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How Microcontrollers Work
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Most modern electronic devices (TVs, VCRs, microwaves and so on) contain an embedded microcontroller. It's basically a dedicated computer. Find out how these devices work and experiment with one on your own.
How Pendulum Clocks Work
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Pendulum clocks are fairly complicated and may seem confusing, but they rely on simple forces. Find out how pendulum clocks keep accurate time.
How Photographic Film Works
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Photographic film has been around for more than a century, and it's still the best way to capture an image. Discover what's going on when you take a picture.
How Radio Scanners Work
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The air around you is bursting with radio waves -- and you can tap into them with minimal effort. With a simple radio scanner, all sorts of transmissions are within your earshot. Find out how radio scanners let you listen in on everything from police to astronaut transmissions.
How Relays Work
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Powered by electromagnets, a relay is simply a mechanical switch, and you’ll find them all over a typical house or car. Find out what these simple components are doing in all your electrical stuff.
How Tape Recorders Work
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Magnetic recording is the backbone of the electronics revolution. Learn how this analog technology lets you store and erase data!
How VCRs Work
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How can six hours of video fit on a $2 tape? The VCR may be yesterday’s tech, but it's still a mechanical marvel. Take a look inside!
How the Radio Spectrum Works
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AM radio, FM radio, CB radio... These are all different chunks of the radio spectrum. Find out about the thousands of different uses for radio waves!
How the UPC Code Works
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Nearly every item that you purchase from a grocery store, department store, or mass merchandiser has a UPC code on it somewhere. Ever wondered why? Let's find out how the average UPC code works!
Inside a TV Remote Control
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A fascinating look inside a TV's remote control (including the printed circuit board)!