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AVR Programming Guides
We have some nice AVR code samples to share. Lots of AVR goodies like timers, interrupts, and pin I/O for the beginner. |
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Watts Tables
Use these tables to help you determine how much various items in your house cost you by the day, month, and year. |
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Saving Electricity
A list of a variety of ways to help you save money by learning how much it costs to run things. |
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Read Your Power Meter
By reading your power meter you can get a good idea of how much various electrical devices cost you. |
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What Is A Circuit Page 1
Closed Circuts
A very common term in electronics is the word circuit. In general, you will hear the word used to describe what a schematic shows. Most projects are a circuit and most schematics are a circuit.
The literal definition of a circuit comes from "circle", and is used to refer to the path that electricity flows in a project. Lets look at a simple circuit.
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Above is a circuit consisting of a battery and a lightbulb. Notice how it makes a circle. The circuit is complete, so the lightbulb is lit. This is called a closed circuit.
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