Simple 3 Way Active Crossover Circuit Diagram

This is the Simple 3-Way Active Crossover Circuit Diagram with linear phase response. The problems that exist at common crossover circuit is known. The low pass filter causes a delay in the signal. Unlike the high-pass filter causes a head in the signal passing through it. Thus the frequency separation created some problems such as:

1. Signals of the two filters are mutually exclusive
2. The phase shift between the filter affects the radiation
3. The radiation pattern depends on the frequency

The crossover circuit tries to solve many of the problems mentioned above and based on a study of S. Lipshitz and J.  Vanderkooy, published in the JAES (Journal Audio Engineering Society). A lattice separation uses a linear phase low-pass section with the help of a time delay circuit and a circuit removal gives the output signal with high-pass filter characteristics. The time delay is not constant over the entire frequency range, but changing very slowly and mainly there are phase differences between signals of the two charges, not even close to the crossover.

Simple 3-Way Active Crossover Circuit Diagram

The circuit consists separation as shown in block diagram [Fig.2] two low pass filters of fourth grade, -24db/oct for a line of low-frequency signals and one for the high frequency separation. In the same frequencies operate both units delay time T1 (for low frequency F1) and T2 (for high frequency F2) and give the same phase characteristics of the low pass section.

The delay circuit T1 simulates the time delay introduced by low-frequency filter LPF1, while T2 simulates the time delay introduced by low-frequency filter LPF2 that exists in the line of midrange. Then the signal from the low pass filter removed [IC7A-B] of the signal has been delayed, a clear signal that the characteristics are the same as a signal that has passed through a high pass filter. At the exit of each line is a trimmer with which we can adjust the level between the levels of loudspeakers. The power circuit is a well-stabilized voltage + /-15V. The use of meshed split fourth order Linkwitz forcing crossovers be located at-6db [Fig.3].

The above picture shows the main circuits and the necessary formulas for calculating the low pass filters as well as trusses time delay. There is also an example calculation for crossovers and 200IZ 3KIZ that will help calculate and adjust to your needs. The circuit derived from a relevant article of the magazine Elektor. 

Components List:
R1,16 = 100Kohms
R2,3,4,5 = 56Kohms
R6,27 = 37.5Kohms[33K+4.7K]
R8,9,12,13,14 = 10Kohms
R10,28 = 75Kohms (150K//150K)
R11,29 = NC
R15 = 56.3Kohms
R17 = 12Kohms
R18,19,20,21,22 = 10Kohms
R23,24,25,26 = 37.5Kohms [33K+4.7K]
R30,31,32,33,34,35,36 = 10Kohms
R37,38,39,40,41,41 = 10Kohms
R42,43,44 = 47Kohms
R45,46 = 47 ohms
TR1,2,3,4 = 47Kohms trimmer or pot.
C1,34,35 = 2.2uF 100V MKT
C2,3,7,8,14,15,18 = 47nF 100V MKT
C4,5,6,9,10,11,16,17 = 10nF 100V MKT
C12,13,20,21,22 = 1nF 100V MKT
C19,23,24,30,31,32,33 = 47nF 100V MKT
C25,26,27,28,29 = 1nF 100V MKT
C36,37 = 1uF 100V MKT
C38,39 = 47uF 25V
IC1 = TL071
IC2,3,4,5,6,7 = TL072,NE5532
All the resistors is 1/4W 1% metal film

Sourced by Elektor

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Simple LED Driver Design

The Simple LED Driver Design TCA62735AFLG is a charge pump type DC DC Converter specially designed for constant current driving of white LED. IC can outputs LED current 120mA or more to 2.8-4.2V input. IC observes the power-supply voltage and the output voltage, and does an automatic change to the best of step up mode 1, 1.5 or 2 times. It is possible to prolong the battery longevity to its maximum.This IC is especially for driving back light white LEDs in LCD of PDA, Cellular Phone, or Handy Terminal Equipment.

