I lose voltage when rectifying, why?

Good morning, I'm currently building a bridge rectifier with four 1N4007 diodes. The diodes are soldered into WeidmĂĽller double-decker terminals, since we're doing this on a perforated metal plate circuit. After connecting the diodes and L1 + N, I have 230V AC primarily, but measure about 100-105V DC on the secondary side. I don't quite…

Function of the transistor?

Can someone explain the function of these transistors in the picture? For your information, the sensor has a lower resistance during the day and a higher resistance at night. However, I don't know in which order the current flows through the transistors—from emitter to base, and then to the second transistor? Or directly through the…

Components for a circuit with 6 LED diodes (6 colors)?

Hello, I'm planning to build an electrical circuit and need some help with voltages, current and resistance. Here's what I've planned: 2 AAA battery cases, switch and 6 LED diodes in yellow, orange, red, green, blue and purple (black light). I know I might need to add a resistor, but I'm finding diodes with different…