The proposed AC mains 220 V load over current cut off circuit continuously monitors the current flowing through a connected load. If this current increases beyond a certain preset level, the circuit trips the relay and disconnects the load from the AC. Basic Working This 220 V over current cut off circuit is indeed subject […]
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Simple Ceiling Fan Regulator Circuit
A simple electronic ceiling fan regulator circuit using a triac and a diac is a common type of circuit which is used to control the speed of a ceiling fan. This circuit basically works using phase control principle, in which the voltage supplied to the fan motor is varied by controlling the firing angle of […]
Ding Dong Bell Circuit that Saves Electricity
This circuit goes beyond being a simple two-tone doorbell. Instead, it utilizes envelope modulation to produce an authentic ‘ding-dong’ chime sound. Additionally, it incorporates a power-saving feature, consuming zero power in standby mode. Circuit Diagram How the Circuit Works When SW1 is pressed, it triggers Q1 to power the remaining circuitry. IC1a serves as a […]
LED Light Wave Effect Generator Circuit
In this post I have explained a simple LED light wave effect generator circuit which will sequentially create a difference in brightness over a chain of LEDs, creating a chasing light wave kind of visual effect.
IC 4001 Datasheet, Pinout, Applications
The IC 4001 is a quad 2-input NOR gate integrated circuit. It is widely used in digital electronics applications for logic gate functions. Here is a typical datasheet for the IC 4001: General Specifications: Pin Configuration: The pin configuration of the IC 4001 can be viewed in the following pinout diagram: Truth Table Details The […]
Solar Battery Charger using LM339 Comparator
This small LM339 based solar battery charger setup is designed to optimize the charging of your battery using any solar panel while protecting it from accidental overloads. Considering the extended battery life it allows you to achieve, it is an investment that quickly pays for itself. Circuit Description Our setup is nothing more than a […]