Monday, September 30, 2013

Bass Booster Circuit

Increase the bass output of your present instrument at modest cost!

Bass Boost is todays sound... whether its the driving, gut-vibration pulsation of disco, or the solid bass line of soft, hard, or laid-back rock. One way to get the modern bass-boost sound without running out and buying an all-new expensive piece of equipment is to use a Bass Booster between your guitar, electronic organ or what-have-you, and the instrument amplifier. A bass booster strips the highs from the instruments output signal and amplifies low frequencies, feeding on "all-bass" sound to the instrument amplifier. Naturally, the bigger the speaker used with the amp, the more powerful the bass: use 15-inchers with the Bass Booster and you can rattle the windows. Bass Booster is powered by an ordinary 9 volt transistor radio battery. It can be assembled on a small printed board or on a veroboard using point to point wiring. The booster connects between your instrument and its amplifier through two standard RCA Jacks.

Circuit Diagram:

Bass Booster Circuit Bass Booster Circuit Diagram

Parts:

P1 = 50K
P2 = 100K
R1 = 22K
R2 = 470K
R3 = 47K
R4 = 10K
R5 = 470R
R6 = 1K
Q1 = 2N2222
C1 = 2.2uF-25v
C2 = 100nF-63v
C31 = 00nF-63V
C4 = 3.3uF-25v
C5 = 470uF-25v
D1 = 5mm. Red Led
Q1 = 2N2222
B1 = 9v Battery
J1 = RCA Audio Input Socket
J2 = RCA Audio Output Socket
S1 = On-Off Switch

Using Bass Booster:

Connect your electronic guitar or other electronic instrument to input jack J1; Connect output jack J2 to your instruments amplifiers normally-used input. With power switch S1 off, key S2 so the instrument feeds directly to the instrument amplifier. With P2 set full counter-clockwise (Off), turn power switch S1 on, key S2 once, and advance P2 for the desired Bass Boost level. To cut back to natural sound just stomp down on S2 and key the Bass Booster out. Dont worry about leaving power switch S1 on for several hours of a gig. The circuit pulls less than 1mA from the battery, so battery will last many, many months.

source :www.extremecircuits.net

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Sunday, September 29, 2013

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Fuse Panel Layout Diagram Parts: outside mirror, parking aid, passenger comp, trunk lighting, radion, rain sensor, rear wiper, reversing light, roller sun bird, secondary air pump, telephone, trailer coupling, tyre pressure, water valve, sinside mirror electrochomic, interior light, light module, make up mirror light, hifting gate illumination, side airbag, sunroof, socket, speed control, sequential transmission, starter interlock, manual soft, navigation, on board computer, diagnose II, monitor, window lift, windscreen washer.
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Saturday, September 28, 2013

Stereo to Mono Converter Based on FET

High quality portable unit, Suitable for Subwoofer amplifiers

This simple circuit mixes two or more channels into one channel (e.g. stereo into mono). The circuit can mix as many or as few channels as you like and consume very little power. The mixer is shown with two inputs, but you can add as many as you want by just duplicating the "input sections" which are clearly visible on the schematic.

Circuit Diagram:

Stereo_to_Mono_Converter_Based_on_FETStereo to Mono Converter Based on FET

Parts:

P1 = 10K-50K Pot
P2 = 10K-50K Pot
R1 = 100K
R2 = 100K
R3 = 6.8K
C1 = 0.1uF-25V
C2 = 0.1uF-25V
C3 = 0.1uF-25V
Q1 = 2N3819 Junction FET
J1 = Audio input sockets
J2 = Audio input sockets

Notes:

  • As many or as few channels as are required can be added to the mixer.
  • Do this by just duplicating the input "sections" which are clearly shown on the schematic.
  • One version of this mixer I saw had 18 inputs!
  • A shielded case is probably needed to reduce hum and help stop oscillations.
  • P1 and P2 are dual gang potentiometer for stereo version.
  • The circuit can be powered by a single 9 volt battery.

