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Dave compares the new PICkit 3 to the old PICkit 2, and, well, he starts to rant uncontrollably about how Microchip may have screwed this up… And what do MBA managers and dickheads have in common? UPDATE: Since this blog has gone to air and made it’s way all around …

Dave explains errors and problems associated in insulation resistance measurement through a relay test matrix. Betcha no one else has covered that one before! Podcast: Download

Dave gives the solution to the first hardware quiz. How do you design an LCR meter? What about a stepped transmission line attenuation tester? What does modular design and management have in common? LINKS: Guardian Solid Streamer and Marine Aquisition Podcast: Download

Dave opens up his Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope, and ponders how to convert it into a DS1102E. And yes, he finally checks out the infamous ADC overclocking issue. Hires images: ADC & FPGA ADC Support Blackfin DSP Front End 1 Front End 2 Front End 3 PSU Buy the Rigol DS1052E …

It’s time for YOU to get involved and solve a hardware puzzle – what does this board do? Get your reverse engineering brain into gear and win a prize. High Res images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RULES: – Dave makes the rules and can …