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Mailbag Monday Flux Capacitor T-Shirts HERE How NOT to blow up your oscilloscope (Isolation & Grounding) How a Microwave Magnatron Works PCB Holder Magazine Memories Memory Stacks Isolated USB-RS232 Interface LGB Model Train Controller & Decoder Caterpillar Dump Truck Controller 2114 SRAM Memory Forum HERE Podcast: Download

Dave shows you how to build a small electronics work bench, along with tips on ESD matting and setup. Rubber ESD Matting in Australia: Other related bench videos Island Bench Build New Lab Bench Install ESD Matting upgrade Old Lab Bench Build Forum HERE Podcast: Download

In this tutorial Dave explains what a PCB spark gap is and how it can be a useful zero cost addition to your PCB layout to help prevent ESD damage. He shows how to easily design them into your board and calculate the approximate voltage rating. And of course has …

Mailbag Monday Dave opens his mail. Spoilers & Links: HP 4260A LCR Universal Bridge User & Service Manual iPod Blood pressure monitor Old computer hardware Intel 1Mb Bubble Memory PICop development board TEM Products SMD IC and LED thermal products PowerPeg Stepper Motor Controller TSL1401CL LineScan Camera Forum HERE Podcast: …

FTDI have released a windows driver update that bricks any product using counterfeit chips. A classic case of corporate suicide. Dave breaks down “FTDIgate”, and rants about FTDI’s official response. NOTE: The 2nd half of this video includes the original rant video before FTDI responded and withdrew their new driver. …