Thursday, November 24, 2011

Connecting Wirelessly

!±8± Connecting Wirelessly

Science has now shown the possibility of demonstrating the very fact of our existence that is "every body is connected through a single power source." I have always been fantasizing the situation in which every single thing at my home and in the office is connected, may it be inside the kitchen or bedroom or living room. Reading the article about ZeroG seems like a dream come true! In technical terms, it is about creating, storing and processing the data via internet. It is about having a network of things around you and interestingly all of them are connected. Isn't that great!

I work in a company that provides embedded solutions. The reason for working here is just that I love to be updated with the on-going technology and I think I am at the right place. My company has recently launched a development board that has the ZeroG module inside and it can do a lot of things.

The ZeroG module is based on 802.11b protocol. This protocol uses two methods of connectivity:

Ad Hoc: where every single device can communicate with the other device in the network on one-to-one basis Access Point based: where there is a single access point through which each device is connected

This is extremely simple to use and cost effective. The most interesting thing about this is that it is a low power device. Hmm.. so what? It has on-chip power management, not processor managed. It is simple from user point of view but complex from inside.

Look and Feel? What about the antenna? It is a wireless device! I would not want antenna popping up from my toaster, oven, fridge, TV and all other my favorite things. This has an on-board antenna. So no compromise on the device shape.

I am really excited to see this module in different products that I have at home and in office. This is going to revolutionize the technology the human way!


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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Electronic Schematics Diagram - The Four Commonly Asked Questions

!±8± Electronic Schematics Diagram - The Four Commonly Asked Questions

I came across quite a number of questions about electronic circuit schematics diagram.

Most of the question asked are:

a) Do we really need a schematic diagram in order to repair any electronic equipment?

b) Will schematic diagram help us to repair faster?

c) At where we can get a particular schematic diagram?

d) How to read schematic diagram?

Well, the answers is as below:

a)-Theoretically yes, practically not necessary, it all depends on how good you are in electronic repair knowledge. For a beginner it is a 'must' for you to understand about schematic diagram, as you gradually gained more knowledge you will automatically depends less on schematic diagram. You will definitely need a schematic diagram when you come across a new designed or technology. For example, when comes to crt monitor repair i seldom see schematic because i already understood most of the circuitry and section in a crt monitor. The new technology such as lcd or tft monitor makes me have to temporarily relies on schematic diagram. As my knowledge of lcd monitor repair grows, i will gradually depends less on the schematics. May be my situation is different from yours because I'm concentrating only on one type of equipment. I've seen quite a lot of repairers in my country that repair many types of equipment such as tv, video, vcd, dvd, amplifier, hi-fi, fax, laser printer, microwave and so forth. Most probably they need schematic diagram to keep them up to date on each of the equipment technology.

b) If you have a particular schematic diagram for that particular equipment, your troubleshooting time can be reduced to half! Unfortunately many manufacturer do not release their equipment's schematic diagram. If you depends on too much of schematic you will be stuck on how to repair that particular equipment. Why with schematic diagram you can repair any equipment faster? Because a schematic diagram shown you all the part list, waveform, voltages, explanation how that particular equipment work, block diagram, schematic design, component's part number, electrical schematics symbols, substitution, modification (if have) and electronic schematic symbols and etc. Assuming you have a power supply section blown and you could not recognize the component part number, but with schematic you will be able to find the exact part number and finally repaired the equipment.

c) If you work in the equipment's factory or their distributor you will have the schematic diagram for the model that they sell. Any under warranty unit that comes in you will be able to diagnose and repair the equipment fast. This will increase the company's reputation and customers will recommend to their friends about the quick service of that particular brand of equipment. You also can get schematic diagram in the form of a book from local electronic shops. This is usually a compilation of few brands and model of a specific electronic equipment. Tv or television schematics diagram are easily to get but computer monitor schematics and radio amplifier schematics is a little bit harder to find. If you have the budget get one of the book. Third, as most of us already know that you can download free electronic schematics diagram from the internet. Free tv schematics is easily found on the internet. You may also buy it the 'CD' format. This investment will usually pay back in the shortest time.

d) As how to read schematic diagram, I'm unable to show you thru article because you do need a real schematic diagram in order to make you understand. Reading schematic is not that difficult, provided you have some basic electronic knowledge. I have a few suggestions:

-Ask from a friend who is in the repair line

-Take short courses on electronic repair and ask the lecturer

-Buy books from your local bookstore about the subject "how to read schematic diagram"

-Buy schematic diagram and learn on your own (this will take sometimes but worth it)

-Fix some project kit using the electronic kit schematics given. This will add to your knowledge also.

