An electric motor is one of the easiest ways to start off in the world of electronics. Here’s how.
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When you launch into your first electronics project, you'll be faced with lots of terms. We guide you through what you'll need to make a start with electronics projects.
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Choosing the right UPS for your home or office will help you minimise the risk of data loss and protect the integrity of your applications and systems when the power goes out unexpectedly.
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A DIY sound system gives you the freedom to customise your sound and components – and it’s not too difficult.
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Take your viewing to the next level with easy ways to make your next family movie night seamless.
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There's more to Bluetooth® than meets the eye. Here are some uses you may not know about.
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Forget singing into a hairbrush. Plug in a real mic and unleash your inner idol.
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Make your own stories, games and animations with this block-based visual programming website. It's easy – we'll show you how.
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No matter your location or provider, these 5 products will help you improve and optimise your network coverage.
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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.
