F fefty New Member Feb 28, 2010 #1 Hello I am a newbie and would appreciate some help as how to build this circuit at Picoammeter circuit with 4 ranges - CA3420 with respect to getting the +1.5V and -1.5V in the circuit. And how does this relate to ground? How do I set up my AA batteries? Thanks in advance for any help. fefty
Hello I am a newbie and would appreciate some help as how to build this circuit at Picoammeter circuit with 4 ranges - CA3420 with respect to getting the +1.5V and -1.5V in the circuit. And how does this relate to ground? How do I set up my AA batteries? Thanks in advance for any help. fefty
MikeMl Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Feb 28, 2010 #2 You wire the pos end of Bat 2 to the neg end of Bat1. Pos end of Bat1 goes to the +1.5V; Neg end of Bat2 is -1.5V
You wire the pos end of Bat 2 to the neg end of Bat1. Pos end of Bat1 goes to the +1.5V; Neg end of Bat2 is -1.5V
crutschow Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Feb 28, 2010 #3 Mike, you forgot to mention that the connection between the two batteries goes to circuit ground.
F fefty New Member Mar 4, 2010 #4 Thanks for your help Dear Repliers I think I have got the idea. Thank you for your advice. Fefty