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    Signal path selection

    OK. A different scenario but the same implementation. The device would have 2 mono inputs from microphones spaced at either side of the stage or a metal block. The device would have a mono output and the a variable control (or 2) that would allow the user to select where on the stage an...
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    Signal path selection

    I want to be able to select the signal in a stereo path. It is possible to simply provide a signal selection process using DSP or FFT methods? I want to have a stereo signal (say an orchestra playing a composition) and be able to input the left and right channels into a processor when I can then...
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    FET theory for a simple switch

    This is a difficult set-up to understand. I need to be able to have a seamless changeover from mains supply to battery. Using a 12V battery but without the supply output going above 12V. The battery needs 13.8V to 14.4V to charge properly. So I need to be able to disconnect the battery while it...
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    Driving LED with multiple input voltages

    Be careful with using a zener though. The diode is a stabilizer, it conducts when it reaches it's threshold and the excess voltage / current must be dropped by the feed resistor or the diode will burn out. You can drop a lot of power this way if you are not careful. Another way is to use a...
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    New to electronics! Question about electrons throughout a basic atom model.

    Yes, there are a certain amount of electrons on an atoms energy level (shell) but there are a complex combination of level loading depending on the atom. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_electron_configuration_table shows the electron loading really well. But the functions of the atom are...
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    Best way to supply LED

    Looking at the circuit, you are supplying 5V to the uC so why not use the 5V to supply the LED's too? If your transistors have an on resistance that will give a 1.7V drop, then you do not need resistors (5-3.3=1.7). A single supply would be cheaper for you. And as you are only turning the LED's...
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    FET theory for a simple switch

    which signal to connect to which pin? control to gate obviously, but does the battery connect to source or drain?
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    Converting 5vdc to +/-2.5vdc???

    Simplest way is to reference your analogue ground to a voltage divider of two matched and equal resistors placed across the 5V rail. The junction will give you a virtual ground and allow for a +/- 2.5V input.
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    How to link nets from different pages of the design

    Some of the simplest mistakes (and even I have made this one once) is to place too many spaces or underscores in a signal name. The nets look the same, but they never meet. The other thing to try is to use the global command (/g) on your signal nets.
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    FET theory for a simple switch

    Ok. Simple question. What type of FET can be used to act as a switch. It will have a battery supply on one side that will have between 15V and it's on load terminal voltage of a minimum of 11.5V. The output side could draw up to 4A. The control will be such that a 15V turns the switch off and a...
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    How to make Usb to TTL converter

    TTL? this is a difference of type and system. USB is a serial communication system, TTL is just logic. What are you trying to achieve? There are USB to TTL conversion chips that will interface with a serial input on a PIC or similar. Try looking at the FTDI website for these.
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    Reducing cost of pcb manufacturing and assembling

    There is nothing you could do on the board as you have it to reduce cost. A combined PCB manufacturer and assembler would reduce your overall cost a little. If you redesign the board for larger pad to hole ratio or single layer will reduce the cost of the board.
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    Reducing cost of pcb manufacturing and assembling

    You could find a manufacturer and assembler in one. The pcb would need to be re-designed for a lower quality as relaxed tolerances would lead to non-functioning boards. You did nt specify if the pcb is double sided or multi-layer. FR4 is a defacto standard and will cause serious problems if...
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    Please help me with voltage detector

    Is the voltage AC or DC? Is the voltage contained in a sheathed wire or exposed wire. How close do you want to be to the voltage?
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    saving batteries on machine

    Unfortunately I can not see the sketch and so can not comment. There was an article in an old electronics magazine that addressed this issue in an old style mini. They used a second battery with a charging diode and a heavy duty relay connected to the ignition switch and supply. This had the...

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