Setting Up a Test Bench
SETTING UP A TEST BENCH

I can hardly imagine an electronics enthusiast without some sort of test bench. This can be as simple as a folding table and a couple of hand tools, along with a cheap DMM (Digital MultiMeter). Or, it can be as elaborate as a spare room just loaded with TE and a full complement of tools and accessories to go with it.

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The Beginner_s Guide to Digital Electronics
THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

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Toss the Toggle
TOSS THE TOGGLE

Most electronic devices today have a single button you push to turn them on and off. Think of your cell phone, laptop, and even your TV. There is no toggle to flip, no knob to turn back and forth, nor slide switch to move. So, how do you get one of these power buttons into your project so your latest gadget can sit next to your other devices without the embarrassment of a toggle or slide switch?

Zener Diode Tester
ZENER DIODE TESTER

It's very time-consuming to set up a power supply and voltmeter, and then select a series resistor to limit current just to measure the voltage of diodes. The unit described here is a simple two-transistor circuit that needs nothing more than a multimeter to build, test, and use it.                    
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