This video is purchase only. (Own, not rental). A demonstration is shown highlighting the difference in performance between electrolytic and ceramic capacitors in power supplies. Other topics discu...
I built a ring oscillator using a 1.125GHz 74 series logic inverter IC from Potato Semiconductor. It was fun. You can support the channel for free on Gawkbox! http://www.gawkbox.com/afrotechmods Ma...
Afroman reviews Siglent's SSA3000X series spectrum analyzer and all the options. There is some RF information for beginners and usage experiments are also performed. Firmware version 1.2.8.2. =====...
The ultimate Arduino tutorial for beginners. Learn how to choose an Arduino, dim LEDs, build a motor speed controller and more. Sponsored by Audible - Get a free 30 day trial & download one free ti...
How to use the popular LM386 class AB audio amplifier IC to build a simple mono 1 watt audio amplifier. It costs less than $3 in parts! Sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. Get 30 free days at: htt...
A tutorial on electrical power and watts. A practical example of light bulb power measurement is shown as well as a demo how to calculate appropriate resistor sizes. Website: http://bit.ly/2gHy8xd...
A tutorial on the basics of resistance, resistors, and Ohm's law which describes the relationship between voltage, current and resistance. I also show you how to build a simple resistor + LED circu...
What is voltage and what does it do? Learn about volts, coulombs, joules, power supplies and more in this video! Previous video on amps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gvJzrjwjds Website: http://w...
A description of how a popular 12V DC to 120/240V AC inverter circuit works and its MANY limitations. Watch this video before you build inverter circuits you find online else you risk damaging your...
This video explains what frequency modulation (FM) is and shows a simple low powered FM radio transmitter circuit you can build. It has a range of about 20 meters. Check out my webpage for more vid...
Videos on the basics of electricity covering electrical current, voltage, resistance and power. Simple LED circuits and how to calculate resistor values are shown.
What is voltage and what does it do? Learn about volts, coulombs, joules, power supplies and more in this video! Previous video on amps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gvJzrjwjds Website: http://w...
A tutorial on the basics of resistance, resistors, and Ohm's law which describes the relationship between voltage, current and resistance. I also show you how to build a simple resistor + LED circu...
A tutorial on electrical power and watts. A practical example of light bulb power measurement is shown as well as a demo how to calculate appropriate resistor sizes. Website: http://bit.ly/2gHy8xd...
The basics of how transformers work, where to shop for step down mains transformers, and how to wire one up to mains voltages. European and North American wiring is discussed. DO NOT FORGET TO ADD ...
This video covers the basics of diodes, bridge rectifiers, and how to build simple unregulated AC to DC power supplies than can handle a few mA up to several Amps. General purpose 1A diodes: http:/...
The basics of linear voltage regulators - what they do, how to wire them up, and where to find them. Then I give a basic example of how to build a 5V supply that can power USB powered gadgets. 5 vo...
A tutorial on the LM317 voltage regulator. Shows you how to make a 1.25 to 25V adjustable voltage supply, or choose any other output voltage you want. An example of a fan speed controller is shown....
I explain buck converters (a type of switch mode power supply) and how to build a 5V 5A power supply using an LM2678. Website: http://www.afrotechmods.com/
A tutorial on feedback resistors in DC-DC converters and how to build a high current adjustable power supply using an LM2678. Check out my webpage for more electronics! http://www.afrotechmods.com ...
An explanation of what constant current sources are, and how to use an LM317 to build a constant current source that can power strings of LEDs and laser diodes. LM317: http://amzn.to/2jvp5Vi Switch...
The basics of how inductors work, a demo showing an inductor filtering out high frequency signals, a quick low pass LC filter, and a demo showing the magnetic field created around inductors. Webpag...
The basics of inductance - how increased inductance creates a heavier filtering effect, and how coil windings and core materials affect the inductance of an inductor. Inductance/capacitance meter: ...
An intro to passive low pass RL filters. An example of a 2kHz audio crossover circuit for a woofer is given, where the low frequencies are allowed to pass through and the high frequencies get filte...
A description of inductive spiking, why it happens, and how a diode can save your circuits. Make sure you enable annotations as there is an error in one of the diagrams. 100 diodes for $2 on Amazon...