Along with social distancing and masks, the other major thing the post COVID-19 era has compelled the world to implement is to go touchless. This is being recommended for the many public devices, such as doors, hand sanitizers, buttons, switches etc. in order to restrict the spread of viruses that may be caused due to […]
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Automatic Bedroom Lamp Timer Circuit
A simple automatic bedroom lamp timer circuit has been described here to switch off your bedroom lamp after a fixed predetermined time. The use of the reliable 741 IC makes the circuit very easy to build and moreover very accurate. Introduction The circuit of an automatic bedroom lamp timer presented here is super easy to […]
Automatic Generator Choke Actuator Circuit
In this post I have explained a simple automatic generator choke actuator circuit using a straightforward delay OFF timer circuit and a solenoid device. The circuit was requested by Mr. Bob Perry. Technical Specifications I’m in need of a time delay schematic for the following project. I have an electric generator that I can start by […]
Simple Automatic Plant Watering Circuit for Monitoring Soil Moisture
This automatic plant watering circuit can be used for automatically sensing soil humidity and triggering a water pump when the ground gets parched below a predetermined level (adjustable). Circuit Operation The circuit is rather straightforward and uses a single IC 555 as the main active component.Referring to the automatic plant irrigation circuit shown below we […]
Automatic PWM Door Open/Close Controller Circuit
In this post I have explained a simple PWM controlled automatic turnstile or door circuit featuring an automatic open/close action via a photo-interrupter stage. The idea was requested by Mr. Bruce Clark. Technical Specifications Thank you for a really fantastic service you provide. Would you please be so kind as to help me with a […]
Automatic Door Lamp Timer Circuit
In this article I have explained a simple automatic door light timer circuit which activates every time the door is opened, and switches OFF after a predetermined time if the door is kept open for too long. The circuit was requested by one of the avid readers of this blog, Mr. Juan. I have explained more. Technical Specifications: I always find […]