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=== Intro === | === Intro === | ||
− | A lot of Splat'ers are into electronics / Arduino / etc.. and here are some interesting links to articles | + | A lot of Splat'ers are into electronics / [[Arduino]] / etc.. and here are some interesting links to articles |
and stuff for the electronics hobbyist. | and stuff for the electronics hobbyist. | ||
+ | * [http://www.build-electronic-circuits.com/ Build-Electronic-Circuits.com] | ||
+ | * http://waitersforgodot.com/robots/ | ||
* [http://www.discovercircuits.com/ DiscoverCircuits.com] | * [http://www.discovercircuits.com/ DiscoverCircuits.com] | ||
* [http://www.hobby-electronics.info/ HobbyElectronics.info] | * [http://www.hobby-electronics.info/ HobbyElectronics.info] | ||
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* [http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/transistor/tran_7.html Electronics Tutorial about MOSFETs as Switches] | * [http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/transistor/tran_7.html Electronics Tutorial about MOSFETs as Switches] | ||
* [http://hades.mech.northwestern.edu/index.php/Driving_using_a_single_MOSFET Driving Using a Single MOSFET] | * [http://hades.mech.northwestern.edu/index.php/Driving_using_a_single_MOSFET Driving Using a Single MOSFET] | ||
− | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/50 High Voltage Ring Circuit] |
− | * http:// | + | |
+ | === Online References and Education === | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://learnabout-electronics.org/ Learn About Electronics] (beginning electronics) | ||
+ | * [http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/ Electronic Tutorials] (beginning electronics) | ||
+ | * [https://www.electronicspoint.com/ Electronics Point] | ||
+ | * [https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/ All About Circuits] | ||
+ | * [https://www.clear.rice.edu/elec201/Book/basic_elec.html Rice University's Basic Electronics] | ||
+ | * [https://startingelectronics.org/ Starting Electronics.Org] | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Including some useful discussion forums / boards / blogs / wikis / etc) | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://opencircuits.com/Main_Page Open Circuits] | ||
+ | * [http://forums.makezine.com/ Make Magazine Forums] | ||
+ | * [http://www.build-electronic-circuits.com/ Build Electronic Circuits] | ||
+ | * [https://embeddedmicro.com/tutorials/beginning-electronics Embedded Micro's Beginning Electronics] | ||
+ | * [http://www.williamson-labs.com/ Williamson Labs Electronics Tutorials] | ||
+ | * [http://4hv.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum.php Other 4HV Forums] | ||
+ | * [http://www.edaboard.com/ EDABoard Forums] | ||
+ | * [http://www.physicsforums.com/ PhysicsForums.com] | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Components / Parts Suppliers === | ||
+ | |||
+ | See [[Electronics Parts Orders]] for group orders with other SplatSpace members. Group orders are a good way to save | ||
+ | on shipping costs, and on component costs through volume discounts. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.summitelectronics.com/index.html Summit Electronics] - good place to find obsolete / hard-to-find components | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.surplussales.com/ Surplus Sales of Nebraska] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://amazing1.com/ Information Unlimited] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/ Skycraft Parts & Surplus] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.allelectronics.com/index.php All Electronics] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.alliedelec.com/ Allied Electronics] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001 Jameco] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.futurlec.com/index.shtml Futurlec] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.newark.com/ Newark] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.digikey.com/ Digikey] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.mouser.com/ Mouser Electronics] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.futureelectronics.com/en/Pages/index.aspx?OL=US&Language=en-US Future Electronics] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.jpmsupply.com/ JPM Supply] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.mini-lathe.com/Links.htm Big list of suppliers from mini-lathe.com] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.northerntool.com/ Northern Tool & Equipment] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://theelectrostore.