A look back at our first Tech Wars:
Battle of the Uni's 2019 from our Flagship
store in Broadway. Team UTS and USYD - you are
both champions!
Ever wondered how a simple power board can protect your expensive electronics from power surges?
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Most of us are familiar with third hands and DMMs, but fusible silicone tape or freeze spray?
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Feeling snowed under by all the varieties and jargon, when all you want is a good pair of headphones?
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Whether you're keen to try a new hobby or simply tired of paying professionals to do simple repairs, upskilling is easier than you might think
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If you're getting 'board' of the simpler modules available for Arduino, sink your teeth into more advanced hardware
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Maximise the service life of a deep-cycle battery by recharging it smarter, not harder
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What is induced noise, and how is it 'cleaned away' from data or audio being sent through a cable?
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Discover the IP code that has nothing to do with your computer's location on the internet
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Discover the details and implications of translating sound to electrical signals
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What makes some batteries rechargeable, and what do those letters describing them mean?
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Low-voltage lighting is just as suitable for domestic applications as it is for off-grid use
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DVD players are increasingly becoming relegated to e-waste as blistering network speeds propel a revolution in home entertainment
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From solar charge controllers to dimmer switches, PWM is an ingenious way of adjusting power delivery
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Teach young people in your life about engineering, physics and mechanics with toys they can assemble themselves
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Why is Ethernet cable so useful for networking much more than just computers?
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Take a closer look at a protocol that we now rely on for virtually all peripheral connectivity
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The new Jaycar flagship store is open and it is unlike any other Jaycar store you have ever seen.
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A traditional retail store with modern collaborative maker spaces dedicated to the electronics enthusiast. It's Jaycar like you've never seen us before. Come check it out!
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Downloadable Guides
Here you will find extensive primers* and valuable application notes on many subjects.
Ammeters and shunts
Primer-Ammeters & Shunts-Jaycar.pdf
Batteries
Primer-Batteries-Jaycar.pdf
Batteries - lead acid
Primer-Batteries-Lead-Acid-Jaycar.pdf
Batteries - lithium rechargeable
Primer-Batteries-Lithium-Rechargeable-Jaycar.pdf
Car amps
Primer-Car_Amps-Jaycar.pdf
Decibels
Primer-Decibels-Jaycar.pdf
DMX512
Primer-DMX512-Jaycar.pdf
Firewire
Primer-Firewire-Jaycar.pdf
Fuses
Primer-Fuses-Jaycar.pdf
Indoor TV antennas
Primer-Indoor-TV-Antennas-Jaycar.pdf
OBDII
Primer-OBDII-Jaycar.pdf
Primary cells and batteries
Primer-PrimaryCellsAndBatteries-Jaycar-.pdf
Speaker crossovers
Primer-SpeakerCrossovers-Jaycar.pdf
TV broadcasting in Australia
Primer-TV Broadcasting in Australia-Jaycar.pdf
Video camera basics
Primer-Video-Camera-Basics-Jaycar.pdf
Deutsch plug connection guide
Primer-DeutschPlugConnectionGuide-Jaycar.pdf
Breadboard breakdown
Primer-Breadboard-Breakdown-Jaycar.pdf
*Primer n. any small book of basic instruction.
