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The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard

Reading Time: 24 minutesProject Name: The Ultimate DIY 3220-Point Breadboard Project Description: Building a 3220-point solderless breadboard with carrying case that will provide storage capability and contain a variety of power supply options, such as a 12V charge adapter to plug in any wall outlet for instant power supply. Project Difficulty: Moderate Project Note: This project uses a […]

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Types of Electronic Switches and Their Characteristics

Reading Time: 11 minutesA switch in electronics is a device or component that completes a circuit electrically. Electronic Switches An electronic switch is a switch that has no physical contacts or moving parts — like an electromechanical switch — that is operated by electric signals within a circuit. Electric switches are strictly controlled by active electronic components within […]

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Breadboard Basics: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Use Them

Reading Time: 10 minutesWhat They Are A Funny-Looking Thing If you’re new to the world of electronics you might have seen a funny looking thing that is used extensively in the electronics community. It has no batteries, no doo-dads, buttons or cords. On its own it is totally isolated from any electrical energy, but can quickly be given […]

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How to Make a Simple Switch Circuit

Reading Time: 9 minutesProject Name: Simple Switch Circuit Project Description: Learn how to make a simple switch circuit. Difficulty: Easy In this project, we’re going to make the basic and simple switch circuit. Having a switch in your circuit allows you full control of your circuit. A switch allows you to turn ON or turn OFF the entire […]

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