Source : www.uashem.com

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Friday, September 27, 2013

Fully Adjustable Power Supply

Based on a National Semiconductor application note, this circuit uses an LM317 3-terminal regulator (REG1), chosen because of its built-in over-current and over-temperature protection. Its output is boosted up to just over 5A by the MJ2955 transistor (Q1). The output voltage is varied by adjusting the voltage on REG1’s ADJ terminal using VR1 (a 10kO potentiometer), via the 270O resistor. Adjustable current limiting is provided by op amp IC1, used as a comparator, which monitors the voltage across the 0.1O current sensing resistors. Once this voltage exceeds a level set by potentiometer VR2, then its output goes low, dragging down the adjust pin of REG1 and thus the output voltage.

Fully adjustable power supply circuit schematic

LED1 illuminates when current limiting is occurring. The 10kO voltage adjust potentiometer (VR1) has one side connected to -5V instead of 0V so that the output voltage can be varied down to 0V instead of 1.2V (normal limit of an LM317). Trimpot VR3 is adjusted to set the minimum output voltage to +100mV or so. Note that because the -5V rail is used as a reference, it should be regulated using an LM7905 or similar. The LM317 3-terminal regulator and Q1 should be mounted on the same heatsink to take advantage of REG1’s thermal control.
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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Download Navigation System 2011 Chevrolet Equinox And GMC Terrain

2011 Chevrolet Equinox And GMC Terrain
The information in this manual supplements the owner manual. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet and GMC Motor Divisions wherever it appears in this manual. download here
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

1999 Chevrolet Chevy 1500 Pu V6 Wiring Diagram

1999 Chevrolet Chevy 1500 Pu V6 Wiring Diagram


The Part of 1999 chevrolet Chevy 1500 Pu V6 Wiring Diagram:power distribution coil, A/C compressor fuse, ignition fuse, underhood bussed electrical center, high pressure cutout switch, A/C compressor clutch, A/C low pressure cycling switch, ground distribution, powertrain control module, vehicle control module, A/C automatic recirculating switch, HVAC control module.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Stereo Preamplifier With Bass Boost

High Quality, simple design, DC 20v to 30v supply

This preamplifier was designed to cope with CD players, tuners, tape recorders etc., providing an ac voltage gain of 4, in order to drive less sensitive power amplifiers. As modern Hi-Fi home equipment is frequently fitted with small loudspeaker cabinets, the bass frequency range is rather sacrificed. This circuit features also a bass-boost, in order to overcome this problem. You can use a variable resistor to set the bass-boost from 0 to a maximum of +16dB @ 30Hz. If a fixed, maximum boost value is needed, the variable resistor can be omitted and substituted by a switch.

Circuit Diagram:

stereoPreamplierWithBass-boost Stereo Preamplifier With Bass Boost Circuit Diagram

Parts:

P1 = 10K
P2 = 100K
R1 = 100K
R2 = 100K
R3 = 15K
R4 = 10K
R5 = 22K
R6 = 15K
R7 = 1K
R8 = 470R
C1 = 2.2uF-25v
C2 = 2.2uF-25v
C3 = 470uF-35v
C4 = 1uF-35V
C5 = 2.2uF-25v
C6 = 47nF-63v
C7 = 22uF-25v
IC1 = TL072, Opamp
SW1 = DPST Switch

Notes:

  • Schematic shows left channel only, but R1, R2, R3 and C1, C2, C3 are common to both channels.
  • For stereo operation P1, P2 (or SW1), R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and C4, C5, C6, C7 must be doubled.
  • Numbers in parentheses show IC1 right channel pin connections.
  • A log type for P2 ensures a more linear regulation of bass-boost.
  • Needing a simple boost-in boost-out operation, P2 must be omitted and SW1 added as shown in the diagram.
  • For stereo operation SW1 must be a DPST type.
  • Please note that, using SW1, the boost is on when the switch is open, and off when the switch is closed.

