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  1. Martaine2005

    Date code samsung capacitor

    Found this on my first search for - Samsung date codes. It may be of use to you. Try searching for - Samsung capacitor date codes.. Google is your friend. If the serial number is 15 digits, the 8th digit is the year and the 9th digit the month. If the serial number is 11 digits, the 4th digit...
  2. Martaine2005

    Possible PC motherboard failure?

    What psu are you using?. Most computer psu's have several rails, 3.3v, 5v, -12v and +12v. The fact that the fans spin is better than not spinning!. Means there is at least power to them. How did you set up the bios?, read from C: (your HDD only) or from usb too if connected?. Could be software...
  3. Martaine2005

    My baby girl wet my laptop. I want to learn how to fix it.

    Some very good points raised by both Mikey and Gryd3. Keep us posted on your progress. Don't just buy a mobo yet, check it out first. Martin
  4. Martaine2005

    dimmers?

    Hi jfk, I suppose nothing if it's AC from the transformer. It will obviously depend on the current needed for your device. Most household dimmers are given in wattage. A typical electric drill speed controller is very similar. As are the chinese christmas flashing lights with hundreds of LEDs...
  5. Martaine2005

    2 transistor circuit input output question.

    @Tha fios agaibh Thanks John for asking the same questions that I would! Without your/my questioning, I wouldn't be any closer to understanding.. That was a great discussion and the different examples helped me a lot. So thanks guys.. Martin
  6. Martaine2005

    How Do I regulate 3v DC?

    Put your meter in series with the circuit. Martin
  7. Martaine2005

    How Do I regulate 3v DC?

    :p Martin
  8. Martaine2005

    Greetings from the Crystal Wizard!

    Surprised you never saw that coming..:p Martin
  9. Martaine2005

    How do I easily convert a stereo power output to mono?

    Yes, I am technically disfunctional.:p That's really interesting about BR.. My uncle who sadly passed and we buried last week actually did a duo with him..I still have my uncles kit. I had a copy of Keith Moons double bass drum pearl white 13 piece kit.. Never had dual bass pedals like todays...
  10. Martaine2005

    Atmega16A Uploading Problem

    It's saying could not find USB device.. I assume you don't have a problem with other USB devices? Your windows XP is still out of date and missing drivers. Try looking for SP3 download.. Or the software you are using is only windows 7 or later compatible..Just a thought.. Martin
  11. Martaine2005

    How do I easily convert a stereo power output to mono?

    ak is correct. A resistor on both left and right positives would form a simple mixer and avoid potential damage. However, I have never had any problems doing this. Sometimes a speaker blows or amp blows and I have no choice while playing live.. If you keep it well below distortion levels, the...
  12. Martaine2005

    How do I easily convert a stereo power output to mono?

    Oh ok.. Ringo was never very good! Buddy is much better!! You can use a stereo to mono adapter which effectively just joins both positives and negatives together. Or just connect both together without the adapter. No harm will be done. Martin
  13. Martaine2005

    How do I easily convert a stereo power output to mono?

    Hi Ben, Simply, just use one channel. The electronic amps don't care about having all channels working. So choose left or right! your choice.. Martin
  14. Martaine2005

    Can someone ID this part in a Casio FH-20 Camera?

    Blimey Dave, that never even crossed my mind!! Probably is just that.. I have old cameras that need resetting when the battery is removed too. 30 seconds was a luxury item.. Martin
  15. Martaine2005

    Motorhome Radioswitch from Main Battery to Leisure Battery

    Well, technically over and above the radios requirements.. But unless it is a system with amplifiers and ceiling speakers in every room etc not very big. I would have thought 6A diodes would be over kill. So you can either try 6A or 10A diodes, or do a current test on the system. But I would be...
  16. Martaine2005

    Newbie Soldering Station

    Hopefully somebody will chip in here with a cheaper supplier.. Or a different model to look at.. But the Hakko price is really quite good and has an excellent reputation. Lets see what others say!.. Martin
  17. Martaine2005

    Newbie Soldering Station

    Also, have you seen all these types of videos and taken notes to ask good questions? Some here.. Martin
  18. Martaine2005

    Newbie Soldering Station

    Lou, only you can answer that. If you can stretch the budget or save a little longer and buy in two weeks or so, you wont regret buying the Hakko. Do what I do!! Ask for early christmas and birthday presents because the price will never be the same again..Got to get it now at that price price...
  19. Martaine2005

    Newbie Soldering Station

    Hi Lou, buying off Ebay is a gamble. I would message the seller through Ebay asking him/her to guarantee it's the genuine item. And pay with Paypal. When you order it, there is a section for your comments.. Stipulate that you are buying a genuine item or it will be returned at their expense. At...
  20. Martaine2005

    Motorhome Radioswitch from Main Battery to Leisure Battery

    Yes, that looks fine. I can't see any problems with that. You could also use a rocker switch with centre position off. Left, main battery/ign and right 2nd battery. Illuminated green for main and red for aux battery or something on the lines. Good use of the diodes. Leave them there even if you...
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