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    <title>Can multiple UHF receivers share antenna&apos;s?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I have multiple UHF microphone units. They have two antenna's on the back of them, it picks whatever is the strongest signal for 'true diversity'. My question is, Instead of buying those really expensive antenna distribution units. Would I be able to group each of the antenna connections from the un...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-multiple-UHF-receivers-share-antennas/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:35:15 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Help designing large shed for living!</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Help-designing-large-shed-for-living/"><img src="/files/deriv/F0O/KK0K/H5CR53HY/F0OKK0KH5CR53HY.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Hello,  I am currently designing a large shed. I Have got the main look and all the lengths planned out, but I would be greatful l if someone was able to give my guidance of the constructiont, ei. Wood needed, The structuring of this wood and techniques etc. Electrics have already been planned out. ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Help-designing-large-shed-for-living/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Hosting a personal webpage?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Hello,  I am looking into hosting my own website to act something a bit like the dropbox. I would like to have something where you have a login and then all of your files are there to access.&nbsp; I have hardly any knowledge of web hosting however I have my own server that runs windows 7 for game hostin...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Hosting-a-personal-webpage/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <category>technology</category>
    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Free personal cloud software?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I've been searching around for free personal cloud software but I cant what i'm looking for. I have a server runnings windows 7 and would like to look for a simple application that allows me to access files from one of the drives. I have tried out Tornido but I find it has too many features and isnt...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Free-personal-cloud-software/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:24:36 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>What radio frequencies will be legal for wireless microphone use in 2012?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Hello,  I will be wanting to purchase UHF microphones that comply with the new frequency changes in the UK. I have found many recourses on the internet but none seem to match up? I would be very grateful if someone were to tell me what channels you can operate on (license exept) in 2012.  Many Thank...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-radio-frequencies-will-be-legal-for-wireless-/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:22:11 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Does making a static ip to the the router, make the ip on the internet static?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I have been running a server and have noticed that my ip to the router (192.168...) changes and the one displayed on the internet (94.1...) also changes.  I have setup a static ip on the first port (0.2) and was wondering if when i connect to the internet each time the 94.1 etc that adress will chan...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Does-making-a-static-ip-to-the-the-router-make-th/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <category>technology</category>
    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:57:08 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Create a program to run .bat files?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Hello,  I want to run a .bat file when my computer starts up automatically.. I made a script in wordpad, saved as .bat to try and open the file, but I recieved weird error messages when trying to open the file, the script worked on other things such as opening microsoft word ( I did this to check i...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Create-a-program-to-run-bat-files/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <category>technology</category>
    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Computer psu problem?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I have been building a computer. As my last computer died (probably my last question I asked) I thought I would build one. I required a tower PC with a gigabyte mother board with a Pentium 4 CPU. I thought I would also upgrade my OS to Mac OS X with patches to run on an Intel processor. This has wo...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Computer-psu-problem/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <category>technology</category>
    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:36:31 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Is it possible to install the Mac OS X operating system on any computer ?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Today, I found a mac book pro box in a bin! And Inside were all the installation disks stickers etc. What I would like to know is if you could install the operating system on any computer or does it require a certain infrastructure to work? I have just received a home built PC and do not have many ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Is-it-possible-to-install-the-Mac-OS-X-operating-s-2/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:41:09 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Computer Problem!</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I was using my computer and then all of a sudden it turned off! Now won't switch on again. I have hoovered it out and I let it cool down. When I switch it on The cooling fan for the processor jumps but doesn't move, and a red light under the power symbol flashes and there is no signal being sent to ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Computer-Problem/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 3 Jan 2011 12:33:25 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Is it possibly to take apart a fridges Cooling element for use elsewhere?