Archive for July, 2011

Controlling AC Power

So a couple disclaimers before we get started.  This is just what I did to accomplish my design goals of controlling AC current; I do not share it for you to copy, but maybe introduce you to some concepts if this is totally foreign to you. In fact, I do not recommend you trust my […]

For the Fourth

I was in my apartment for the 4th of July fireworks this year, but fortunately a local television station simulcasts the fireworks on T.V., so I can watch them from home.  It was a very elaborate show, and they actually have music to which the fireworks are synchronized.  I was very excited when I noticed […]