How To Join Stranded Copper Wires Without Soldering
Disclaimer: I’m usually wiring up 12V DC, these tips are not for the high voltage AC stuff. So …
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A Beginners Guide to Connecting Batteries in Series and Parallel
Disclaimer: Wiring batteries can be dangerous. Always wear eye and hand protection, and take off any metal jewelry …
A Beginners Guide to Calculating Current in Parallel Circuits
This is Part 2 in 3-part series about parallel and series circuits. Check out: Part 1: Calculating Resistance …
A Beginners Guide to Calculating Resistance in Parallel Circuits
This is Part 1 in 3-part series about parallel and series circuits. Check out: Part 2: Calculating Resistance …
Voltage Drop For DIY Mechanics
When I first tried to learn about voltage drop, I’d keep running into the same problem. I would …
Silver vs Copper vs Gold: What makes silver the most conductive element on earth?
Before learning to fix a motorcycle, I’d never given the conductivity of metals a second thought. Who would? …
Positive Ions Vs Negative Ions: What’s the difference?
So, what’s the difference between a positive ion and a negative ion? What impact do they have on …
The Newbies Guide To Voltage, Current and Resistance
Want to learn more about electricity? Well then, you will need to learn about voltage, current, and resistance, …
The Best Way to Calculate Resistor Size For LEDs
So you’re starting out in electronics and you need a fast way to calculate the size of resistor …