Gadgets and devices that are specially designed to repel or deter a potential male offensive can be used by a girl to protect herself from a crime situation, and therefore can be very handy. In this post I have explained a few of these devices which could be either purchased or even developed at home. […]
New Circuit Projects
Simple Kitchen Timer Circuit – Egg Timer
A kitchen timer is a useful gadget which produces an alarm sound after a predetermined delay, as set by the user for specific time based food recipes that must be cooked only for a certain amount of time for best results. Written By: Suneeta Dixit One example is boiled eggs which may be either hard […]
Car Warning Tone Generator for Ignition, Headlight, Turn Lights
The circuit explained here is basically a warning signal generator designed largely for automobile application. It triggers a warning signal in a situation when the turn indicator switch is not restored back to its neutral status. The circuit is especially useful for all those cars where the turn indicator system is not supported with an […]
LM4862 Amplifier Circuit – A Better LM386 Alternative
The LM386 based amplifier is still very popular as one of the smallest sized amplifier chips. However, the LM386 is not perfect and has a few drawbacks and limitations. As shown below, the LM386 works with large electrolytic capacitors, which makes it bulkier and costlier, and causes it to be prone to distortions with age. […]
Reed Switch – Working, Application Circuits
In this post I will comprehensively explain about reed switch functioning, and how to make simple reed switch circuits. What is Reed Switch Reed switch also called reed relay, is a low current magnetic switch with a concealed pair of contacts that close and open in response to magnetic field near it. The contacts are […]
Elementary Electronics Explained
For a beginner in electronics, constructing basic electronic projects from a circuit diagram could be overwhelming. This quick guide is intended to assist newbies by enabling them handy details about electronic parts as well as regarding techniques of building circuits. We will examine elementary parts like resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers and potentiometers. RESISTORS A resistor […]