Source : www.redcircuits.com

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Monday, September 23, 2013

Infra Red Level Detector

Useful for liquids level detection and proximity devices, Up to 50 cm. range, optional relay operation

This circuit is useful in liquids level or proximity detection. It operates detecting the distance from the target by reflection of an infra-red beam. It can safely detect the level of a liquid in a tank without any contact with the liquid itself. The devices range can be set from a couple of cm. to about 50 cm. by means of a trimmer. Range can vary, depending on infra-red transmitting and receiving LEDs used and is mostly affected by the color of the reflecting surface. Black surfaces lower greatly the devices sensitivity.

Parts:

R1_____________10K 1/4W Resistor
R2,R5,R6,R9_____1K 1/4W Resistors
R3_____________33R 1/4W Resistor
R4,R8___________1M 1/4W Resistors
R7_____________10K Trimmer Cermet
R10____________22K 1/4W Resistor
C1,C4___________1µF 63V Electrolytic or Polyester Capacitors
C2_____________47pF 63V Ceramic Capacitor
C3,C5,C6______100µF 25V Electrolytic Capacitors
D1_____________Infra-red LED
D2_____________Infra-red Photo Diode (see Notes)
D3,D4________1N4148 75V 150mA Diode
D5______________LED (Any color and size)
D6,D7________1N4002 100V 1A Diodes
Q1____________BC327 45V 800mA PNP Transistor
IC1_____________555 Timer IC
IC2___________LM358 Low Power Dual Op-amp
IC3____________7812 12V 1A Positive voltage regulator IC
RL1____________Relay with SPDT 2A @ 220V switch Coil Voltage 12V. Coil resistance 200-300 Ohm
J1_____________Two ways output socket

Circuit operation:

IC1 forms an oscillator driving the infra-red LED by means of 0.8mSec. pulses at 120Hz frequency and about 300mA peak current. D1 & D2 are placed facing the target on the same line, a couple of centimeters apart, on a short breadboard strip. D2 picks-up the infra-red beam generated by D1 and reflected by the surface placed in front of it. The signal is amplified by IC2A and peak detected by D4 & C4. Diode D3, with R5 & R6, compensates for the forward diode drop of D4. A DC voltage proportional to the distance of the reflecting object and D1 & D2 feeds the inverting input of the voltage comparator IC2B. This comparator switches on and off the LED and the optional relay via Q1, comparing its input voltage to the reference voltage at its non-inverting input set by the Trimmer R7.

Notes:
  • Power supply must be regulated (hence the use of IC3) for precise reference voltage. The circuit can be fed by a commercial wall plug-in adapter, having a DC output voltage in the range 12-24V.
  • Current drawing: LED off 40mA; LED and Relay on 70mA @ 12V DC supply.
  • R10, C6, Q1, D6, D7, RL1 and J1 can be omitted if relay operation is not required.
  • The infra-red Photo Diode D2, should be of the type incorporating an optical sunlight filter: these components appear in black plastic cases. Some of them resemble TO92 transistors: in this case, please note that the sensitive surface is the curved, not the flat one.
  • Avoid sun or artificial light hitting directly D1 & D2.
  • Usually D1-D2 optimum distance lies in the range 1.5-3 cm.
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Sunday, September 22, 2013

10 000x With One Transistor

For a collector follower with emitter resistor, you’ll often find that the gain per stage is no more than 10 to 50 times. The gain increases when the emitter resistor is omitted. Unfortunately, the distortion also increases. With a ubiquitous transistor such as the BC547B, the gain of the transistor is roughly equal to 40 times the collector current (Ic), provided the collector current is less than a few milliamps. This value is in theory equal to the expression q/KT, where q is the charge of the electron, K is Boltzmann’s constant and T is the temperature in Kelvin.

For simplicity, and assuming room temperature, we round this value to 40. For a single stage amplifier circuit with grounded emitter it holds that the gain Uout /Uin (for AC voltage) is in theory equal to SRc. As we observed before, the slope S is about 40Ic. From this follows that the gain is approximately equal to 40I cRc. What does this mean? In the first instance this leads to a very practical rule of thumb: that gain of a grounded emitter circuit amounts to 40·I c·Rc, which is equal to 40 times the voltage across the collector resistor.

