8 Photo-Detector Circuit Board

Sunday, June 29th, 2008


The circuit on this page is for a simple light detector circuit board that has 8 detectors that can be used with visible or infrared light systems. The detectors use LM339 voltage comparators as the active element. Phototransistors or CdS photocells can be used as sensors for this circuit. If phototransistors are used the circuits [...]

6 Amp Solar Power Center by TLC2272

Saturday, June 28th, 2008


The SPC2 is a solar power center, it can be used to handle all of the power functions for small 12 Volt solar powered devices. It contains a photovoltaic charge controller and a low voltage load disconnect circuit. The low voltage disconnect has a load on-off switch, and a battery low voltage indicator. By using [...]

DERBY FINISH LINE DETECTOR by LM339

Friday, June 27th, 2008


The following is an electronic schematic and parts list for the items needed to construct an infrared detector for the finish line of a Pinewood Derby racetrack utilizing an external power supply and the parallel port of an IBM compatible computer of at least 486/33Mhz running DOS 3.1 or better. Also included is a narration [...]