This electronic project t LED driver is very simple and require few external electronic parts. Due of simplicity of this circuit this project not require additional explanations . If you want to change this design , please consult the manufactured datasheet.

Some features of the TCA62735AFLG electronic project are Switching Frequency : 1MHz(Typ.), Output Drive Current Capability : Greater than 120mA , 4 Channels Built in Constant Sink Current Drivers, Sink Current Adjustment by External Resistance, Soft Start Function , Integrated protection circuit TSD (Thermal Shut Down) .

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Simple Automatic Street Light

Needs no manual operation for switching ON and OFF. When there is need of light. It detects itself weather there is need for light or not. When darkness rises to a certain value then automatically street light is switched ON and when there is other source of light i.e. day time, the street light gets OFF. The sensitiveness of the street light can also be adjusted. In our project we have used four L.E.D for indication of bulb but for high power switching one can connect Relay (electromagnetic switch) at the output of pin 3 of I.C 555. Then it will be possible to turn ON/OFF any electrical appliances connected all the way through relay.

Principle :
This circuit uses a popular timer I.C 555. I.C 555 is connected as comparator with pin-6 connected with positive rail, the output goes high(1) when the trigger pin 2 is at lower then 1/3rd level of the supply voltage. Conversely the output goes low (0) when it is above 1/3rd level. So small change in the voltage of pin-2 is enough to change the level of output (pin-3) from 1 to 0 and 0 to 1. The output has only two states high and low and can not remain in any intermediate stage. It is powered by a 6V battery for portable use. The circuit is economic in power consumption. Pin 4, 6 and 8 is connected to the positive supply and pin 1 is grounded. To detect the present of an object we have used LDR and a source of light. LDR is a special type of resistance whose value depends on the brightness of the light which is falling on it. It has resistance of about 1 mega ohm when in total darkness, but a resistance of only about 5k ohms when brightness illuminated. It responds to a large part of light spectrum. We have made a potential divider circuit with LDR and 100K variable resistance connected in series. We know that voltage is directly proportional to conductance so more voltage we will get from this divider when LDR is getting light and low voltage in darkness. This divided voltage is given to pin 2 of IC 555. Variable resistance is so adjusted that it crosses potential of 1/3rd in brightness and fall below 1/3rd in darkness.

Sensitiveness can be adjusted by this variable resistance. As soon as LDR gets dark the voltage of pin 2 drops1/3rd of the supply voltage and pin 3 gets high and LED or buzzer which is connected to the output gets activated.

Component used
9v Battery with strip
Switch
L.D.R (Light Depending Resistance)
I.C NE555 with Base
L.E.D (Light Emitting Diode) 3 to 6 pieces.
Variable Resistance of 47 Kilo ohms
P.C.B (Printed Circuit Board of 555 or Vero board.

COMPONENTS :

a) Battery: For 9v power supply we can use 6pcs dry cell or 6F22 9v single piece battery.
b)Switch:Any general purpose switch can be used. Switch is used as circuit breaker.
c) L.D.R: (Light Depending Resistance)
it is a special type of resistance whose value depends on the brightness of light which is falling on it. It has resistance of about 1mega ohm when in total darkness, but a resistance of only about 5k ohms when brightness illuminated. It responds to a large part of light spectrum.
d) L.E.D:

A diode is a component that only allows electricity to flow one way. It can be thought as a sort of one way street for electrons. Because of this characteristic, diode are used to transform or rectify AC voltage into a DC voltage. Diodes have two connections, an anode and a cathode. The cathode is the end on the schematic with the point of the triangle pointing towards a line. In other words, the triangle points toward

that cathode. The anode is, of course, the opposite end. Current flows from the anode to the cathode. Light emitting diodes, or LEDs, differ from regular diodes in that when a voltage is applied, they emit light. This light can be red (most common), green, yellow, orange, blue (not very common), or infa red. LEDs are used as indicators, transmitters, etc. Most likely, a LED will never burn out like a regular lamp will and requires many times less current. Because LEDs act like regular diodes

and will form a short if connected between + and -, a current limiting resistor is used to prevent that very thing. LEDs may or may not be drawn with the circle surrounding them.

