More on the Gigatron 4 layer PCB for EMC compliance testing. Swapping the inner and outer plane layers, experimenting with KiCAD and investigating several issues with the tool. Talk on gerber generation, PCB checklists, PCB design for manufacture, PCB stackup, and uploading to JLCPCB for 4 layer manufacture. Forum HERE …
Read More »EEVblog #1192 – Power Meter LCD Repair
Repairing the faulty LCD in the Voltech PM300 power meter. Forum HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #1191 – Digital Energy Savers BUSTED!
Digital energy saver boxes that claim to reduce your power bill by up to 50%, are… SPOILER ALERT: Complete bullshit. Forum HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #1190 – Mailbag Review Bonanza
A look at three major products in this lengthy Mailbag. SPOILERS: LabJack T7-Pro Multifunction DAQ with WiFi, Ethernet, and USB 15:56 Balena Fin Raspberry Pi Compute module industrial computer 29:29 Dodgy truck LED tailight assembly 38:00 Joulescope: Precision DC Energy Analyzer Kickstarter With lengthy discussion on current measurement autoranging. Forum …
Read More »EEVblog #1189 – Ebay $140 6.5 digit DMM Bargain!?
Dave bought a 6.5 digit Phillips PM2534 on Ebay for $140 delivered. Did it even survive the shipping? $200 Ebay 6.5 digit DMM video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2HcJ80OyrA Forum HERE Podcast: Download
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