Category Archives: Power

DIY Ionic charging

Posted on 2018-04-24 by M. Eric Carr

Charging the Fitbit Ionic without the charging cable.
(TL;DR: The center pin is 5V; the outer two are Ground.) Continue reading →

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Sense Home Energy Monitor: First Impressions

Posted on 2017-02-19 by M. Eric Carr

First (very positive) impressions of the Sense Home Energy Monitor. Continue reading →

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A Better Voltage Regulator

Posted on 2016-02-16 by M. Eric Carr

There’s a switched mode, drop-in replacement for the LM7805. Pass it on. Continue reading →

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Rediscovering Vacuum Tubes, Part 1

Posted on 2012-07-30 by M. Eric Carr

A 6J6 vacuum tube is run through some DC tests… Continue reading →

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