Post, news and articles about electronics or mechanical technology that is un-related to high voltage and Tesla coils.
The Toshiba Toughbook CF-18 is a laptop, used for field engineering work back from 2006 where it was released. I am doing a quick overview and demonstration of this laptop. A glimpse of computer history to have a record of things, as this was decommissioned and scrapped by the company that owned it. More than […]
Taking a look at the Toshiba Toughbook CF-18 vintage computer Read More »
I have successfully detected something, this might sound a little uncertain. But there definitely is detected some kind of radiation or particle energy that causes various levels of light generated in the BC408 scintillation plastic. It is being detected by being attached to the front of the photomultiplier tube. I have updated the article about
Photomultiplier Scintillation Experiment Read More »
I picked up two of there 5.5kW frequency inverters from a scrap yard. Both assumed to be thrown out due to malfunction. I took them home to dismantle them for parts to use in other projects. First we have the front and two stickers, one with specifications and the other with end of life information.
Teardown – Schneider Electric Frequency Inverter ALTIVAR71 Read More »
This morning I made the simple experiment first demonstrated by Michael Faraday in 1821, the homopolar motor. It is a simple electric motor that anyone should be able to make from common household items. Enjoy 🙂 http://kaizerpowerelectronics.dk/everyday-science/homopolar-motor/
Introduction I visited one of the monthly openings at an old power station from 1916 that is still operational, it is only maintained and started up to give a demonstration of a beautiful piece of machinery to the public. A small group of volunteers maintain and run the generator and museum. Specifications The engine is
Demonstration of Thrige power station Read More »