Category Archives: Electronics

Mystery Device

Posted on 2012-03-20 by M. Eric Carr

Two bucks at a thrift store — a bargain for an electrical mystery, especially one with a huge heatsink… Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Analog, Components, Electronics, HOW-TO | Leave a comment

Heathkit is back!

Posted on 2012-03-11 by M. Eric Carr

HeathKit, of electronics kit fame, is back in the kit business! Continue reading →

Posted in Digital, Electronics, Nostalgia, Reviews | Leave a comment