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Beginner's Guide to Electronics Prototyping: Tips for Bringing Your Ideas to Life

Get started in prototyping with these top tips on how to make your vision a reality.

Tech Wars 2019: Battle of the Uni's

Battle of the Uni's "Tech Wars 2019" – the inaugural tech-maker University challenge. We put @Usyd and @UTS to the ultimate 48 hour project battle.

Understanding Surveillance Resolution: Beyond Full HD and 4K | Expert Advice

You're probably used to seeing "Full HD" or "4K", or other similar terms mainly used for TVs.

Top 4 State-of-the-Art Ways to Quick Charge Your Mobile Device | Stay Powered Anywhere

Check out these fantastic four state-of-the-art ways to charge your mobile device

Explore the World with World Band Radios | Discover Jaycar's Range

Learn about the latest World Band Radios from Jaycar. Discover the features and benefits of the latest models and find the perfect radio for you.

NVR Possibilities: Explore Network Video Recording | Jaycar

Find out why NVR (network video recording) is the new gold standard in security systems.

The Benefits of LTE/4G Filters: All You Need to Know

A consequence of the auctioning of broadcast TV channels to telecommunications companies is that TV antennas are likely to be picking up signals (4G and LTE) other than digital TV, with the potential to cause interference to TV reception - specifically the picture and/or sound may simply disappear.

Upgrade Pay TV: Go Wireless with AV Connectors

Thrash your pay TV for all it's worth by wirelessly transmitting the source signal from your living room.

5 Ways to Embrace IoT for Ultimate Control

You don't have to be Tony Stark to have a place that obeys your every whim: 5 ways to include IoT in your home.

Mastering Portable Solar Systems: A Step-by-Step Guide with Sam | Jaycar

Join Sam as he guides you through setting up a portable solar system.

Learn How to Easily Set Up a Smart Plug with Stephen Fenech | Jaycar

Stephen Fenech from Tech Guide shows us how easy it is to set up a Smart Plug.

Unboxing Concord Security: A First Look at Cutting-Edge Safety Solutions

Stephen Fenech from Tech Guide walks through our new range of Concord of security camera systems.

Step-by-Step Guide: Setting Up a Dual Battery System for Your Car or 4WD | Expert Tips by Sam

Join Sam as he guides you through setting up a second or dual battery setup in your car or 4WD.

Wireless Security Cameras

Stephen Fenech from Tech Guide, rounds up the best range of wireless security cameras available at Jaycar.

Fire Extinguisher Guide: Essential Tips for Safe Handling & Usage | A:B:E 1.0kg Units Explained

The most common type of fire extinguisher you will encounter is called a Dry Chemical A:B:E 1.0kg unit.

Explore Jaycar Kit Back Catalogue for Unmissable Projects | Jaycar Electronics

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, try the Jaycar Kit Back Catalogue.

Discover Reliable UHF CB Radios | Jaycar's Range for Clear Communication

For those who grew up in the '70's and 80's who "loved" 27MHz CB you would be pretty used to the 'hit and miss' reception of "breaker, breaker, this is rubber duckie..." CB. It worked, and it worked pretty well sometimes but range could be extremely variable and it could be very noisy.

Choosing the Perfect Portable Power Bank: A Comprehensive Guide

By now you have likely heard of, and understand what a mobile power bank does. But in case you don't, here's the explanation. Effectively it's a high capacity battery (much higher than your mobile phone), which can be used to charge all sorts of devices from it.

Understanding Charging States with Smart Chargers

Smart Chargers have a pre-set charging cycle such as 3, 4 or 8 stages. The charging voltage and current is optimised in each stage to suit the type of battery being charged.

Design Your Ideal Portable Solar Power System | Jaycar Electronics

So you've always fancied yourself as a bit of an adventurer? Sure. As long as the adventure includes warm meals, hot showers, and a good entertainment system! When caravanning you might have some of those, but you'd need to find powered sites - until now...