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  1. Kiwi

    Happy New Year

    Happy New Year from New Zealand, the first country to see in the new year. All the best for your electronics projects in 2025.
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    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas from a very sunny Christchurch, New Zealand.
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    Electronics Point User Survey to win Fluke 117 Multimeter

    Yesterday I received an email survey from Electronics Point which included a chance to win a Fluke 117 digital multimeter. So always open to win something I tried to do the survey, BUT I failed to get past the first question. NEW ZEALAND is not listed in the country drop down list and can't be...
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    DC-DC Voltage Step Down Module

    Above are photos of a couple of DC-DC voltage step down modules using a LM2596S. Both are rated at 3A with 3v - 35v input, and 1.3v - 34v output. One of them has what looks to me like a possible problem? There are probably more than one possible problem with these modules. Your mission, if you...
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    DIP IC extraction/insertion tools

    Just wondering what you folks use to straighten and realign bent IC pins. Also, what do you use to insert IC's into breadboards and sockets? Cheers, Brendan
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    Variable Voltage Lab Power Supply Using PSU

    Kiwi submitted a new Showcase Item: VARIABLE VOLTAGE LAB POWER SUPPLY USING PSU Read more about this showcase item here...
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    Power mosfets for automotive 12v and 24v use.

    Would the following mosfets be a good choice to drive relays, hydraulic solenoid valves, and bulbs, etc in 12v and 24v automotive circuits? The mosfets will usually be driven by an Arduino. Current draw usually 1A - 2A, but may be up to about 5A for some circuits. N-Channel IRL3705 P-Channel...
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    Electronics calculator

    Here is a link to a UK site that has a free program that has very handy calculators for all sorts of electronic circuits, eg series resistors for various LED's, 555 timer resistor and capacitor selection etc. http://www.electronics2000.co.uk/ Cheers, K
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