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/ The Electro Store] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.electronicsurplus.com/default.aspx Electronic Surplus] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.surplustraders.net/ Surplus Traders] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.mcmaster.com/ McMaster-Carr] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.lowes.com/ Lowes] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.radioshack.com Radio Shack] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ KJ Magnetics] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.zorotools.com/ Zoro Tools] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.grainger.com Grainger Industrial Supply] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.weisd.com/ Wholesale Electronics, Inc.] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://www.valuetronics.com/index.aspx Valuetronics] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.emcohighvoltage.com/index.html Emco High Voltage] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.goldmine-elec.com/ Electronic Goldmine] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.halted.com/commerce/index.jsp HSC Electronic Supply] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.all-spec.com/ All-Spec dot com] | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Prototype PC Board Vendors === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Here is a trivial comparison of sources for PC board fabrication suitable for prototyping. All provide boards with plated-through holes, solder masks and silk screening. The first four sources are hobby-oriented and have relatively longish, "it is what it is" lead times, while the last source is a highly regarded pro vendor. All but Seeedstudio offer ENIG (gold) finish and this was used for comparison and should be considered to keep the Seeedstudio price in perspective. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The table is purely from studying web sites and forum msgs, not from direct experience! | ||
+ | |||
+ | --[[User:Petesoper|Petesoper]] 10:03, 29 September 2012 (MDT) | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |+ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Vendor !! Loc !! 2 layer cost !! Est total for 3 2"x2" bds, cheap shipping !! wks order=>NC !! Slots? | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [http://oshpark.com OSH Park] | ||
+ | | OR || $1.67/sq inch || $20 (free shipping) || 2 || Y | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [http://www.batchpcb.com BatchPCB] | ||
+ | | CO || $10 setup + $2.50/sq inch || $44 || 4 || N | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/fusion-pcb-service-p-835.html?cPath=185 Seeedstudio] | ||
+ | | China || $0.25/sq in for 10 2"x2" bds || $14 (10 bds) (tin finish!) || 4 || N | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [http://imall.iteadstudio.com/open-pcb/pcb-prototyping.html ITeadstudio] | ||
+ | | China || $0.75/sq in for 10 2"x2" bds || $37 (10 bds) || 4 || N | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [http://www.4pcb.com Advanced Circuits] | ||
+ | | CO || see web site || $120 for 4 bds <= 60 sq in ea || 1 || N | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | Here is a [http://www.flickr.com/photos/83920333@N08/7728403252/sizes/l/in/pool-1688852@N24/ beautiful example] of three "sub-boards" made by OSH Park. | ||
=== Software === | === Software === | ||
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* [http://www.falstad.com/circuit/ Falstad's Circuit Simulator] | * [http://www.falstad.com/circuit/ Falstad's Circuit Simulator] | ||
* [http://www.gpleda.org/ gEDA] | * [http://www.gpleda.org/ gEDA] | ||
+ | * [http://fritzing.org/ Fritzing] | ||
+ | * [http://sourceforge.net/projects/qucs/ Qucs - Quite Universal Circuit Simulator] | ||
+ | * [http://ngspice.sourceforge.net/ Ngspice] | ||
+ | * [http://users.ece.gatech.edu/~mrichard/Xspice/ XSpice] | ||
+ | * [http://embedded.eecs.berkeley.edu/pubs/downloads/cider/index.htm Cider] | ||
=== Magazines === | === Magazines === | ||
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* [http://www2.electronicproducts.com/ Electronic Products] | * [http://www2.electronicproducts.com/ Electronic Products] | ||
* [http://powerelectronics.com/ Power Electronics] | * [http://powerelectronics.com/ Power Electronics] | ||
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=== Using MOSFETs with Arduino === | === Using MOSFETs with Arduino === | ||
− | Using Power MOSFETs with an [[Arduino]], to control high current / high-voltage devices, is not always as straightforward as it might appear. Here are several | + | Using Power MOSFETs with an [[Arduino]], to control high current / high-voltage devices, is not always as straightforward as it might appear. Here are several articles and Arduino.cc forum threads that speak to using MOSFETs / using MOSFETs with Arduino. |
* http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,63972.0.html | * http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,63972.0.html | ||