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I am hoping to make a fog chiller for smoke machines. From the designs I have seen they have been using ice although this isn't very effiecient for the how I am going to use it. So would it be possibly to take out the cooling element from a fridge (I have one lying around) and use it to cool other ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Is-it-possibly-to-take-apart-a-fridges-Cooling-ele/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Does anyone know the specifications for the Behringer Xenyx 802 power suply or where to get one?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I have been looking for one as I have recently bought one of these mixers but it comes with no power supply. I have searched the internet only to find the instruction manual which isn't very useful.  http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/802.aspx  All comments are welcome.  Thank you  Oscar <br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Does-anyone-know-the-specifications-for-the-Behrin/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <category>technology</category>
    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:47:05 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>UK suppliers of pink/blue housing foam?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I can not find any suppliers for housing foam!? I am looking for big sheets of the foam, I am making a rowing shell and I am going to make the mould and then fiberglass.  This is the project I am going to begin http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Rowing-Shell/  All comments are welcome  Thank...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/UK-suppliers-of-pinkblue-housing-foam/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 6 Oct 2010 11:28:01 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Could I use tip31c transistors to dim LED lights of 0-5w?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Like the Music to LED blinker projects. I was thinking that instead of using the LEDS to blink to the voltage which I think is the peak in voltage. I could use a pot to control the input of voltage and then the transistor could ramp it up like show in the instructable(s).  Example: as you increase t...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Could-I-use-tip31c-transistors-to-dim-LED-lights-o/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 3 Oct 2010 09:23:09 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Should it be fine to cut the MC4 plugs off my solar panel to fit Spade connectors with out messing it up?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Should-it-be-fine-to-cut-the-MC4-plugs-off-my-sola/"><img src="/files/deriv/FPG/LS1T/GE39ICFG/FPGLS1TGE39ICFG.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I have recently bought a solar panel and was wandering if It would be fine to cut the MC4 plugs off to replace it with spade connectors without&nbsp; messing the solar panel.... I Just want to know if It would not damage or restrict any power from the solar panel.  All comments are welcome  Thanks,  Osca...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Should-it-be-fine-to-cut-the-MC4-plugs-off-my-sola/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:27:43 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>How does a Gobo Projetcor work?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I am thinking of making a Gobo projector but i don't really know how one works? Can any one help me on this. All comments our welcome, if you know any designs that would be very helpful. Any idea's are welcome too  Thanks  Oscar <br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-does-a-Gobo-Projetcor-work/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:02:45 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Can I use a 50w 12v halogen bulb instead of LEDS on this cirucit?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-I-use-a-50w-12v-halogen-bulb-instead-of-LEDS-o/"><img src="/files/deriv/FTR/LG15/G9GQGWQ6/FTRLG15G9GQGWQ6.SMALL.gif" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I have Made this circuit (in the link&nbsp; and pic) with one LED, It works great and its one of the best instructables I seenand built, mainly because its easy, simple and has a nice outcome. (the pic is not mine, its motadacruz's)  I would like to know if I could use this with a 50w halogen bulb?, prov...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-I-use-a-50w-12v-halogen-bulb-instead-of-LEDS-o/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2010 14:11:58 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>How do I control this motor? (speed) wise?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I am making a go kart, to be converted to a lunar rover for a carnival. I am about To purchase to 350w 24v dc motors (geared down of course) But how to I control them? After looking at 'how to build an electric racing car' Instructable I found that there solution to the problem was to use a heavy du...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-do-I-control-this-motor-speed-wise/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 3 May 2010 01:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>What size engine (electric) would I need to power a go-Kart at 10-20mph? (weighing 10.5kg)</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-size-engine-electric-would-I-need-to-power-/"><img src="/files/deriv/FLE/516A/G7DY7MAZ/FLE516AG7DY7MAZ.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I would like to know what size electric, brushed engine I would need (eg.wattage, voltage) to power a go-kart that wieghs 10.5kg w/ wheels, exculding Batterys. The diameter of my wheels are roughly 250mm  I am thinking of somwthing like a 34v+ motor? I do...do alot of electronics but unfortunaly I d...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-size-engine-electric-would-I-need-to-power-/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 7 Apr 2010 09:46:02 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to make a Space Helmet?