The demand for portable power solutions is ever growing especially in scenarios where access to mains outlets is limited such as in cars, trailers or cottages. Constructing ones own DC/AC power inverter provides a versatile solution to power various household appliances like radios, DVD players, electric shavers and more. What is a IC 555 Inverter […]
SMPS Halogen Lamp Circuit
SMPS Halogen lamps usually need transformers to work. This post is about a new kind of transformer that uses a switching power supply. It is simpler than older transformers and works with other light bulbs too as long as they do not use radio waves RF. This new design also saves energy. What is a […]
Simple ON OFF Touch Switch Circuit with Relay
Nowadays touch buttons are widely used since they are a cool method to control devices. This article shows how to use a common chip known as the 555 IC to create a simple touch switch. To make it work you do not require any costly or difficult parts. For beginners or those who enjoy electronics […]
Simple IC 555 Amplifier Circuit
The IC 555 chip is quite helpful in a lot of electronic circuits. This project differs slightly from the usual usage in timing circuits. We will build a microphone amplifier in this project using the IC 555. Initially the voice is captured by a microphone. It then gets a modest boost via a transistor which […]
Simple LED Fading Circuit using IC 555
LEDs are super cool and efficient light sources that are everywhere these days. This post will show how to make an LED light that slowly fades in and out. It might sound fancy but only few circuits parts and a classic chip called a 555 IC is needed. What is a LED Fading Circuit using […]
Dual 35V 300 Watt SMPS Circuit
To achieve best performance in designing a high power dual 35V 300 Watt SMPS circuit requires careful investigation of qualities including power, resistance and voltage. What is a Dual 35V 300 Watt SMPS Circuit: A high power dual of 35V 300 Watt SMPS circuit needs to be designed correctly in terms of power, resistance and […]