In this article we will learn how to build a simple 3 watt amplifier circuit which can be powered directly from a computer 5V USB port for driving an 8 ohm 3 watt speaker. You can build a couple of such circuits and use them for creating a stereo output into a pair of 8 […]
Best Engineering Projects for Final Year Students
In this post we sort out a list of most popular, hand-picked and best engineering circuit projects specially created for all aspiring engineers for their final year project exhibition. The circuit projects include the latest and advanced microprocessor Arduino based designs with full program code. The list also includes projects using discrete parts which have […]
Using Single Switch for Fog lamp and DRL Lamp
The post explains an easy method of upgrading your existing car fog lamp switch such that it allows toggling both the fog lamp as well as the DRL lamps alternately, as per the owner’s requirement. The idea was requested by mk karthick. Concept Specification Am looking for a circuit which is directly connected to the fog […]
5 Simple Inverter Circuits
These 5 inverter circuits may look simple with their designs, but are able to produce a reasonably high power output and an efficiency of around 75%. Learn how to build this cheap mini inverter and power small 220V or 120V appliances such drill machines, LED lamps, CFL lamps, hair dryer, mobile chargers, etc through a […]
Relay Pinout Connection and Working Details
In this post we learn comprehensively regarding how relay works in electronic circuits, how to identify its pinouts of any relay through a meter and connect in circuits. Introduction Whether it’s for flashing a lamp, for switching AC motor or for other similar operations, relays are the best in the business. However young electronic enthusiasts […]
Passive Infrared (PIR) Motion Sensor
The post discuses the pinout details of the standard passive infrared (PIR) sensor RE200B and also explains how to make a motion detector circuit using a single transistor and relay, which can detect the IR radiation from human body and activate the attached relay. What is a PIR PIR is the acronym for Passive Infra […]
5 KVA to 10 KVA Automatic Voltage Stabilizer – 220 Volts, 120 Volts
In this article we discuss an easy to build a 7 stage high wattage in the order of 5000 to 1000 watts stabilizer circuit which can be used for controlling our mains AC line fluctuations and for producing very accurate stabilized voltage outputs for our domestic electrical appliances. Simulation and Working The proposed Accurate 7 relay OpAmp Controlled […]
Understanding PID Controller
The first successful assessment of PID control theory was practically verified in the field of automatic steering systems for ships, way back around the year 1920. After this it was applied in various industrial automatic process controls requiring optimized and accurate manufacturing output specifications. For manufacturing units PID was popularly implemented for achieving precise pneumatic […]
How to Design a Flyback Converter – Comprehensive Tutorial
A flyback configuration is the preferred topology in SMPS application designs mainly because it guarantees complete isolation of the output DC from the input mains AC. Other features include low manufacturing cost, simpler design and uncomplicated implementation. The low current DCM version of flyback converters which include output specification lower than 50 watt are more […]
Ultrasonic Wireless Water Level Indicator – Solar Powered
In this post we are going to construct a ultrasonic based solar powered wireless water level indicator using Arduino in which the Arduinos would be transmitting and receiving at 2.4 GHz wireless frequency. We will be detecting the water level in the tank using ultasonics instead of traditional electrode method. By Girish Radhakrishnan Overview Water […]
How to Make Simple Boost Converters
A couple of simple boost converter circuts are explained in this post, whch can be build and applied by any hobbyists for their own specific requiremenet. What is a Boost Converter A boost converter circuit is a design intended for stepping-up or boosting a small input voltage levels to a desired higher output voltage level, […]
Wireless Office Call Bell
In this post we are going to construct wireless office calling bell which can be used for calling 6 different personnel from head’s / boss’s desk or some other calling bell type fun project for your home. By Girish Radhakrishnan Using nRF24L01 2.4 GHz module We will be constructing a simple wireless calling bell using Arduino […]
TV Remote Control Tester
We all use remote control handsets for controlling various household devices such as TV, AC, Music systems, curtains etc, and sometimes we seem to have problems with these devices, or even a newly purchased remote controller unit occasionally seem to malfunction, and identifying the issue becomes quite difficult for us. This simple 2 transistor circuit […]