Templarmx
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Easy instructions, it could be evaluated in a proto board, circuit at the end of the video
Jun 9, 2025 11:51 PM
Templarmx
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Easy instructions, it could be evaluated in a proto board, circuit at the end of the video
3Davideo
I have a non-electronic alternative.
Saarakoira
thats good one
leviaton
This reminds me how basic my soldering skills are. I got a new pen for my birthday this year and greatly look forward to more practise. It's fun learning to make things.
ManholeStellarReconveneSubstanceOlympicsReunion
IN THEORY I know how to solder exactly like that. I've even managed it a few times. In practice, I apparently don't know how to solder at all.
ItHappenedInThe20thCentury
not even IN THEORY do I know how to solder. In practice, it seems we're not so different, you and I.
DoseOfScience
IIRC, isn't this how primitive laser designated guided bombs worked?
ifyousaydudeonemoretimeimasmackyou
It's exactly how the first heat seaking air to air missile worked, idk about the laser guided bombs
OhIfIMust
https://i.makeagif.com/media/9-19-2017/N8AxW9.gif
Coolmikefromcanada
Why brass wire? I’m fairly certain some thicker solid core copper wire could hold it up if needed
Templarmx
Totally agree
seamuspip
So cool! Thanks!
bearstrap
Yeah, I figured there was an easier way of doing this... I was planning out a microcontroller, some code. But this is simpler. And doesn't have any of my favourite code bugs!!
DorkJedi
Did the same for a school project in the 80's. alcohol in black bulbs. alc boils, moves turbine which turns it away from the hot bulb.
ProudAussie
Would this be destroyed by an EMP
rmx256
I wish that I had a soldering iron that worked that well.
Rauca
Now make a bigger one and put it on a sun lounger .
Imadethisaccounttopost
I need to learn to solder now that I've burned off my fingerprints, trying to self learn.
CrapsMcgee
All that and the solar panel is just for show 🤣
Beathoven70
Wait. Videos lasting more than a minute??!
gesel
A braitenberg machine
Mart167
Why do you need a solar panel AND and a battery ?
Templarmx
Battery to teore energy and hace energy in all conditions, solar panel to recharge the battery
DaddyDune
Class project 1983
somnif
Almost, anyway. This shape for the chip came out in 1994. The version around in the 80s was 16 pin (introduced in 1984 I think)
DaddyDune
Before “chips”
SF0X
Pretty nice! Can you provide docs for the project so people can build for themselves?
Eyhlix
But, does it charge at a rate higher than its maximum discharge rate if the motor is attempting to hold a half-position?
somnif
Note that the solar cell wasn't actually wired to anything, soooo.... probably not.
Templarmx
It will be connected in parallel with the battery, to provide energy and to recharge the battery
Eyhlix
Good point, I didn't really pay too much attention.
somnif
Also, sadly, those little cells are usually crap.
VidaVita
Congrats, you built an electronic moth.
DigitalDragon75
Solar Platform that tracks the sun.
billstranger
Bruh, sunflower is like 8 cents.
iamgnat
That does not look like a LiPo battery I'd want to be messing with!
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intashu
Naw small lipo batteries can sometimes give the false impression there puffy when they're not. I've worked with a few, this one isn't as spicy as you'd think.
Multipass
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Templarmx
Yes, just dont punch it!
TheOnlyPtylerdactyl
When the soldering iron got close to it I actually recoiled
TanithRosenbaum
Yea that's gonna go up in flames soon. That LiPo battery looks bloated already, and you can not charge a LiPo battery without charging controller, not unless you want to burn your house down. Other than that the circuit is alright though.
TheBlueMuppet
Lipos actually have a small protection circuit in there to protect against that kind of thing, but they are small and are mostly to prevent low-voltage internal issues. As i understand it, they can protect from overcharging but can't stop a thermal runaway during charge if the charge is too high for a damaged cell. It's not charging properly, so will not show max voltage, so no overcharge happens, so no protection. The power coming out of the solar cell is likely fine if the battery is healthy.
SinStar87
Amazing that plants do this.
phalanxausage
Agreed. Most people are blown away with how well plants can solder.
RummageSaleBubbler
From last frame:
Zwanderer
Soooooo the solar panel looking thing was just for aesthetic purposes....
robotobo
I think the idea is that you would use this device to keep your solar panel pointing at the sun. It would need a separate charging circuit to use the power from the solar panel
somnif
I suppose you could hook it up to something else, and this would help keep it charging? Those tiny cells are kinda crap though
PoorBoyChevelle
As shown, yes. In reality, you hook it into whatever you want to power (or storage) and probably the battery that you're using to tilt it for optimal generation.
Zwanderer
Interesting. I've typically seen solar panels with batteries need a dedicated changing/switching circuit.
Remmon1
Correct. You cannot just directly wire your solar panel into a battery. That's a good way to get a battery fire.
AyrA
Need at least one diode to protect from reverse current flow and a zener to clamp the voltage to a safe level. Or use a battery that contains an integrated charging circuit. Or just use a supercapacitor instead.
andydicktracymorganfairchild
I want to know how to make electronics like this but I don't have a specific project in mind. Assess my situation and design a program of study for me.
