Just wanted to say hi

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smurff

New Member

• Dec 9, 2008

• #1

Hi all,

I studied electronics at school ( a while ago now and because all I do these days is work / sleep / kids / mortgage etc I wanted a hobbie and thought I would get back into this type of stuff.

So I thought I would join and say hello. PICs were quite new when I was into this type of thing so I am looking forward to playing.

Anyway, happy xmas guys and kind regards
Danny

 

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smurff

New Member

• Dec 15, 2008

• #2

Hi mate and welcome. Yeh I just find its a good place to read up on what people are doing

 

HiTech

Well-Known Member

• Dec 16, 2008

• #3

Hello and welcome to the both of you newcomers. Your beginning lesson is the 1st law of electricity: do not stick your fingers in an AC wall outlet. Tomorrow we'll proceed to Lesson 2: The thrilling experience of very high voltages. By week's end, you'll learn how not to blow up electrolytics nor breathe in soldering fumes.

 

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phildog

New Member

• Dec 16, 2008

• #4

new posts??

hihi,
hi,im newbie here...im having problem on posting a new forum or threads to discuss the problem i facing in my circuits...did any 1 know how to post a new forum or thread??...which column should i click??...
thanks..
phil.

 

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smurff

New Member

• Dec 16, 2008

• #5

HiTech said:

Hello and welcome to the both of you newcomers. Your beginning lesson is the 1st law of electricity: do not stick your fingers in an AC wall outlet. Tomorrow we'll proceed to Lesson 2: The thrilling experience of very high voltages. By week's end, you'll learn how not to blow up electrolytics nor breathe in soldering fumes.

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So the fingers in the socket is "NOT" good?

Can I still do the tongue on the 9v battery thing?

 

HiTech

Well-Known Member

• Dec 16, 2008

• #6

The tongue on the 9v battery is acceptable provided you have a diploma or certificate in a related field. If not I'd suggest that you at least have a diploma in first aid. BTW, I still do that silly trick... makes people around me laugh and raise their eyebrows... wondering WTH??

 

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smurff

New Member

• Dec 17, 2008

• #7

*Booked on first aid.

I was told if you can do it with a car battery then you get your "hard mans badge"...

 

HiTech

Well-Known Member

• Dec 17, 2008

• #8

You may survive the voltage and current but I guarantee you won't get past the sulphuric acid!