Electronics Forum / Electronics / January 2006

What is the world's smallest electric generator?  One that uses spinning and
stationary magnets to generate electricity.  Has one been done at the
nano-scale yet?  Links to them would be much appreciated.  Thanks!
Scott Jensen

.. line cord socket to match the power input plug on the rear of a Collins HF
transceiver model HF282?
These connectors are like a six-pin Jones plug on steroids.
Rockwell Collins Aust have referred me to their stateside parent, to whom i have

      I need a schematic for a small amplifier for my sons guitar. Loud
enough to be heard but not loud enough to P.O. the landlord...again I do
need a beginners circuit that I can build with spare parts...
Thanks in advance for your help...

I have a MC1590 (MOTOROLA)amp (can type)for a small antenna.There are
8 leads. Where would #1 pin be? The tab has a pin directly in front of
it- not on either side as in tubes or ics with a dot.I searched for a
pinout diagram & came up with a 3rd party which matches my

   i'm still curious about if anyone knows if it is possible to somehow use
a smartcard programmer (the kc-5361 in particular) that "outwits" cable tv
for use in a satelitte receiving system ?
thanx

How to change regional code?
The unit is modell of 2003.!

A kind forward of a post  published on some aus.ng recently
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Dearest  friends,
Thank you again for your wonderful answers... in fact innuendo, insults;

I am renting a house in Western Sydney with 2 lounge rooms. One has an
aerial outlet and we use a power injector to get the analogue signals.
The signal comes through OK, but ABC is a little hazy sometimes. SBS is
non-existent.

I've damaged the reed switch inside a heathkit rain sensor.
This switch is aproximatly 2 inches long and maybe 1/8 to 3/16" across.
Obviously it might be easier to replace the whole assembly with somthing else
but sure would be nice to get this running again.

Just over a week ago someone hit my car while it was parked in a local
supermarket carpark. A note was left on my windshield with a mobile phone
number and a first name. Since that time I have tried ringing it on a
number of occasions, at first it rang out, then i left an SMS and ...

Have noticed that on some of the spiraled, power saving bulbs, they are not
to be used with timers. What would be the reason for this? And, some do
not issue that warning; are they OK? Thanks.,

Apologies if this isn't the "correct" group, but I'd rather have info
from techo's then general Joe Blow.
Is it possible to just buy a mobile telephone and then only pay for your
calls so there is no monthly charge involved?

I have an advent 7003 15" laptop tft screen .I would like too use this
as a second monitor for desktop.Can anyone advise on how I can do
this.Colour codes ,PSU and inverter info ? Any help is welcomed.

What is the best universal remote out there at a reasonable price?
There are many universal remotes out there, but outside of turning on,
switching channels, playing & recording, most don't seem to control all
functions so you still have to keep the original remote to set

I have my F&P motor board repaired to the point where it
can power up the washing machine ok, but I still need a
pair of G4RC10S 600V IGBT's. Farnell's website claim to
have them in stock but when phoned admit I'd have to pay