Category Archives: Analog

Anything and everything related to analog electronics (which on this blog won’t be much, trust me.)

Introduction to Breadboarding

Posted on 2012-03-19 by M. Eric Carr

An introduction to using solderless breadboards, using a blinking-LED circuit as an example. Continue reading →

Posted in 555, Analog, Digital, EET201, EET205, Electronics, Fundamentals, HOW-TO, Level 2, Projects | Leave a comment

Cracking the Capacitor Code

Posted on 2012-03-14 by M. Eric Carr

What is that “105” capacitor’s value, anyway? Here is a quick guide to determining capacitor values. Continue reading →

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Oscilloscope Basics

Posted on 2012-03-08 by M. Eric Carr

A brief introduction to what an oscilloscope does and how to use one. Continue reading →

Posted in Analog, Digital, EET205, EET325, Electronics, Fundamentals, HOW-TO, Tools | 2 Comments

Bah Humbuck

Posted on 2012-03-06 by M. Eric Carr

Humbucking is a way to reduce unwanted 60Hz (and other EMI) noise in electric guitar pickups… Continue reading →

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