Abstract: The 2-kV photovoltaic (PV) system is widely regarded as the next evolution for megawatt-scale PV systems, enabling higher rated power. This article proposes a novel variable-level (VL) ...

The concept of building your own hydroelectric generator seems simple at face value: use gravity to impart as much force as ...

A simple, speedy single-slope ADC with a biphasic conversion cycle and a decent accuracy. Read on to learn more!

The state variable active filter (SVAF) is an active filter you don’t see mentioned much today; however, it’s been a valuable asset for us old analog types in the past. This became especially true ...

Discover how to build a simple device that converts light into electricity using LEDs and diodes. This step-by-step guide demonstrates assembling an LED-diode cluster, connecting it to a capacitor for ...

As someone who loves easy breakfast recipes, I always thought a French omelette sounded too complex. Then, I tried making one myself — and the technique was much easier than I thought it would be. The ...

Fall potpourri is a delight to have around the house in the cozy autumn months. But who wants to pay for what is essentially dried sticks and pinecones? Not me — especially in this economy. There’s a ...

Radio experimenters often need a variable capacitor to tune their circuits, as the saying goes, for maximum smoke. In decades past these were readily available from almost any scrap radio, but the ...