Friday, November 7, 2014
Simple Stereo VU Meter
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Simple Dag gerboard Position Detector
To get this to work you need to apply white and black markings to the spindle, each covering half of the circumference. Next, mask off two electric eye devices (reflected light sensors) next to one another (approximately 10 mm apart). For secure detection both sensors should be positioned not more than 5 mm from the paint markings.
Dag-gerboard Position Detector Circuit Diagram :
The markings to be read by the sensor should be displaced laterally, so that the direction of rotation can be recognised in addition to the number of revolutions counted. At the heart of our circuit is a PIC16F628 from Microchip, which as usual can be bought ready programmed from Elektor or you can do this bit yourself by downloading free firmware (for details of both see [1]).
At pins 1 of the two reflected light sensors IC3 and IC4 we need to ‘see’ more than 2.0 V from the white segment and less than 0.8 V from the black mark (with an operating volt-age between 4.5 and 5.5 V). The two signals detected are taken to plug connector along with the operating voltage and ground. It’s convenient if you also provide a connector from the microcontroller as well, so that the sensor and the controller board can be linked by a test lead.
The multiplexing of the three seven-segment displays is programmed at a rate of 100 Hz.
Acceptable values for the revolution count are between 0 and 140. If the count exceeds or falls below these limits, then the counter is not incremented. The RESET key S2 sets the counter back to zero. Jumper K2 enables you to reverse the direction of counting. The count is retained if the operating voltage is removed and is loaded again when next pow-ered up.
The source code can also be downloaded from the website mentioned above, making it possible (for instance) to define alternative counter limit values (the maximum value is defined in the line #define max 140). For compiling the code you can use the CC5X compiler, of which there is a free version (www.bknd.com/cc5x).
Monday, October 27, 2014
Very Simple Pre Regulator
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Very Simple Peak Indicator Circuit
Friday, October 17, 2014
Simple Mat Switch Circuit
The circuit uses a conductive foam as the switch. It can be two small pieces of conductive pads usually used to pack sensitive ICs as antistatic cover. Alternatively, you can make the switch by coating conducting carbon ink on two small pieces of a copper-clad board.
Simple Mat Switch Circuit diagram :
IC1 outputs a pulse of fifty-seconds duration with preset values of R4 and C3. This pulse is applied to the buzzer through transistor T2. The buzzer sounds a warning beep on unauthorised entry. The pulse duration can be changed to the desired value by changing the values of R4 and C3. Resistor R2 in the circuit makes the trigger pin of IC1 high to prevent false triggering.
Assemble the circuit on a general-purpose PCB and enclose in a plastic case. Use a 9V battery to power the circuit. Connect the touchpad switch with the PCB and hide under the mat at the entrance. The PCB can be mounted on the nearby wall.
Make the switch carefully using conducting foam or copper clad coated with conducting ink. Place the two pieces with their conducting surface facing each other. Solder carefully a thin copper electric wire and ensure that it makes contact when the two plates touch together on pressing. Provide two 1cm rubber tabs between the plates to avoid touch in the standby mode.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Simple Sound Activated Lamp Relay Switch
Thursday, October 2, 2014
How to Make a Simple FM Radio Circuit
In certain spots 3 steps of music boosting most likely are not needed, wherein situation TR3 and its related parts could be excluded as well as the free end of capacitor C5 linked to the collector of TR2.
The crucial portion of the fm radio receiver is the initial stage, TR1/VC1, in which the wirings needs to be kept as tight as they can. Coil L1 is established by winding 8 turns of 1mm (20 swg) enamelled copper wire on a six mm diameter former, that may be in that case eliminated. Following that L1 must be extended cautiously and uniformly to a length of about 13mm.
Transistors List
TR1 = BF199
TR2 = TR3 = TR4 = BC547
The tunning capacitor VC1 is among the 2 fm areas of a tiny fm transistor radio with integrated trimmers (VC2). The “earthy” tail (moving vanes and spindle) is hooked up to the 22pF capacitor C1. The value of the rf choke L2 is not important, whatever from 1µH to 10µH genuinely acceptable.
The output is appropriate for regular headphones linked in series to offer an impedance of 64Ω.
