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Dave celebrates the classic 555 timer IC by building the Evil Mad Scientist “three fives” discrete timer kit. Some scope measurements and an explanation of the internal 555 timer circuitry follow. Video Highlights: Construction Testing Circuit Description Waveforms Classic old Signetics 555 timer datasheet The kit Han’s Book on Analog …

Dave tears down a vintage 1984 Sinclair FTV1 / TV80 pocket TV and explains how the innovative 3 deflection system flat screen CRT works. Service Manual with schematics and theory of operation: http://eevblog.com/files/Sinclair_FTV1.zip Flickr Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eevblog/sets/72157638306245666/ Info page: http://www.thevalvepage.com/tv/sinclair/ftv1/ftv1.htm Guy who worked on the CRT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB7RgVqTgXI Forum: http://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-554-sinclair-ftv1-tv80-flat-screen-pocket-tv-teardown/ Podcast: Download

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Dave demonstrates how to add testing capabilities to your PCB panel for easier production testing. Using an example of his new uCurrent design, and also a commercial product designed to be automatically ATE tested. Essentially Part 3 of the PCB Design For Manufacture series. PCB DFM Part1 PCB DFM Part2 …

Dave takes you on a highlights tour through the first Sydney Mini Maker Faire at the Powerhouse Museum. This is the overview video, more will follow with behind the scenes stuff and extended interviews. Forum: http://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-551-sydney-mini-maker-faire/ Podcast: Download