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  1. Ian

    How To Make A IP Camera Tester?

    If someone else has it working (using a PSU), then I'd think it's more than likely a network configuration issue. Is it set to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP? If so, do you have an option on your router to show all allocated IP addresses (along with host name, for ease). As...
  2. Ian

    Forum Categories and Improvements

    Now that we're coming to the end of 2017, I thought it may be a good time to encourage feedback on how we can improve the forum for 2018 :). Do you have any ideas or thoughts on what we could do to improve things around here? Are there any new features you'd like to see on the site, or new...
  3. Ian

    Server Move

    I suspect that the notification e-mails may be going to your junk mail folder, as it looks like this has happened to a few others recently too. If too many people click "junk" on e-mails from the site, ISPs and e-mail providers then adjust their algorithms to consider our forum notifications as...
  4. Ian

    Design of a DC voltmeter circuit

    @Maca - is this a school/homework question?
  5. Ian

    Server Move

    :D:D:D I like to multitask!
  6. Ian

    Server Move

    I feel bad that it didn't go smoother - normally I get a chance to give notice beforehand and then make an almost seamless switchover, but this time I tried to rely on the "automated" tools. They work well, but are so slow in comparison to doing it manually.
  7. Ian

    Server Move

    My apologies to anyone accessing the site in the past hour and found it inaccessible - I had to make a quick server transfer (which took far longer than it should have, it's usually in the order of minutes!). Until your computers DNS updates, the site may be a little slow - but this should...
  8. Ian

    Hola!

    Welcome to the forums, Dave :).
  9. Ian

    Tesla coil short between primary and secondary

    Thanks for the additional info. We'd need to see the improved pictures that Harald asked for to be able to offer advice, otherwise we won't be able to spot a problem (particularly a closeup of the patch you mention).
  10. Ian

    Tesla coil short between primary and secondary

    Is this one of the mini Tesla coils like you see on Aliexpress and the like? Do they lacquer the secondary or give it any sort of protection? The improved photos will help :).
  11. Ian

    Proper home for school/college 'projects'?

    I've updated the forum description now, although I don't know if it'll reduce the number of posts we need to move - as people tend to dive right in. Can't do any harm though :D. Hopefully students will spot the sticky thread that Harald made, as that is more prominent.
  12. Ian

    Crotech 3133

    Welcome to EP :). I can't see the manual for the Crotech 3133 anywhere, but I can see one for the 3131 - it may be similar enough to help you. Here's a link to the download site (the download link is near the bottom of the page, it's quite a confusing layout)...
  13. Ian

    Hi

    Hello and welcome to EP, @Rip01 :).
  14. Ian

    Comedy Thread

    100% real working perpetual motion machine....
  15. Ian

    What does your workshop / workbench look like?

    I've just finished up installing the last shelves and tidied up all of the mess (at least in that corner ;) - so I've uploaded a pic. I've wanted a proper work area for over a decade, so it's nice to finally have one. I'll be christening it tomorrow with some actual projects :D. I need to label...
  16. Ian

    Solar charging module for LiFePO4 batteries

    Looking forward to reading about it :). I've been considering using LoRa for high altitude balloon tracking, so it'll be interesting seeing how it works.
  17. Ian

    Solar charging module for LiFePO4 batteries

    Please do consider making a project log for your project, as I'd be really interested in seeing how it works :). That module may do the trick for me too (and at £2, a bargain). It also does LiFePO4, should I want to tinker in future :cool:.
  18. Ian

    Cheap 3-Axis Mills

    I've moved this post to a new thread, as it'll hopefully generate a bit more attention and keep both threads on topic :). I've also been considering getting one of these 3-axis CNC machines, as the price has dropped substantially over the past few years. Hopefully someone on the forum already...
  19. Ian

    Solar charging module for LiFePO4 batteries

    Yep, it's a 6V (1W) panel - so very small but I'd guess it'd be enough for the short amount of power that the device will require out of sleep mode. I thought that connecting a solar panel directly to a charger was inefficient (partly because of the constantly varying current, at least in UK...
  20. Ian

    Solar charging module for LiFePO4 batteries

    Good question! The simple answer is that I wanted to try it out as part of the learning process, as I've not used a LiFePO4 battery before. There are some advantages which would be a nice bonus (no need for a step-down/regulator for the ESP8266, plus it'll last longer for a project where it's...
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