[i-TRIXX] Keep the ball moving…

 The resistor ball is drawing a large number of loyal visitors. Some of them have gone to considerable lengths to arrive at a good solution to the question of how to calculate the resistance of a ball made from resistors. This week it’s time for an update.

One of the answers was contributed by Ron B. His elaborate solution, with lots of illustrations, is a bit too much for the blog site format, so we have to limit ourselves to a description. However, there’s nothing stopping you from contacting Ron directly. We imagine he’s quite willing to give you the fully story.

We have also received a variety of answers to our other questions, such as the significance of the Golden Mean in electronics and whether attractive electronic designs also work better. For the latest contributions on this topic, surf to www.theelectronicball.blogspot.com

Now that we’re on the subject, we’d like to mention that on 21 November we will be issuing the first Elektor Foundation Award for persons who have made a special effort to promote or advance the world of electronics. To learn more about this, visit www.elektor.com/foundation. Your ideas and suggestions are always very welcome – just drop us a line at the e-mail address below.

Wisse Hettinga

theelectronicball@elektor.com