Is RadioShack so confused by electronic parts they don't know which end is up?
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2062599
Seems that way.
Is RadioShack that confused?
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My two most recent RadioShack experiences:
Q: Can I test this LED before I leave so I know it will work?
A: No, you need like special tools to do that.
Thought: Or just the coin cell battery that I have in my Keyfob.
Q: Where can I find an iPhone A/V cable?
A: We don't carry those.
Response: Funny cause I just checked online and this store not only carries them but has them in stock. No don't get up, I can help myself (like always). Sure enough they had a peg hook full of them and they were of course reasonably priced.
Q: Can I test this LED before I leave so I know it will work?
A: No, you need like special tools to do that.
Thought: Or just the coin cell battery that I have in my Keyfob.
Q: Where can I find an iPhone A/V cable?
A: We don't carry those.
Response: Funny cause I just checked online and this store not only carries them but has them in stock. No don't get up, I can help myself (like always). Sure enough they had a peg hook full of them and they were of course reasonably priced.
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Look up the datasheet on the illustrated regulator and you'll find that what will get you is that unlike a regular 7805 where input is on the left and output is on the right with the center terminal as ground, this one has the input on the RIGHT and the output on the LEFT! Talk about confusion!
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Citation neededDean Huster wrote: Look up the datasheet on the illustrated regulator
You do know that there are both positive and negativeDean Huster wrote:and you'll find that what will get you is that unlike a regular 7805 where input is on the left and output is on the right with the center terminal as ground, this one has the input on the RIGHT and the output on the LEFT!
versions of this family? The positive and negative
versions have different pinouts.
Positive Regulator
Negative Regulator
Hmm. I always thought the upside down ones were negative regulators.Bigglez wrote:You do know that there are both positive and negative
versions of this family? The positive and negative
versions have different pinouts.
Negative Regulator
Maybe its because the RS part is a ML7805, and the link is for a LM7805?
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Re: Is RadioShack that confused?
I thought that was an isolated incident, I was wrong. http://www.radioshack.com/family/index. ... Id=2032279
They clearly have no Idea what they're working with. Who did they hire? It seems anyone could guess these are the acceptable photos and to scrap the rest:
If I went in and told an employee the fuse I just bought has a short (Thanks Lenp) what do you think the response would be?
Sorry no refunds? What's your zip? Have you purchased batteries from us before? Blank stare while scratching head?
They clearly have no Idea what they're working with. Who did they hire? It seems anyone could guess these are the acceptable photos and to scrap the rest:
If I went in and told an employee the fuse I just bought has a short (Thanks Lenp) what do you think the response would be?
Sorry no refunds? What's your zip? Have you purchased batteries from us before? Blank stare while scratching head?
Re: Is RadioShack that confused?
Oh to be a fly on the wall when that question is asked!SETEC_Astronomy wrote:If I went in and told an employee the fuse I just bought has a short (Thanks Lenp) what do you think the response would be?
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