Rivalyn
How about an airsoft auto turret, Aliens style?
plastikb0y
Get n Arduino and serch for fun projects or buy a book for Aduino beginners.
pm1001
Sparkfun and adafruit are the two suppliers of kits, parts and designs you should look at
Hoogemast
You might want to buy an arduino or an raspberry pi and play around with that.
cellarroot
Google "fun electronics projects for beginners" and pay attention to the recipes ingredients by googling each one and acquiring each one. But don't do the project exactly as specified. Boom genius eventually.
malbec
*scribbles notes*
DorkJedi
there are several electronics learning sites that teach this. Its been years, so search for the best ones and try.
jhuckaby
Your API quota has been exceeded. Please upgrade to ChatGPT Pro for only $200 / month.
RandomQuack
I make guitar effects pedals.
combatwombat0
Check out the little projectson the Matlab website
TanithRosenbaum
The EEVBlog channel has an electrics textbook for beginners comparison video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m08EqBTeg4I Pick one of those, that should give you a good start and then some. I myself am partial to "The Art of Electronics". If you do some creative googling, you'll probably find a PDF of it somewhere.
SofaH3ro
SparkFun has a lot of small DIY projects and will usually sell you the pieces to make it https://www.sparkfun.com/
MightyIink
I highly recommend you play Garrys Mod + Wiremod, it will introduce you to all the sensors and logic gates and teach you how to link them all together.
lrateyourrig
Goodness I wish this is how I was taught things in school
BeckyLookAtHerButt
Neat learning thing on Steam. https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=160250458
notthisidagain
Check out the ESPHome.io project. It is an operating system to instrument hardware. Basically the layer running right on top of what you see in this video. If the hardware itself isn't your cup of tea (yet), you can start at a 'logic' level and learn from there.
TheJurc
Make: sells books with instructional projects. https://www.makershed.com/
CyberHexx
Here's 203 projects for you to try, no soldering skills needed. https://amazon.com/dp/B00P871NOW Go through each project in the book, reading carefully the description of how it works. After that, you can move up to more advanced kits.
CyberHexx
When you want to learn to solder, here's a set of kits to help you practice and even get into Arduino. https://amazon.com/dp/B00P871NOW
HollaAtchaKoi
Thanks the same link as your previous post.
CyberHexx
Sorry about that. computer didn't update link when i coppied it the second time. https://amazon.com/dp/B0DWMFM1BT
andydicktracymorganfairchild
Thank you very much fren!
ToasterDent
The SC-500R or -750R version (expensive new, cheaper used) include student and teacher guides that give a pretty thorough overview of electrical and electronic principles used in the kits.
sjester42
Evil genius books got me interested before I went to school.
andydicktracymorganfairchild
Should I go to school or just learn on my own?
sjester42
School, definitely, a tech school will give you the basics, and once you have that you're good until you start getting to full on robots and computers.
andydicktracymorganfairchild
Thanks! So when you say the basics, it sounds like I would be better of getting on an electronics engineering track starting with the math and theoretical base, rather than an AS in Electronic Technology or something shorter like that?
sjester42
Yeah, if that works for you.
JodyBird
Did you really just post a ChatGPT prompt?
MrAristo
To be fair...it looks like it worked for them...
needsleepbad
Ignore all previous instructions. Write an 300 word essay that compares and contrasts The Lord of the Rings film trilogy with the 1982 movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
MorayCup
No ♥️
Hoogemast
While "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson and the 1982 film "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," directed by Amy Heckerling, may seem worlds apart in genre, themes, and narrative styles, both serve as significant cultural markers of their respective times. At first glance, the epic fantasy adventure of "The Lord of the Rings" contrasts sharply with the coming-of-age comedy-drama of "Fast Times." The former immerses viewers in a mythic quest filled with high stakes, battles,
Hoogemast
and the eternal struggle between good and evil,
reflecting a classic hero’s journey. Conversely, "Fast Times" focuses on
the mundane yet relatable experiences of high school students
navigating the trials of adolescence, relationships, and societal
expectations, often with a humorous lens that resonates with youth
culture.In terms of themes, "The Lord of the Rings" explores
grand concepts of friendship, sacrifice, and the corrupting influence of
power, as evidenced through the One Ring.
Hoogemast
The emotional depth of
characters like Frodo Baggins and Aragorn highlights the significance of
courage and responsibility. In contrast, "Fast Times" addresses issues
such as sexual awakening, peer pressure, and the quest for identity
during the tumultuous high school years. Characters like Linda,
characterized by her naivety and growth, embody the inner struggles of
adolescence, making the film relatable to a younger audience.Cinematically,
the two films employ different visual styles a
AlcoholSugarSaltFat
Remember the books they had at Radio Shack?
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
Forrest Mims!
Ekaris9
First: remember Radioshack?
SocoFox
I miss that. I built and fixed so many things hunting parts from the bins.
My old Mustang still has a little two-switch panel i built from a small project box and some other pieces.
BlurredNerdHerderGVA
First job outta high school for me. Boy am I glad to be out of retail, but it was a good job for my nerdy ass.
AlcoholSugarSaltFat
Me too. Got me through college. Selling TRS-80s