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* http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,12440.0.html | * http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,12440.0.html | ||
* http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,52752.0.html | * http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,52752.0.html | ||
+ | * [http://itp.nyu.edu/physcomp/Tutorials/HighCurrentLoads Using a transistor to control high current loads with an Arduino] | ||
+ | * [http://robots.freehostia.com/SpeedControl/Mosfets.html MOSFETSs and MOSFET Drivers] | ||
+ | * [http://www.innovatia.com/Design_Center/High-Side%20Drivers.htm High Side Gate Drivers] | ||
+ | * [http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/18884/switching-dc-with-mosfet-p-channel-or-n-channel-low-side-load-or-high-side-load Switching DC with MOSFET: p-Channel or n-Channel; Low Side Load or High Side Load?] | ||
+ | * [http://www.embeddedrelated.com/showarticle/98.php Which MOSFET topology?] | ||
=== Using Surface Mount Components === | === Using Surface Mount Components === | ||
* [http://www.inklesspress.com/robot_surface_mount.htm Easy Surface Mount Techniques] | * [http://www.inklesspress.com/robot_surface_mount.htm Easy Surface Mount Techniques] | ||
+ | * [http://www.instructables.com/id/Advanced-Soldering-Fast-and-Easy-Soldering-of-Sur/ Advanced Soldering: Fast and Easy Soldering of Surface Mount Components] | ||
* [http://www.smtnet.com/Forums/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_thread&Thread_ID=3636 Surface Mount on Perfboard] | * [http://www.smtnet.com/Forums/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_thread&Thread_ID=3636 Surface Mount on Perfboard] | ||
− | === Surface Mount to DIP Adapters === | + | ==== Surface Mount to DIP Adapters ==== |
+ | * http://www.futurlec.com/SMD_Adapters.shtml | ||
* http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts-kws/soic-dip-adapter | * http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts-kws/soic-dip-adapter | ||
+ | * http://www.proto-advantage.com/store/index.php?cPath=400 | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Using Transistors === | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.edaboard.com/thread101048.html Thread: 2n2222 or Bc109 as switch] | ||
+ | * [http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_3/chpt_4/5.html The Common Emitter Amplifier] | ||
+ | * [http://www.analogzone.com/dearden_1218.pdf http://www.analogzone.com/dearden_1218.pdf (pdf)] | ||
+ | * [http://www.w9xt.com/page_microdesign_pt8_pnp_switching.html Microcontroller Interfacing - Part 8 - High Side PNP Transistor Switching] | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Using 555 / 556 Timer ICs === | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/555timer.htm 555 and 556 Timer Circuits] | ||
+ | * [http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/ http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/] | ||
+ | * [http://home.cogeco.ca/~rpaisley4/LM555.html LM555 and LM556 Timer Circuits] | ||
+ | * [http://talkingelectronics.com/projects/50%20-%20555%20Circuits/50%20-%20555%20Circuits.html 50 555 Timer Circuits] | ||
+ | * [http://www.williamson-labs.com/555-circuits.htm http://www.williamson-labs.com/555-circuits.htm] | ||
+ | * [http://www.doctronics.co.uk/555.htm 555 Timer @ Doctronics] | ||
+ | * [http://www.sentex.ca/~mec1995/circ/555dcac.html http://www.sentex.ca/~mec1995/circ/555dcac.html] | ||
+ | * http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/waveforms/555_timer.html | ||
+ | * http://www.unitechelectronics.com/NE-555.htm | ||
+ | * http://www.dprg.org/tutorials/2005-11a/index.html | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Using Op-Amps === | ||
+ | |||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Op-amp | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operational_amplifier | ||
+ | * [http://cktse.eie.polyu.edu.hk/eie304/Op-amp.pdf Operational Amplifiers for Electronic Circuits (pdf)] | ||
+ | * [http://www.sentex.net/~mec1995/gadgets/741/741.html 741 Op-amp tutorial] | ||
+ | * http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/opamp1.htm | ||
+ | * http://www.ladyada.net/wiki/partfinder/ic#op_amps | ||
+ | * http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electronic/a741p.html | ||
+ | * http://talkingelectronics.com/projects/OP-AMP/OP-AMP-1.html | ||
+ | * http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~jcgl/Scots_Guide/datasheets/Opamps/741.html | ||
+ | * http://focus.ti.com/lit/an/sloa058/sloa058.pdf | ||
+ | * http://www.national.com/an/AN/AN-31.pdf | ||
+ | * http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electronic/opampvar.html | ||
+ | * http://focus.ti.com/lit/an/slod006b/slod006b.pdf | ||
+ | |||
