Told my family that I've wanting to get into electronics. Received this as a gift. Any good beginner projects I can use this on?Dec 2021 ⋅ SMGGUNNER ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Yesterday a Redditor asked us for help finding a categorized chart of electronic components and what they do. Not finding it, I made one. Please critique it.Apr 2021 ⋅ 1Davide ⋅ r/AskElectronics
My father recently died. Upon entering his apartment we found this set up and didn't even know it's main purpose. His garage is filled (hoarder style) with similar stuff. Any help with IDing the equipment and reccomendations on what to do with it would be appreciated.Jun 2021 ⋅ Taiwannumber3 ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #hoarder-style
Any project ideas for 50 Seven Segment displays? Accidentally ordered 50 instead of 5 from China...May 2021 ⋅ StOster ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #f #50
Boxes full of them. Can't think of anything else than a railgun as a way to give these a purpose in life. :-)Jul 2021 ⋅ wouterminjauw ⋅ r/AskElectronics
I have a box of these left over from a railgun I made in HS. I'm wandering if anyone has any cool ideas I could use them for.Jul 2021 ⋅ DIYEngineeringTx ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Soldered wires to thru hole connector and used heat shrink. Does this look OK?Sep 2021 ⋅ m3ltph4ce ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Going back to school at 31 to grab a degree electronics engineering. This soldering lab was from my intro to electronics class. How does it look?Apr 2021 ⋅ michaelwrigley ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #31
Has anybody ever seen a DIP16 package with these additional ‘pins’ on the side?Nov 2021 ⋅ carl0071 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
My 57 year old mother would like to know If her 64SD card can be repaired?Sep 2021 ⋅ lostinmusic1088 ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #64 #57
What is the purpose of adding the capacitors and resistors in parallel to these diodes?Nov 2021 ⋅ EgyptianGodRa ⋅ r/AskElectronics
What is name of this 7 LED segment and where can i get them?Aug 2021 ⋅ elecanic ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #7
What is the purpose of this zigzag path? It is DC adapter.Oct 2021 ⋅ PredatorSalamiIsBack ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Does anyone know how to remove that silicone easier? some chemical metods?Nov 2021 ⋅ retardedMortar ⋅ r/AskElectronics
If ICs consists of smaller components, is replicating its internal schematic with smd/tht components will work/function as the same thing?Dec 2021 ⋅ sergealagon ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Why is an isolated transformer safer to touch than non-isolated?Apr 2021 ⋅ ProEngineerXD ⋅ r/AskElectronics
555 Timer with 2 1M resistors and a 0.1 uF cap. What are the ripples on the bottom of the square wave signals?Dec 2021 ⋅ abe17124 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Ignore the fact that this board is burned; what's the purpose of the swirly copper traces next to the components?Dec 2021 ⋅ gurksallad ⋅ r/AskElectronics
What is the best way to jump/extend a USB-C port onto a daughter board?Nov 2021 ⋅ Ayame__ ⋅ r/AskElectronics
What is this component? From the circuit board of a small guitar amp. Might be a diode but unsure.Jun 2021 ⋅ 1337ll4ma5 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Is the capacitor on the right blown? This was in a amp that isn’t working and it was the only thing that looked out of place.Aug 2021 ⋅ hamshi4 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
What is this weird crystalline stuff on line filter assembly?Nov 2021 ⋅ Octane_TM3 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
A capacitor just exploded on my graphics card, is it repairable?Jan 2021 ⋅ Av_2939 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
What in the heck are these red things? This is a PCB for an aviation radio.Jul 2021 ⋅ ccoady454 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Repairing an old keyboard. What is the best way to repair this broken trace?Apr 2021 ⋅ bushnrvn ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Anyone ever cut their pi? I want to saw off the header side of the boardOct 2021 ⋅ nomoreimfull ⋅ r/AskElectronics
What does twisting wires like this in a DC circuit cause, if anything? why is this bad to do? All educational info is welcome and appreciated!Mar 2021 ⋅ Account_J99 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Looking for the part number/manufacturer of this dual USB&Micro-USB foldable connectorJan 2021 ⋅ sensors ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #r/manufacturer
Does anyone know what these part containers are called and/or where I can find them?Dec 2021 ⋅ 5Beans6 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
What is this component called? It is used as a volume controller on a keyboard.Sep 2021 ⋅ ACMEBugs ⋅ r/AskElectronics
What might I need to limit the signal so that this buzzer only rings for a half second?Jun 2021 ⋅ Squiggy_Pusterdump ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Anyone know a chain store where you can get these fuses? I miss Radio Shack. It's for a stereo receiver.Dec 2021 ⋅ rob5i ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Has anyone had any luck PCB milling? I’m getting there but it is much more difficult than anticipated.Jul 2021 ⋅ DIYEngineeringTx ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Why on gamepads and other such membrane switch devices, are some of the contacts for the membrane switch to bridge shaped differently?Aug 2021 ⋅ Fun_Communication143 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Got these capacitors from a 90's forklift battery charger. They sound like there are liquid inside. Why? Any not too deadly things to use them for?Jul 2021 ⋅ abagofcells ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #90