e) Variable resistance:(Potentiometer)

Resistors are one of the most common electronic components. A resistor is a device that limits, or resists current. The current limiting ability or resistance is measured in ohms, represented by the Greek symbol Omega. Variable resistors (also called potentiometers or just “pots”) are resistors that have a variable resistance. You adjust the resistance by turning a shaft. This shaft moves a wiper across the actual resistor element. By changing the amounts of resistor between the wiper connection and the connection (s) to the resistor element, you can change the resistance. You will often see the resistance of resistors written with K (kilohms) after the number value. This means that there are that many thousands of ohms. For example, 1K is 1000 ohm,2K is 2000 ohm, 3.3K is 3300 ohm, etc. You may also see the suffix M (mega ohms). This simply means million. Resistors are also rated by their power handling capability. This is the amount of heat the resistor can take before it is destroyed. The power capability is measured in W (watts) Common wattages for variable

resistors are 1/8W, 1/4W, 1/2W and 1W. Anything of a higher wattage is referred to as a rheostat
f) PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

with the help of P.C.B it is easy to assemble circuit with neat and clean end products. P.C.B is made of Bakelite with surface pasted with copper track-layout. For each components leg, hole is made.
Connection pin is passed through the hole and is soldered.
WORKING:
When light falls on the LDR then its resistance decreases which results in increase of the voltage at pin 2 of the IC 555. IC 555 has got comparator inbuilt, which compares between the input voltage from pin2 and 1/3rd of the power supply voltage. When input falls below 1/3rd then output is set high otherwise it is set low. Since in brightness, input voltage rises so we obtain no positive voltage at output of pin 3 to drive relay or LED, besides in poor light condition we get output to energize.

Precautions:
a) LDR used should be sensitive.
Before using in the circuit it should be tested with multimeter.
b) I.C should not be heated too much while soldering, can destroy the I.C. For safety and easy to replace, use of I.C base is suggested. While placing the I.C pin no 1 should be made sure at right hole.
c) Opposite polarity of battery can destroy I.C so please check the polarity before switching ON the circuit. One should use diode in series with switch for safety since diode allows flowing current in one direction only.
d) L.E.D glows in forward bias only so incorrect polarity of L.E.D will not glow. Out put voltage of our project is 7.3 volt therefore 4 LED in series can be easily used with out resistance.
e) Each component should be soldered neat and clean. We should check for any dry soldered.
f) LDR should be so adjusted that it should not get light from streetlight itself.

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Simple 100 Watt Inverter

This is a simplest circuit for 100 watt inverter for generating 220vAC from 12vDC. I say simplest because here in this inverter circuit a minimum number of components are used to design the schematic, which is quite difficult to make a circuit like this with further fewer components.
 

Simple 100 Watt Inverter Circuit Diagram

This 100W inverter circuit works great for small loads like a fan or 2-3 bulbs/lamps. In this circuit as IC1 we used a CD 4047 IC to generate 100Hz frequency (180 degree out of phase). CD 4047 IC is from Texas Instruments. It is mostly used as Astable/Monostable signal generator device. In this circuit it is triggered as astable multivibrator by the capacitor C1 between the Pin 1 and 3 of CD4047. And VR1 is used to adjust the frequency of signal.

Four 2N3055 transistors are used to amplify the pulse trains that are pre-amplified by two TIP122 transistors. There used three transistors for each side (half cycle), one TIP122 & two 2N3055 transistor to drive the output transformer (TX in circuit). Four 2N3055 transistors are used as driving transistor. An inverters maximum output power depends on two factors; one is the max current rating of transformer’s primary winding and other factor is the current rating of driver transistors.

Transformer: Use a 12v-0-12v, 10A step-down transformer in reverse. That’s mean secondary winding (12v-0-12v) will be the primary and primary winding (220VAC side) will be the secondary (output). So that it will worked like a step-up transformer. You can also use a 5A transformer instead of 10A, if you couldn’t have 10A.  But the output power will decrease to 60 Watt.

