Jan 172012
 

Before Hams invented DIY Electronics and even before Electric Current gained any respectable position in the Manufacturing Community. The thing that was making many heads nod in unison, was Steam Engines.

Coal, Steel and then Steam Engines made the word Industrial Manufacturing very Meaningful.

Toy steam engines museum – Chesterfield

See some inspiring videos of The Steam Engines at Michael Stacey of Chesterfield. Here you will find models from Mamod, Hobbies, Meccano, Bowman, Wilesco, Maxwell Hemmens, Stuart, etc.

Wilesco Dampftraktor D405.

Wilesco Dampftraktor D405.

Miss England – Twin jet propelled speed boat, Made by Victory Industries Ltd Circa 1948.

Miss England - Twin jet propelled speed boat

Nov 162011
 
Learn About Electronics - Eric Coates

Many pages, illustrations and Interactive demonstrations in Electronics. A new section on AC electronics, designed to teach the basics of AC Theory in 10 easy to learn modules. Individual topics too like capacitors, inductors, reactance, impedance, etc. Learn About Electronics – Eric Coates The Step-by-Step Lessons in Electricity and Magnetism is very simple and full [...]

Sep 122011
 
Proto-PIC - Prototyping for Hobbyists

eShop and How-To Videos for anyone who has an interest in Microcontroller Programming & Development. Components and Kits for the Electronics Enthusiast. Proto-PIC – Prototyping for Hobbyists A site designed for electronics and prototyping hobbyists and enthusiasts. This site has grown and is now a useful knowledge base and online shop for anyone who has [...]

Sep 092011
 
G8NQN - Martin - Keadby North Lincolnshire UK

Amateur Radio Station operated by Maerin Bancroft. The Online Website includes a Technical section with drawings and building instructions for many projects. G8NQN – Martin – Keadby North Lincolnshire UK He has links to various sites that cover the RAE exam theory in detail, this section can be used as a reference for those taking [...]

Jun 112011
 
Amateur Radio and Calculators for Electronics

John Owen has made Enriching Electronics Pages at vwlowen.co.uk. There are many Ham Radio projects too. Amateur Radio and Calculators for Electronics A highlight is the “Build A PICAXE Weather Station.” This is quite Exhaustive and Detailed. Starting Electronics – a simple first project. Here he teaches in simple tongue, The method and steps to [...]

Feb 172011
 
Maplin - Electronic Components and Tools

Computers and Electrical Spares and Tools. Hobby Gear & Electronics Materials. Educational Kits, Electronic Parts or Components. Cables and Wire management. Consumer Entertainment Electronics. Solar and Alternative Energy Kits. Maplin – Electronic Components and Tools Microcontroller-based function generator capable of producing square, sine, sawtooth or triangle waves. The wave shape and frequency are adjustable via [...]

Feb 122011
 
The Circuits Shop - Electronics in Meccano

Access to the entire Maplin Electronics catalogue at the Electronics in Meccano Circuits Shop. In addition to the essential components and tools you’ll need as an electronics hobbyist, Maplin stock a wide range of electrical items for your home, car, computer and elsewhere. The Circuits Shop – Electronics in Meccano Articles on motor control, components, [...]

Jan 132011
 
Amateur Radio Technical Notebook - GM3SEK

Best of ‘In Practice’ on the web – Articles and resources of long-term interest, including switch-mode power supplies. Amateur Radio Technical Notebook – GM3SEK The Triode Board – PC board and Kit for Triode PA control and protection The Tetrode Boards – PC boards and Kit for Tetrode PA control and protection. Cost-effective Ferrite Chokes [...]

Dec 022010
 
Radio Electronics Projects - Hans Summers G0UPL

“I am not a professional electronics engineer, nor do I have an electronics degree. I make no claims for technical accuracy, good design, or necessarily even originality for the contents of these pages. Rather, I am a simple enthusiast attempting to convey my love and enjoyment of radio, electronics, laptops and computing and perhaps to [...]

Nov 032009
 

Electronics Club Example Projects, Construction of Projects, Soldering Guide, Study Electronics, Electronic Components, 555 Timer, Circuit Symbols. Example Projects Construction of Projects Soldering Guide Study Electronics Electronic Components Circuit Symbols John Hewes, Kelsey Park Sports College. (This is good place to start your electronics study, it has a practical and simple Approach – delabs)