Conclusion-In order to become a successful electronic repairer you must understand how to read schematic diagram.


Electronic Schematics Diagram - The Four Commonly Asked Questions

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

What Is the Best Digital Photo Printer?

!±8± What Is the Best Digital Photo Printer?

The best digital photo printer for you does not have to be the most expensive or the one with most features. What you should look for in a printer are the features that you would need. The basic functionalities that you need to consider are the resolution and print sizes.

Some photo printers are capable of producing high quality prints of up to 8000x6000 dots per inch. For the print sizes, there are printers that can produce pictures in wallet size, postcards, A4, and panoramic images. The more advanced printers also come with built-in LCD screens and memory card slots. So determine what you need to get the best digital photo printer for you.

HP Photosmart A826 Compact Photo Printer

This compact photo printer from HP is equipped with a 7-inch full-color touch screen with dedicated buttons on the side. Using the small stylus, you can crop, remove red-eye, add text and doodles, and play with the different frames and album formats. It produces high quality prints in 5x7 and 4x6 sizes, and it is really easy to use.

Canon Selphy ES3 Compact Photo Printer

Canon Selphy ES3 is also a compact photo printer that comes with a 3.5-inch LCD screen. Using Canon's Easy-Scroll wheel, you can browse through your pictures and make some minor adjustments as well. The dedicated buttons also allow you to add text, clip arts, and picture frames. The Selphy ES3 is equipped with a built-in memory of 1GB that allows you to store your photos right in your printer. You can print photos in credit card sizes and postcard sizes through PictBridge, Infrared, or Bluetooth.

Sony FP95 Compact Photo Printer

This compact and portable photo printer is equipped with a 3.6-inch LCD screen that you can tilt for a clearer view. It comes with a one-touch button to remove red-eye, and adjust the focus and exposure of your images. It can produce high quality images in just 45 seconds. You can print 4x6 photos, index prints, and photo IDs up to a maximum resolution of 8000x6000 pixels. And for a more vivid viewing experience, you can connect your Sony FP95 to your HDTV.

Epson Stylus R800 Ink Jet Printer

This is an award-winning printer that can produce glossy and matte photos in superb quality. It is the world's first printer equipped with 1.5-picoliter droplets capable of producing images up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi for ultimate clarity. You can print out long-lasting, border-free photos in 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10 sizes. The Epson Stylus R800 is also pretty fast for an inkjet printer. It can print a 5x7 image in just 45 seconds.

Canon Pixma iP100 Ink Jet Printer

The Canon Pixma iP100 is a mobile ink jet printer that produces laser-like quality images. You can enhance your photos using its Auto-Enhance Fix functionality. It is pretty fast for a mobile printer. It can print up to 20ppm in monochrome and 14ppm in colour. Equipped with PictBridge, Infrared, and Bluetooth technologies, Canon Pixma iP100 is the ultimate mobile printer.

HP Photosmart D7260 Digital Photo Printer

This photo printer is designed for home users who want a fast and easy way to print photos. Equipped with a 3.5-inch interactive touch screen, you can conveniently view and make subtle enhancements to your images before you print them. HP Photosmart D7260 performs pretty fast. You can print your 4x6 photo in just 10 seconds.

Canon Pro 9500 Mark II

This model is truly one of the best digital photo printers around. It comes with a high resolution of up to 4800 x 2400 dpi. It uses a 10-ink pigment system so you can produce high quality images that can either be glossy or matte. There is a new feature called Ambient Light Correction that automatically adjusts the color differences depending on your viewing environment.

Epson Stylus Photo R2880

This powerful printer is ideal for professionals who want to print out high quality images with exhibition quality. It lets you produce vivid images with a resolution of up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi. Equipped with Radiance technology, you can print out large format photos that are equally as detailed, such as 8x10 and 11x14 sizes.

HP Photosmart Pro B9180

This Photosmart printer from HP is ideal for professionals and artists who are very specific when it comes to their printed images. Equipped with the HP densitometric closed loop color calibration, it brilliantly measures color and density to automatically adjust your printer's settings. This technology allows you to print small 3x5 images to large 13x19 images that are very accurate in color. You can also print your pictures in a variety of photo media, such as small to large papers, panoramas, and even canvas.

Before you take your pick, make sure you take stock. What are essential features and what are must-haves? Will the printer be the right choice for you in years to come as well? Then make your choice based on these features and budget considerations. It is only then that you can be assured that you are getting the best digital photo printer for your needs.


What Is the Best Digital Photo Printer?

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