Electronics

The first operational traffic lights in Australia were switched on October 13th1933 in Sydney, between the intersection of Kent and Market Street. Though few motorised vehicles existed at the time, traffic lights soon sprang up in other major capital cities throughout the country. Today, with millions of vehicles on our roads, there are thousands of locations where traffic lights safely regulate the huge volumes of traffic flow. Most systems are now automated, and states have installed integrated networks ensuring pedestrians and motorists get to their destinations quickly and safely. &nbsp

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Model rockets are just some of the many types of RC vehicles, but they are certainly the most thrilling. In addition to being a lot of fun to run, they are also very complex to build. This is why most beginners in the RC hobby go for complete model rocket sets

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According to research study, 70% of house fire deaths happen in houses without any smoke alarm systems or no functioning smoke alarm systems. Nevertheless, the efficiency of smoke alarm systems can depend upon which one you select, as different kinds are better at spotting specific fires

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Pilots are bound to fly with different models of aircraft. Often this is because of the nature and personal character of pilots. They want to experience flying in all sorts of machines. And who can blame them, given the low aviation activity in Australia relative to the rest of the world (especially the USA)

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Batteries are the most important invention powering our modern lives. Just think about it. The concept of capturing lightning in a bottle and then using it to for your electrical needs has been developed to the point where now you have over dozens of types and sizes of batteries. From your everyday AA battery to your phone and car batteries, all the way to the deep cycle battery, the designs vary and serve their own unique purposes and applications. And as Metallica said in the opening track of their legendary Master of Puppets album, “Battery is here to stay”. How Do Batteries Work? A battery consists of two types of metals suspended in an electrolytic environment which can be a liquid, gel or solid compound [&hellip

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You’ll have a hard time finding someone who won’t need a flashlight or torch at one point or another in their life. Everyone from emergency services to hunters and military, search and rescue teams or even people walking their dog at night can benefit from having appropriate illumination when navigating trails or streets. There are various different torches for all of these applications, so choosing the right one for you will take some thoughtful consideration. You don’t need a military-grade flashlight if you’re walking your dog, and you can’t use just any flashlight on a search and rescue mission. With that said, here are some of the things you need to pay attention to when shopping for a torch. Budget Everyone buying a flashlight should [&hellip

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Ask any interior design expert and they will tell you that you need the right lighting if you want your home to have a well-executed design scheme. Great lighting helps to highlight your interior’s best features and increases its functionality. On the other hand, if you fail to get the lighting right, your home will look cheap and unappealing even if you’ve invested millions of dollars in it. So, if you haven’t paid enough attention to this important element, it’s time you learned a thing or two about how to light your home right

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Flashlights have been around for more than a hundred years now and throughout that time there have been numerous improvements. The once flash-only capable units have now become features packed pocket-friendly devices that offer a lot more than just a light source. Manufacturers have been able to provide different types of bulbs but one what seems to stand out recently is the LED variety. A lot of top manufacturers such as Fenix lights offer these kinds of flashlights along with a mix of useful and innovative features. But selecting the right one for your needs requires good understanding of those features

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