03239 [alt-beam] Re: 1381 --> Zener?

Alt-BEAM Archive

Message #03239

To: Dave Hrynkiw dave@solarbotics.com
From: "George Rix" rix.g@bmts.com
Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 18:25:15 -0400
Subject: [alt-beam] Re: 1381 --> Zener?

> Well, the zener is the "original" solarengine, where you hook it up from
> gnd to the base of the 3906, rather than to the base of the 3904 as with
> the 1381 SE. It'll work, but it's far less efficient.
>
> Think about trying one of the "SunEater" series, or using a FLED.
I meant for the PM1 SE. I can't get cheap FLED's either.
And I checked the SunEater SEs and I doubt it would be cost-efficient for me
to make one of those either. My budget currently is around a buck or two.
Rats.
Signing off,
Rob Rix
___________________________________________________________________________
Newsflash! A scientific report has just come in from Montreal stating that
humans are unpredictable and volatile. If you spot them contact the local
authorities. Do not attempt to approach them, as they may blame you for
making crop circles and fire high-speed explosive shells at you. Take care!

------------------------------------------------------------------------
eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/group/alt-beam
http://www.eGroups.com - Simplifying group communications

Home