If Ub is, for example, equal to 12 V and the collector is set to 5V, then we know, irrespective of the values of the resistors that the gain will be about 40R(12–5) = 280. Notable is the fact that in this way the gain can be very high in theory, by selecting a high power supply voltage. Such a voltage could be obtained from an isolating transformer from the mains. An isolating transformer can be made by connecting the secondaries of two transformers together, which results in a galvanically isolated mains voltage.

Circuit diagram:

That means, that with a mains voltage of 240 Veff there will be about 340 V DC after rectification and filtering. If in the amplifier circuit the power supply voltage is now 340 V and the collector voltage is 2 V, then the gain is in theory equal to 40 x (340–2). This is more than 13,500 times! However, there are a few drawbacks in practice. This is related to the output characteristic of the transistor. In practice, it turns out that the transistor does actually have an output resistor between collector and emitter.

This output resistance exists as a transistor parameter and is called ‘hoe’. In normal designs this parameter is of no consequence because it has no noticeable effect if the collector resistor is not large. When powering the amplifier from 340 V and setting the collector current to 1 mA, the collector resistor will have a value of 338 k. Whether the ‘hoe’-parameter has any influence depends in the type of transistor. We also note that with such high gains, the base-collector capacitance in particular will start to play a role.

As a consequence the input frequency may not be too high. For a higher bandwidth we will have to use a transistor with small Cbc, such as a BF494 or perhaps even an SHF transistor such as a BFR91A. We will have to adjust the value of the base resistor to the new hfe. The author has carried out measurements with a BC547B at a power supply voltage of 30 V. A value of 2 V was chosen for the collector voltage. Measurements confirm the rule of thumb. The gain was more than 1,000 times and the effects of ‘hoe’ and the base-collector capacitance were not noticeable because of the now much smaller collector resistor.

Author: Gert Baars Copyright: Elektor Electronics
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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Fuse Box BMW 02 Touring Diagram

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Fuse Panel Layout Diagram Parts: parking and side light, license plate light, instrument lighteng, fog warning light, fog lamp relay, low beam headlight, turn indicator flasher, cigar lighter, jeater blower, clock, iterior light, hazard warning flasher, triling turn indicator, heated rear window, fuel pump, automatic choke, fuel gauge, coolant thermometer, oil pressure telltale, revolution counter, handbrake telltale, stop light, turn indicator light, horn relay, wier motor, washer, reversing lght.
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Friday, September 20, 2013

Fuse Box BMW 733i 1982 Diagram And Power Distribution Fuse Box Map

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Glove Box Light; Heated Door Lock; Ignition Key Warning/Seatbelt Warning; Interior Lights; Lights:Turn/Hazard Warning; On-Boar Computer; Radio/Power Antenna; Active Check Control; Dash Lights; Front Park/Tail/Underhood Light; Rear Marker/LicenseLights; Active Check Control; Backup Lights/Transmission Range Lights; Brake Lining Warning; Cruise Control; Dash Lights; Gauges; Idle Speed Control; Interior Lights; Power Mirrors; Power Windows; Trunk Light, Fuel Delivery/Evaporative Control; Idle Speed Control, Headlights , Cigar Lighters, Active Check Control; Auto Charging Flashlight; Central Locking; Gauges; Radio/Power Antenna; Stoplights/Cruise Control; Warning Indicators, Rear Defogger/Sunroof, Automatic Heater-Air Conditioner; Auxiliary Fan; Vacuum pump, FOglights(RH), Seatbelt Warning; Speedometer; Warning Indicators, Headlights,
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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Charge Controller Design for Maximum Battery Lifetime in PV Systems

For any complete energy-harvesting system designed to provide power to anything but small, short-duration loads, storage batteries represent a necessary but significant portion of the initial expense. The cost of batteries over the lifetime of the system can have an even larger impact if care is not taken to maximize the useful life of the battery component.




