22nd March 2026
THERMAL DESIGN BASICS Circuit 7805 regulator supplied by a 12V battery (allow for 14V MAX during charging) Max voltage drop across the regulator = 14-5 = 7Volts For a design load current of .5 Amp Max regulator dissipation =… Continue Reading…
22nd March 2026
Member John Macey put together some basic electrical/electronic formulas which may be useful to newcomers. … Continue Reading…
18th December 2025
The process for addition of an energy sensor channel as an Individual Devices Usage in the Energy Dashboard involves a few steps but not too arduous. This feature provides a way to get a break-down of what the energy Dashboard… Continue Reading…
12th November 2025
The Unseen Genius of QR Codes: More Than Just a Square You scan a QR code at a restaurant, on an advertisement, or maybe to connect to a guest Wi-Fi network. It seems simple, but beneath that pattern of… Continue Reading…
28th September 2025
With support for Windows 10 ending on 14 October 2025, how can computers with unsupported CPUs or TPMs remain safe? This article outlines the options for Windows 10 systems that don’t meet Microsoft’s requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. Since… Continue Reading…
19th August 2025
Don’t panic when Windows 10 is no longer supported – options including forced Windows 11 installation Stephen Davidson (Davo esq) By now most people will be aware that Windows 10 support ends 14th Oct, 2025. This doesn’t mean that… Continue Reading…
