I have recently purchased a new toy that uses regular batteries, but choose instead to use a rechargable battery pack. The problem is the toy requires 7.2v and the battery pack is 9.6v Now, I know there has to be some way to step down the voltage of the battery pack to be viable for the toy but I am not sure the best solution. What I want to do is add a component between the connectors of the b
Forum: Other

I've seen a couple schematics on this site and a few others elsewhere that use a variable cap rated 30-200pF. But I can't find any dealers or manufacturers that list one of these. Does anybody have a part number or dealer they use to obtain these? need a couple to complete a couple of projects that may or may not work Thanks
Forum: Miscellaneous

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Forum: Amplifiers

Hmm, what does the trace connect to in the lower right corner of the diagram?
Forum: RF transmitters

Hi all, I'm new to this site and new to the world of Electronics Started reading the dummies guide and then needed something to start playing with. Figured a transmitter and receiver would be a good place to start. Found this site and this pair of components for the modular burgular alarm. Built the transmitter and am only 2 components away from the receiver. Finally found the Transistor for the
Forum: RF transmitters

Just right click on the link and choose Save As save it to where ever and read it later It's a pdf file not a web link
Forum: RF transmitters