What’s more, if unit growth continues for photovoltaic and other energy-harvesting systems relying on large-capacity storage batteries, designs that fail to maximize battery life could have a negative environmental impact due to the extra material and energy consumption needed to manufacture replacement systems as well as dispose of exhausted units.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

12V to 20V Automotive Power Converter

 12V to +-20V Automotive Power Converter Diagram

12V to +-20V Automotive Power Converter (for audio amplifier)

The limitation of car supply voltage (12V) forces to convert the voltages to higher in order to power audio amplifiers. In fact the max audio power x speaker (with 4 ohm impedance) using 12V is (Vsupply+ - Vsupply-)^2/(8*impedance) 12^2/32 = 4.5Watts per channel, that is laughable... For powering correctly an amplifier the best is to use a symmetric supply with a high voltage differential. for example +20 - -20 = 40Volts in fact 40^2/32 = 50 Watts per channel that is respectable. This supply is intended for two channels with 50W max each (of course it depends on the amplifier used). Though it can be easily scaled up or the voltages changed to obtain different values.
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Open Source Solar Data Acquisition System

O.S.S.D.A.S v1 stands for Open Source Solar Data Acquisition System. I have been working on this project since last few months. The picture below is the not the first prototype, but the first working prototype that looks like quite complete. There will be further revisions to the hardware and software for best efficiency and accurate results. Moreover, the recorded digital data should be rich enough to reflect the real world data’s mirror.

Open Source Solar Data Acquisition System
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Electronic Security Door Key Circuit

Circuit Diagram

Description 
 A different circuit of electronic lock very simple, one and does not need a lot of materials in order to it is manufactured. The right keys of code should be stepped with the right line, so that is activated the optocupler IC2. If from error is stepped switch that does not belong in the combination, then the lock is trapped. In order to we restore the regular operation of lock, it should we press switches S1 or S12. Switch S1 makes Reset of lock externally and the S12 internally, the door. The Code the circuit as he is connected it is 147 and it can change, very easily, changing the connections in the switches of keyboard. The optocupler IC2, can drive any exterior circuit as Relay etc, ensuring simultaneously electric isolation the two circuits. The circuit can be also supplied from a battery 9V..
 Part List
  • R1-7-9=1Kohm
  • R2-3-4-5=100Kohm
  • R6 =10Kohm
  • R9 =47Kohm
  • IC1 = 4066
  • IC2 =4N25
  • Q1-2=BC550
  • S1...11=Push button sw or keyboard
  • S12=Push button normal closed
  • All resistors is 1/4W 5% 

Source Sam Electronic Circuits
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

IR Remote Control Extender Mark 5

The latest addition to my collection of Infra Red (IR) Repeater circuits. The Mark 5 is a much improved version of the Mark 1 circuit and has increased range and sensitivity. It is also immune to the effects ofambient light, daylight and other forms of interference. In addition it works with IR modulation freuencies in the range 30 to 120kHz making the Mk5 circuit the best choice for compatibility with remote controls.


Parts List:
R1,R2: 5M6 RESISTOR (2)
R3,R5: 3k3 RESISTOR (2)
R4: 120k RESISTOR (1)
R6: 220R RESISTOR (1)
R7: 47k RESISTOR (1)
R8: 120R RESISTOR (1)
R9: 10k RESISTOR (1)
R10: 2K2 RESISTOR (1)
R11: 100R RESISTOR 1 W (1)
C1,C3,C4: 22n polyester CAP (3)
C2: 100u electrolytic 25V(1)
C5: 100u electrolytic 25V(1)
Q1 BC107 (1) alternatives, BC107A, 2N2222, 2N2222A
Q2 BC109C (1) alternatives, BC109, BC549
D1: 1N4148 DIODE (1)
D2: Red LED (1)
IC1,IC2 CA3140E opamp (1)
IR1: SFH2030: (1)
IR2,3: TIL38 (2) or similar.

Design Philosophy:
This time I have returned to "first principles" and built a wideband infra red (IR) preamp which receives and re-transmits the entire baseband signal from a remote control handset.

