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  1. cynicmonster

    Build your own jukebox

    Hi All, Just looking for some help. I have an idea to build a party jukebox to run a pair of party speakers (100 - 120 W). The idea is to build it using a 6 - 10 stacker CD running into a pre/power amp. I'm not looking for stereo or hi-fi, just volume. The idea is to be able to party in a...
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    LCD for Fluke 80's Benchtop Meter

    Hi All, Please find below a copy of a letter sent to Fluke re: LCD display: 'To Whom It May Concern, I am not sure if this is the right place to ask about this, but I figure its a good place to start. I have recently been given a couple of old (early '80's) benchtop multimeters which I...
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    Psophometer Level Meter

    Hi All, Just a quick question from a newbie: What does a Psophometer Level Meter measure the level of?  ???
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    Canon F1193XX

    Hi All. Well. I have been given a full-blown copier for repair, but I am looking for somewhere to start. I have the above copier with projector and light pen. The issue is that when it was moved, the fuse oil was spilt. :( It seems that only one board has been affected, and from advice, if it...
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    Another Oscilloscope Question

    Hi All, I'm looking a purchasing an oscilloscope and have a quick question. Do the probes need to match the frequency range of the 'scope (i.e. can a 10 MHz probe be used on a 20 MHz scope - or can a probe exceed the 'scope)? Will damage occur to the 'scope or probe if they don't match...
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    Voltmeter for Solar Batteries

    Hi All, I have a mate who has a large solar setup for his house and was asking me about some sort of voltmeter setup for him to be able to read easily which bank of batteries need charging. Please excuse my ignorance, but would it be as simple as rigging up the voltmeter project posted...
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    De-soldering

    Hi All, Is it just me being a novice in this field, or is there a knack to de-soldering components from commercially made boards? During my travels I have aquired several old boards which have components which (I think) would be useful. It seems though that they are very hard to de-solder (I...
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    Oscilloscope decision

    Hi All, I'm looking for some opinions regarding the choice of an oscilloscope. I am  currently in the market for a 'scope and have been inundated with salesman pitch. What I need to know is: what needs to be looked at to help in the decision of purchasing a new unit. Some of the points of...
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