Competition #1: Most Imaginative Project - Page 4 - Electronic Circuits Projects Diagrams Free

Edd · 24th May 2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gayan Soyza

It was used in late 1870s which helped to many scientists.After hearing this line I have to shift to another modern project.

So, wouldn't that mean it isn't your project idea, but just a copy of someone elses?

Gayan Soyza · 24th May 2008, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edd

So, wouldn't that mean it isn't your project idea, but just a copy of someone elses?

Don't you still copy "ohms law" for your electronics projects?

Torben · 24th May 2008, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gayan Soyza

Don't you still copy "ohms law" for your electronics projects?

No, since Ohm's Law is simply a description of the way the universe works. In other words, you use Ohm's Law whether or not you know V=IR.

If the actual contest entry consisted of "My idea is V=IR" then yes, it would be the same thing.

Copying a project idea for a competition in which the whole point is to come up with something yourself is completely different and is nothing but plagiarism.

Torben

Edd · 24th May 2008, 06:23 AM

Yeah, that's what I thought too. The only way his analogy makes sense is if he builds off some idea from 1870 and improves it/uses it in a new way, then it may well be a valid and interesting contest entry.

Torben · 24th May 2008, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edd

Yeah, that's what I thought too. The only way his analogy makes sense is if he builds off some idea from 1870 and improves it/uses it in a new way, then it may well be a valid and interesting contest entry.

That would be interesting, yeah. And I think valid (but I'm not a judge). Maybe something like implementing a mechanical device electronically. Perhaps there would be older switches or something which could be modeled using the transistors. and so on.

Gayan, if you're not going to use the 1870 idea in the contest anyway, would you mind if I asked what the idea is?

Torben

mashersmasher · 25th May 2008, 06:36 AM

i'm deffinitely in! you can expect something more on the creative side then the electronics side though but i'll try to make it worth your while. one question though. are voltage regulators in any way prohibited?

**3v0** · 25th May 2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mashersmasher

i'm deffinitely in! you can expect something more on the creative side then the electronics side though but i'll try to make it worth your while. one question though. are voltage regulators in any way prohibited?

The power source is not counted as part of the circuit.

Does that answer your question?

**3v0** · 25th May 2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by khgsm2007

hi

is that include the circuits with pic-micro

BR

Not sure what that is?

You can not use a micro controller in your design.

Gayan Soyza · 25th May 2008, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edd

Yeah, that's what I thought too. The only way his analogy makes sense is if he builds off some idea from 1870 and improves it/uses it in a new way, then it may well be a valid and interesting contest entry.

You are totaly correct that was I'm going to do.But now I have decided not to make that due to some reason.I never copycat some others projects I was doing my own projects for the past few years.I'm a real life experimenter spending lots of time with electronics stuff & troubleshooting them alone.Thats how I learned.

shokjok · 25th May 2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by joseph@e-tech

my circuit uses 2 SCR's and 1 relay, the rest are the parts mentioned, can i use them?

We are limited by transistors, resistors and capacitors only. There are no limits on support components, at least not specified in the rules.

shokjok · 25th May 2008, 06:00 PM

Transistor type is vague. I am assuming that includes UJTs, phototransistors, opto-isolators and MOSFETs. The same may be true for resistors ( thermistors, photocells, potentiometers and sensors.

mashersmasher · 25th May 2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shokjok

Transistor type is vague. I am assuming that includes UJTs, phototransistors, opto-isolators and MOSFETs. The same may be true for resistors ( thermistors, photocells, potentiometers and sensors.

from what i understand of the rules any type of transistor or resistor only counts as one if it is not used for the interface for instance you couldn't set 30 potentiometers in equivalent resistor values to circumvent the resistor limit but you could have as many as you want to control your gadget. the same with any of the various transistor and resistance based sensors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3v0

The power source is not counted as part of the circuit.

Does that answer your question?

yes thank you for the clarification!

**ElectroMaster** · 26th May 2008, 01:36 AM

Entry successfully received from k7ELP60.

Note: All submitted projects will will be displayed 18th June. This will also be when voting starts.

Clyd3 · 30th May 2008, 04:28 PM

Hi everyone.
I just wanted to express my appreciation to this site and it's members.
Electro Tech has been a great inspiration and a great source of help to many. Even when I haven't been doing any tinkering myself, I've always visited (frequently) and I really enjoy just reading the way problems are takled and the advice and inspiration that is exchanged.
Now with the addition of the competitions - new growth of the site, I really can't wait until June the 18th to see the clever ideas that are entered. Unfortunately I can't enter - with exams and all - but I'm really looking forward to it.
Thank you Nigel, ElectroMaster and all the other senior members and moderators for being so helpful and so patient

.
And everyone else, never be reserved, post your questions (read up and make them intelligent), help a brother out, and keep this community blossoming!
Edit: I forgot to thank the sponsors of this competition. The sponsoring - some may view differently - it really makes the competition something to fight for (for some) and generally a more serious thing. And also *especially to hobbiests*, PRIZES ROCK!!! So thank you BlueRoomElectronics!

**Krumlink** · 7th June 2008, 02:31 AM

we need more projects!

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24th May 2008, 06:23 AM	(permalink)
Edd	Yeah, that's what I thought too. The only way his analogy makes sense is if he builds off some idea from 1870 and improves it/uses it in a new way, then it may well be a valid and interesting contest entry.

25th May 2008, 06:36 AM	(permalink)
mashersmasher	i'm deffinitely in! you can expect something more on the creative side then the electronics side though but i'll try to make it worth your while. one question though. are voltage regulators in any way prohibited? Last edited by mashersmasher; 25th May 2008 at 06:39 AM.

25th May 2008, 06:00 PM	(permalink)
shokjok	Transistor type is vague. I am assuming that includes UJTs, phototransistors, opto-isolators and MOSFETs. The same may be true for resistors ( thermistors, photocells, potentiometers and sensors.

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30th May 2008, 04:28 PM	(permalink)
Clyd3	Thanks! Hi everyone. I just wanted to express my appreciation to this site and it's members. Electro Tech has been a great inspiration and a great source of help to many. Even when I haven't been doing any tinkering myself, I've always visited (frequently) and I really enjoy just reading the way problems are takled and the advice and inspiration that is exchanged. Now with the addition of the competitions - new growth of the site, I really can't wait until June the 18th to see the clever ideas that are entered. Unfortunately I can't enter - with exams and all - but I'm really looking forward to it. Thank you Nigel, ElectroMaster and all the other senior members and moderators for being so helpful and so patient . And everyone else, never be reserved, post your questions (read up and make them intelligent), help a brother out, and keep this community blossoming! Edit: I forgot to thank the sponsors of this competition. The sponsoring - some may view differently - it really makes the competition something to fight for (for some) and generally a more serious thing. And also especially to hobbiests, PRIZES ROCK!!! So thank you BlueRoomElectronics! __________________ Under the terms of the GPL - General Posting License [Meaning mods may modify, delete and redistribute any of the posts herein contained, 'cause there's no stopping you] Last edited by Clyd3; 30th May 2008 at 04:31 PM.

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