It is designed to work with IR controls using 30-120KHz and should therefore work with just about any handset. In addition I have separated ambient (surrounding) light from the modulated light used by a remote handset. The major problem with the Mark 1 circuit is that it reacts to all light sources, ambient light producing a continous signal from the IR photo diode and is amplified by the rest of the circuit. I have published a modification to the original Mark 1 circuit, click here to view.

Noise Immunity:
It is difficult working with Infra Red, you cannot see it, and it is difficult to measure. A major barrier with this circuit was how to differentiate between daylight and an IR signal. Ambient light produces an almost continuous signal, changing little over several hours. A signal from an IR handset contains control pulses modulated with a carrier frequency (typically 36kHz) transmitted using an Infra Red photo diode. My solution used here, is a simple RC filter formed by C1 and R3.

At low frequency i.e. 50Hz the impedance of C1 is high, around 144k. The voltage gain of inverting op-amp IC2 is approximately R4 / R3, but at low frequency C1 is in series with R3 so the gain is now 120k / (3.3k + 144k) or less than unity. Daylight or ambient light will change slowly over several hours, in frequency terms this signal would be millihertz or less and C1s impedance will be megaohms.

A signal from an IR handset will be modulated at around 36KHz. At this frequency the impedance of C1 is very low, around 200 ohms. This has little effect on the input impedance of the op-amp stage and voltage gain will now be R4 / R3 or about 34 times. The impedance of capacitor C4 also helps noise rejection as its impedance change will allow more signal to pass into Q1 base at high frequencies and much less signal at line frequencies.

Circuit Details:
Light photons are received at IR1, this is an IR photo diode type SFH2030. A SFH2030F, which contains a daylight filter,may also be used instead of the SFH2030. The photo diode is reverse biased and when light strikes it, the energy of the IR signal releases additional charge carriers within the diode, allowing more current to flow. This current is amplified and converted to a voltage by the first CA3140 opamp, IC1. IC1 is wired as a current to voltage convertor, see below.


In an ideal current to voltage convertor the output voltage would be the product Rf multiplied by the input current. The non-inverting input would be tied to ground. In the Mark 5 circuit the output voltage is iR1 or about 5.6 Volts/uA appearing at pin 6 of IC1. The current generated by the SFH2030 photo diode when receiving a signal from a handset several metres away is less than 50 nA and requires the extreme high input impedance to avoid shunting the signal. There are two reasons for using the CA3140, the first is its high input impedance, over 1000G. The second reason is that normally the non-inverting input would be at 0V when working from split + and - supplies. In this single supply version the non-inverting input is returned to negative supply via R2. This can only be done with a Mosfet input, hence the choice for using the CA3140.

IC1 converta all current from the photo diode IR1 into a voltage. Although the SFH2030 is most sensitive at infra red wavelengths, it will produce tiny currents from daylight and also the 50/60Hz noise fields from flourescent and mains lighting. To minimize this, C1 and R3 form a high pass filter, allowing a 30kHz and higher signals to pass but blocking low frequencies. The impedance of C1 increases with decreasing frequency being 31k at 50Hz. Daylight for example, produces a contstant luminence, changing slowly over several hours, to which the impedance of C1 is effectively infinite.

The signal voltage from IC1 is now further amplified by IC2, gain being the ratio R4/R3 or 31dB. All opamps have a limit called the gain bandwidth product. The gain will fall to unity at the highest usuable frequency and be a maximum value at dc. Between these limits the gain falls with increasing frequency as shown in the bode plot for the CA3140 below:



Looking at the chart above, at 100kHz the maximum gain can only be about 30dB. However this is ample and boosts the received range of signals from a remote handset to the photo diode which have worked well up to 4 metres apart. Because R5 is returned to the negative supply a Mosfet input opamp must again be used. The output is again filtered by a high pass filter comprising C4 and the associated input impedance of Q1. R6, C2 and C3 provide decoupling for the IR preamplifier, C3 is in parallel with C2 because an electrolytic is not always a low impedance at high frequencies.

