RC module

Description: An RC circuit is used to introduce time delay in circuits. A combination of resistor and capacitor gives a time constant. The following circuit shows a basic RC circuit. In the figure C1(100uF) works as a storage capacitor. When you press the switch, the capacitor charges quickly and provides base current to the transistor…

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Dark sensor using transistor, phototransistor and photodiode

Description: This versatile dark sensor is made up of two transistors. It is a versatile module, because you can use it for testing several electronic components, such as, relay, reed switch, light dependent resistor(LDR), electret microphone, phototransistor, photodiode, etc. Besides, you can use this module for making simple clap switch, light operated switch, water level…

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Multivibrator module

Description: A multivibrator has identical components(capacitors, transistors and resistors) arranged on the left and right hand sides that can be used to implement a variety of simple two-state systems such as oscillators, timers and flip-flops. In a multivibrator circuit, increasing the value of the two electrolytic capacitors increases the time each LED remains on/off. 

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Experiments with LM358

Description: LM358 is also one of the types of operational amplifier. LM358 consists of two independent, high-gain, frequency-compensated operational amplifiers designed to operate from a single supply over a wide range of voltages. This module can also be used for testing an LDR, a phototransistor and a photodiode. You just need to replace an LDR with…

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Monostable module

Description: In the monostable mode, the 555 works as a “one-shot” pulse generator.  Other applications of monostable mode include timers, pulse-width modulation (PWM), missing pulse detection,  touch switches, frequency divider, capacitance measurement, bouncefree switches  and so on. 

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How to assemble Magician Chassis

Check out similar robotics chassis at Buildcircuit store Sparkfun.com has recently released a simple, easy and useful robot platform for robotics amateurs. It is called “Magician Chassis”. You can use the chassis for different kinds of robots, for example, line sensing, obstacle detecting and smart phone controlled robots. I have recently published an easy project…

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