+12VDC: A good quality 12V car battery could be used for DC 12V.

Parts list :
VR1 = 250K (Variable resistor/POT)
R1, R2 = 4.7K-1/4W Resistor
R3, R4, R5, R6 = 0.1R-5W
C1 = 0.022uF
C2 = 220uF-25V
D1 = BY127 Diode
D2 = 9.1V Zener Diode
Q1, Q4 = TIP122 Transistor
Q2, Q3, Q5, Q6 = 2N3055 Transistor
F1 = 10A Fuse
IC1 = CD4047
TX = 12-0-12V, 10A Step-down Transformer

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Simple Audio Power Meter Circuit

This simple circuit indicates the amount of power that goes to a loudspeaker. The dual-color LED shows green at an applied power level of about 1 watt. At 1.5 watts it glows orange and above 3 watts it is bright red. The circuit is connected in parallel with the loudspeaker connections and is powered from the audio signal. The additional load that this represents is 470 Ohm (R1//R3) will not be a problem for any amplifier. During the positive half cycle of the output signal the green LED in the dual-color LED will be turned on, provided the voltage is sufficiently high.

At higher output voltages, T1 (depending on the voltage divider R2/R1) will begin to conduct and the green LED will go out. During the negative half cycle the red LED is driven via R3 and will turn on when the voltage is high enough. In the transition region (where T1 conducts more and more and ‘throttles’ the green LED as a result) the combination of red/green gives the orange colour of the dual-LED. By choosing appropriate values for the resistors the power levels can be adjusted to suit.

 

Circuit diagram:

Audio Power Meter Circuit Diagram

 

The values selected here are for typical living room use. You will be surprised at how loud you have to turn your amplifier up before you get the LEDs to go! The resistors can be 0.25 W types, provided the amplifier does not deliver more than 40 W continuously. Above this power the transistor will not be that happy either, so watch out for that too. Because T1 is used in saturation, the gain (Hfe) is not at all important and any similar type can be used. The power levels mentioned are valid for 4-Ohm speakers. For 8-Ohm speakers all the resistor values have to be divided by two.

 

 

 

http://streampowers.blogspot.com/2012/06/simple-audio-power-meter-circuit.html 

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Simple Circuit Transistor Checker

This simple circuit has helped me out on many occasions. It is able to check transistors, in the circuit, down to 40 ohms across the collector-base or base-emitter junctions. It can also check the output power transistors on amplifier circuits.

Simple Circuit Transistor Checker Schematic

Circuit operation is as follows. The 555 timer ( IC1 ) is set up as a 12hz multi vibrator. The output on pin 3 drives the 4027 flip-flop ( IC2). This flip-flop divides the input frequency by two and delivers complementary voltage outputs to pin 15 and 14. The outputs are connected to LED1 and LED2 through the current limiting resistor R3. The LEDs are arranged so that when the polarity across the circuit is one way only one LED will light and when the polarity reverses the other LED will light, therefore when no transistor is connected to the tester the LEDs will alternately flash.

The IC2 outputs are also connected to resistors R4 and R5 with the junction of these two resistors connected to the base of the transistor being tested. With a good transistor connected to the tester, the transistor will turn on and produce a short across the LED pair. If a good NPN transistor is connected then LED1 will flash by itself and if a good PNP transistor is connected then LED2 will flash by itself. If the transistor is open both LEDs will flash and if the transistor is shorted then neither LED will flash.

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Simple Solar LED Lantern

This solar LED lantern can be used as an emergency light. Its 6V battery can be charged either from 230V, 50Hz AC mains or a 12V, 10W solar panel. Two LED indicators have been provided—red LED (LED1) indicates battery charging and green LED (LED2) indicates fully-charged battery.