The IR output stage is comprised of Q1 and Q2 and associated components. The output is arranged so that with no input signal, Q1 is on and Q2 off; the visible LED, D2 will also be off. With no signal the 47k resistor biases the driver transistor, Q1 into full conduction. Its collector voltage will be near zero volts and the output transistor Q2, which is direct coupled to Q1 collector will therefore be fully off. Power drain will be minimal.

When an IR signal is receieved from a handset, the complete modulated signal will be amplified and fed via C4 into Q1 base. This is sufficiently strong enough to overcome the positive bias supplied by R7 and switch off Q1. This will happen many times a second, at the same frequency as the IR modulating signal sent by the handset. As Q1 switches off, its collector voltage rises to near full supply switching on Q1 and lighting the LED D2. Pulses of infra red at the same modulating frequency are then transmitted by the photo emitting diodes, IR2 and IR3. Because the signal is cleaner, (i.e. no daylight or 50/60Hz lamp fields included) then the series resistor R11 has been incresed in value to 100 ohms. The range from photo emitter diode to the equipment to be controlled has proved successfull at over 4 metres when powered from a 12 Volt supply. D1 helps to improve the turn off speed of Q1, thereby ensuring that the output waveform will be "squarer". It can be omitted but the circuit will perform better if D1 is included. A simulated transfer characteristic is shown below:

AC Transfer Charcteristic




The ouput is measured between Q2 emitter and ground. A simulated transient response is shown below. Three graphs are produced with excitations of 40,80 and 120kHz.



Please note that the above waveforms are simulated using a perfect square wave input, with rise and fall times of zero seconds. The output is measured between Q2 emitter and ground with a 200 ohm resistive load. In the real world, the cable to the remote photo emitter LEDs will contain both capacitance and inductance. This will increase both rise and fall times of the output signal. As with the Mark 1 circuit I recommend using speaker wire or bell wire to be used to cable the remote photo emitters.

My Prototype

Note that the veroboard layout below only includes the componets from the left of the schematic to C4, I had Q1 and Q2 on breadboard during this testing phase.


Setup and Testing:
There is little to adjust in this circuit. First I suggest disconnecting the wiring to the emitters IR2 and IR3. Switch on and D2 should be off. Aim a remote in the direction of IR1 and press any button D2 should light and be seen to flash when a button is held on the handset and go off when unpressed. If all is well reconnect the wiring to emitters IR2 and IR3. Without lenses, the light is quite directional and so you will need to aim it carefully at the remote equipment you are controlling. A digital camera, or camcorder can "see" into the Infra red range. This is useful to prove that IR2 and IR3 are producing output.

Veroboard Layout:
Below is a picture of my veroboard layout for the Mk 5 IR extender using Ron Js excellent veroboard images. Special thanks to Derek Smith for checking the veroboard layout and pointing out one small error (which is corrected now).



Special Note:I have omitted Diode D1 in my prototype and also the veroboard layout above, and the two images below. Click the links below to view the actual veroboard layouts. The veroboard drawing above shows the component site, the yellow circles represent the breaks on the bottom (track side).

Component side (106k)
Track side (97k)Note that this is reversed from component side.
For more help on vero layouts see this Practical Page.

Fault Finding:
If your circuit does not work, first check that your circuit is receiving power. Next compare the voltages to my prototype below. These checks are all made with a digital multimeter with a supply voltage of 12V DC. All checks are made with respect to ground (i.e. the back or negative meter probe is always connected to the negative or 0V power rail).

With no input signal:

IC1   Pin6       1.15V
IC2   Pin6       0V
Q1    base       0.8V
Q1    collector  0.13V
Q2    emitter    0V


With a strong input signal (handset same room less than 2meters away):

IC1   Pin6       1.15V
IC2   Pin6       0.15V
Q1    base       0.65V
Q1    collector  3.16V
Q2    emitter    2.79V



A good tip from Derek Smith (UK, who had problems with poor noise immunity in this circuit. Derek cured his fault by replacing the SFH2030 photo diode, the new SFH2030 provided much better noise immunity. So, if your voltage levels are similar to my prototype above then try replacing IR1.

