How to make a shunt current resistor from Electroboom
How to make a shunt current resistor you ask? Before you learn how to make a shunt current resistor you
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3 Popular Adjustable Voltage Transformers
A few years ago, we wrote a blog post describing 10 uses for adjustable voltage transformers, one of which was
Read moreVariac new design with ASU Polytechnic
The team at Circuit Specialists was so happy with the capstone project last year that we again sponsored a senior
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Monitoring Variac Output with a Digital Panel Meter (DPM) [tutorial]
While most users are not concerned about the absolute readout of variac output voltage, a more accurate digital meter may
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Adding Temperature Control to an On/Off Crock-Pot
Today at Circuit Specialist HQ, our awesome accountant Anita brought in some delicious buffalo chicken cheese dip. After we all enjoyed
Read moreNew Opportunities for DIYers at Circuit
I like to dabble in many different crafts and hobbies; from LED design and home automation to basic soldering and programming. In my opinion
Read moreTen Uses for an Autotransformer, or Variac
1) Testing a repaired electronic device. After performing a repair on a piece of electronic equipment, it is best to
Read moreUsing a Variac to Power Up an Old Radio or Amplifier
It is best to monitor the AC current drawn by the unit as it is powered up, which indicates the
Read moreTransformers and Variable Autotransformers
Before we get into what a variable autotransformer is and how it works let’s take a look at regular transformers.
Read moreVariable AC Power Supplies
Because controlled electrical energy is useful for a number of things, power supplies are one of the most popular types
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