You can choose to charge the battery either from the mains power or the solar panel by using the single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switch. Capacitor C1 (1000µF, 35V) removes ripples from the power supply and regulator IC LM7809 (IC1) provides regulated 9V DC to the emitter of pnp transistor T1 (TIP127/BD140) and pin 7 of op-amp IC CA3140 (IC2), which is configured in comparator mode.
The reference voltage of 6.3V at pin 2 of IC2 is obtained through the combination of resistor R7 (1-kilo-ohm) and zener diode ZD1 (6.3V). The comparator controls charging of the battery. Pin 3 of IC2 is connected to the positive terminal of the battery to be charged through resistor R5. When the battery is fully charged, it stops charging and the green LED (LED2) glows to indicate the full-charge status.

When the battery voltage is low, diode D1 (1N4007) forward-biases and the battery connects (through resistor R3) to the collector of T1 for charging (indicated by the glowing of red LED1). Three high-wattage white LEDs (LED3 through LED5), such as KLHP3433 from Kwality Photonics, are used for lighting. These are switched on using switch S3.

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Simple Solar Tracking System

Generally, solar panels are stationary and do not follow the movement of the sun. Here is a solar tracker system that tracks the sun’s movement across the sky and tries to maintain the solar panel perpendicular to the sun’s rays, ensuring that the maximum amount of sunlight is incident on the panel throughout the day. The solar tracker starts following the sun right from dawn, throughout the day till evening, and starts all over again from the dawn next day.

Fig. 1: Circuit of solar tracking system

Fig. 1 shows the circuit of the solar tracking system. The solar tracker comprises comparator IC LM339, H-bridge motor driver IC L293D (IC2) and a few discrete components. Light-dependent resistors LDR1 through LDR4 are used as sensors to detect the panel’s position relative to the sun. These provide the signal to motor driver IC2 to move the solar panel in the sun’s direction. LDR1 and LDR2 are fixed at the edges of the solar panel along the X axis, and connected to comparators A1 and A2, respectively. Presets VR1 and VR2 are set to get low comparator output at pins 2 and 1 of comparators A1 and A2, respectively, so as to stop motor M1 when the sun’s rays are perpendicular to the solar panel.

When LDR2 receives more light than LDR1, it offers lower resistance than LDR1, providing a high input to comparators A1 and A2 at pins 4 and 7, respectively. As a result, output pin 1 of comparator A2 goes high to rotate motor M1 in one direction (say, anti-clockwise) and turn the solar panel.

When LDR1 receives more light than LDR2, it offers lower resistance than LDR2, giving a low input to comparators A1 and A2 at pins 4 and 7, respectively. As the voltage at pin 5 of comparator A1 is now higher than the voltage at its pin 4, its output pin 2 goes high. As a result, motor M1 rotates in the opposite direction (say, clock-wise) and the solar panel turns.

Fig. 2 Proposed assembly for the solar tracking system

Similarly, LDR3 and LDR4 track the sun along Y axis. Fig. 2 shows the proposed assembly for the solar tracking system.

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Simple Shadow Detector Alarm

This is also known as Sun up alarm, in this circuit you can set the LDR’s sensitivity by 100k potentiometer, you can set it with any lamp around your room (tube light, bulb, LED etc) by varrying the 100k potentiometer. We can also control the buzzer time by 1M potentiometer 
 
You can Enhance this project and set the sensitivity of the LDR with a lazer light and keep it on the way of any door circuit at one side and lazer at other side of the door and a then you can make this project to buzz as soon as some one enters in a room 
 
I personally set this project in my room with sensitivity of tube light and whenever i came in and turn my room’s tube light on

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Parts Required: 100k & 1M potentiometers  10k, 1Mx(3), 47k 0.1mF, 0.01mF & 10mF LDR BC337 transistor Beeper/Buzzer 9v Battery Supply

   Circuit Diagram:

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Simple Electrification Unit

The circuit is intended for carrying out harmless experiments with high-voltage pulses and functions in a similar way as an electrified fence generator. The p.r.f. (pulse repetition frequency) is determined by the time constant of network R1-C3 in the feedback loop of op amp IC1a: with values as specified, it is about 0.5 Hz. The stage following the op amp, IC1b, converts the rectangular signal into narrow pulses. Differentiating network R2-C4, in conjunction with the switching threshold of the Schmitt trigger inputs of IC1b, determines the pulse period, which here is about 1.5 ms. The output of IC1b is linked directly to the gate of thyristor THR1, so that this device is triggered by the pulses.

