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  1. Martaine2005

    [HELP] Trying to build very specific portable battery!

    It has wheels, so is portable. Box it all up and you're good to go:) :p Martin
  2. Martaine2005

    Exactly what component is this?

    This is a job for super @73's de Edd He will disect it, rebuild and tell you who and when that resistor was manufactured.. Martin
  3. Martaine2005

    help with simple picaxe problem and LED

    Sounds like this little "puck" needs a load.:D Martin
  4. Martaine2005

    PCB building

    καλά Χριστούγεννα Martin
  5. Martaine2005

    Exactly what component is this?

    Yes Constantine.... The OP has said the refdes is R.. Martin
  6. Martaine2005

    Where to start? - beginner

    Thanks for the heads up on copying.... I am normally logged in, but sometimes the computer goes to sleep. Sometimes I am still logged in others not! Only happened once or twice though. Glad you like the video. Is that still a little too complicated? If you post here the bits you have...
  7. Martaine2005

    Exactly what component is this?

    I have absolutely no idea. I have a large "pink" resistor in my psu covered aswell.. But it's very light (weight) and large, 1" long. I know the leads often get covered to protect from shorts etc. But the whole thing would surely not help with heat dissipation. May be it doesn't get hot! Without...
  8. Martaine2005

    Exactly what component is this?

    Funny you say that. The fusible resistors and surge resistors are all that I could find in "pink"... No reason for those across mosfets though. 0.012Ω comes up on the calculator. So a real small resistance. May be some kind of ballast resistor. But I don't know. Martin
  9. Martaine2005

    Newb looking for help: Connecting phone to old speakers [pictures included]

    Huh? Oh, I know what you mean....:) Started the Scotch early? Martin
  10. Martaine2005

    pin layout of door viewer cam

    Hi, I don't have this. You will need to check continuity between the ground and the other pins to be sure. Or if the cable *is* broken, cut it open at each end. Martin
  11. Martaine2005

    SA VK72D panasonic 5 disc stero is stuck at disc change

    Look at the front where the CD tray goes. When you open it, look at that area inside!. Martin
  12. Martaine2005

    SA VK72D panasonic 5 disc stero is stuck at disc change

    Hello littleangel, I think you will need to open the stereo and manually release the changer. It more than likely got stuck by a disc not inserted properly or the stereo was moved and dislodged the CD from the tray. Don't turn it on.....Take it apart!! (Dave Jones) Martin
  13. Martaine2005

    pin layout of door viewer cam

    Hello, How did you determine the video lead? There will be two neutral/grounds, one power and one video. The neutral/ground will be common on the camera board. But will split from the connector to a DC jack and a video RCA connector. Martin
  14. Martaine2005

    Component kits

    Really depends on what your first projects will be! Most start with LEDs. Then getting that to flash. This can be done with simple components in that list or with a LM555 timer. Then with a CD4017... So you could add those to your list. And some trim pots. These.. Martin
  15. Martaine2005

    Where to start? - beginner

    I wrote a lot here but was logged out upon posting....Darnnnnn Basically..........Check this out..MJLorton for your water analogy. Also at the thrift store, buy some wall wart, phone chargers etc for 5V, 9V and 12V. Really useful for powering projects. Also broken items/equipment for switches...
  16. Martaine2005

    Component kits

    Don't forget a breadboard £1.69... and leads £0.74 You now have 30 times what that packet was selling! Martin
  17. Martaine2005

    Component kits

    Absolutely.. 100 LEDs for £0.99, 375 transistors for £3.75, 600 resistors for £1.69, 200 capacitors for £2.50...... That is just to begin... You can get cheaper too.. Martin
  18. Martaine2005

    oscillator help

    Oh dear Uncle Chris, I told you not to hit the Martini....Especially plurals:D Relax with some red grapes (crushed) and bottled.. Works wonders.xx Marty
  19. Martaine2005

    Newb looking for help: Connecting phone to old speakers [pictures included]

    Welcome honey!!
  20. Martaine2005

    Component kits

    Those components can be bought for less than half the price. If you want a quick buy, go for it. I would have several quick buys and buy it all for £5. No box included though!!! They cost too much... Martin
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