Gibson RD Artist Guitar circuit schematic with explanation

The following diagram is the schematic of Gibson RD Artist bass guitar

Circuit Notes:

1. Both compression and expansion effects are determined by the lead pickup output only.
2. I and O in the design diagram refer to inner and outer connections for the specific plug / jack.
3. P and J in the design diagram refer to plugs and jacks respectively.
4. The two green wires connecting to the P1- (5,6) are signal grounds. P1-8 being used for plug priority sensing.

Gibson RD Artist guitar schematic diagram designed by Fabian P Hartery

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Low Voltage Alarm Circuit Schematic With explanation

This low voltage circuit can be used to monitor batteries and other volatile sources of current for problems. The circuit sounds an alarm and lights an LED, but can be interfaced to any number of other circuits for many different uses.

Parts

Part Total Qty. Description Substitutions R1, R3 2 1K 1/4W Resistor R2 1 5K Pot U1 1 LM339 Op Amp IC D1 1 1N5233B Zener Diode D2 1 LED BZ1 1 Piezo Buzzer MISC 1 Board, wire, socket for IC

Notes

1. The circuit will operate from 9V to 12V.
2. Adjust R2 until the alarm goes off at the correct voltage.s

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7 Segment LED Counter Circuit With explanation

This simple counter can be used to count pulses, as the basis for a customer counter (like you see at the doors of some stores), or for anything else that may be counted. The circuit accepts any TTL compatible logic signal, and can be expanded easily (see Notes).

Parts

Part	Total Qty.	Description	Substitutions
R1-R7	7	470 Ohm 1/4 Watt Resistor
U1	1	74LS90 TTL BCD Counter IC	7490,74HC90
U2	1	74LS47 TTL Seven Segment Display Driver IC	7447,74HC47
DISP1	1	Common Anode 7 Segment LED Display
MISC	1	Board, Sockets For ICs, Wire

Notes

1. All pulses to be counted are to be TTL compatible. They should not exeed 5V and not fall below ground.
2. You can add more digits by building a second (or third, or fourth, etc...) circuit and connecting the pin 11-6 junction of the 74LS90 and 74LS47 to pin 14 of the 74LS90 in the other circuit. You can keep expanding this way to as many digits as you want.

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Latest Touch Alarm System circuit schematic with explanation

Touch Alarm circuit is widely used for security, which is installed on the door. The advantages of this alarm is because the cost is cheap and difficult to detect by burglars / intruders. The following is an example of a touch of alarm circuit which is designed by Tony Van Roon.

Components List:

R1 = 100K R2 = 56K R3 = 10M R4 = 220K P1 = 100K D1 = 1N4004

T1 = 2N3904, or equivalent U1 = 555 Timer* C1 = 47μF/16V** C2 = 33μF/16V** Re1 = Relay***

Notes:

*The 555 can be a LM, NE, or MC(cmos) type, they’re all pin-compatible.

**C1/C2′s operating voltage should be elevated to 25V if you decide to go with a 12V energy source. Rule of thumb: the operating voltage of capacitors are at least double the supplied voltage, in other words, if the powersource is 9Volt, your capacitor(s) is a minimum of 18V. Transistor T1 could be any approximate substitute.

*** Use any suitable relay for the project and if you are not tight on area, use any size. I’ve develop this specific circuit to prevent students from fiddling using the security cameras in pc labs in the University I’m employed. I made certain the metal casing was not grounded. But as the schematic shows you can essentially hook it as much as any type of metal surface. I utilized a 12-vdc power adapter. Use any appropriate relay to handle your requirements. A ‘RESET’ switch (Usually Closed) can be added between the constructive and the ‘arrow-with-the-+’. The trigger (touch) wire is connected to pin 2 of the 555 and will trigger the relay, utilizing the body resistance, when touched. It is apparent that the ‘touching’ component has to be clean and can make good get in touch with with the trigger wire. This particular circuit may not be suitable for all applications. Just in case you wonder why pin 5 isn’t listed within the schematic diagram; it isn’t truly required. In certain noisy conditions a little ceramic capacitor is placed in between pin 5 and ground. It does no harm to add one or leave it out.

Extra note: For all those of you who didn’t discover, there is an approximate 5-second delay build-in prior to activation of the relay to avoid false triggering, or a ‘would-be’ thief, etc.

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