Devices
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Andonstar AD407 microscope add-ons, part 2: Base, PSU and LED dimmer
Extending the base platform. Making a custom PSU and LED dimmer. Continue reading
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Andonstar AD407 microscope add-ons, part 1: extender and LED ring
Some of the drawbacks of this microscope, and how to fix them. Continue reading
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DIY: Mini turntable strobe
A crystal controlled, USB powered strobe light for turntable speed adjustment, with selector for 50 or 60 Hz strobe discs. Continue reading
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Add-on: USB DAC integrated in Tandberg Huldra 11
A DIY DAC which lets an old receiver play music directly from a PC. Continue reading
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Modification: Tandberg Huldra 11 LED illumination
Radio dial illumination with LED strips and a DIY adjustable PSU. Continue reading
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Repair: Tandberg Huldra 11
Some common issues with this receiver, and how to solve them. Continue reading
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DIY: Combined solder fume extractor and work light
Inhaling large amounts of solder fume is probably not healthy, so having a solder fume extractor may be a good idea. There are a lot of solutions on the market, from small and cheap (and inefficient) fans to place on your table top, to expensive ventilation/extraction systems for industrial use. Since the hot fumes rise Continue reading
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DYI: A mini “Arduino” which can power your peripherals
An ATMEGA328P based “Arduino” board with built-in switching voltage regulator, and wide input voltage range. Continue reading
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DIY: ATMEGA328P-AU bootloader burner
The ATMEGA328P is well known from basic Arduino boards like Uno, Nano and Pro Mini. When buying one of these boards, you can step directly into programming the microcontrollers from Arduino IDE. If you have bought the same microcontrollers separately, you need to install a Bootloader before you can upload code via the serial interface. Continue reading
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Concept: Electroshock therapy for malfunctioning transistors
Tin whiskers is a common failure mode on 1950s and 60s transistors. Here’s one way to fix it. Continue reading
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Restoration: Tandberg Sølvsuper
The first model in the Sølvsuper series, which spanned from 1936 to 1978. Continue reading
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Self-taught electronics hobbyist. Collector of Tandberg and other Norwegian broadcast receivers.
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