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  1. donkey

    TARDIS Console Project

    I myself am a doctor who fan (bring on the next one already stupid mid year break) and would love to see a rough design of your console too.
  2. donkey

    Dialing Rotary Phone on VOIP line

    hey just a quick note, I know very little bout electronics, but I saw something here that doesn't make sense to me. you are using a modem to supply voltage not the phone line (VOIP setup) so what voltages are you getting from the modem?
  3. donkey

    Sensor help?

    hey there saw this and thought i could help with a "trigger", you can make it very easy and use a microswitch (like the one in your washing machine lid) at the bottom of your cups or oenings, when the ball goes over them they will close giving a count the second item that will require some...
  4. donkey

    Appliance kiloWatt-hours measuring

    also here in qld we have a promotion where the government gives you an energy monitor and a remote for switches for 50bucks. check to see if your government has something similiar going. awesome savings to be made
  5. donkey

    50 IR LEDs powered by 9v battery??

    i just recently bought a torch for night security work..... i am still unsure if 2500 lumens is enough... i mean yes it looks like daylight for 300meters.... but it doesn't show whats on the opposite side of the wall like in cartoons...
  6. donkey

    What Is Your Favourite Operating System & Why ?

    i have win 7 on my computer. why? cos unfortunately it came with the system. there are things i like to do like transfer a file from my computer to the 4 other computers in this house(2kids 1 missus and 1 hooked up to the tv to watch repeats from only the official sites of course) i set up win...
  7. donkey

    Basic robotics

    there are a myriad of kits to look at, and online guides. it really depends on what you want to do. robotics is pretty simple its when you want sensors that they become harder. just remember there are typically 2 types of moving electronic devices the Motor (moves in circles and the specialised...
  8. donkey

    Portable Game System from Scratch - Where do I start?

    hey guys just a side note, I myself am both amateur at electronics AND c++ programming. a device like the one you are talking about is concievable, but to design it you require knowledge of the C++ language(or the one you wish to use) then if you wish to make it cartridge style like a gameboy...
  9. donkey

    Could use some help on how to do this.

    tbfoto's last post said it was for outdoors so its batteries (rechargable i gather) or long extension leads
  10. donkey

    not so cordless drill

    thanks everyone. time to get out the duct tape and empty ice cream containers to make a housing (kidding... i use normal tape lmao) ty so much this is for light duty so i think i might go for something low amp
  11. donkey

    not so cordless drill

    but if i buy a corded backup... i wouldn't be able to blow up the one i have now.... I mean experiment and expand my knowledge
  12. donkey

    not so cordless drill

    cool thanks Mark. its just an idea I wanna play with for now. i just don't know if i get a transformer with too many amps if that'll cause problems. I know if its too low the drill won't turn. the charger stats are 18v 1.9A/34va out and it takes about 2 hours to fully charge a flat battery...
  13. donkey

    saw this and thought it could help some people out

    http://www.datasheetcatalog.com/ hope its helpful anyway
  14. donkey

    About Programming

    http://www.programmingforums.org/ theres a good site that covers alot of programming language (i go on there alot). depending on what you need it for though. in electronics the 2 languages i see are BASIC and C(and its variants) use on microcontrollers. hope that helps
  15. donkey

    not so cordless drill

    davenn thanks. I am still new to electronics and haven't got a bench supply yet (my missus says not yet... but i want a new toy...) the question i have is could i simply use an 18v transformer with about 5amps or would that be too much? or too little? i cannot figure out how to test the device...
  16. donkey

    3. way Light help

    http://home.howstuffworks.com/three-way2.htm does this help?
  17. donkey

    Could use some help on how to do this.

    hey tbfoto, was wondering if you can do basic soldering? if so this can be done real easy. use a battery pack (d batteries will last longest) 3 will supply the same voltage. run the 2 leads from the battery pack into a switch (doesn't matter if its spst or dpst) out of the switch connect wire...
  18. donkey

    not so cordless drill

    will give what little details i have. the charger has 240v 5ohz 75w in 18v 1.9A/34va out the drill is a ryobi CID1802P the battery has serial number 130109021. both the battery and drill only say 18v no other info.
  19. donkey

    not so cordless drill

    got a project i have been trying to figure out for a little while. we all use cordless drills but i want the option to plug it into the mains(via a transformer) when both my batteries are flat. question is how do i find the right transformer? I know its 18v but thats all i know
  20. donkey

    Help pl..!! Automatic Human Sensing Fan

    sorry had long day at work. tbennettcc ty for the clarification mate.
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