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by dave8976
Fri Apr 04, 2003 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CSI - N&V
Replies: 2
Views: 1882

Re: CSI - N&V

I was looking for it but missed it completely. I was expecting it to be more obvious such as one of the actors holding it his/hers hands or making quick reference to it.
by dave8976
Fri Apr 04, 2003 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: data sheets
Replies: 2
Views: 2006

Re: data sheets

Crowbar, thanks for mentioning the web site, I found it to be useful just now. I was looking for a high voltage diode (10K v) for an air filter application and I spent the last few days trying to source one.
by dave8976
Sat Jun 01, 2002 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LCD Display Connection?
Replies: 2
Views: 2078

Re: LCD Display Connection?

Thank you for the information. I will take a closer look.
by dave8976
Sat May 25, 2002 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Getting started programming microcontrollers
Replies: 14
Views: 9459

Re: Getting started programming microcontrollers

I started to get into this area myself late last year. I found two text books to be very good - they are; Projects with Microcontroller Basic Stamps by Al Williams and Programming and Customizing The Basic Stamp Computer by Scott Edwards. Also I found the Parallax site to be very good and has a lot ...
by dave8976
Sat May 25, 2002 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LCD Display Connection?
Replies: 2
Views: 2078

LCD Display Connection?

The other day while repairing a metronome, I noticed that the LCD display was connected to the PC board via flexable sponge like strip material. It was grey on both sides and ablack strip in the middle. It was positioned between the LCD glass and several contact points on the PCB. I am wonder what i...
by dave8976
Fri May 24, 2002 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question About "Old Fashioned" VHF/UHF/FM Ante
Replies: 3
Views: 2235

Re: Question About "Old Fashioned" VHF/UHF/FM Ante

I had a similiar situation with my parent. I purchased a hgih gain antenna just as you mentioned. I mounted on a 40 foot tower along with a rotor. Instead of a wireless type it was wired to a set mounted control box. I never used a video amplifer. When I experimented with a video amplifer the signal...
by dave8976
Thu May 09, 2002 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CGI on low voltages
Replies: 8
Views: 4558

Re: CGI on low voltages

I should have realized and not made an assumption in my previous note. Basically with the use of an isolation transformer you in fact removed any reference to ground. I set up a test circuit using a 9 volt isolation transform that was connected to a bridge rectifier and filtering circuit. I found no...
by dave8976
Mon May 06, 2002 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CGI on low voltages
Replies: 8
Views: 4558

Re: CGI on low voltages

I agree with the use of an isolated drop down transformer and some rectification to provide 12vDC to a water proof light fixture. But if I connect another lamp (a test lamp)to one side of the 12vdc line and the other end of the test lamp to a ground rod would expect the test lamp to light showing so...
by dave8976
Sun May 05, 2002 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CGI on low voltages
Replies: 8
Views: 4558

Re: CGI on low voltages

If the 12 volt load was an under ground light for a pond, I want to remove any possibility of preventing any current leakage.
by dave8976
Sun May 05, 2002 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CGI on low voltages
Replies: 8
Views: 4558

CGI on low voltages

Here is an interesting situation that I am looking for any comments and suggestions. I understand that a GFCI receptical works by using a summing toroid. That is, the toroid sums the current in both wires (hot & neutral) and any difference in current will generate a voltage that will cause the G...