Browsing articles from "May, 2011"
May
28
2011

Install Ruby 1.9.2 on Ubuntu

As you all know Ruby is one of the most popular programming language on the web. It is recommended to install ruby 1.9.2 instead of 1.8.x I tried to install ruby from the package manager on Ubuntu, but ruby 1.9.2 is not there in the repo. So, I am going to show you how to install ruby 1.9.2 on Ubuntu Step 1 – Fire up the terminal and execute these few commands – Step 2 [...]

May
28
2011

Make a low frequency oscilloscope from PC

An oscilloscope is an instrument that can be used to analyse waveforms or output from circuits. A cheap oscilloscope can be made using a PC and mic. However it is limited to low frequencies at around 25Khz (the audible range). Things needed : 1. A PC with a sound card 2. A mic wire (TRS plug) 3. A sound application – Audacity Simple plug the mic into the mic socket of the sound card. Remove [...]