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60W LED Dimmer for 12V LEDs using 555 Timer
The project shown here is a cheap 60W LED dimmer for 12V LEDs/12V LED strips. The circuit is based on the very popular, versatile, and low-cost 555 timer IC, NE555 IC generates a PWM signal and IRF540 MOSFET works as output driver for the LEDs. In this circuit the 555 IC used in an...
Continue ReadingHigh Accuracy Current Sensor with 400Khz Bandwidth using ACS37002
This is a high accuracy current sensor project build using ACS37002 IC from Allegro, which is a fully integrated Hall-effect current sensor with 0.85mOhms integrated conductor. A fast overcurrent alert output, programmable gain settings and analog linear voltage outputs are key...
Continue ReadingHeadphone Amplifier For DAC Converter
This is a headphone amplifier project for audio digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with differential voltage outputs. This circuit converts the differential voltage output of the DAC to a single-ended, ground-referenced signal and provides the additional current necessary for...
Continue ReadingIsolated, Single-Channel RS232 transceiver (Isolated RS232 to UART)
The project presented here provides an isolated interface between the RS-232 cable network and the connected UART systems to protect against voltage spikes and ground loops within the noisy environment and improve system reliability. The project achieves a robust data communication...
Continue Reading24 LEDs Bargraph Display using 74HC595 Shift Register
This project is built for fun loving users to create a 24 LED bar-graph for light effects that can be driven using Arduino or another microcontroller. The project consists of 74HC595 x 3 chips, and 24 LEDs of Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow colors. The project helps the user to...
Continue ReadingHigh voltage Half-Bridge with Current Feedback using L6390
The project presented here is a versatile high voltage Half-Bridge with current feedback. The board is built using L6390 IC from ST Semiconductor. It is suitable for DC-DC converters, EHT drivers, induction heater drivers, battery chargers, LED drivers, DC motor speed controller and...
Continue ReadingThermoDuino – OLED Display Thermometer and Tiny Arduino Board
ThermoDuino is a mini Arduino compatible board that consists of LM35 temperature sensor, ATMEGA328 chip, and 0.96" OLED display. The board has been designed to measure temperature. We have used the LM35 SO8 SMD sensor which is connected to A0 analog pin of the chip, and the...
Continue ReadingDigital Pressure Gauge 0 to 10kPa (0 to 1.75 psi) with OLED display
The project presented here is a Digital Pressure Gauge using an OLED display. The measuring range of this unit is 0 to 10kPa (0 to 1.75 psi). Additional this compact open-source hardware is Arduino compatible. This board can be used for measuring low pressure up to 1.75psi with great...
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