Articles from April 2010
April 29, 2010
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CCFL
Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lights (CCFLs) are a type of light that feature low power consumption and longer lasting brightness. They are ideal for situations where you only have a low voltage supply (suppose a 12V battery), or you need to provide continuous light for a long time. Do you want to create a CCFL system? If so, you have come to the right place.
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Categories: Electronics
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Tags: Cable Crimpers, CCFL, Solder Torch
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April 29, 2010
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Electronic Lab
Electronics aren’t what they used to be. Since the age of computers has taken over, electronics have taken a different spin. Even those who where previously trained in electronics find it necessary to learn new aspects of the trade in order to catch up with today’s technologies. Electronic learning labs are great to further one’s interest in electronics, or to spark someone’s interest in the first place.
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Categories: Electronics
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April 29, 2010
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Heat Shrink Tubing
Although the layman generally doesn’t know it, heat shrink tubing is an extremely essential part of electronics. Heat shrink tubing is used for many things, but mainly to insulate “hot” wires, and to bind groups of wires together. Heat shrink tubing is categorized by the shrink ratio and by the shrink temperature. It is important to know these things when you purchase your tubing; if you get the wrong kind, you could end up damaging electronics by exposing them to too much heat.
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Categories: Electronics
| Tags: Electronic Hobby Kit, Heat Shrink Tubing, Soldering Tool
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April 29, 2010
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Solder Torch
If you need to use a soldering iron and you don’t have access to an AC outlet, you may be in trouble. Luckily there are alternatives to AC powered soldering irons, and they can be found on the Internet. Solder torches can be used as a cordless alternative to a soldering iron, or can be used for welding or plumbing.
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Categories: Electronics
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April 29, 2010
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Snap Circuit
Conventional circuit connections require soldering and crimping. These methods aren’t meant for young students who are just starting to learn about electronics. Snap circuits were created as a safe and easy way to make electrical connections. It provides a method that parents can allow their kits to undertake with less supervision and more confidence in safety.
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Categories: Electronics
| Tags: Electronic Lab, Oscilloscope Probe, Snap Circuit
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April 29, 2010
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Digital Clamp Meter
Clamp meters are one of my favorite measurement tools for two reasons. The first reason is that they are direct application of Ampere’s Law. Andre-Marie Ampere was a French physicist who laid very important foundations of electrodynamics, specifically about how electric currents produce magnetic fields. Many people learn about Ampere’s Law, but don’t ever directly see its implications. The second reason is clamp meters allow you to take current measurements without physically tapping into the current carrying line. All you have to do is clamp the meter around the line to get a reading.
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Categories: Digital Meter
| Tags: Cable Tester, Digital Clamp Meter, Handheld Oscilloscope
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April 29, 2010
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Digital Multimeter
Multimeters are very handy because they incorporate multiple measurement tools into one appliance. Generally, a multimeter is capable of measuring AC and DC voltages and currents. Resistance and power are functions of voltage and current, so often times a multimeter can also report resistance and power readings. Multimeters are a very fundamental tool for electricians, so they are very common and can be acquired for a reasonable price.
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Categories: Digital Meter
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