Skill Set: Electronics tips from “Ask MAKE”
For the past few years, we ran a column called “Ask MAKE,” where we attempted to answer reader-submitted questions about all things making.
Ask MAKE
Ask MAKE: How do trusses work?
As a female who LOVES browsing the make.com materials, and who is courageous but sometimes missing some of the physics, I would love a basic (but thorough) explanation about the physics of trusses and how they distribute the load of the roof.
Ask MAKE: Best book for learning about Antennas?
I’m trying to understand antennas. I mean, really understand them.
Ask MAKE: Hidden LCD screen?
Is there a way to develop a mirror capable of switching to the camera on cue by using a light switch or something along those lines?
Ask MAKE: Why are some LEDs tinted?
I’m new to electronics, and am interested in LEDs. One thing I can’t figure out is why some of them are colored, while others are clear.
Ask MAKE: Cleaning an old motor?
What is the best way to clean a motor with an excess of build up?
Ask MAKE: Continous rotation potentiometer?
I’m a museum educator, and working on an exhibit where I want to have a knob that you can spin around to change the color of an exhibit. I thought about using a potentiometer, but I am worried that it might break if people try to turn it too far.
