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  AC/DC converter having power saving under 100mW         


Author: webber
Date: Aug 31, 2008 18:56

Hi all,

I would like to built an AC/DC converter with universal input
(90~264Vac) and one 12V/2A output.

It need to having power saving under 100mW when the output loading is
40mW.

Can anypne suggest me PWM ICs which can acchieve this target...

Thansk!

Webber.
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  Re: Disrupting camera operations         


Author: Robert Baer
Date: Aug 31, 2008 18:24

Nobody Special wrote:
> Last week I was outside a hollywood club and witnessed
> a minor celebrity being harassed by paparazzi photographers.
> Later, I saw an episode of Myth Busters where they were
> using a lighning generator that kept either shutting down
> the camera or making the focus go crazy. This gave me an
> idea; suppose someone built a portable system that
> interferes with nearby electronics ad then hired out as a
> service to celebrities. Three question: First, would that
> be illegal? Second, would it be techicly feasable assuming
> a power source that fits inside a rollaround suitcase?
> Third, what would such a system consist of? I am imagining
> some sort of antenna that could be aimed at the paparazzi
> photographers, or would it be more like a every camera
> within X feet type of system? Not seriously considering
> making such a thing, just curious about whether it is
> feasible.
>
>
One problem: you are ASSuming only electronic (AKAdigital) cameras ...
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  Motor speed control via back-EMF detection         


Author: Phil Pemberton
Date: Aug 31, 2008 16:35

Hi guys,
I've been tearing apart a Brother PT-1000 label printer with the eventual
goal being to connect it to a desktop PC to print labels for my various
component storage boxes. I've figured out how the print head communicates with
the controller board, which just leaves the motor drive circuitry.

Naturally, being a low cost device (£15), the PT-1000 doesn't use anything
remotely stepper-motor-like for the label feed. Instead, it uses a cheap
Mabuchi DC pancake motor (an RF-300C-11440, for which I have yet to find a
datasheet) and a speed reduction gearbox. The speed control is performed by a
ROHM BA6220 chip.

Ideally I'd like to eliminate the ROHM chip (seeing as it's basically
unobtainium) and use a PIC of some description (probably a 12F675) to do PWM
speed control of the motor. But first I'd like to understand how the ROHM chip
manages to do what it does.

I found a datasheet for the '6220 here:
<http://www.classiccmp.org/rtellason/chipdata/ba6220.pdf>
.. but like most ROHM datasheets, it doesn't say much about the chip, other
than that it uses back-EMF sensing and how to determine one of the two
external resistor values.
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  Re: Disrupting camera operations         


Author: Gordon S. Hlavenka
Date: Aug 31, 2008 16:18

Nobody Special wrote:
> I saw an episode of Myth Busters where they were
> using a lighning generator that kept either shutting down
> the camera or making the focus go crazy. This gave me an
> idea; suppose someone built a portable system...
> Not seriously considering
> making such a thing, just curious about whether it is
> feasible.

I would imagine it would be pretty simple, and probably NOT contravene
any FCC regulations. You'd need a modulated IR emitter; since it's not
emitting any RF it's not going to mess with police radios, pacemakers,
or the like. But since cameras use IR to autofocus (paparazzi aren't
going to be using manual focus!) you should be able to build something
with the size and power requirements of a TV remote control -- eminently
portable. You might camouflage it as a necklace or belt, to get 360º
coverage.
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  Re: Disrupting camera operations         


Author: Jeff Liebermann
Date: Aug 31, 2008 09:29

On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:31:30 +0000, Nobody Special home.com>
wrote:
>Last week I was outside a hollywood club and witnessed
>a minor celebrity being harassed by paparazzi photographers.
>Later, I saw an episode of Myth Busters where they were
>using a lighning generator that kept either shutting down
>the camera or making the focus go crazy. This gave me an
>idea; suppose someone built a portable system that
>interferes with nearby electronics ad then hired out as a
>service to celebrities.
>Three question: First, would that
>be illegal?

Very illegal. No physical contact is required and gadget doesn't even
have to be effective. It's considered assualt if anyone "feels"
threatened. If the nature of the weapon is indeterminite, then it's...
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  OT. Democrats Keen sense of Morality         


Author: amdx
Date: Aug 31, 2008 08:28

"It's the 1st time in over 60 years.

John Edwards has been banned from making a speech at the Democratic
Convention for having an affair and lying about it.

Bill Clinton will be speaking in his place."

Found on;
http://onemansthoughts.wordpress.com/category/politics/

Mike
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  Re: Disrupting camera operations         


Author: Jan Panteltje
Date: Aug 31, 2008 07:24

On a sunny day (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:31:30 +0000) it happened Nobody Special
home.com> wrote in giganews.com>:
>Last week I was outside a hollywood club and witnessed
>a minor celebrity being harassed by paparazzi photographers.

And you came to the aid?
Always have video camera ready, where on youtube?
>Later, I saw an episode of Myth Busters where they were
>using a lighning generator that kept either shutting down
>the camera or making the focus go crazy.

Pacemaker - kill - you jail.
>This gave me an
>idea; suppose someone built a portable system that
>interferes with nearby electronics ad then hired out as a
>service to celebrities.

Celebreties are celebrities because they WANT to be celebrities.
If they beat up photographers is is because they are asking for attention :-)
>Three question: First, would that
>be illegal?

Yes
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  wholesale Adidas Lacoste Puma Trainers, Air Foece One outlet shoes         


Author: hjkl
Date: Aug 31, 2008 07:15

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  Battery charging software         


Author: scott93727g
Date: Aug 31, 2008 03:38

BattChgPro Ver 1.5
Battery charging software
Nine types of battery chemistry (Secondary)
Lithium, NiCad, NIMH, Lead Acid, Nickel-Iron
Nickel-Zinc, Sodium-Sulfur, Zinc-Bromine, Alkaline
Select cell voltage and Select Battery Voltage
For batteries up to 24 cells.
Shows charge rates and durations
Charging Rates (Select/Custom)
http://www.sharewaresoftware.org/battchgpro/battchgpro.htm
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  Re: 1" cubes         


Author: Kris Krieger
Date: Aug 30, 2008 15:43

"john jardine" idnet.co.uk> wrote in news:csFtk.65662$c47.30500
@en-nntp-06.am2.easynews.com:
>
> care2.com> wrote in message
> news:a149072f-08f2-444d-80c7-e2adee9f689e@a1g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
>> I seem to have a recurring need for 1" cubes to use as small equipment
>> cases. Things like a little basic circuitry in a lead, and various
>> other very small & simple apps.
>>
>> What do you use for jobs like this?
>>
>> cheers
>
> Tin plated steel sheet. 0.2mm and 0.3mm thick, (RS Components about
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