The requisite high voltage is generated with the aid of a small mains transformer, whose secondary winding is here used as the primary. This winding, in conjunction with C2, forms a resonant circuit. Capacitor C3 is charged to the supply voltage (12 V) via R3.When a pulse output by IC1b triggers the thyristor, the capacitor is discharged via the secondary winding. The energy stored in the capacitor is, however, not lost, but is stored in the magnetic field produced by the transformer when current flows through it. When the capacitor is discharged, the current ceases, whereupon the magnetic field collapses. This induces a counter e.m.f. in the transformer winding which opposes the voltage earlier applied to the transformer.

Circuit diagram:

Simple Electrification Unit Circuit Diagram

This means that the direction of the current remains the same. However, capacitor C2 is now charged in the opposite sense, so that the potential across it is negative. When the magnetic field of the transformer has returned the stored energy to the capacitor, the direction of the current reverses, and the negatively charged capacitor is discharged via D1 and the secondary winding of the transformer. As soon as the capacitor begins to be discharged, there is no current through the thyristor, which therefore switches off. When C2 is discharged further, diode D1 is reverse-biased, so that the current loop to the transformer is broken, whereupon the capacitor is charged to 12 V again via R3. At the next pulse from IC1b, this process repeats itself.

Since the transformer after each discharge of the capacitor at its primary induces not only a primary, but also a secondary voltage, each triggering of the thyristor causes two closely spaced voltage pulses of opposite polarity. These induced voltages at the secondary, that is, the 230 V, winding, of the transformer are, owing to the higher turns ratio, much higher than those at the primary side and may reach several hundred volts. However, since the energy stored in capacitor C2 is relatively small (the current drain is only about 2 mA), the output voltage cannot harm man or animal. It is sufficient, however, to cause a clearly discernible muscle convulsion.

 

 

Source by : streampowers

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Simple Metal Detector Using 555 Timer

This metal detector electronic project schematic circuit is designed using a simple 555 timer integrated circuit . As you can see in the schematic circuit , this metal detector electronic project requires few external electronic parts . This circuit detects metal and also magnets.

Metal Detector with 555 Timer Circuit Daigram

When a magnet is brought close to the 10mH choke, the output frequency changes. This metal detector project can be powered from a power supply that can provide an output DC voltage between 6 an 12 volt . If a metal is closer to the L1 coil , will produce a change of output oscillation frequency, that will generate a sound in the 8 ohms speaker

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Simple Audio Peak Detector

This audio peak detector allows a pair of stereo channels to be monitored on a sin-gle LED. Identical circuitry is used in the left and right channels. Use is made of the switch-ing levels of Schmitt trigger NAND gates inside the familiar 4093 IC. The threshold level for gate IC1.A (IC1.B) is set with the aid of preset P1, which supplies a high-impedance bias level via R2 (R1). 

Circuit diagram :

Simple Audio Peak Detector Circuit Diagram

When, owing to the instantaneous level of the audio signal superimposed on the bias voltage by C3 (C2), the dc level at pins 1 and 2 (5 and 6) of the Schmitt trigger gate drops below a certain level, the output of IC1.A (IC1.B) will go High. This level is copied to the input of IC1.C via D2 (D1) and due to the inverting action of IC1.C, LED D3 will light. Network R3-C1 provides some delay to enable very short audio peaks to be reliably indicated. Initially turn the wiper of P1 to the +12 V extreme — LED D3 should remain out. 

Then apply ‘line’ level audio to K1 and K3, preferably music with lots of peaks (for example, drum ‘n bass). Carefully adjust P1 until the peaks in the music are indicated by D3. The circuit has double RCA connectors for the left and right channels to obviate the use of those rare and expensive audio splitter (‘Y’) cables. 

