“PackedLight” 9v DIY LED Flashlight The “PackedLight” isn’t a new trick, just my take on it. Using a 9v battery you can make a small flashlight to add to any kit, tool box, glove compartment, or even your wallet. Materials: 1-3 LEDs of any color. I suggest red, green or white. [...] Read more »
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USB Variable Power Supply – Part 1 Introduction
by admin July 2, 2010 » Add the first comment.
Instructables is currently holding a USB contest. Having never done a instructable I felt it was time I gave something, no matter how meager, back to the community. I haven’t had the time to invest in a producing a solid instructable, but I do have my prototype built and as far as I can tell, [...] Read more »
ATX power supply to benchtop power supply – Part 1
by admin June 22, 2010 » Add the first comment.
As I am getting further and further into small electronics, I find myself spending a small fortune in batteries. Most. Of my projects are 1.2 to 9 volts, and I am finding these early learning stages are very power consuming. My instincts told me to check the web for some sort of variable power supply [...] Read more »