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Correcting for non-linear brightness in LEDs when using PWM

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Wiring transformer output in series to get twice the voltage possible?

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Is it possible for electrolytic capacitor to develop a short in one way only?

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Enable port RA0 as input and retrieve value LDR from led

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How long can I leave components in a breadboard?

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How to switch many (15) low power (40W) lightbulbs from a microcontroller?

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Which potentiometer to chose for LCD screen contrast?

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Wiring a DC socket - why three pins?

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Understanding the IR Emitter / Detector I pulled off of an inkjet printer

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What is 'best' temperature sensor for an array of sensors

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How were the first microprocessors programmed?

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54 Answers

When to use Capacitors?

How do step-up transformers work?

What is the meaning of Microchip's acronym TRIS for data direction registers?

Using a transformer to step down 230V to 12V

Correcting for non-linear brightness in LEDs when using PWM

How does an astable multivibrator LED blinking circuit work?

Voltage at what Amperage

Programming Differences between a Microcontroller and a Microprocessor?

Can single clamp measure total current from 3 wires?

Best way to cut mounting squares out of plastic project boxes?

Board Design for High Impact Environments

Wiring transformer output in series to get twice the voltage possible?

Simple Electric Shock Device

Is it possible for electrolytic capacitor to develop a short in one way only?

Power for POV display

Enable port RA0 as input and retrieve value LDR from led

How long can I leave components in a breadboard?

Building a temperature-controlled water bath

Voltage used to charge a UPS-Inverter and its usage

How to switch many (15) low power (40W) lightbulbs from a microcontroller?

Safe Powering Methods - Working with Children

Which potentiometer to chose for LCD screen contrast?

Wiring a DC socket - why three pins?

120VAC 60Hz Zero Cross Detector

Understanding the IR Emitter / Detector I pulled off of an inkjet printer

What is 'best' temperature sensor for an array of sensors

Entry level books/magazines/software/websites for a beginner

How were the first microprocessors programmed?

Roland Microcube modification, need a hand

Controlling a geared motor