As an electronics enthusiast or a hobbyist, you probably yearn for an oscilloscope to check out those elusive waveforms in your amplifier or radio. However, the cost deters you. A reasonably good oscilloscope will set you back by several hundred dollars, unless you buy a pre-owned piece or get one at the flea market. However, […]
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RF Signal Meter Circuit
In this article I have explained the circuit details of a couple of very interesting and sensitive RF signal meters, which can be used for measuring the RF strength of the transmitted waves from the RF source without making any physical contacts with the source. Simple RF Signal Meter using IC 741 A RF signal […]
7 Simple Continuity Tester Circuits Explained
If you are looking for a simple circuit to test continuity of wires and long conductors, the explained 7 easy to build continuity circuits are the ones which you can try and might fulfill your requirement. What is a Continuity Tester A continuity tester is a device which is used for identifying the correct continuity […]
Make this Amplifier Power Meter Circuit
Music Amplifiers have always intrigued us due to their massive amplifying capabilities which completely changes the dimensions of the delivered music outputs. Fundamentally it’s the power of the amplifier that’s always on the scanner and we find folks getting too obsessed by the power rating of their procured amplifier unit. Introduction However many of us […]
4 Simple VU Meter Circuits Explained
In this post I have explained how to build 4 interesting VU meter circuits, using LEDs and using a moving coil meter. What is a VU Meter VU meter or a volume unit meter circuit is a device used for indicating the music volume output from an amplifier or a loudspeaker system. It may be […]
How to Make a Digital Voltmeter, Ammeter Module Circuits
In this article I have explained how to build a digital voltmeter and a digital ammeter combined circuit module for measuring DC volts and current through different ranges, digitally. Introduction Electrical parameters like voltage and current are inherently associated with electronics and with electronic engineers. Any electronic circuit would be just incomplete without appropriate supply […]