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How to Turn an iPod into a Remote Control

How to Turn an iPod into a Remote Control
Users of the Apple iPod could not get enough of the music experience. These are some of the features of the Apple iPod that makes it so beautiful to music lovers.You can use a Pocket computer to possibly record the waves an infrared remote produces. Transfer these waves to your iPod & start changing your TV channels. You now have a old universal remote control.The Apple ipod can be used to control any home electronic equipment in your house. It can control your tv, DVD player, Media Center, even a robot. This is the power of iPod hacks.[more]

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250W Lab Power Supply

250W Lab Power Supply
If you need a power supply that can deliver high currents to give a couple of example of possible uses; power source for an 12V car amp, cheap alternative for replacing your broken WLAN access point, flatbed scanner, printer, LCD monitor, or whatever -transformer. Or as in my case: a lab power supply.Consider converting one from an old PC.[more]

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How to build the most simplest FM transmitter

How to build the most simplest FM transmitter
This tiny transmitter has several “defects”: smaller radius of the service area, lower quality of the sounds and the relatively unstable frequency. These can be considered as a compromise to easily have your own transmitter for the time being or as a more positive choice. These “defects” are only from the perspective of conventional transmission such as “clear stereo sound to receive anywhere”. Artist could change these to another directions. Whether or not, you can experience a convivial wireless imagination by this transmitter.[more]

Posted in : How to | RF projects | TV related projects

PID Controlled Solder Paste Fridge

PID Controlled Solder Paste Fridge
If you are work on surface mount electronic components here is a nice project.Jeff Keyzer writes:
Solder paste is a little tricky to handle, because most solder paste needs to be refrigerated at 32-50ยฐF to maintain itโ€™s shelf life. Stored at room temp, it tends to get tacky and dry out within a few weeks. Solder paste is also toxic (it contains lead among other things) so itโ€™s not something you want to put in the fridge with your meatloaf.
A proportionalโ€“integralโ€“derivative controller (PID controller) is a generic control loop feedback mechanism widely used in industrial control systems. A PID controller attempts to correct the error between a measured process variable and a desired setpoint by calculating and then outputting a corrective action that can adjust the process accordingly.[more]

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How to build the World’s Smallest Electronic Shocker

How to build the Worldโ€™s Smallest Electronic Shocker
This amazing little shocker is very tiny and can be hidden almost anywhere and give someone a surprise shock! It can operated by almost any 1.5v batteries.This shocker can be dangerous, it gives out 450 shocking volts.[more]

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