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| This simple seismic detector circuit generates acoustic and visual alarms when it detects a shock, vibration or earthquake. It also has a re...

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| Parroting the science class teacher, an adjustable current source consists of any old voltage source, a variable resistor and applying Ohm’s...

| Measuring tweezers are very handy, particularly when dealing with SMDs. Check out the DT71 from Miniware.

| Just a few additional components are needed to turn a Raspberry Pi into a DC voltmeter capable of reading up to 5 V and displaying the resul...

| In the past, every electronics technician had a function generator with an XR2206 in his (hobby) lab, but those days are long gone. Nowaday...

| When you need to measure current flow through a wire, the normal method is to insert an ammeter in series with the cable. Using a clamp-on a...

| For testing power supplies, batteries and accumulators, an electronic load is a very useful tool. Such a load not only imitates a fixed resi...

| Every electronics enthusiast will have one or more multimeters. But have you ever considered purchasing a bench multimeter instead of a hand...

| When performing measurements away from your electronics workbench, a portable instrument is exceedingly convenient, particularly if you have...