Previously we discussed about breadboard, breadboard power supply, breadboard style prototyping boards, wire wrapping. In this article we will briefly discussed the commonly use gauge, types, numbers of jumper wire & solid wire for breadboard wiring. They are needed for hobby to serious electronics works. This will complete a part on basic matters around electronics works. Children also can … [Read more...]
Hardware
Detailed article on computer hardware parts like RAM, Motherboard, Processor, Graphics card. Hardware also covers topics on hardware of Server, Single Board Computers like Raspberry Pi to Libre Hardware Projects.
Nokia 5110 Arduino Wiring, Technical Details : Basic Arduino LCD
Previously we talked about choosing displays for Arduino. At that time we had no idea that Nokia 5110 Arduino modules are made out of used Nokia 5110 like thrown away phones. After knowing the background story, we really can not suggest this thing to buy. Buying a color LCD, TFT display for Arduino is correct option. Raspberry like single board computers supports high resolution displays and we … [Read more...]
DIY Basic Stand For TM1637 7 Segment LED Display Module
We already have many guides with TM1637 LED display module and Arduino. Is not it risky to use led display unprotected? We do gave good wooden stand for 3V DC motor. Here is how to build DIY basic stand for TM1637 7 segment LED display module with cardboard. You need just a cardboard, a pencil, a ruler, a paper knife, gum, 4 male to female jumper wires to build it. It is easy, cheap, fast to build … [Read more...]
Difference Between Hard Reboot and Soft Reboot Of Server
Virtual servers, cloud servers are easy (and cheap) alternative to dedicated and colocation servers. Of course quality of real hardware aka dedicated and colocation also affects the virtual servers, cloud servers. However the end users never need to think about the non-responding hardware in case of virtual servers, cloud servers. New dedicated server users often ask the difference between hard … [Read more...]
Choosing The Correct LCD Display For Arduino Like Boards
There are many technologies like LCD, VFD, TFT, OLED to show what we want to show. Moreover there are monochrome LCD, variations of monochrome LCD like white text with blue backlight. Choosing the correct lcd display for Arduino like boards is crucial for budget, for compatibility with wider range of board & microcontroller. In this article we will deliver a gross idea of which are towards … [Read more...]
DIY LED Replacement Bulb For E10 Bulb With Lens
E10 bulb with lens are great for pointed focus. Those bulbs are common in vintage pencil beam flashlights like Sea-Gull Pocket Flashlight FS 008 model. If you never saw the model can perform a web search. In 2017 that model's old stock of unopened sells at $20 to $40 per piece. Those E10 bulb with lens has LED version but neither cheap for easily available. We can add circuit, use glass lens. Here … [Read more...]
DIY Universal USB To Breadboard Connector
Yo definitely noticed that for various reasons we need to connect male and female USB of various types to breadboard. It is not practical to cut each type of USB cables for each projects. Here is how to create your own DIY Universal USB To Breadboard Connector with one male to female usb cable 8 jumpers and basic tools. Basics Behind DIY Universal USB To Breadboard Connector And Needed … [Read more...]
Electronics Learning Kit For Kids : Part 1
I am doing these DIY works since 4 years of age else it was not possible to master many things in life. Here is part 1 of electronics learning kit for kids. Our budget is least possible and for China it is possible today to get the stuffs at very cheap price. In 1988 I can remember that a set of electrical & magnet things from Toy World shop was purchased for me which was very costly. In … [Read more...]