The first step is to remove the film. Be sure the film is fully wound in. Then use a flat blade screwdriver to pry up the tab at the seam in the middle of the right side of the camera. The right side of the rear panel of the camera should then pop up. You....

Electromechanical door chimes can enhance your home, but they are vulnerable to costly repair problems. A defective pushbutton switch or a careless visitor can maintain the chime in an energized state for a prolonged period, thereby damaging the chime. The....

Forget to turn off the ceiling fan in your bathroom? Install the simple timer in Figure 1. It`s located out-of-sight in the fan unit, and you turn it on via the wall switch. The circuit costs virtually nothing, using "junk" parts. When ac power appears, a....

For designers of radar or sonar echo-ranging systems, an echo imitator can ease development and adjustment chores by generating a controllable pulse that's similar to an incoming echo signal. A decade ago, you'd probably use several 555 timers and their....

This timer was designed for people wanting to get tanned but at the same time wishing to avoid an excessive exposure to sunlight. A Rotary Switch sets the timer according to six classified Photo-types ...