If you still have problems with noise immunity check the supply voltage. Special thanks to Roch who found out that his 12V power supply was actually running at 16V. After reducing the voltage to 9V the problems disappeared for him. My original circuit ran happily from a 12V regulated supply.

Compatible Handsets:
If you build the mark 5 circuit please let me know the make and model of your remote control. I will add it to the list of compatible handsets below:-

Aiwa RC-ZVR01
Echostar URC-39756
Kameleon One for all remote (URC-8060) Maplins 6 way Audio/Video Switcher Hub order code L63AB
One for all remote
Panasonic EUR511200
Panasonic DVD player model no N2OAHC000012
Philips RC6512
Pioneer AXD7323
Pioneer VXX2801
Pioneer DVD remote
RCA systemlink 8 A-V
Saisho VR3300X
Sanyo vhs remote
Sony RM1- V141A VTR/TV
Sony RM-533
Sony RM-831
Std Sky digi box handset
Technics EUR64713
Xbox Remote
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Monday, September 2, 2013

AM Receiver Schematic

This is a compact three transistor, regenerative receiver with fixed feedback. It is similar in principle to the ZN414 radio IC which is now no longer available. The design is simple and sensitivity and selectivity of the receiver are good.

AM Receiver Schematic


Notes:
All general purpose transistors should work in this circuit, I used three BC109C transistors in my prototype.The tuned circuit is designed for medium wave. I used a ferrite rod and tuning capacitor from an old radio which tuned from approximately 550 - 1600kHz. Q1 and Q2 form a compund transistor pair featuring high gain and very high input impedance. This is necessary so as not to unduly load the tank circuit.

The 120k resistor provides regenerative feedback,between Q2 output and the tank circuit input and its value affects the overall performance of the whole circuit. Too much feedback and the circuit will become unstable producing a "howling sound". Insufficient feedback and the receiver becomes "deaf". If the circuit oscillates,then R1s value may be decreased; try 68k. If there is a lack of sensitivity, then try increasing R1 to around 150k. R1 could also be replaced by a fixed resisor say 33k and a preset resistor of 100k. This will give adjustment of sensitivity and selectivity of the receiver.

Transistor Q3 has a dual purpose; it performs demodulation of the RF carrier whilst at the same time, amplifying the audio signal. Audio level varies on the strength of the received station but I had typically 10-40 mV. This will directly drive high impedance headphones or can be fed into a suitable amplifier.

Construction:
All connections should be short, a veroboard or tagstrip layout are suitable. The tuning capacitor has fixed and moving plates. The moving plates should be connected to the "cold" end of the tank circuit, this is the base of Q1, and the fixed plates to the "hot end" of the coil, the juction of R1 and C1. If connections on the capacitor are reversed, then moving your hand near the capacitor will cause unwanted stability and oscillation.

Finally here are some voltagee checks from my breadboard prototype.This should help in determining a working circuit:

All measurements made with a fresh 9volt battery and three BC109C transistors with respect to the battery negative terminal.

Q1 (b) 1.31V
Q2 (b) 0.71V
Q2 (c) 1.34V
Q3 (b) 0.62V
Q3 (c) 3.87V
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Sunday, September 1, 2013

24 Second Shot Clock Circuit

Description:
This is a circuit intended to be used in basketball shot clock
Circuit Diagram
Notes:
To start in 24 seconds; 24s LOAD SW and Reset SW should be push simultaneously. If not, the count will start in 99. Pulse input can be connected to 555 astable multivibrator but must be calibrated for real time clock. The PAUSE SW must have a Switch Debouncer so that the counter will count normal when counting is paused and then turn-on.
When the count reach 00, the NOR gate will have an output of logic1 that will turn on the two transistor. The buzzer will rung and light will turn on. The two transistors are continuously turn-on not until LOAD SW and Reset SW is push. All have a +5v power supply.
Author: Milardo de Guzman
E-mail: milardo_dg@yahoo.com
Source: http://www.zen22142.zen.co.uk
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