Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO Posted May 13, 2020 Posted May 13, 2020 My 12 year old daughter is using this for her school work- https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc_en.html I thought it could be useful for those on here wanting to understand the 'dark art' too. Here's a quick example I threw together to give an idea of what can be done: One aspect that isn't realistic, I've just wound up the volts (Who wouldn't 😉 ) The bulbs didn't fail! Have fun! 3 Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 13, 2020 Posted May 13, 2020 haven't you won awards for that, previously? Quote
Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO Posted May 13, 2020 Author Posted May 13, 2020 23 minutes ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said: haven't you won awards for that, previously? Nope my 'Prince of Darkness' Award is the opposite! No electricity or to be clear, 827MW of gas turbines going off the grid! 2 Quote
Si.Dalziel Posted May 13, 2020 Posted May 13, 2020 45 minutes ago, Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO said: My 12 year old daughter is using this for her school work- https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc_en.html I thought it could be useful for those on here wanting to understand the 'dark art' too. Here's a quick example I threw together to give an idea of what can be done: One aspect that isn't realistic, I've just wound up the volts (Who wouldn't 😉 ) The bulbs didn't fail! Have fun! do they have one with relays in? I think I need some more 3 Quote
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted May 13, 2020 Posted May 13, 2020 The resistance of incandescent lamps increases with current. They are very low resistance when cold but rise considerably when at running temperature. Or I'm up a gum tree... Quote
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