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by dyarker
Tue Aug 03, 2004 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: thermostat control by telephone
Replies: 6
Views: 2741

Re: thermostat control by telephone

Where is the heating/cooling mode switch?<p>I suggest a second heating only thermostat set 45°F parallel to your rig. That way in winter the pipes won't freeze while the normal thermostat is waiting for you to call.<p>Cheers,<p>[ August 03, 2004: Message edited by: Dale Y ]</p>
by dyarker
Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dial Tone
Replies: 1
Views: 1625

Re: Dial Tone

350Hz and 440Hz combined.<p>Other countries may use different dial tone frequencies simply because they choose a different standard way back when. PBXs and key systems may use different frequencies intentionally so you can tell which switch you are getting the signal from.<p>Cheers,<p>[ July 30, 200...
by dyarker
Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: garden clock
Replies: 4
Views: 1933

Re: garden clock

Even with aluminum, 9ft tall by 16in(?) on each side is a large casting. Even 3ft tall on a 6ft base of? is a large casting.<p>Maybe a hardwood frame covered with brass, copper or aluminum sheets. That still leaves the clock mechanizm to find. If the local High School shop class (Sept Oct) needs a p...
by dyarker
Tue Jul 27, 2004 1:29 am
Forum: Robotics
Topic: Seeking sensor designs
Replies: 6
Views: 6472

Re: Seeking sensor designs

I check every new thread, every new post in threads I find interesting.<p>The kind of person you're looking for more likely reads Circuit Cellar Ink, hangs out at CircuitCellar forum (I read both, N&V and CCI are sufficiently different there's not much competition, so I think it's okay to mentio...
by dyarker
Mon Jul 26, 2004 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 24VAC rectified to ?
Replies: 8
Views: 3607

Re: 24VAC rectified to ?

50-60Hz transformers may have a larger (heavier)core.<p>Wire gauge of the secondary winding(s) gives some indication of current capability.<p>Edd - I think your 10% voltage drop test would give a more realistic continous rating for Radio Shack transformers too! The RS transformers are okay, but the ...
by dyarker
Sun Jul 25, 2004 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parallel Regulators
Replies: 13
Views: 4821

Re: Parallel Regulators

One reason Mike would need to regulate the voltage, is if one of the ICs in the amp has a max power supply voltage rating of +-15V.<p>I just downloaded the spec sheet for the Burr-Brown OPA549. It says 60V single supply, +-30V dual supply. So, if that is the only type IC, and the unregulated supply ...
by dyarker
Wed Jul 21, 2004 5:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parallel Regulators
Replies: 13
Views: 4821

Re: Parallel Regulators

What is the impedance of the speaker?<p>Is the speaker hookup signal and ground, or signal and inverted signal?
by dyarker
Wed Jul 21, 2004 4:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Temperature controlled home brew
Replies: 18
Views: 7954

Re: Temperature controlled home brew

Pin 1 (13) is discharge. The 10uF cap charges thru the left 1N914. When discharge transistor turns on, the current goes thru the right diode. The 1K resistor limits the current if the 100K pot is all the way right. The 100K pot adjusts ratio of on to off time.<p>Pin 5 goes to SSR and the 555. The 55...
by dyarker
Tue Jul 20, 2004 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AD: Just announcing some solutions 4 U
Replies: 2
Views: 1763

Re: AD: Just announcing some solutions 4 U

Checked several pages on your web site. Looks to be usefull items at fair prices.<p>What I couldn't find in the documentation was what USB version you're using? USB 1.x or 2.x?
by dyarker
Tue Jul 20, 2004 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Resources for Switching Power supplies
Replies: 11
Views: 5773

Re: Resources for Switching Power supplies

Don Lancaster's site is: www.tinaja.com
by dyarker
Sun Jul 18, 2004 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parallel Regulators
Replies: 13
Views: 4821

Re: Parallel Regulators

Nice indeed. I was thinking power NPN emitter follower after the 7815. The problem that is regulation is poorer because of the base-emitter is between the 7815 and the output, and the 7815 must supply the base current.<p>In the link given by Externet, using PNPs solves both problems. The emitters an...
by dyarker
Fri Jul 16, 2004 3:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moisture Sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 4271

Re: Moisture Sensor

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by dyarker
Fri Jul 16, 2004 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Water Filter
Replies: 3
Views: 1972

Re: Water Filter

Water for the ice maker is tapped off before filter????????? Or the filtered water tastes bad after being frozen???????<p>Experiment: Put filtered tap water in ice cube trays and freeze. Does it still taste bad?
by dyarker
Thu Jul 15, 2004 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moisture Sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 4271

Re: Moisture Sensor

bodgy, this is a question, repeat question,<p>How does water on the outside of the coax change the dialetric constant of the insulation between center conductor and shield on the inside?<p>If coax was driven balanced (neither center conductor nor shield grounded, or reversed (center conductor ground...
by dyarker
Thu Jul 15, 2004 4:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reading servo signal from JR receiver
Replies: 6
Views: 2958

Re: Reading servo signal from JR receiver

Curious, is sample rate on that pin 533000 samples per second?