Source by streampowers

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Simple Solar Tracking System

Generally, solar panels are stationary and do not follow the movement of the sun. Here is a solar tracker system that tracks the sun’s movement across the sky and tries to maintain the solar panel perpendicular to the sun’s rays, ensuring that the maximum amount of sunlight is incident on the panel throughout the day. The solar tracker starts following the sun right from dawn, throughout the day till evening, and starts all over again from the dawn next day.

Fig. 1: Circuit of solar tracking system

Fig. 1 shows the circuit of the solar tracking system. The solar tracker comprises comparator IC LM339, H-bridge motor driver IC L293D (IC2) and a few discrete components. Light-dependent resistors LDR1 through LDR4 are used as sensors to detect the panel’s position relative to the sun. These provide the signal to motor driver IC2 to move the solar panel in the sun’s direction. LDR1 and LDR2 are fixed at the edges of the solar panel along the X axis, and connected to comparators A1 and A2, respectively. Presets VR1 and VR2 are set to get low comparator output at pins 2 and 1 of comparators A1 and A2, respectively, so as to stop motor M1 when the sun’s rays are perpendicular to the solar panel.

When LDR2 receives more light than LDR1, it offers lower resistance than LDR1, providing a high input to comparators A1 and A2 at pins 4 and 7, respectively. As a result, output pin 1 of comparator A2 goes high to rotate motor M1 in one direction (say, anti-clockwise) and turn the solar panel.

When LDR1 receives more light than LDR2, it offers lower resistance than LDR2, giving a low input to comparators A1 and A2 at pins 4 and 7, respectively. As the voltage at pin 5 of comparator A1 is now higher than the voltage at its pin 4, its output pin 2 goes high. As a result, motor M1 rotates in the opposite direction (say, clock-wise) and the solar panel turns.

Fig. 2 Proposed assembly for the solar tracking system

Similarly, LDR3 and LDR4 track the sun along Y axis. Fig. 2 shows the proposed assembly for the solar tracking system.

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Simple Light Sensor Alarm circuit with NE555

This circuit despatched out an alarm when its LDR sensor is uncovered to mild with the aid of solar or lamp. A 555 astable multivibrator was once used here which despatched sign a tone of about 1kHz upon detecting mild.The sensor when exposed by gentle fulls the circuit and makes the 555 oscillate at about 1kHz with transistor to power current.

The sensor can be shown within the circuit diagram. It has to positioned making an angle of about 30 – 45 stages to the bottom.

Sensitivity will also be modify with P1.  This makes the solar gentle to float thru it to the bottom and stops the alarm from happening as a outcome of the saved mild on the sensor.

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Simple Mini Power Inverter

Even robot systems occasionally need a negative supply voltage for some purpose or other, and in this kind of application in particular there is a need for an effective circuit that does  not  make  greater demands  then  necessary in terms of current or space. If a low current 5 V supply is needed and only +5 V is available, a natural manufacturer to turn  to  is  Maxim,  and indeed in this case they do not let us down.The best known integrated  circuit made by this company is the MAX232, a level shifter for serial ports with an integrated charge pump that does not need an external inductor.

Simple Mini Power Inverter   image:

Along the same lines, although with a more stable output voltage and higher efficiency, is the MAX660. The device can ‘mirror’ any input voltage between 1.5 V and 5.5 V. With a 5 V input the output is typically –4.7 V with a load of 100 mA. Efficiency at 10 mA is around 96 % and at 100 mA is around 88 %. With an open-circuit output the IC draws a quiescent current of just 120 μA.There is little to say about the circuit itself.

