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  1. donkey

    solar panel voltage regulator

    there is also an item like this you can try, http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=NA1420&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=997#12 I have not had a chance to try it myself but thought i would show you in case you run into issues
  2. donkey

    Your experience with Electronics?

    well, everything i know is secondhand info. I can figure out basic things and love doing kits. am trying to understand the complexities though to see if i can design a circuit from scratch. at this point, i can understand but not make alot of the basic level stuff
  3. donkey

    PC controlled relays

    there are heaps and heaps of these kits available, and if you have the money complete home automation kits (i would buy a premade kit for anything that runs on mains) if can give us a country we can probably get you a stockist. here in australia I use jaycar and they have kits and instructions...
  4. donkey

    Electronic glue?

    if for some weird reason you are using the wire to hold tension and it keeps breaking might i suggest using something else like a chain to hold the tension while using wires for their purpose, which is conducting electricity
  5. donkey

    Total electronics noob

    if they have it like the aussie store you can order the big catalog for around $2.50.... I always fiind stuff in there to play with, the best part is they also stock the tools to start, having said that when you get more advanced you might want other items they don't stock so don't rely on...
  6. donkey

    Total electronics noob

    here in australia we have a company called jaycar(here goes phil promoting jaycar again lol) and they have kits to do all sorts of wicked stuff, from piano up to automotive kits. I am sure most countries will have a similiar company (or just buy from jaycar cos they rock) and learn from there...
  7. donkey

    3d glasses

    is there a set of 3d glasses that fit over existing glasses then?
  8. donkey

    Total electronics noob

    you studied robotics... wouldn't say an absolute noob. but i might message you from time to time to help with a project i have in mind lol
  9. donkey

    Total electronics noob

    thats all great but what are you going to solder? got a project in mind? I reccommend getting a kit or two to understand basics of electronics(hands on is always fun, especially if it involves loud noises late at night), then move along to soldering. the dummies books are ok and they have alot...
  10. donkey

    counters

    there are device that do this already. they work of 2 infared beams positioned accross the door about 30cm apart. if you walk one way they send a signel to count up, if you walk the other they send a signal to count down. they have some mis fires but generally work well. will try to see if I can...
  11. donkey

    Please help me ID this plug!!!

    if the adapter is broken and the cable is fine you might find another transformer to fit the bill and use the other cable with another plug on the other end to convert it as well
  12. donkey

    What is with these kids today?

    having 2 teenagers myself and working at a shopping centre right next to a school I can without a doubt point out something that I have found to be true in EVERY case. when kids goto school or hang out in groups they all adpt the bad habits, my nephew is perfect example, great kid, never...
  13. donkey

    basic electronincs

    well i paid 50 aus...... brand new...... ebay ebay ebay lol
  14. donkey

    Please help in C18 programming for interfacing 4x4 keypad and 16x2 LCD to PIC18F8722

    the fact you posted this in 4 topic sections is worrying, please limit your posts to one area and when someone has a reply they will give one.
  15. donkey

    Some questions

    hey peter, I am a huge fan of jaycar here in australia, you can buy stuff online, and their sales team is also happy to help with questions about products, their catalog is $2.50 unless like me you buy a $200 torch then they throw one in for free lol. they have a huge range of products for the...
  16. donkey

    diode bridge

    thanks everyone for the responses so far. but i am still trying to figure out something that has not been truly answered. if dynamo 1 is outputting more voltage and current then the other dynamos will dynamo 1 bacome the power source and the othe other 3 dynamos become motors? ie will the other...
  17. donkey

    basic electronincs

    I was put onto a book called "the art of electronics" by paul horowitz and winfield hill, by one of the moderators on this forum. My suggestion is get it from your library. I got mine cheap at $50au but most were selling at $200. I found electronics for dummies was useless.... well not totally...
  18. donkey

    diode bridge

    first of all the dynamo giving 1.5v was an example... i was more looking at them hooking up together. second when I say dynamo i mean those little things that go on bikes to produce power.. the run of your tyre I had 1 worry about hooking them up in series or parralllel and that was if the...
  19. donkey

    diode bridge

    this should be easy to answer... if i take 4 dynamos run them in series and they produce.. lets say 1.5v each.. and then run that through a diode bridge to make the current DC, would i get roughly 6volts? I think i saw somewhere that said the diode bridge will cause a loss of voltage but the...
  20. donkey

    anyone working in australia?

    I know poor mystic was a cairns guy but looking for someone who might know regulations in australia on connecting solar or wind generators to the main grid here in australia. The reason I ask is semi political but more for the average person. here in australia we are about to get smacked with...
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