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A projector is any device which creates a light-projected image by shining a light through a small, transparent image. In order to refine this image, projectors must also employ lenses in order to...

A radio is one of those inventions that would not go away, it would continue to evolve and be part of people's daily lives. One can easily be entertained and informed by listening to some music...

Microwave ovens allow foods to be heated quickly and easily. This is done through the use of high-frequency microwaves transmitted through what is called a magnetron tube. These cause the...

To understand how an electric generator works, it's important to know the materials that make up one, and the basic principle surrounding the device. The whole operation that an electric generator...

A smoke detector is an electronic device that was originally invented in 1890 by Francis Robert Upton and Fernando J. Dibble. Essentially this electronic device is designed to detect the presence...

Here is a way to re-attach a broken audio cassette tape

Toasters have been around for decades, but they lack in innovation. A fully functional toaster can be made in your own home using only basic supplies. Put your own personal touch on a toaster by...

When an electronic device, powered by an outlet, stops working, the power transformer may be defective.This guideline will tell how to check the windings.

Learn about Back Panel of a reel-to-reel tape deck this stereo repair video from our studio engineer.

What is that cracking noise? Learn about diagnosing crackle from Fender Rhodes amplifier in this free vintage electronics restoration video.

The Roomba Scheduler is a great way to get your vacuuming done while you take care of other things. The latest upgrade to the Roomba is smarter and has more features than the original -- and more...

Building robots takes a lot of smarts and a lot of money. But just because you don’t have a scholarship from MIT and development funding doesn’t mean you can’t make a robot....

There are many uses for an audio mixer, and knowing it's capabilities will greatly enhance your experience using it. An audio mixer is an essential tool in working with audio. From using a mixer...

Resistors are by far the most common components in most electronic circuits. However, since they are produced very inexpensively and often have round bodies, their resistance value cannot be...

The new OnQ Selective Call Intercom is a compact, high tech, structured wiring intercom. The room stations for this system install in a two gang electrical box. Learn how you can install one in...

Yay! Just got a new iPod Vid Nano but wait... How the heck do I charge this thing in my computer??? Well, read on because by the end of this how-to you will be sure to be a pro at plugging in your...

Your new home theater may provide the best audio and video quality on the block, but it should be aesthetically pleasing, too. All of that wiring can make a room unattractive. Fortunately, there...

Unwanted compact discs (CDs) typically receive a final resting place in a landfill because most recycling centers don't accept CDs or DVDs. However, this trash can become a treasure again through...

A good set of headphones can last a lifetime, but it's unlikely that the plug at the end of the headphone cord will. If you can solder a wire, though, there's no reason you can't replace it. If...

Audio CD-Rs, which are required for most audio recorders, cost more than computer CDs. CD-RW (ReWritable) discs are more expensive than CD-R discs (which can only be "written" once). Some brands...