Want to build a simple clap switch circuit that will toggle any load in response to your claps? The article is presented exactly for this purpose. Here we discuss 4 unique and simple designs which can be selected as per user preference. Overview The article talks about what the title suggests – a clap switch. […]
3 Best 3.7V Li-Ion Battery Charger Circuits using Specialized Intelligent ICs
The post elaborately explains 3 automatic intelligent single chip CC/CV or constant current, constant voltage 3.7V Li-Ion battery charger circuits, using IC TP4056, IC LP2951, IC LM3622, with battery temperature sensing and termination facility. Design#1 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION The first design is probably the smartest one, incorporating the IC TP4056 which is a comprehensive constant-current (CC), […]
7 Modified Sine Wave Inverter Circuits Explored – 100W to 3kVA
The following article presents 7 interesting modified sine wave inverter designs with exhaustive descriptions regarding its construction procedure, circuit diagram, waveform output and detailed parts lists. The designs are intended for learning and building experimental projects by engineers and students. Here we discuss different varieties of modified designs ranging from a modest 100 watt to […]
How to Make a Wireless Robotic Arm using Arduino
This robotic arm circuit which can be also implemented like a robotic crane, works using 6 servo motors and can be controlled through a microcontroller remote control, using an Arduino based 2.4 GHz communication link. Main Features When you are building something as sophisticated as a robotic arm, it must look modern and must include many […]
USB 5V Audio Amplifier for PC Speakers
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 […]
7 Simple Inverter Circuits you can Build at Home
These 7 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 […]