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  1. Martaine2005

    3.2v LEDs 12v battery

    It also serves as good soldering practice too:) You can re-solder some of the componets you don't want several times.. Martin
  2. Martaine2005

    3.2v LEDs 12v battery

    No not at all. SMD components might get damaged if you take a long time. But generally, you only need a second with a soldering iron. Most people who have problems de-soldering and damaging components don't know how. I normally put a little fresh solder to the joints and then it's easy..
  3. Martaine2005

    I'm a Carpenter, not an Electrical Engineer

    In the UK a woodworker is like saying a DIYer. A carpenter can be anything from guitar making, car dashboards to a house roof! But we also have 1st fix, 2nd fix etc. Or we have Master to Master cabinet maker!! Some prefer to specialize in lathe turning or bespoke furniture etc. I am just a lucky...
  4. Martaine2005

    3.2v LEDs 12v battery

    You can get lots of good components from broken and thrown out electronics equipment.
  5. Martaine2005

    3.2v LEDs 12v battery

    Ah ok.. So what resistors do you have?
  6. Martaine2005

    3.2v LEDs 12v battery

    I am in the UK.
  7. Martaine2005

    3.2v LEDs 12v battery

    Erm, yes... I can see your flag. Can you not see mine?
  8. Martaine2005

    3.2v LEDs 12v battery

    Anyway, getting back to your original question, you said you don't have the right resistors? You can series and/or parallel them to get what you need! Martin
  9. Martaine2005

    3.2v LEDs 12v battery

    Perhaps the head honcho has enough LEDs:cool: Or you was just lucky? Martin
  10. Martaine2005

    Choice of PCB drill and stand (Dremel?)

    Agreed, I have a few dremels and the baby brothers 'minicraft' tools as well. Never had a problem either. In fact, my Minicraft tools are 30+ years old and still going strong.. Martin
  11. Martaine2005

    3.2v LEDs 12v battery

    They steal the sellotape the envelope is sealed with too!! Corruption is awful in that country.
  12. Martaine2005

    Simple latching switch for a pcb

    I guess he means a normal on/off switch! Not a momentary.. Martin
  13. Martaine2005

    3.2v LEDs 12v battery

    I think the problem is with the postal system there. They "seem" to "lose" things very easily!! Or at least the head honcho's think "finders keepers".....:p Martin
  14. Martaine2005

    Simple latching switch for a pcb

    Hi John, Maplin will have them. £2.29. And here is the page for switches. Martin
  15. Martaine2005

    Faint display on Aiwa Tuner

    That must have been excitement!!:) Martin
  16. Martaine2005

    3.2v LEDs 12v battery

    Yes, It's a good read. I thought it would be easier to read that first, and then ask questions later if needed.. But it's easy to understand. Martin
  17. Martaine2005

    Solar lights to DC

    I was under the impression the batteries were being discarded? And supplied by a AC/DC power supply only? Maybe I misread. Martin
  18. Martaine2005

    Best crimping tools for DIY

    Hi vassock, I would go with the Ancor. But there are many ratchet crimpers for a lot less. I have had my RS branded ratchet crimper for years! Exactly the same as Ancor. But like all tools, it's a personal thing. Martin
  19. Martaine2005

    audio glove ... project ... thing

    Umbrella?
  20. Martaine2005

    oscillator help

    Colin, that is the best post from you that I have seen! Well done sir! Do you have a new prescription? I already like him!.:p Seriously.. Martin
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