Archive for December 20th, 2005

Ten most needed circuits for the DIYer

Tuesday, December 20th, 2005

Some useful circuits for hobbyists.

I have decided to compile a list of the top ten most needed circuits that are a must know for anyone interested in DIY projects. These are the basics that can all be interchanged and used in conjunction with each other to make many of the projects that we all love so much.

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Myths Busted - LED Lighting

Tuesday, December 20th, 2005

An article that discusses whether or not LED lighting is really that great.

Light Emitting Diodes are just now (in 2005) claiming to double the lumens-per-watt of typical incandescent bulbs. HID (High Intensity Discharge) lamps are still 4 or 5 times higher, and LEDs may never reach that efficacy. LEDs caused the lighting industry to think in new terms, like “wall plug efficiency” and LED marketing has become more clever. Here we discuss a few hopeful ideas or rumors, and some of the reality to support or dispel them.

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