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Logitech Cordless Ball Mouse

Posted on December 15, 2010 The Engineer

This is an old legacy wireless mouse from Logitech. This uses a ball rather than optical technology. Bottom of the mouse, showing the battery cover & the mouse ball. Top removed from the mouse, showing the PCB inside. The smaller PCB on the left supports the microswitches for the buttons

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Motorised Valve

Posted on November 11, 2010December 10, 2010 The Engineer

This is the internals of a motorised valve for central heating systems. Here the top is removed showing the motor & microswitch. Left side of the valve, showing the gearing under the motor, & the valve body under the powerhead. Right side of the valve, showing the sprung mechanism of

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