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VS1011e MP3 decoder

VS1011e MP3 decoder

This is a tiny breakout board for the VS1011e MP3 decoder IC. It has all the required components onboard. It measures 25mmx52mm and uses 3V. Read more

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AVS: auto video switch

AVS: auto video switch

This is an automatic video switch (AVS). With this device you can connect a DVD player, satelite receiver and a game console to your TV without repluging. Read more

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AVR: LCD Driver

AVR: LCD Driver

Using LED or character LCD displays is quite simple. However 7 segment LCD displays are very nice too and look just that bit more professional and use far less power. Read more

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Telephone Control

Telephone Control

Did you ever want to remote control some electrical device such as a coffee machine or your heating? This little box makes it possible. Simply connect it to your phone line and you can control 6 output and 4 input lines via telephone. Read more

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Lucky nut

Lucky nut

This is a Walnut I found some while back. It has a shell that is made out of three parts instead of two. Read more

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Bacteria

Bacteria

In order to do something completely different than usual I got myself some Agar-Petri-dishes and sterile cotton sticks to grow some bacteria. Read more

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IR Remote Control

IR Remote Control

This is a simple two channel remote control. It controls two mains outputs. It protects the consumer from being switched on and off too fast. Read more

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Center Punch

Center Punch

A very handy tool that I built during my apprenticeship and still work with. This shows the quality of hand made tools as it is still sharp and works as well as on the day it was made ~1999. Read more

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