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2024-05-16 Delta-Sigma Modulator Using 555 IC And Current Source

This circuit is used for converting an analog signal into a digital pulse stream.  Such things as class D audio amplifiers, servo amplifiers, A to D converters, or sending an analog signal across a fiber optic link. The Schematic and explanation here in this webpage. https://lrak.net/wiki/555_Delta-Sigma_Modulator.html The output signal is shown as audio modulated onto

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2024-05-13 Autonomous Solar Tracking System

For each direction of travel, it consists of two solar cells connected in parallel opposing to a motor that’s geared down to turn the tracking so both solar cells are in the shade.  https://www.facebook.com/reel/7341922389263306?mibextid=9drbnH&s=yWDuG2&fs=e

2024-04-20 RCWL-0516 Microwave Doppler Motion Sensor Module Schematic KO4BB

The modules use both the RCWL-9616 and the BISS-0001 but it seems the schematics are all labeled BISS-0001.  The parts values are different.  He gives some good information about them.  They operate at 3.5 and 3.98 GHz – the ones I have were advertised at 5 GHz.  Also he shows his own version that uses a

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2024-04-10 FM Regenerative Receiver Using MPF102 JFET

A basic one transistor regen receiver uses an MPF102 JFET to give the regenerative gain.  Also uses two transistors to amplify the audio to drive an earphone.  https://www.circuitbasics.com/what-are-fm-receivers/

2024-03-30 MX20T Link Switch Port Tester

A long time ago when we were going to Cat5 UTP, I had a lot of these MX20Ts left over.  So I made up a 15 pin plug with the negative 9VDC on pin 6 and positive on pin 13, and soldered the wires to the battery contacts.  I taped the battery to the back

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2024-03-29 FM Crystal Set Uses Helical Resonator For Tuning

This is a long article but a very interesting project.  It uses HSMS-2850 Schottky detector diodes in a discriminator.  He uses WE 1200 ohm sound powered headphones.  He’s Canadian. https://electronbunker.ca/eb/FMCrystalSet.html

2024-03-24 Signal Distortion From High-K Ceramic Capacitors

A good article about signal distortion in a Butterworth low pass opamp filter using C0G and X7R MLCCs.  https://www.edn.com/signal-distortion-from-high-k-ceramic-capacitors/

2024-03-22 USB Power Delivery Trigger Adapter

Some important information for those who wish to power their projects with a USB C “power delivery” adapter.  You may need one of these. This is a YouTube short video.

2024-03-11 Flexible LED Filaments

Some information on what current and resistors to use.  The LEDs are all in parallel and need about 3 Volts, current limited with a resistor. https://www.facebook.com/reel/909951727389682?mibextid=9drbnH&s=yWDuG2&fs=e

2024-03-10 Radio Shack P-Box List, Assembly Manual, Schematic Info

This seems to be pretty much all of the kits. http://my.core.com/~sparktron/pbox.html

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