Articles & Guides

Legacy Adaptors & Interfaces

Check out our top 5 list of converters and interfaces to save you money or save the day.

Vision statement

Discover what all the fancy-sounding features of a sophisticated Wi-Fi security camera are actually good for

Results may vary

Discover how different environmental factors can cause changes in resistance

Drone Rules

They're popular, affordable and fun to fly, but are you using them legally?

Motion aside

Ever wondered why a PIR (passive infra-red) sensor is so good at detecting movement?

Warm reception

Discover the best TV antennas for your home with Jaycar. Learn about the different types of antennas and how to choose the right one for your needs.

Leading the charge

Maximise the service life of a deep-cycle battery by recharging it smarter, not harder

Phase Value

What is induced noise, and how is it 'cleaned away' from data or audio being sent through a cable?

Surge of interest

Ever wondered how a simple power board can protect your expensive electronics from power surges?

The Burden of Proof

Discover the IP code that has nothing to do with your computer's location on the internet.

RCD - Residual Current Device

Learn about 4 top ways to cut power in potentially dangerous situations

Bright ideas

Low-voltage lighting is just as suitable for domestic applications as it is for off-grid use

The Hard Cell

What makes some batteries rechargeable, and what do those letters describing them mean?

Sense of Security

From pressure-activated mats and wireless sensors to a good old-fashioned siren, today’s security systems include a bewildering array of features.

The Shocking Truth

Practise safe techs and you’ll never have to worry about an unpleasant discharge.

Three colours into millions

As children, we learnt that red, yellow and blue paint can be mixed to form other colours – so why do visual displays rely on red, GREEN and blue?

Sine on the line

An inverter is the crucial accessory you need to run mains-powered devices from battery-supplied DC.

Iron mighty

Learn the basics of soldering irons and how to use them with Jaycar's guide. Get the best tips and advice on soldering iron use and maintenance.

Starting from Scratch

Start your coding journey with Jaycar! Learn the basics of coding from scratch and take your skills to the next level.

Prove Your Concept

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

Buying Party Speakers

Even if you only throw a big party once a year, you're probably wise to invest in some party speakers of your own.

Surveillance Resolutions Explained

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

More power to you

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

Hear the world

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.

Get the jump on a flat battery

Rescue your vehicle from a sticky situation with a portable jump starter

Safe as Houses

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

The Benefits of LTE/4G Filters

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.

5 ways to include IoT in your home

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.

Pin Drops

Easily remove soldered header pins with Jaycar Australia's pin removal tool. Get the job done quickly and safely with our reliable tool.

How to Set Up a Smart Plug

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

How to Install a Dual Battery Setup

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 Extinguishers 101

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

Kit Back Catalogue

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

UHF CB (Citizen Band) Radios

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.

Understanding 'Curie Point' Heat Technology

Conventional soldering stations normally use a feedback circuit mechanism to control the soldering iron tip temperature, whereas a ‘curie point’ temperature controlled soldering iron relies on the natural properties of the soldering iron material to maintain a constant controlled temperature level.

Battery Banks

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.

Multi State Charging States

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.

How to Design a Portable Power Solution That's Right For You

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...

Heading from existing page

In the space of two decades, USB has gone from a revolutionary way to connect peripheral devices, to a standard so common it’s used to power and charge all sorts of things.