematics capture program?

    That's true, no such thing as one size fits all here. Free.99 is always a good price. I'm actually looking for something that doesn't have specific components I'd just like generic components. i.e eagle makes you specify which package and brand you want. I don't care much about that. But I...
  2. Braeden Hamson

    Whats the best schematics capture program?

    I'm hunting for the best program for drawing circuit diagrams. I found Eagle CAD but that's only good for digital. LTSpice is a good one for passives but it's clunky. I downloaded Autodesk's software (student license) but I haven't dug in. Anyone have any favorites? I'd like a program that can...
  3. Braeden Hamson

    High Frequency rated cables

    Very informative Thanks guys
  4. Braeden Hamson

    High Frequency rated cables

    I'm probably going to explain this poorly because I really don't understand it. So I was in my school's electronics lab and I was looking at a spectrum analyzer. It was brought to my attention that the cable it uses is special because it can handle the frequency at which the instrument operates...
  5. Braeden Hamson

    how can i program remote control

    You could get an old RC toy, take out the toy's board and wire it into the system if the motor is a similar size to the one you already have. If not then you'll have to break out some transistors. It's a janky solution but it's straight forward. The most elegant solution would be an arduino...
  6. Braeden Hamson

    Finding a good soldering iron....

    Will this slowly degrade my electronics? http://www.frys.com/product/3008709?source=google&gclid=CjwKEAjwwcjGBRDj-P7TwcinyBkSJADymblT2kFClSa-qFh0N2c65EG3UMrbz5G0rO6_6usjORDNXhoCqjPw_wcB Its not for plumbing I bought it at Fry's in the soldering section.
  7. Braeden Hamson

    Encoder causing "ghosting" in button matrix

    So I think I got it to work. And I now have proof that electronics don't run on electrons. They run on malevolent black magic. So I have the encoder that isn't working and causing ghosting in other circuits. I also had a header pin that didn't work. It seemed to be wired wrong or something and...
  8. Braeden Hamson

    Encoder causing "ghosting" in button matrix

    I also think it may be broken, but what are the odds I got two encoders with the same issue?
  9. Braeden Hamson

    Finding a good soldering iron....

    I don't think its a question of heat. If your iron is a simple plug in iron they run pretty hot. Too hot for my tastes actually. What you need is to apply flux to your wires and solder connections. Flux is an acid (safe to handle) that cleans all the oils and dirt off the wire. The solder will...
  10. Braeden Hamson

    Encoder causing "ghosting" in button matrix

    Hopefully I can explain this in a clear enough manner. I'm making an human interface device that has 6 encoders, as well as some switches but the switches aren't important. It consists of a 7 x 4 matrix with a column of of the 6 encoders next to that matrix. The C terminal (middle pin, ground...
  11. Braeden Hamson

    How does a multimeter's continuity function work?

    Ahh so its a question of current not voltage. I need to watch out for current more.
  12. Braeden Hamson

    How does a multimeter's continuity function work?

    This sounds like it should be really simple, but I'd like to know. I wonder because I can't test the continuity through a component, only the continuity on the same node/wire. I tested my meter with another meter and when I'm in the continuity function there's a 2.5 v potential on the leads (but...
  13. Braeden Hamson

    Any tips on using these crimps?

    I actually found a nice little trick by myself. The crimps I bought have cutters behind the axis. They'll trim the excess metal between the crimps really well. I think that's why it's there. I thought it was just for cutting wires.
  14. Braeden Hamson

    Logic behind resistor values

    Ahh so they're somewhat arbitrarily defined?
  15. Braeden Hamson

    Logic behind resistor values

    I found this really handy resistor value guide on RF Cafe http://www.rfcafe.com/references/electrical/resistor-values.htm I'm wondering why these values were chosen, I'd like to be able to memorize them so I don't have to look them up. Knowing why they are what they are would help.
  16. Braeden Hamson

    Looking for info on Trackpoints

    Yeah I know, I'm just wondering if there's anyone here who does know a thing or two about pressure sensitive joysticks. Which is what I think these are. I'm asking before I start digging to see if I can't save some time.
  17. Braeden Hamson

    Looking for info on Trackpoints

    Hey guys I dug a track point aka track stick aka that little nub on think pads out of an old dell laptop. I'd like to put this into an arduino based joystick, if possible. This one has four wires. Does anyone know much about them? Any info is appreciated even just the technical name. Thanks!
  18. Braeden Hamson

    Any tips on using these crimps?

    Thank you sir! I figured I had the wrong tools, I just wanted to be sure there wasn't some super easy way. And carbide cutters aren't cheap... Makes me want to make my own using lathe cutter inserts. That'd be a project.
  19. Braeden Hamson

    Any tips on using these crimps?

    Hey guys, I bought some of these crimps (see attached) which I'm putting into these housings. http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/molex-llc/22-01-3037/WM2001-ND/26433?WT.srch=1&gclid=Cj0KEQiAl4TGBRDhgvmikdHPsdABEiQAtBcc8BG9YHS2NE2omT_FOUQGxMlLtnedSOYw4q1VU1ORkh4aAgpn8P8HAQ (MF PN...
  20. Braeden Hamson

    Understanding RF Signals

    I'm currently a first year electrical engineering student. I don't know a lot but I think I know my way around the basics. Perhaps I'll look into ametur radio groups.
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