+ | === LM317 (Adjustable) Voltage Regulator === | ||
+ | * https://www.jameco.com/Jameco/Products/ProdDS/837898.pdf | ||
+ | * http://mohanr.hubpages.com/hub/LM317-Variable-Volatage-Regulator-Tutorial-3-Volts-To-25-Volts-Regulated-Power-Supply | ||
+ | * http://jumperone.com/2011/08/lm317-adjustable-psu/ | ||
+ | * http://pcbheaven.com/opendir/index.php?show=238fv1024rc6f8c2d63 | ||
+ | * http://www.electronics-lab.com/blog/?tag=lm317 | ||
+ | * http://www.rigacci.org/docs/biblio/online/voltreg/fan-regulator/tutorial-full.html | ||
+ | * http://www.ladyada.net/library/equipt/diypsupp.html | ||
+ | * http://www.afrotechmods.com/videos/LM317_adjustable_voltage_regulator.htm | ||
+ | * http://www.electronics-lab.com/articles/LM317/ | ||
+ | * http://microcontrollershop.com/product_info.php?products_id=2059 | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LM317 | ||
+ | * http://datasheetreference.com/lm317-datasheet.html | ||
+ | * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjJWWGPjc-w | ||
+ | * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUGzeeTaJCs | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Oscillators / Inverters === | ||
+ | |||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverter_(electrical) | ||
+ | * http://www.discovercircuits.com/C/co-dctoac.htm | ||
+ | * http://www.wpi.edu/Pubs/E-project/Available/E-project-042507-092653/unrestricted/MQP_D_1_2.pdf | ||
+ | * http://electronics-diy.com/schematics.php?schematics=inverters&circuit=AC/DC%20Inverters%20AC/DC%20Converters | ||
+ | * http://alt.ife.tugraz.at/datashts/nsc/h7483.pdf | ||
+ | * http://www.discovercircuits.com/O/o-sine.htm | ||
+ | * http://www.maxim-ic.com/app-notes/index.mvp/id/2081 | ||
+ | * http://www.ti.com/sc/docs/apps/msp/journal/aug2000/aug_07.pdf | ||
+ | * http://www.aldinc.com/pdf/osc_42004.0.pdf | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-shift_oscillator | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_oscillator | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Other Interesting ICs === | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2008-12/complex-sound-generator-ic-back article] on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SN76477 SN76477] sound generator IC. | ||
+ | * [http://www.slideshare.net/gueste3a36f/mt8880-pk77 MT8880 - DTMF Transceiver IC] | ||
+ | * [http://www.futurlec.com/STMicro/SG3525pr.shtml SG3525 - Regulating Pulse Width Modulator IC] | ||
+ | * [http://www.speechchips.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=2 SSG01 Sound Coprocessor IC] | ||
+ | * [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Silicon-Labs/Si3056-D-FS/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMv9TwVA2/tC/F8GiJ4iAA9m80ib17nf2xA%3d Si3056-D-FS Telephone Interface IC] | ||
+ | * [http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_34972_-1 XR2206 Function Generator IC] | ||
+ | * [http://www.analog.com/en/rfif-components/direct-digital-synthesis-dds/ad9833/products/product.html AD9833 Programmable Waveform Generator] | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Hacking PC Power Supplies === | ||
+ | |||
+ | * http://web2.murraystate.edu/andy.batts/ps/powersupply.htm | ||
+ | * http://web2.murraystate.edu/andy.batts/ps/DESIGN_GUIDE.HTM | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Reference === | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparator Voltage Comparator] | ||
+ | * [http://homepages.which.net/~paul.hills/SpeedControl/MotorDriverTerms.html Explanation of basic motor driver terms] | ||
+ | * [http://www.opencircuits.com/Basic_Circuits_and_Circuit_Building_Blocks Basic Circuits & Circuit Building Blocks] | ||
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/555_timer_IC The 555 Timer IC] | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmitt_trigger | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital-to-analog_converter | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahnestock_clip | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyrator | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltage_multiplier | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_sense_amplifier | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boost_converter | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schottky_diode | ||
+ | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLL PLL - Phase Locked Loop] | ||
+ | * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_digital_synthesizer | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==See Also== | ||
+ | * [[Electronics Group]] | ||
+ | * [[ECE Workbench]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Category:ECE]] |
Latest revision as of 14:01, 1 June 2017
Intro
A lot of Splat'ers are into electronics / Arduino / etc.. and here are some interesting links to articles and stuff for the electronics hobbyist.
