The line of code starting with ‘pinMode’ setspin 13as an output. This enables us to write avalueto the pin. The value can be ‘HIGH’ or ‘LOW’. HIGH turns the pin on and LOW turns it off. Therefore, to turn on pin 13, we need to write ‘HIGH’ to it as shown on line...
As you can see in thetime-lapse videobelow, they automatically turn on when it gets dark thanks to a light sensor on the power pack. It also has a digital timer where you can set how many hours they stay on (ours go off around the time we hit the hay). We love that they’re ...
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By controlling the current, you can essentially turn the magnet on and off. When the current is turned off, the atoms return to their natural state (meaning in random directions), and the rod loses its magnetism. (Technically, it retains some magnetic properties but not much and not for ve...
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(under the coil of wire) serves as the mounting point for the rotator. The short piece of pipe screws into a floor flange, which in turn is bolted to a 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 square piece of wood that is glued and screwed to a 12 inch long piece of 2X4. The 2X4 slips between the...
Whether you opt for a conventional gas standby generator or a solar generator, if it doesn’t provide enough AC output and storage capacity to run your home for the desired length of time, your investment in power generation can turn out to be an expensive mistake. ...
The relay has two different types of electrical contacts inside – normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC). The one you use will depend on whether you want the 5V signal to turn the switch on or turn the switch off. The 120-240V supply current enters the relay at the common (C)...
In an autotransformer, since the entire single winding is uniform with its specs, itsvolts-per-turnis also the same across all the tap points. This means, the voltage induced across each of the tap sections will be proportionate to its number of turns. ...
There’s a limit as to how fast the battery industry can cram greater energy density into 18650-sized battery cells used in power tool battery packs, and so the jump to higher capacity packs will continue to slow down. Brands won’t continue to one-up each other, as higher capacity batte...