Newbie in electronics, I’ve been only learning about boards and circuits. I just found this in front of my dorm. What board is this?Apr 2021 ⋅ bugoscsiga ⋅ r/AskElectronics
I recently got an Arduino board & another electronics kit which accidently also included an Arduino rip off. It doesn't get detected in the ide but runs the basic blinking circuit when given a power source. And is the circled part the processor? Which ide do I use to code & how do I get it working?Sep 2021 ⋅ sexy_nibba ⋅ r/AskElectronics
According to the colour code on the circled resistors, they should read 1k Ohms on the multimeter, but all of them read around 235 Ohms. All the other resistors measure correctly. Am I colour blind, or could another component be effecting the resistance value? Thanks.Jul 2021 ⋅ Two-Pack-Shaker ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #235 #1
Currently trying to find information on this IC. I have searched for 3 days with no luck thus far.Jun 2021 ⋅ digitaldowns ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #3
Nixie tube clock runs fast 1+ min each day. What should I check first?Oct 2021 ⋅ dryale ⋅ r/AskElectronics
How would you classify the phono/RCA connector? With the Phone and barrel power connectors? Or with the coax connectors?Aug 2021 ⋅ 1Davide ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Looking to make an SMD version of the Intel4004, wikichip states the transistors are PMOS, what is a good SMD equivalent for this at less then a dime if possible?Nov 2021 ⋅ AuraKSphere ⋅ r/AskElectronics
How can I improve my soldering? The wires all pass the continuity test. These are Philips Hue strip lights V4. I tinned the wires prior and the strips were pre-tinned from the factory, I also used a good amount of flux but still think this came out ugly looking and worry about longevity.Jun 2021 ⋅ extremeelementz ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #4
I have to repair this but I don't have any 49 ohms resistor, can I put 47 ohms or can I put parralel connection with two resistors to make 49 ohmsNov 2021 ⋅ micxhailo ⋅ r/AskElectronics
What exactly does this simple circuit do? Powers flood light LED's.Oct 2021 ⋅ SirZazzzles ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Oh wise ones, where do I find iso 10487 connectors?Aug 2021 ⋅ rubikssolver4 ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #10487
Prototyped an analog electronic load... how do you all keep projects clean and tidy? I can’t seem to ever build an enclosure for projects and they they just rot away..... curious as your thoughts on keeping clean and making project enclosures!Mar 2021 ⋅ Positive_Ad_5051 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
I bought a bunch of these voltage step up modules but the output voltage isn’t changing on my multimeter no matter how much I turn the screw.Sep 2021 ⋅ LambSauce666 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
I can't get rid of these cracks in ink lines. Do anyone knows how to prevent them ?Sep 2021 ⋅ _Pumpking7_ ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Is this a rivet? How can I detatch this FET from the heatsink?Aug 2021 ⋅ yesmyfriends ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Just ordered a small microcontroller but some of the pins came bent. Is this an issue? How could I fix this? Also I am very new to this so sorry if this a complete noob questionMay 2021 ⋅ 65neverusedatoilet ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Im new to arduino but i have a question what is the difference between these two itemsMay 2021 ⋅ Sergiomedina67 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Would a thermal scope be sensitive enough to check for hotspots on WS2811 LEDs? I have an elaborate Christmas display that’s mostly diy and I don’t wanna burn my house down.Dec 2021 ⋅ bigshaund ⋅ r/AskElectronics
I sourced this 16 relay Bluetooth board and it worked well. Now I need something similar where each channel also has variable voltage output. So the Bluetooth msg would include channel number, and intensity value. Any thoughts on sourcing such a board vs. building it from scratch?Jun 2021 ⋅ hyteck9 ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #16
How would you desolder two perpendicular boards? Wick isn't absorbing enough. Details in commentsDec 2021 ⋅ b0ghag ⋅ r/AskElectronics
The subscriber count of r/AskElectronics just overtook /r/ElectronicsApr 2021 ⋅ 1Davide ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #r/AskElectronics #r/Electronics
What's the bead-patterned trace to the left of the ARM chip? What purpose does the shape serve?Jun 2021 ⋅ abdulsamadz ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Tell it to me straight, doc. How realistic is this mini-HDMI SMD repair for a shaky-handed amateur?Mar 2021 ⋅ dowath ⋅ r/AskElectronics
What is the preferred method so these pins never make contact with one another? Should I just use liquid electrical tape?Jun 2021 ⋅ extremeelementz ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Is there a way to find out the forward voltage of these LEDs? I bought them from Smraza but their site has no info on them.May 2021 ⋅ OldSell3 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Measured the voltage on a DIY full bridge rectifier. Shouldn’t the oscilloscope trace be touching zero volts before going back up to peak?May 2021 ⋅ panling69 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
