Comprising a microprocessor, an LCD, a 32.768-kHz crystal, and little else, the basic countdown-timer circuit in Figure 1 operates from a commonly available CR2032 lithium-coin-cell battery. Based on ...
SAN FRANCISCO – You’re stuck at a red light. It’s taking forever. How much time until the light turns green? Ten seconds? Twenty seconds? A minute and a half? Would you be more patient if you knew ...
One of the greatest modern aids for driving is not intended for drivers at all. I refer to the digital displays at an increasing number intersections that count down the seconds until the traffic ...
SAN FRANCISCO — You're stuck at a red light. It's taking forever. How much time until the light turns green? Ten seconds? Twenty seconds? A minute and a half? Would you be more patient if you knew ...