Texas Instruments sponsored me to do a challenge and write this post. What would it be like to not have access to power plugs? That's what Texas Instruments challenged me to try. They've built some really nice resources that you can use in your next power supply design, and now ...
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Are you’re waiting for inspiration to learn electronics? Here’s some anti-inspiration. I read this quote a few weeks back, but I totally forgot who wrote it. And I don’t remember the exact words. But I remember the message. It was: “I don’t believe in inspiration. Inspiration is for amateurs. The ...
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I’m learning to draw these days. It’s something I’ve wanted to do well for a long time. And I’m seeing one challenge that you probably have had yourself when learning electronics: “I don’t have enough time.” This weekend I finally set aside some time ...
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You only need 3 components. A transistor, a resistor and an LED. See the video below to see how I connected it. Or skip the video if you prefer to read how to connect it. Connect the resistor and LED in series from the positive supply to the collector of ...
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Printing books is a bit complicated. I started the process once for one of my books but gave up. That’s why I’ve focused on eBooks. But last year I published Electronics For Kids in print: https://www.build-electronic-circuits.com/electronics-for-kids/ The trick to making it happen was to join forces with a publisher ...
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