Tuning-in the fm radio receiver
To the radio receiver, potentiometer VR1 should initially be promoted gradually (in the direction of the end of the path linked to battery positive) until, at around the half-way position, an abrupt little rise in background disturbances is going to be heard, suggesting the beginning of oscillation. It after that must be assisted off, extremely steadily, until oscillation simply ceases; it next has to be easy to tweak in a few stations.
The right frequency range of 87 MHz to 108 MHz can be acquired by fine-tuning VC2 at the higher frequency (108 MHz) and somewhat flexing or squeezing jointly the turns of coil L1 towards the end (87 MHz).
FM transmitting is a transmission know-how pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which employs frequency modulation (FM) to high-fidelity audio over broadcast radio. The "FM band" is the "frequency spectrum wherein FM is utilized for broadcasting". This phrase is moderately inaccurate, because it relates a modulation approach with a variety of frequencies.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Amplifier simple easy and cheap with IC TA7368P
Indeed , this amplifier is suitable known as the title above. Viewed from the schematic alreaady seen that this amplifier circuit requires little components and parts were cheap. This amplifier requires 1 piece of IC TA7368P is manufactered by TOSHIBA is the price too low, then in addition to IC amplifier requires 3 components elco capacitor whose value is not too big. Maybe if you make this amplifier circuit, the total price of all must not be more than $ 1. This amplifier only has more than 1W output, perhaps because it has little strengthening it so that the output is released is very small. But to make this is quite easy and not too costly.
Capacitor
C1 = 100 uF
C2 = 100uF
C3 = 470uF
IC
IC1 = TA7368P
Friday, September 12, 2014
Simple 3 Input and Gate Comparator Wiring diagram Schematic
3 Input and Gate Comparator Circuit Diagram
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Simple Cable Bootstrapping Wiring diagram Schematic
Simple Cable Bootstrapping Circuit Diagram
Simple LED Torch
A common problem with small torches is the short life-span both of the batteries and the bulb. The average incandescent torch, for instance, consumes around 2 Watts. The LED Torch in Fig. 1 consumes just 24 mW, giving it more than 80 times longer service from 4 AA alkaline batteries (that is, up to one months continuous service). Although the torchs light output is modest, it is nonetheless quite sufficient to illuminate a pathway for walking.
Circuit Diagram :
Fig. 1 : Simple LED Torch Circuit Diagram
The LED Torch is based on a 7555 timer running in astable mode (do not use an ordinary 555). A white LED (Maplin order code NR73) produces 400 mcd light output, which, when focussed, can illuminate objects at 30 metres. Try Conrad Electronic for what appears to be a stronger white LED (order code 15 37 45-11). A convex lens with short focal length is placed in front of the LED to focus the beam. If banding occurs at the beams perimeter, use another very short focal length lens directly in front of the LED to smooth the beam.
If a different supply voltage is preferred, the value of resistor R3 is modified as follows:
9V - 470 Ohm12V - 560 Ohm
See my "Wind-up Torch" feature article in the October 2000 edition of Everyday Practical Electronics for a completely battery-free go-everywhere torch.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Simple Electronic Lock
- resistors: 470, 100k ×2, 1M
- capacitors: 0.1μF, 1μF 16V radial
- on/off switch
- push-switch ×6 (or more)
- stripboard 12 rows × 25 holes
- red LED
- 555 timer IC
- 8-pin DIL socket for IC
- battery clip for 9V PP3
Simple Isolated Converter Wiring diagram Schematic
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Simple Car Battery Voltage Monitor Circuit
A dual op amp is used as a comparator. The green LED on the board, until the voltage exceeds 11.5 volts. The red LED illuminates when the voltage falls below 11.9 volts to the schema. Therefore, in the 11.9 to 11.5 volts, both LEDs are on, producing a slightly yellow color. When the voltage falls below 11.5 V, the green LED, and now only the red LED flashes to indicate low voltage.
R2-3-4=680R
R5=15K
R6=10K
R7-8-9-10=1K
IC1=LM324
D1=5V6 /0.5W Zener
D2-3-4-5=LED
RV1=10K trimmer



