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by forrestgump
Sat Feb 01, 2003 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Transformer winding
Replies: 7
Views: 3912

Transformer winding

I have been looking for some online resources for making homemade transformers. In particular in the 1000 to 1500 volt range. I wish to make a small arc about ¼ of an inch. I have found some commercial site however I am looking for a more do it your self site. I have access to a machine shop for fab...
by forrestgump
Fri Nov 29, 2002 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Disposable camera flash
Replies: 4
Views: 3327

Re: Disposable camera flash

Thanks Edd for the info. My electronics knowledge is basic but growing so this may sound a bit off. Would it be possible to use a flash circuit to feed a larger cap? I really only need a charge every 30s to a min. Or would the flash circuit only feed to about 300v? I think I can probably find my ans...
by forrestgump
Tue Nov 26, 2002 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Disposable camera flash
Replies: 4
Views: 3327

Re: Disposable camera flash

I did find this link after posting
http://www.geocities.com/lemagicien_200 ... flash.html<p>Mark
by forrestgump
Tue Nov 26, 2002 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re-broadcast FM Radio?
Replies: 5
Views: 5447

Re: Re-broadcast FM Radio?

I think I know where you coming from Mark, I have the same problem at my work. The only thing I came up with is to re-transmit to another frequency using a fm transmitter I built from a kit. I think I understand what you saying though it would be nice to amplify the whole 88 to 107? Mhz band for use...
by forrestgump
Tue Nov 26, 2002 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Disposable camera flash
Replies: 4
Views: 3327

Disposable camera flash

Disposable camera flash <p>I seen an article in the nuts volts magazine about finding a use for disposable camera flashes has any one seen a follow-up? <p>I would like to use them to create a small arc however not sure if they will produce enough voltage I would like to produce a 3mm spark? Thought ...
by forrestgump
Mon Nov 11, 2002 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: light sensitive resistor detector circuit
Replies: 21
Views: 10917

Re: light sensitive resistor detector circuit

I actially did something a bit different, well what i was looking to try in the forst place. I made a small circuit using a photoresistor a 2n2222 2 led's 100k pot and 2 1k resistors to protect the leds and a 9v 350ma wall wart. the circuit activates a led when there is no light beening picked up by...
by forrestgump
Sun Nov 10, 2002 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: light sensitive resistor detector circuit
Replies: 21
Views: 10917

Re: light sensitive resistor detector circuit

Lots and lots of Ideas I like Externets nice simple idea of using a piece a fiber optic. I think I have an old piece at work left over from a 10baseT fiber connection? But If I can’t find a piece I think I like MrAl’s idea seams quite simple using the secondary of a transformer. All of them sounds g...
by forrestgump
Fri Nov 08, 2002 6:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: light sensitive resistor detector circuit
Replies: 21
Views: 10917

light sensitive resistor detector circuit

Hello I know I have the schematic somewhere in a book on how to build this simple circuit but can not seam to find it. I know there are kits out there to purchase but I believe I have all the parts necessary already. <p>I have a water pump under my house in a little insulated box; however it sometim...
by forrestgump
Mon Oct 21, 2002 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PIC/Stamp Microcontroler Where to Start
Replies: 9
Views: 5842

Re: PIC/Stamp Microcontroler Where to Start

Thanks for all your input It is greatly apprechiated! I think I will jump right in with a PIC. Looks like BasicMicro Atom might be a good place to start. I think my employer will support me on this so hopefully they will pay for the things i need to get started. I will also research some other lines...
by forrestgump
Mon Oct 07, 2002 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PIC/Stamp Microcontroler Where to Start
Replies: 9
Views: 5842

PIC/Stamp Microcontroler Where to Start

Hello I'm interested in getting into microcontrollers. I'm a computer tech but I don’t know a lot about programming. I do have some electronics training and I’m comfortable with basic circuits. I have been looking at the nuts volts magazine and it seams the 2 big manufactures are Parallax and Basic ...
by forrestgump
Sun Jul 21, 2002 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Keeping It Cool: Fans, Insulation, Peltier Cooling Modul
Replies: 9
Views: 4943

Re: Keeping It Cool: Fans, Insulation, Peltier Cooling Modul

Here is a link to a water cooler designed for cooling computer chips and harddrives.<p> http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/02q3/020701/index.html <p> Very nice kit. I think it sells for about $300-$400 but you can mount the heatsink right to a chip! It runs on 12v DC Good luck <p>Mark
by forrestgump
Sat Jul 20, 2002 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TV service manual RCA?
Replies: 8
Views: 5887

Re: TV service manual RCA?

As it turns out the TV is an RCA. On the inside there is a PCB layout sticker marked with CTC130 series. On the tube its marked RCA-USA with the number A63ABP13X on it. Also Flyback has the numbers 847489111. I see some links on the net for the service manuals but does anyone know a good site? Actia...
by forrestgump
Wed Jul 10, 2002 2:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TV service manual RCA?
Replies: 8
Views: 5887

Re: TV service manual RCA?

OOPS I mean a 1988 model sorry for the type O
by forrestgump
Tue Jul 09, 2002 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TV service manual RCA?
Replies: 8
Views: 5887

Re: TV service manual RCA?

Thank you for all the replys! It is a 1998 model. It has Sears on it with thoes numbers stamped on the back. However I do think it actially made by RCA. I could be wrong? I apprechiate the help though It's my pairents set and they don;t really have the $$$ for a new one right now so I set them up wi...
by forrestgump
Mon Jul 08, 2002 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TV service manual RCA?
Replies: 8
Views: 5887

TV service manual RCA?

Hello Just looking to find a service manual for a Sears / RCA TV set. I tried Sears but they don't have one. She did give me the RCA model number however it is the same as the Chassis number? I will try contacting RCA maybe the best way however I was hoping to find an online version if they exist? T...