This circuit “3 Phase Induction Motor Starter” is one such starter. It is a very low-cost but highly reliable gadget, besides being fool-proof. Of all AC motors available, a polyphase induction motor is one that is mostly used in several kinds of industrial drives. this is because it is simple, extremely rugged, low cost, reliable, high efficient and requires little maintenance. Among the induction motors available, a squirrel cage machine is the best. However, such an induction motor can never be started by direct switching, as the motor can never…
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Auto-off for Cassette Players
Most common stereo cassette players have an auto-stop deck mechanism but do not have the auto power-off function. The circuit is meant for cassette players having an operational voltage of 12 V DC with the facility of LED type VU meter. When the sound signal stops, the power is automatically switched off after a delay of approximately 30 seconds. Circuit Description of Auto-off Cassette players With sound present, the LEDs of VU meter emits light. The LDR on receiving light from LEDs gives a high pulse to transistor T1which charge…
Read MoreMulti-Pattern Running Light Circuit
Running lights effect is not a new idea for electronics hobbyist. But this multi-pattern running light becomes unique as four patterns can be selected. In the first pattern, out of eight lights, alternate light go ‘on’ and ‘off’. In the second pattern, two adjacent lights go ‘on’ and the following two go ‘off’. This pattern is shifted from left to right. In the third pattern, four adjacent lights go ‘on’ and these are sifted to right. In the fourth pattern all the eights light go ‘on’ and ‘off’ one by…
Read MoreSimple Power Supply Resumption Alarm
Once again the most popular timer IC NE555 proved that its applications are limited only to the user’s ingenuity. The circuit of the simple power resumption alarm shown here is straightforward, where IC1 is wired in a special kind of mode. Circuit Description of Simple Power Supply Resumption Alarm When the power supply resumes, pin 2 of IC1 is grounded through C1 and pin 3 goes high. This makes reset pin 4 go high for about 10 seconds. When the capacitor C1 charges to two-thirds of the supply voltage, the output…
Read MoreStrobe Light Circuit Using 555 Timer IC: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction to the Strobe Light Circuit A stroboscope is an electronic device designed to observe rapidly moving objects that exhibit periodic motion as though they are stationary. This effect is achieved by flashing a strobe light at a frequency that synchronizes with the object’s motion, such as the rotation of a wheel, making it appear as if it is not moving. The strobe light circuit using a 555 timer IC utilizes a neon lamp, but for better visibility and illumination, a 9-inch tube light is recommended. PARTS LIST OF STROBE…
Read MoreTelephone Ringer Circuit using 555 IC
Telephone ringer circuit using 555 IC is a simple circuit or device which produces an alerting sound whenever a call is placed to your telephone number. The Telephone project posted here is the a telephone ringer which produces pleasant tunes when a call is placed to your number. The tunes produced by “telephone ringer” here are more melodious and soothing compare to those of old telephone instrument and piezo buzzer in the current electronic telephone instruments. PARTS LIST OF TELEPHONE RINGER CIRCUIT USING 555 IC Resistors (all ¼-watt, ± 5%…
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