Everything you need to know about bypass capacitors. How do they work? Why use them at all? Why put multiple ones in parallel? What effect does package type have on performance? Are there any traps? Dave measures some bypass capacitors with an impedance analyser to confirm the whiteboard theory and …

Dave tries to get the Red Pitaya up and running and doing some basic measurements via WiFi & Ethernet. TLDR: Many issues: apps freeze, WiFi didn’t work, and the apps have only very basic rudimentary functionality. But it’s promising, and probably a good solution for those who want to write …

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Dave plays with his new Sony RX100 Mk4 high speed camera that can shoot 1000fps. Blowing up capacitors, fuses, and LED’s. And what does a multiplexed VFD display look like? Forum HERE Podcast: Download

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