Simple Mini Power Inverter Circuit diagram:

The 0 Ω resistor on pin 1 selects the operating frequency. With R1 fitted, the circuit operates at 80 kHz; without it, at 10 kHz. The combination of L1 and C5 slightly reduces ripple on the output voltage; the choice of inductor is not as critical as it would be if it formed part of the switching circuit.Gerber files for the printed circuit board (which uses some SMD components) are available for download from the Elektor website, ref. 070279-11.zip. R1, C1 and C4 are 0603 SMDs and C3 is an SMD tantalum electrolytic capacitor. Either the MAX-660CSA or the MAX660M can be used; both come in SO8 packages. L1 is a 10 μH SMD inductor rated at 300 mA.

Source: http://www.ecircuitslab.com/2011/11/even-robot-systems-occasionally-need.html 

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A Simple Tan Timer Circuit Diagram

Six timing positions suited to different skin types, Timing affected by sunlight intensity

This timer was designed for people wanting to get tanned but at the same time wishing to avoid an excessive exposure to sunlight. A Rotary Switch sets the timer according to six classified Photo-types (see table). A Photo resistor extends the preset time value according to sunlight brightness (see table). When preset time ends, the beeper emits an intermittent signal and, to stop it, a complete switch-off of the circuit via SW2 is necessary.

Circuit diagram:

A Simple Tan Timer Circuit Diagram

Parts:

R1 = 47K - 1/4W Resistor
R2 = 1M - 1/4W Resistor
R3 = 120K - 1/4W Resistors
R4 = Photo resistor (any type)
R5 = 120K - 1/4W Resistors
C1 = 10µF - 25V Electrolytic Capacitors
C2 = 220nF - 63V Polyester Capacitor
C3 = 10µF - 25V Electrolytic Capacitors
D1 = 1N4148 - 75V 150mA Diodes
D2 = 1N4148 - 75V 150mA Diodes
Q1 = BC337 - 45V 800mA NPN Transistor
B1 = 3V Battery (two 1.5V AA or AAA cells in series)
IC1 = 4060 - 14 stage ripple counter and oscillator IC
IC2 = 4017 - Decade counter with 10 decoded outputs IC
SW1 = 2 poles 6 ways Rotary Switch (see notes)
SW2 = SPST Slider Switch
BZ1 = Piezo sounder (incorporating 3KHz oscillator)

 

Photo-type	Features	Exposure time
I & children	Light-eyed, red-haired, light complexion, freckly	20 to 33 minutes
II	Light-eyed, fair-haired, light complexion	28 to 47 minutes
III	Light or brown-eyed, fair or brown-haired, light or slightly dark complexion	40 to 67 minutes
IV	Dark-eyed, brown-haired, dark complexion	52 to 87 minutes
V	Dark-eyed, dark-haired, olive complexion	88 to 147 minutes
VI	The darkest of all	136 to 227 minutes
Note that pregnant women belong to Photo-type I

Notes:

• Needing only one time set suitable for your own skin type, the rotary switch can be replaced by hard-wired links.
• A DIP-Switch can be used in place of the rotary type. Please pay attention to use only one switch at a time when the device is off, or the ICs could be damaged.

Source : www.redcircuits.com

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Simple 5 Band Equalizer

This circuit uses a single chip, IC BA3812L to make 5 band graphic equalizer in audio hi-fi system. BA3812L IC is a 5-point graphic equalizer that has all functions integrated on a single IC. This IC is composed of five tone control circuit and input and output buffer amplifier. BA3812L have low distortion, low noise, and wide dynamic range, and is ideal for a variety aperanti Hi-Fi stereo. He also has a wide operating voltage range (3.5V to 16V), meaning he could be adapted for use on most stereo equipment.

The five center frequencies are independently set using external capacitors, and therefore act as an output stage buffer amplifier and tone control section is a series of its own, it is possible to do fine control over the frequency bandwidth. By using two BA3812Ls, you can create a 10-point graphic equalizer. Great header and pieces can be set by external components.

The recommended power supply of 8V, but this circuit can work well for supply voltage 9V. Limit the maximum voltage is 16V.

The circuit is given in the diagram operates in around 5 frequency bands:
100Hz , 300Hz , 1kHz , 3kHz , 10kHz

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