Other Car Electronics

Pneumatic transportation uses air to move solid objects from one location to another. Pneumatic tubes pull objects through their pipes using the principle of suction. The weight of the object...

Keyless entry fobs allow the driver to unlock the car doors or trunk without inserting a key into a lock, and at some distance from the automobile. They have become standard on American, European,...

Car fobs, used for passive keyless entry systems, have been coming in handy for years. According to Cars.com, "Chevy's '93 Corvette featured General Motors' first Passive Keyless Entry system."...

Tracking devices can be a helpful device to have on a car. It can help locate a car if it's stolen, allow parents to track where their teenagers are taking the family car and help law enforcement...

Although technology has progressed greatly in the 12-volt appliance market, many mobile individuals still find themselves with the need to utilize 110-volt AC-powered equipment such as blenders,...

A simple switch for some simple electric experiments, a foray into electronics, or the curious DIY-er. Useful and easy to make.

The production differences between amorphous and polycrystalline solar panels create differences in efficiency, price, and reliability. Determining which panel is for you depends on budget,...

OutlanderDirect.com has some good installation information on Xantrex Inverters. The first and most important part of the installation is that your new Xantrex SW600 Inverter should not be...

Over time, your power antenna mast will begin to wear down and not function properly either from usage or faulty devices and you will begin to notice it sticking, rising slower than normal or not...

"HID" stands for "high intensity discharge" and is commonly used in reference to light bulbs. HID lights have many of the same uses as normal incandescent lights. Most cars can be retrofitted to...

Follow these steps to get the Iphone app to remote start your car. The best part about this system is you don't need to be in close distance to the car because the signal goes over the cell...

A circuit breaker is an electrical switch that protects an electrical circuit from damage, which is generally caused by either overload or short.

The basics of automotive wiring are simple, because the concept is rather generic to all vehicles, with the exception of positive grounds. Automotive wiring is so simple that virtually anyone can...

Reading the color code on a resistor is not that difficult. All you need to know is what the colored bands mean and what to watch out for.

Batteries may be connected to an electrical circuit in such a way that the total voltage of the circuit is the sum of the voltages of all the batteries in the circuit. A recreation vehicle may...

Relays--electrically actuated switches--have many uses in electronics. Applying current at or above a relay's threshold voltage causes the relay to close, which can complete a different circuit,...

Different electronic devices are built to run at different voltages and types of current. In the United States, the the voltage of typical wall outlets is 120 volts, also called mains voltage,...

A dead 12-volt battery is one that can no longer maintain its charge for any long period of time. More often than not, the battery has to be disposed of. But there are a few you tricks you can try...

A NAND gate is an electrical logic component made of a configuration of transistors. A transistor is a device that amplifies a current if the transistor has a power source. NAND gates fall under...

Having an Alpine security system in your vehicle gives users the peace of mind of knowing that their vehicle and belongings are protected. Alpine vehicle security systems come with remotes that...

Volts are the units used to describe voltage. It is a unit of both electric potential and electromotive force.

There are so many GPS navigation units for the car and it can be very difficult to decide what system to buy. There are many, many GPS brands — TomTom GPS units, Garmin GPS systems, Magellan...

USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become a standard for not only computers, but for most gadgets and electronics, which have USB cables that allow them to either connect to or simply charge from a...

Yamaha versus Roland. The debate has been ongoing since both introduced digital pianos more than 20 years ago. Both lay claim to reproducing sound that is representative of an acoustic grand...

Electronics can be very expensive, especially if it is something that has just been released. Here are some ways to purchase these items at a discounted price.

Keyless entry devices are one of the conveniences that make the day flow a little smoother. Instead of having to fumble around for a car key, position it in the lock, turn the key, pull it out and...

You can add memory to the TomTom 125 GPS system to store additional maps, applications, voice files and points of interest. The capacity of the SD card should be determined by the size of the map....

You will need to learn how to remove battery corrosion if you have ever left the batteries in a device too long. Leaky batteries leave behind alkaline battery acid build up. This build up can be...

Clamp-on amp meters (better known as clamp-on ammeters) measure electric conductors of electricity with a sensor in-between the jaws of the clamp. In some applications, electricians pass the test...

The function of a voltage regulator is to modify the voltage in a circuit. These devices are necessary because the raw voltage from a power source frequently varies outside the operational range...

According to National Insurance Crime Bureau statistics, an automobile is stolen every 26.4 seconds. With today's average new vehicle selling for just under $30,000 in the United States, it makes...

A smart battery charger is built to monitor a battery as it charges and indicate when it is fully charged. This helps prevent you from overcharging and possibly damaging the battery. In order to...

After our GPS satnav was stolen from our van parked in our driveway, we resolved to never leave it in the car again. But, as an electrical contractor, we are always on the road or at unfamiliar...

Changing a truck tail light is quick, easy and almost anyone can do it with a little bit of knowledge. It may seem intimidating if you've never done it, but get out a few basic tools and give it...

Power is an expression of an amount of work, or energy transferred, in a unit of time. Power itself is not directly measured, but instead can be calculated using a number of formulas that use...

This article will show you how to use a crimping tool to make electrical connections with crimp connectors.

Audio technology has come a long way since the days of bulky eight-tracks and delicate vinyl records. Compact discs are remarkably compact and durable by comparison; however, it's difficult to...

Resistors are electrical components that help control current flow in a circuit. A high resistance means that there is less current available for a given voltage. The temperature of a resistor...

The Garmin Nuvi 350 is a great tool for those on the go or for those looking for a versatile system that can go from a road trip to a camping trip with a few simple adjustments. But If the...

Have you ever been in a car traveling with someone reading off where you should turn or exit on a trip? This experience can be quite frustrating for both drivers and passengers alike. In recent...

This idea of making a generator of free energy has been arround for long. And due to the law of physics , many concluded that there is no such thing as free energy. Is there a way of making this...

Everyone has locked themselves out of there car at work or at the store before. Whatever the reason is our car keys are sitting inside our car just out of reach. Oh what to do, a wait of 1 hr for...

A gasoline pump has two parts: the mechanical unit which actually handles the pumping and a computer unit which controls the pump. The computer in most modern gas pumps is connected to a computer...

In 1827 Georg Simon Ohm published the group of electrical laws that bear his name. Electrical engineering students have been trying to memorize them ever since with mixed success. Here's an easy...

Solar energy is in the news today from powering whole cities to simply powering a reading lamp in some remote rural home in India. They have become indispensable in these particular applications,...

In much of the world, and especially in the industrialized western world, electricity is an essential element of daily life, along with appliances and gadgets that run on battery power....

For the safety of your home, the electrical wiring should be in good condition and up-to-date. Faulty wiring in the house could cause an electrical fire or short circuit. If there is even a small pro

Besides providing shelter for your car and a place to store stuff, garages also provide easy access to homes for potential break ins. One way to prevent burglars from getting access to your home...

Having a dead car battery will obviously leave you immobile, but the frustration of the situation can also be overwhelming. Getting a "jump" from a fellow driver will provide your car with the...

Designing your own electronic circuit can be a huge learning experience and a lot of fun. There are a lot of ways to get this done. You can make printed circuit boards on a laser jet printer or...