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by v6a1a4
Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Perfect" LED current limiting challenge
Replies: 255
Views: 214287

Re: "Perfect" LED current limiting challenge

I'm Embarrassed to find that "Ian" is from Toronto Canada, on behalf of all Canadians, I'm sorry, we are usually better behaved then that.
by v6a1a4
Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: indicator lights
Replies: 28
Views: 10360

Re: indicator lights

yes, the elements cycle with the thermostat as with all h2o heaters.
p.s., having said that i'm sure there is some that do not:)
by v6a1a4
Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: indicator lights
Replies: 28
Views: 10360

indicator lights

A friend of mine asked me to wire up a portable hot water tank, easy-peasy. He also asked me to wire in indicator lights that would light when all was well with the heating elements and would go off when the elements burnt out. I want to stay away from sensing circuitry and am hoping for a very simp...
by v6a1a4
Wed Aug 17, 2005 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rf interference
Replies: 20
Views: 9955

Re: rf interference

If I understand your question correctly Robert, When the key on the key fob is pressed down, a pin on the receiver goes high (+5v). It stays high as long as the key is pressed. When the key is let go, the pin goes back to a ground state. When I say the lamp was flickering I mean the receiver appears...
by v6a1a4
Tue Aug 16, 2005 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rf interference
Replies: 20
Views: 9955

Re: rf interference

wow, 14 posts and still going strong. I have been gone for a few days so let me try to answer a couple of questions. First of all the product can be found at the following link, http://www.rfdigital.com/item.htm?item=rfd28004 I have solved my problems but I haven't answered my questions.In my line o...
by v6a1a4
Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rf interference
Replies: 20
Views: 9955

Re: rf interference

wow, 14 posts and still going strong. I have been gone for a few days so let me try to answer a couple of questions. First of all the product can be found at the following link, http://www.rfdigital.com/item.htm?item=rfd28004 I have solved my problems but I haven't answered my questions.In my line o...
by v6a1a4
Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fluke scopes
Replies: 6
Views: 3264

Re: fluke scopes

I will be using the scope mainly at the home work bench but my job also requires me to work on the road and out of trucks. Most of my work revolves around control- micros, rc links and sensors. With things getting ever faster I don't want to be wanting a faster scope in a few years. I,m looking at 2...
by v6a1a4
Thu Aug 11, 2005 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fluke scopes
Replies: 6
Views: 3264

fluke scopes

anybody out there use a fluke scope? Are they worth the money you pay for them? or are they like laptops where you pay a lot more for the portability. I'm in the market for a new scope and wondering if i'm better off getting something else for that price.<p>Cheers, James in Vancouver
by v6a1a4
Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rf interference
Replies: 20
Views: 9955

Re: rf interference

Thanks for all the input, the solenoid power is completely separate (9v battery for the rx and a gel cell for the solenoid) from the other electronics, I do have diodes on both the relay coils and across the solenoids and yes the solenoids are within a foot of the receiver. This is almost unavoidabl...
by v6a1a4
Wed Aug 10, 2005 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rf interference
Replies: 20
Views: 9955

rf interference

I recently built a circuit using a RF module from RF Digital. It uses a key fob for a transmitter (RFD28005) and a small board with a Linx module running 418Khz for a receiver (RFD28004). The circuit is simple enough, a darlington is triggered which in turn triggers a relay (which has a reverse bias...
by v6a1a4
Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rf digital
Replies: 5
Views: 3336

Re: rf digital

cheers, i'll try from home later tonight
James
by v6a1a4
Wed Aug 03, 2005 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rf digital
Replies: 5
Views: 3336

Re: rf digital

thanks for the info, it's strange but I can not log on to their sight from my location. Any ideas why? I've tried two different browsers and tried linking from a google search
cheers, James
by v6a1a4
Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rf digital
Replies: 5
Views: 3336

rf digital

A few months back I ordered a key fob/receiver pair from Rf Digital corp. I tried to go to their web sight again to buy some more stuff and their sight no longer seems to be around. Anyone know what happened to them? The product worked great for what I was doing, where else can I find a key fob rece...
by v6a1a4
Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:17 pm
Forum: Robotics
Topic: underwater ROV
Replies: 8
Views: 9776

Re: underwater ROV

I work in the special effects industry and we use 12v solenoids all the time controlling anything from air to nitrogen (high pressure) to propane. Most solenoid are rated with a pressure (300, 600) in lbs and have WOG stamped on them which stands for water, oil, gas. All three substances can be used...
by v6a1a4
Fri Nov 19, 2004 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: grounding straps
Replies: 7
Views: 3763

Re: grounding straps

Thanks for all your input.<p>Cheers, James