- Build-Electronic-Circuits.com
- http://waitersforgodot.com/robots/
- DiscoverCircuits.com
- HobbyElectronics.info
- The 'Kitsilano' Oscillator Circuit
- http://www.scribd.com/doc/2158601/Two-Transistor-Oscillator-LED-Flasher
- http://www.reddit.com/r/eebooks
- Using MOSFETs as switches
- Introduction to Electronic Components - Free Course
- Electronics Tutorial about MOSFETs as Switches
- Driving Using a Single MOSFET
- High Voltage Ring Circuit
Online References and Education
- Learn About Electronics (beginning electronics)
- Electronic Tutorials (beginning electronics)
- Electronics Point
- All About Circuits
- Rice University's Basic Electronics
- Starting Electronics.Org
(Including some useful discussion forums / boards / blogs / wikis / etc)
- Open Circuits
- Make Magazine Forums
- Build Electronic Circuits
- Embedded Micro's Beginning Electronics
- Williamson Labs Electronics Tutorials
- Other 4HV Forums
- EDABoard Forums
- PhysicsForums.com
Components / Parts Suppliers
See Electronics Parts Orders for group orders with other SplatSpace members. Group orders are a good way to save on shipping costs, and on component costs through volume discounts.
- Summit Electronics - good place to find obsolete / hard-to-find components
Prototype PC Board Vendors
Here is a trivial comparison of sources for PC board fabrication suitable for prototyping. All provide boards with plated-through holes, solder masks and silk screening. The first four sources are hobby-oriented and have relatively longish, "it is what it is" lead times, while the last source is a highly regarded pro vendor. All but Seeedstudio offer ENIG (gold) finish and this was used for comparison and should be considered to keep the Seeedstudio price in perspective.
The table is purely from studying web sites and forum msgs, not from direct experience!
--Petesoper 10:03, 29 September 2012 (MDT)
Vendor | Loc | 2 layer cost | Est total for 3 2"x2" bds, cheap shipping | wks order=>NC | Slots? |
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OSH Park | OR | $1.67/sq inch | $20 (free shipping) | 2 | Y |
BatchPCB | CO | $10 setup + $2.50/sq inch | $44 | 4 | N |
Seeedstudio | China | $0.25/sq in for 10 2"x2" bds | $14 (10 bds) (tin finish!) | 4 | N |
ITeadstudio | China | $0.75/sq in for 10 2"x2" bds | $37 (10 bds) | 4 | N |
Advanced Circuits | CO | see web site | $120 for 4 bds <= 60 sq in ea | 1 | N |
Here is a beautiful example of three "sub-boards" made by OSH Park.
Software
- SPICE - Open Source Circuit Simulator
- Falstad's Circuit Simulator
- gEDA
- Fritzing
- Qucs - Quite Universal Circuit Simulator
- Ngspice
- XSpice
- Cider
Magazines
- Nuts & Volts
- Circuit Cellar
- Elektor
- Make: Magazine
- EPE - Everyday Practical Electronics
- EE Times
- EDN
- ECN (Electronic Component News)
- Electronic Design
- Electronic Products
- Power Electronics
Using MOSFETs with Arduino
Using Power MOSFETs with an Arduino, to control high current / high-voltage devices, is not always as straightforward as it might appear. Here are several articles and Arduino.cc forum threads that speak to using MOSFETs / using MOSFETs with Arduino.
- http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,63972.0.html
- http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,26511.0.html
- http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,18407.0.html
- http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,65428.0.html
- http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,61133.0.html
- http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,12440.0.html
- http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,52752.0.html
- Using a transistor to control high current loads with an Arduino
- MOSFETSs and MOSFET Drivers
- High Side Gate Drivers
- Switching DC with MOSFET: p-Channel or n-Channel; Low Side Load or High Side Load?
- Which MOSFET topology?
