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    Monitoring battery charge with an osciloscope

    I recently purchased an oscilloscope and have been watching video tutorials on using them. I used one when I was in school 40+ years ago. So I'm playing catchup as I'd like to get into it again. Recently I built a few lithium chargers using TP4056 modules which I power off of an Anker...
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    How to determine current

    I used to build circuits when I was young but life changes and I got into computers and Photoshop as a career. I've been watching and reading tutorials on the basics to try and catch up. However I've come across a puzzle that I can't solve. I have a high power LED from a solar flood light and...
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    Breadboard lead size

    I used to know all of this stuff but haven't worked with electronics for quite a while. I've since built a few kits picked up from jameco and have fixed a few radios and printer for neighbors. I'm looking to experiment with a TP4056. I'd like to solder stiff leads to it so I can drop it into a...
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    Good alligator clips

    This may sound strange but I'm looking for some alligator clip test leads. I've bought two sets and one was impossible to use as the covers slipped and had to use pliers to open. the others were too hard to open. Could someone suggest a good set and where to get them. Thank you.
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    PIR help/info

    I was wondering if there is an already assembled PIR device I can hook into an outdoor solar LED flood light. The floodlight comes on at night and I would like it to only turn on when it detects movement. I've seen these PIR detectors in the stores for sale and wondered if it would be possible...
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    Laser fence?

    Am not sure I'm in the right place but here goes. I'm trying to find a place I can order the equipment to set up a simple but effective laser fence. I'd rather buy it, "laser and receiver," already assembled to protect a screened in porch from intrusion, and than place small mirrors to...
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    hi

    Hi, My name is steve. I used to build all sorts of things when I was young including my first computer, stereo, shortwave receiver. Unfortunately I haven't kept up with it and came here for some advice which I'll save for another post
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