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LeakKiller Challenge
Win up to £15k in the DesignSpark LeakKiller Challenge powered by Legal & General. We are looking for you to design a low-cost, open source water leakage detector and shut ...
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More colors despite a smaller footprint: Ultra-Compact Low Profile 2-Color Ch...
Industry-small form factor contributes to thinner, more vibrant displays in consumer and industrial devices
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Interview with 'Escape' contestant Neera Kukadia
RS Components talks to promising young female engineer about engineering as a career and her ‘Escape’ experience – the new Channel 4 reality-TV programme.
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Problem: Thermal Runaway
A thermal runaway is an increasing threat to electronic devices where more and more power is packed in ever smaller spaces; it is a danger that is poorly dealt with using tradit...
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Investment crowdfunding with Crowdcube
DesignSpark has partnered with Crowdcube, the UK’s leading investment crowdfunding platform by amount of funding raised. Crowdcube can provide you with a route to raise f...
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LeakKiller Challenge
Win up to £15k in the Desig... -
More colors despite a smaller fo...
Industry-small form factor contr... -
Interview with 'Escape' contesta...
RS Components talks to promising... -
Problem: Thermal Runaway
A thermal runaway is an increasi... -
Investment crowdfunding with Cro...
DesignSpark has partnered with C...
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RS Components Support1 day ago
Look in the forum community for DesignSpark PCB
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Boss1 day ago
I replied yesterday but unfortunately it has not appeared....
Basically if we dissipate 'heat' just done out of interest! We need a minimum load of 28.8R to keep at 2kW, so require a series resistor... -
davecole2 days ago
Weirdly, that sounds like great fun!! I obviously mean scavenging for parts and making stuff, not the mud.. -
Tim canalside
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Thanks for the reply, to answer your questions
Yes it is off grid (canal boat) and the inverter is a Victron multi plus inverter/charger 12/volt 2000va/80amp
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andrewdobieOctober 18, 2017 07:46
Are you a Maker? We're here to help!
As a maker you want to enjoy your time developing your next innovation, not wasting time on steps that add no extra value to your project...
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Julian OakesOctober 18, 2017 07:33
Become a Tech Investor! Check out our friends at Crowdcubes 5 "Live" Opportunities this Month
The first of our monthly top tips from our friends at Crowdcube. The crowd funding equity experts will be offering up their 5 "live" tech investment opportunities. Find out how to invest, or be invested in. Will it be you next month?!
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EdBryningOctober 18, 2017 07:33
Smart Factory Developer Call Out
Can you answer the challenges set by RS, Thales and B.O.C. to enable 21st Century Smart Factories?
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billd700October 17, 2017 14:07
Don’t lift to listen in Noisy Environments – use Peltor III
Noise induced hearing loss can affect anyone and at any age, so when using hearing protection don’t be tempted to “lift” the earmuff to listen, as this can allow in dangerous noises!
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schurterOctober 17, 2017 13:49
Overcurrent protection for Power over Ethernet (PoE) from SCHURTER
Transmitting both power and data over a single cable is an ingenious and simple idea – a "plug & play" solution. It is essential to protect electronics from overcurrents, and SCHURTER offers just the right fuses to provide this protection.
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HeikoLOctober 17, 2017 08:55
Are you ready to change from MICROMASTER to SINAMICS?
In October 2017 Siemens will start to phase out the popular Micromaster inverter drives. With their new SINAMICS drives the replacement is already available in the market. RS helps customers to migrate smoothly.
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leonieOctober 17, 2017 08:20
Interview with 'Escape' contestant Neera Kukadia
RS Components talks to promising young female engineer about engineering as a career and her ‘Escape’ experience – the new Channel 4 reality-TV programme.
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Ten22October 17, 2017 08:19
Making Your Pulse Race! The new Raspberry Pi 3 B and pi-topPULSE Kit
New from the DesignSpark branded stable is the Raspberry Pi 3 B and pi-topPULSE kit. If you need sound, lights and Amazon Alexa, this is the kit for you!
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FanManDanOctober 17, 2017 08:19
Why do we need airflow - System resistance and overcoming back pressure
If the need for air movement is to provide a healthy environment or to maintain a process temperature, there will be a defined path along which the air will take. Any component placed in the airflow path will impede its flow and create resistance
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dbhagueOctober 17, 2017 08:19
A guide to the four basic functions of a motor starter
This article outlines the elements needed to safely control and protect the multiple AC motors that power today’s industrial facilities. This includes short circuit protection and isolation.
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karlwoodwardOctober 17, 2017 08:19
PSoC 6 – an IoT Enhanced Powerhouse
When we were offered the chance to look at the PSoC6 CY8CKIT-062-BLE kit we jumped at it. We were given an early access program (EAP) kit to play with as we've thoroughly enjoyed PSoC kits of the past.
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SteveCox3DOctober 17, 2017 08:18
Faster Workflows for Complex 3D Printing
New 3D printing materials are being introduced onto the market with increasing frequency. This article reviews one launched recently that could have a significant effect on the time taken to produce complex parts
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