TODOSpot the Mistakes 14These pages have become bigger than I expected. Although they receive a very small portion of the…Colin MitchellJanuary 30, 2013
TODOHow To Use This SiteBefore we talk about specific sections of the site, the first thing you should learn is the "Art of…Colin MitchellJanuary 29, 2012
TODOSpot the Mistakes 13We start another page of faults, hints and corrections to circuits found on the internet. This time…Colin MitchellJanuary 12, 2012
TODOSpot the Mistakes 12We start another page of faults, hints and corrections to circuits found on the internet. I am…Colin MitchellNovember 16, 2011
TODOSpot the Mistakes 11Here is a circuit that is over-designed: It can be simplified to this: Before designing a circuit…Colin MitchellJanuary 10, 2011
TODOSpot the Mistakes 10PR4401 1-watt LED Driver by TA Babu (India) This is one of the worst circuits I have seen. It uses a…Colin MitchellJanuary 19, 2010
TODOSpot the Mistakes 9Here's a circuit with a slight fault: The 100p between the microphone and base of the first…Colin MitchellFebruary 01, 2009
TODOSpot the Mistakes 8The next mistake is simply "over-complexity" from a kit by Future Kit, a Thailand firm. Look at the…Colin MitchellApril 30, 2008
TODOSpot the Mistakes 72-Digit Display The next circuit has a number of problems. It is possibly the worst "2-Digit Display…Colin MitchellNovember 02, 2007
TODOThe Cost of FuelsOne of the most important topics on everyone's lips is the environment and the use and wastage of…Colin MitchellAugust 12, 2007
TODOSpot the Mistakes 6Sound Meter The next circuit has two problems. Connecting an electret mic directly to the input of a…Colin MitchellAugust 09, 2007
TODOIQWhat is your IQ, and is it important? This article alleviates your fear. IQ stands for…Colin MitchellJuly 01, 2006
TODOSpot the Mistakes 5The next discussion is not a mistake but an item that needs discussing. It is a 555 demonstration…Colin MitchellMarch 22, 2006
TODOLead Free SolderThe simple art of "soldering" is changing. Industry is changing from solder containing lead…Colin MitchellDecember 17, 2005
TODOHuge FindsIn a recent interview with Bill Gates on cable television, I was absolutely appalled to see the…Colin MitchellDecember 17, 2005
TODOTE front P3< Page 3 > MORE THEORY PAGES The main aim of this website is to teach electronics using the…Colin MitchellSeptember 10, 2005
TODOCracking A PIC ChipMany reader have asked if the code from a "protected chip" can be "read." I have not done this…Colin MitchellSeptember 10, 2005
TODOSpot the Mistakes 4Biasing Resistors The next discussion is not a mistake but an item that needs careful attention. A…Colin MitchellAugust 16, 2004
TODOSpot the Mistakes 3Power Supply Failure Alarm Here's a circuit from the web. It has obviously never been tried: Can you…Colin MitchellJune 20, 2004
TODOSpot the Mistakes 2THE KEY-HOLE LIGHT The next circuit (shown in Fig: 10) has two mistakes. One of them was so serious…Colin MitchellJune 20, 2004
TODOSpot the Mistakes 1This group of circuits comes from various books and magazines that caught the author's eye due to…Colin MitchellJune 20, 2004
TODOUpdate On QuestionsWe are getting a number of emails from readers asking questions like: Does the PIC LAB-1 and 5x…Colin MitchellJune 18, 2004
TODOIntroduction to DiscussionsThese " Discussion " pages let you know how we have structured this site, as well as provide answers…Colin MitchellJune 13, 2004
TODOPIC Microcontroller CoursePIC MICROCONTROLLER COURSE I have received a number of emails from readers who are learning about…Colin MitchellJune 13, 2004