In this post I have explained how to make a 0.6V to 6V or 12V boost converter circuit using a single chip MC74VHC1G14, which uses under 1V to operate. About the IC MC74VHC1G14 Normally, we all know that a silicon transistor would find it difficult functioning below 0.7V, unlike germanium counterparts which are capable of doing it […]
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Solar Powered Induction Heater Circuit
In this post I have explained an induction cooker/heater design which may be powered from a solar panel voltage. The idea was requested by Mr. Vamshee Technical Specifications My name is Vamshee and i am from hyderabad , India I am a small time entrepreneur looking to promote and sell new age products into the […]
How to Make a PWM Controlled Fan Regulator Circuit
In this article we look into a simple 220V mains PWM controlled fan or light regulator circuit which does not require a microcontroller or costly triac drivers for the intended operations. Capacitive Phase Chopping All Ordinary types fan regulator and dimmers which rely on capacitive phase chopping technology have one drawback in common, these generate […]
Simple Walkie Talkie Circuit
In this article I have explained a simple walkie talkie circuit that can be easily built by any hobbyist and used for communicating between rooms or floors or simply for having some fun across neighbors and friends. The range of this system is around 30 meters. A walkie-talkie, also commonly referred to as handheld transceiver is […]
How to Convert an Inverter to an UPS
An inverter is an equipment which will convert a battery voltage or any DC (normally a high current) into a higher mains equivalent voltage (120V, or 220V), however unlike an UPS inverters may lack one feature, that is these may not be able to switch from mains battery charging mode to inverter mode and vice […]
Simplest 100 Watt LED Bulb Circuit
In this article I have explained a very simple 100 watt LED bulb circuit using a few high voltage capacitors. The entire circuit could be built at a cost less than $25. I have already discussed many capacitive type of transformerless power supply circuits in this blog, however all these suffers from a couple of […]