I'm very new to robotics. I've read in a few places that it's best to
start off with all-new components. But after a while, one may recycle
components from previois robots and from other electronic equipment.
I have a load of old electronic stuff cluttering up my flat. I've never got round to taking to it the tip. Bow I'm wondering if any of it might be useful. A cursory glance reveals this (though I'm sure there's more):
AC/AC adapter - model MW48-1201100UKA Input:230 V AC 50 HZ Output:12V AC 1100 mA CB APPROVAL NO:SE 1200
Canon AC adapter - AD-150C Input:240 V ~ 50 Hz 140 mA Output:9.5 V - 1.5 A 15 VA
Turntable (from separates stereo system) Cassette tape deck Stereo audio amplifier An old image scanner (with lead that plugs into PC's printer port) Length of co-ax cable. A lap-top computer that was killed by coffee. (it didn't get drenched - but some must have found its way inside.
The stereo equipment doesn't work (though they do light up). Assuming that there are usable components, how can I find out if the parts are in working order?
I have a load of old electronic stuff cluttering up my flat. I've never got round to taking to it the tip. Bow I'm wondering if any of it might be useful. A cursory glance reveals this (though I'm sure there's more):
AC/AC adapter - model MW48-1201100UKA Input:230 V AC 50 HZ Output:12V AC 1100 mA CB APPROVAL NO:SE 1200
Canon AC adapter - AD-150C Input:240 V ~ 50 Hz 140 mA Output:9.5 V - 1.5 A 15 VA
Turntable (from separates stereo system) Cassette tape deck Stereo audio amplifier An old image scanner (with lead that plugs into PC's printer port) Length of co-ax cable. A lap-top computer that was killed by coffee. (it didn't get drenched - but some must have found its way inside.
The stereo equipment doesn't work (though they do light up). Assuming that there are usable components, how can I find out if the parts are in working order?