New to soldering. What precautions should I take before soldering so that I don't destroy the board and how should I do it? I have a 25W soldering iron.Jun 2021 ⋅ mighty_raju44 ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #25
Need help identifying a replacement for this part, it detects the rpm of a woodturning latheJul 2021 ⋅ MrT80 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
I’m learning about antennas, and seeing the pic on the right in a book. The left is from a Ugly’s controls reference guide. They seem to say the same thing except they differ in their terminology “direction of current” and “flow of electrons”. What am I missing here?Mar 2021 ⋅ Robatronic ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Just for sheer curiosity I wonder which company made this component...Sep 2021 ⋅ niccan4 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
I have this old multimeter with a setting for measuring battery voltages. It gets the same readings as the DC voltage meter. Any ideas why it was put on the multimeter?Jul 2021 ⋅ N3W70N ⋅ r/AskElectronics
I love this sub. Thanks to /u/WyvernsRest I was able to fix my sustain pedal with a mouse trapFeb 2021 ⋅ petertree ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #u-WyvernsRest
Any idea on how to cleanly remove the stickers from these antistatic bags so that I can store components and label them for my own use?Jun 2021 ⋅ GrabThatPencil ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Can anyone help please? I don't know why this isn't working?Sep 2021 ⋅ Mockbubbles2628 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Is the microcontroller on my new Arduino uno assembled incorrectly? How can I fix it?Sep 2021 ⋅ ProEngineerXD ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Made a silly whoopsie and splashed solder onto this ribbon connector. Tips/best methods for fixing something like this?Jul 2021 ⋅ badboy10000000 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Identifying a 2.95 X 5.48mm compatible LED for repairs?Sep 2021 ⋅ rotarypower101 ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #48 #95 #5 #2
I got this strange looking transformer from an old satelite reciever, why does it have this shape?Jan 2021 ⋅ szevlin ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Trying to make a custom rocket launch controller to learn a little about circuitry. Would this diagram work, and what specification lights/resistors would I need? I want it to be safe so the rocket doesn't fire inadvertently. Thanks for any help! Please don't be mean.Jul 2021 ⋅ DudeGuy123458 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Made a stupid mistake in an RGB lighting project. If you use the WS2812Bs for a project, take note that the marker is on Pin 3 for some reason!Mar 2021 ⋅ bleedingoutlaw28 ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #2812 #3
What is the purpose of the transistors when using a four digit seven segment display. And what would happen if I didn't use them. More in comments.Jul 2021 ⋅ York05 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Im not much of a circuit board type of guy. Is that dark-red box a fuze of some kind? Couldn't find it on google.Jun 2021 ⋅ Woxpog ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Since i not very familiar with using a function generator, i decided to make my own with the icl8038 utilizing the circuit described here (http://electronics-diy.com/icl8038-function-generator.php), and this is how i usually make my perfboards, so would this make any huge effects at this frequency?Mar 2021 ⋅ Mazen-Gomaa ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #8038
0.1 pin headers are such a pain to crimp, I can't seem to get them right at all. Any tips?Aug 2021 ⋅ Nilzzz ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #0 #1
Yo! My 2070 Super took a dump at the worst time for GPUs... Only part of the board I see out of whack is this burnt R005 resistor. Could that cause it to stop working completely?Apr 2021 ⋅ BigJ43123 ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #2070
Second time ordering components, some of them are a little offJan 2021 ⋅ eats_paste ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Which side is the “top” of the chip? The ridge and dot are on opposite sides.Oct 2021 ⋅ aldog43 ⋅ r/AskElectronics
How does my Roku remote work with half the “required” batteries?Oct 2021 ⋅ gizziebrutal ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Is there any way to solder and connect these traces without melting the plastic?May 2021 ⋅ Ima_Load ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Found this on an old piano pedal, anyone know what it exactly does or how do I reconnect it ?Aug 2021 ⋅ Sp00kyHunter ⋅ r/AskElectronics
I borrowed this today from my school - Arduino, Raspberry and some sensors but I have no idea how do I return it and keep it safe till September. Do I keep these anti-static bags? I'm aware it's a stupid question, I'm a complete noob when it comes to electronicJun 2021 ⋅ CluelessGadget ⋅ r/AskElectronics
Trying to distinguish the wattage of this 5.6k ohm the smaller 5.6ks are 1 watt for comparison. It the larger one a 5watt?Aug 2021 ⋅ Big-nose12 ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #5 #6 #1
Hello, I need to replace this resistor on the power module of a washing machine, but I'm bad at colors and I can't seem to find a standard value fitting those (5) colors. Can anyone help me ?Feb 2021 ⋅ wisewiseimsowise ⋅ r/AskElectronics ⋅ #5
How would I go on about calculating how much power this heatsink can dissipate? Or should I just find a similar looking one which has a datasheet and look from there?Jun 2021 ⋅ szevlin ⋅ r/AskElectronics
