When it comes to TV antennas, do you know your Yagi from your phased array?
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Ever wondered why a PIR (passive infra-red) sensor is so good at detecting movement?
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It's the most popular display connection format currently available, but do you know how it works… or even what it stands for?
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Becoming a recording artist is much easier than you might think with this awesome audio tech
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When working with electronics, we often need to see more than what’s visible with the naked eye
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They're popular, affordable and fun to fly, but are you using them legally?
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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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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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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.
