Practical
Electronics
Volume 52. No. 9
September 2023
ISSN 2632 573X
Contents
Projects and Circuits
GPS-Synchronised Analogue Clock by Geoff Graham
This GPS Clock Driver converts an ordinary wall clock into a highly accurate
timepiece that will keep exact time (within seconds).
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Mini LED Driver by Tim Blythman
Here’s a handy, small, low-cost module that can drive relatively large 12V white
LEDs from a USB or 5V DC power source.
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Wide-Range OhmMeter – Part 2 by Phil Prosser
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This auto-ranging ohmmeter will measure just about any resistance – from a handful of
milliohms to many megohms! Now it’s time to build and test it!
Series, Features and Columns
Techno Talk by Max The Magnificent
We both have truths, are mine the same as yours?
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The Fox Report by Barry Fox
Cures for online pain and frustration
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Net Work by Alan Winstanley
Reports on broadband router choices and advice about choosing quality mains
adaptors. Plus, aspects of DC connectors and USB charging are discussed.
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Make it with Micromite by Phil Boyce
Part 49: PicoMite Smart Light Controller – Part 4
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Max’s Cool Beans by Max The Magnificent
Arduino Bootcamp – Part 9
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Audio Out by Jake Rothman
Discrete audio op amp – Part 1
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Circuit Surgery by Ian Bell
Gyrators
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Electronic Building Blocks by Julian Edgar
Playing with Bose
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Regulars and Services
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The October 2023 issue of Practical Electronics will be
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