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I am wondering how to make a space....ish helmet (like the ones on the apollo missions) that can be used for a carnival float/walking party... I would like any idears you have.  Thanks  Oscar <br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-make-a-Space-Helmet/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 01:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>DJ Mixer problem?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/DJ-Mixer-problem-1/"><img src="/files/deriv/FYK/SMEA/G7DYOLYM/FYKSMEAG7DYOLYM.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I have recently purchased a Soundlab dsm5....I have minimal RCA cable at the moment so i have done this - I have connected my ipod to the mic jack with a 3.5mm to 1/4 inch adaptor..... then from that i have connected a RCA cable to 3.5mm mono adaptor (orginally for a camcorder so it has a video RCA ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/DJ-Mixer-problem-1/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:32:54 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>DJ mixer problem?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/DJ-mixer-problem/"><img src="/files/deriv/F0P/UN54/G7DYJ9NM/F0PUN54G7DYJ9NM.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I have recently purchased a Soundlab dsm5....I have minimal RCA cable at the moment so i have done this - I have connected my ipod to the mic jack with a 3.5mm to 1/4 inch adaptor..... then from that i have connected a RCA cable to 3.5mm mono adaptor (orginally for a camcorder so it has a video RCA ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/DJ-mixer-problem/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <category>play</category>
    <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:32:48 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>What sliding potentiometer would I need to control 0-12v? and how do I wire one?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I would like to control 12v DC with a sliding potentiometer. I would like the current to go from 0-12v DC, but&nbsp;I dont know whay resistance to get?&nbsp; I would also like to know how to wire them as&nbsp;I noticed the had 3 terminals, mabye ones a ground?  If you have a really good awnser you may get a patch....<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-sliding-potentiometer-would-I-need-to-control/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:17:44 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Can any one help me designing a light chaser circuit? BEST ANWSER GETS A PATCH</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-any-one-help-me-designing-a-light-chaser-circu/"><img src="/files/deriv/FT2/H9WM/G6MPGSVP/FT2H9WMG6MPGSVP.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I am Made/making ( i've made one so far )&nbsp;some Par cans (DJ lights).  I would like to know how&nbsp;to build a circuit&nbsp;so the lights can chase&nbsp;each other (chaser circuit). At the moment the lights plug in to the mains and require 230v and 50w to power them.  I want the circuit to be safe and&nbsp;I would like...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-any-one-help-me-designing-a-light-chaser-circu/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:56:07 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to wire this microphone?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-wire-this-microphone/"><img src="http://cdn.instructables.com/FPP/5UN4/G61AS4IO/FPP5UN4G61AS4IO.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I am wondering how to wire this microphone. I took it off an old kit and i am just wandering as it may come in hand.  Thanks  Oscar<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-wire-this-microphone/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:04:21 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>What are the requirements for PAT test and what is the cheapest place for testing 1 item (UK)? Best awnser gets a patch</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Im looking at getting some of me stage lighting equipment tested so&nbsp;I can use it in a public place. I hope for it to pass first time as&nbsp;I don't want to spend too much money. I also want to the cheapest place&nbsp; for testing 1 item in the UK for PAT testing.  BEST AWNSER GETS A PATCH! Thanks &nbsp; Oscar<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-are-the-requirements-for-PAT-test-and-what-is/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:30:56 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Whats the Best way of igniting 5 C6-7 model rocket engines at once?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Whats-the-Best-way-of-igniting-5-C6-7-model-rocket-1/"><img src="http://cdn.instructables.com/F4V/3Z3L/G5LEJGOU/F4V3Z3LG5LEJGOU.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I'm hoping to launch a rocket with 5, C motors. I do not have a gun powder licence so I cannot purchase D + motors. Can anyone tell me what is the best way of igniting 5 model rocket engines. I Have an ignitor and I was thinking of wiring it all in parralel. What do you think?  Oscar<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Whats-the-Best-way-of-igniting-5-C6-7-model-rocket-1/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <title>Whats the Best way of igniting 5 C6-7 model rocket engines at once?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Whats-the-Best-way-of-igniting-5-C6-7-model-rocket/"><img src="/files/deriv/FO8/H5VS/G5KPA9LX/FO8H5VSG5KPA9LX.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I'm hoping to launch a rocket with 5, C motors. I do not have a gun powder licence so I cannot purchase D + motors. Can anyone tell me what is the best way of igniting 5 model rocket engines. I Have an ignitor and I was thinking of wiring it all in parralel. What do you think?  