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Closed Loop Analog Position Control using Brushed DC Motor and Potentiometer
The project presented here is a low-cost position control closed-loop analog-servo using brushed DC motor and potentiometer as feedback. This project provides all necessary active functions for a closed-loop servo system using a Brushed DC Motor and potentiometer mounted on the output...
Continue ReadingRadio Remote Control LED Dimmer Using NRF24L01 – Arduino Compatible
This is an easy-to-make LED dimmer using RF remote control. The project is capable of driving a load up to 24W (2A X 12V LED). Any 12V single or 12V LED strip can be used. This is an open-source Arduino compatible hardware that has Atmega328 microcontroller, Potentiometer, MOSFET, 5V...
Continue ReadingTwisted-Pair Cable-CAT5 – Composite Video Differential Receiver Amplifier
The circuit presented here is a high frequency differential line receiver amplifier which has excellent common-mode rejection at its inputs. The project is an ideal solution for a receiver for composite video signals that are transmitted over long distance on twisted-pair cables like...
Continue Reading12W Constant-Current LED Driver with PWM Dimming – 12V DC@1A Input
This is a high-performance, adjustable constant current, and PWM dimmer project. It provides accurate output constant current and PWM control. The circuit regulates the current flowing through a LED/LED array to maintain the desired level of light output. The board consists of...
Continue ReadingMEMS Microphone Pre-Amplifier with Compression and Noise Gating – Studio Quality Microphone Pre-Amplifier
MEMS Microphones is setting a new performance benchmark across a growing number of industries. These innovative silicon microphones were designed to extend the benefits of the lowest possible self-noise (high SNR) and lowest distortion to an ever-expanding number of applications. The...
Continue ReadingAC Voltage Zero Cross Detector
This project provides AC voltage zero-cross timing detection and a DC voltage after diode rectification with high accuracy. Possible applications for such circuits are AC motor controllers, AC lamp controllers, AC Dimmer Controllers, Home Appliances. The circuit outputs a zero-cross...
Continue ReadingPrecision Full-Wave Rectifier – Dual-Supply
This is a dual-supply precision full-wave rectifier board that can turn alternating current (AC) signals into single polarity signals. The OPAMPs, U1A, and U1B, buffer the input signal and compensate for the voltage drops across D1 and D2 allowing for small signal inputs. This...
Continue Reading12V DC @ 120mA – 1.4W Universal Input Buck Converter – 85V AC – 265V AC INPUT
The circuit shown in the schematic below is a typical implementation of a 12 V - 120 mA non-isolated power supply that can be used in appliance control such as rice cookers, dishwashers, or other white goods. This circuit may also be applicable to other applications such as...
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