Category Archives: Electronics

How To Use A Digital Multimeter (DMM)

Posted on 2013-02-01 by M. Eric Carr

Digital Multimeters (DMMs) are one of the basic tools for working with electronic circuits. Here’s how to use one for basic measurements. Continue reading →

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BASIC Stamp board review

Posted on 2012-11-22 by M. Eric Carr

Radio Shack stores now carry BASIC Stamp boards. I got one and tried it out… Continue reading →

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Sources for parts

Posted on 2012-09-28 by M. Eric Carr

There are a lot of good sources for electronics parts out there. Here are a few of my favorites… Continue reading →

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LEDs as input devices

Posted on 2012-08-21 by M. Eric Carr

LEDs can be used as input devices, providing a digital output in response to light… Continue reading →

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