Oscar<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Whats-the-Best-way-of-igniting-5-C6-7-model-rocket/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:30:35 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>What size engine would I need for this aicraft? (details and pictures inclosed)</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-size-engine-would-I-need-for-this-aicraft-d/"><img src="http://cdn.instructables.com/FY4/NQW4/G3TDW78A/FY4NQW4G3TDW78A.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I am building an R/C extra 300 and am about to buy the engine, but im not so sure what to get.  I think&nbsp;I should buy a 30. sized brushless&nbsp;or up engine, by what make should&nbsp;I get. I would like to power it electricly  Details: wingspan= 4.5ft Lenth with cowling= 42 inches wieght w/ servos and pushrod...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-size-engine-would-I-need-for-this-aicraft-d/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:00:01 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Drive systems using cogs for a combat robot?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I am making a combat robot and would like to purchase a drive system which can power two 6cm diameter wheels with a resonable amount of toque. I have a 9.6v motor of which i would like to power it with.  Thanks  Oscar<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Drive-systems-using-cogs-for-a-combat-robot/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:59:13 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Whats the difference between a 2.4ghz and a 35 mhz radio receiver?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Im thinmking of buying some radio equipment for a radio contol plane&nbsp;I made, at the moment im looking a radio receivers. All&nbsp;I want to know is, is there a differce beetween the two type of receivers (2.4ghz and a 35 mhz).  Thanks  Oscar<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Whats-the-difference-between-a-24ghz-and-a-35-mhz/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:42:43 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Rc Servo motor trouble!</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Rc-Servo-motor-trouble/"><img src="/files/deriv/FLG/0CYH/G0ZWKN4Q/FLG0CYHG0ZWKN4Q.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I recently took apart a RC Jet Ski. Within the Jet ski there was a servo for the rudder.    I Need to know what wire leading up to the RC servo motor do? (green and brown). If I were to take the wires and use them on something else what shall I control them with? My first thoughts were that sending ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Rc-Servo-motor-trouble/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:48:07 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>What should the wires connect to if i took an RC Jet ski servo motor out of it ?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-should-the-wires-connect-to-if-i-took-an-RC-J/"><img src="/files/deriv/F92/32QT/G0Y6U6TM/F9232QTG0Y6U6TM.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I recently took apart a RC Jet Ski. Within the Jet ski there was a servo for the rudder, a impeller to take out water that had been splashed in side and a motor with loads of wire leading to it, to drive a propeller (Jet ski's don't have propellers but this one does.    I Need to know what wire lead...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-should-the-wires-connect-to-if-i-took-an-RC-J/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:55:00 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to covert a web cam (with usb connection) to a wireless one to fly on a rocket?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Hi,  I was wandering, if theres any way to convert my web cam, so it can be sent in to a rocket. To do this the rocket is going to need batery power and memory. I dont mind taking it to bits and i have all to bits to make a circuit, eg. soldering iron, electrical tape circuit board.  Thanks   ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-covert-a-web-cam-with-usb-connection-to-a/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2009 10:04:46 PDT</pubDate>
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    <description><![CDATA[I was wandering if you could make &quot;the best of instructables book&quot;? as there all instructables that every one has acess to. It may take time but would save you money if you printed it at a photo printing place or somewhere like that.<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Best-of-instructables/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 6 Aug 2009 23:55:10 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Should half inch thick, high-strenth chip board stop a .177 calibre pellet?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Should-half-inch-thick-high-strenth-chip-board-st/"><img src="/files/deriv/F0V/H6XY/FXHJY7GF/F0VH6XYFXHJY7GF.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Should half inch thick high strenth chip board stop a .177 calibre pellet with a force of 8 ft pounds and travelling at 600ft a second? I have recently made a pellet trap it is a box with a high strenth chip board guard to stope stray pellets (as seen in the pic) the box is ok but i am worried abo...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/Should-half-inch-thick-high-strenth-chip-board-st/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:10:29 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>How close are we to lightsaber tecnolagy?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I am not a starwars nerd or a geekus freekus (latin for nerd)!!! But im just intersested as i was watching mythbusters and they were doing Lasers etc.<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-close-are-we-to-lightsaber-tecnolagy/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:46:53 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>How do you be a pro member?</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[i am wandering why some people have pro signs next to them and how they get to be a pro?<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/oscarthompson/">oscarthompson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-do-you-be-a-pro-member/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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