Using Surface Mount Components
- Easy Surface Mount Techniques
- Advanced Soldering: Fast and Easy Soldering of Surface Mount Components
- Surface Mount on Perfboard
Surface Mount to DIP Adapters
- http://www.futurlec.com/SMD_Adapters.shtml
- http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts-kws/soic-dip-adapter
- http://www.proto-advantage.com/store/index.php?cPath=400
Using Transistors
- Thread: 2n2222 or Bc109 as switch
- The Common Emitter Amplifier
- http://www.analogzone.com/dearden_1218.pdf (pdf)
- Microcontroller Interfacing - Part 8 - High Side PNP Transistor Switching
Using 555 / 556 Timer ICs
- 555 and 556 Timer Circuits
- http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/
- LM555 and LM556 Timer Circuits
- 50 555 Timer Circuits
- http://www.williamson-labs.com/555-circuits.htm
- 555 Timer @ Doctronics
- http://www.sentex.ca/~mec1995/circ/555dcac.html
- http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/waveforms/555_timer.html
- http://www.unitechelectronics.com/NE-555.htm
- http://www.dprg.org/tutorials/2005-11a/index.html
Using Op-Amps
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Op-amp
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operational_amplifier
- Operational Amplifiers for Electronic Circuits (pdf)
- 741 Op-amp tutorial
- http://www.technologystudent.com/elec1/opamp1.htm
- http://www.ladyada.net/wiki/partfinder/ic#op_amps
- http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electronic/a741p.html
- http://talkingelectronics.com/projects/OP-AMP/OP-AMP-1.html
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~jcgl/Scots_Guide/datasheets/Opamps/741.html
- http://focus.ti.com/lit/an/sloa058/sloa058.pdf
- http://www.national.com/an/AN/AN-31.pdf
- http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electronic/opampvar.html
- http://focus.ti.com/lit/an/slod006b/slod006b.pdf
LM317 (Adjustable) Voltage Regulator
- https://www.jameco.com/Jameco/Products/ProdDS/837898.pdf
- http://mohanr.hubpages.com/hub/LM317-Variable-Volatage-Regulator-Tutorial-3-Volts-To-25-Volts-Regulated-Power-Supply
- http://jumperone.com/2011/08/lm317-adjustable-psu/
- http://pcbheaven.com/opendir/index.php?show=238fv1024rc6f8c2d63
- http://www.electronics-lab.com/blog/?tag=lm317
- http://www.rigacci.org/docs/biblio/online/voltreg/fan-regulator/tutorial-full.html
- http://www.ladyada.net/library/equipt/diypsupp.html
- http://www.afrotechmods.com/videos/LM317_adjustable_voltage_regulator.htm
- http://www.electronics-lab.com/articles/LM317/
- http://microcontrollershop.com/product_info.php?products_id=2059
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LM317
- http://datasheetreference.com/lm317-datasheet.html
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjJWWGPjc-w
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUGzeeTaJCs
Oscillators / Inverters
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverter_(electrical)
- http://www.discovercircuits.com/C/co-dctoac.htm
- http://www.wpi.edu/Pubs/E-project/Available/E-project-042507-092653/unrestricted/MQP_D_1_2.pdf
- http://electronics-diy.com/schematics.php?schematics=inverters&circuit=AC/DC%20Inverters%20AC/DC%20Converters
- http://alt.ife.tugraz.at/datashts/nsc/h7483.pdf
- http://www.discovercircuits.com/O/o-sine.htm
- http://www.maxim-ic.com/app-notes/index.mvp/id/2081
- http://www.ti.com/sc/docs/apps/msp/journal/aug2000/aug_07.pdf
- http://www.aldinc.com/pdf/osc_42004.0.pdf
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-shift_oscillator
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_oscillator
Other Interesting ICs
- article on the SN76477 sound generator IC.
- MT8880 - DTMF Transceiver IC
- SG3525 - Regulating Pulse Width Modulator IC
- SSG01 Sound Coprocessor IC
- Si3056-D-FS Telephone Interface IC
- XR2206 Function Generator IC
- AD9833 Programmable Waveform Generator
Hacking PC Power Supplies
- http://web2.murraystate.edu/andy.batts/ps/powersupply.htm
- http://web2.murraystate.edu/andy.batts/ps/DESIGN_GUIDE.HTM
Reference
- Voltage Comparator
- Explanation of basic motor driver terms
- Basic Circuits & Circuit Building Blocks
- The 555 Timer IC
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmitt_trigger
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital-to-analog_converter
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahnestock_clip
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyrator
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltage_multiplier
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_sense_amplifier
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boost_converter
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schottky_diode
- PLL - Phase Locked Loop
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_digital_synthesizer