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That should be in the "scores" thread.
So, it appears that this regulator is a variac with a servo-controlled wiper. Interesting.
I don't have an account, but I'll try. I just registered, they use manual account validation, so I'll have to wait (they even ask for real name and adress).
Quote from: bitseeker on June 20, 2016, 08:55:03 pmThat should be in the "scores" thread. Yeah, I thought about the scores thread but it's not exactly test equipment.
QuoteSo, it appears that this regulator is a variac with a servo-controlled wiper. Interesting.Yeah, exactly. Fun watching the servo work while I change the input voltage. It's got one heavy hunk of toroidal copper.I've heard of people using these in 3rd world countries with poor grid regulation. Not sure how this came to end up in a US thrift store - especially with the Euro plugs.
Quote from: bitseeker on June 20, 2016, 08:55:03 pmThat should be in the "scores" thread. Yeah, I thought about the scores thread but it's not exactly test equipment.QuoteSo, it appears that this regulator is a variac with a servo-controlled wiper. Interesting.Yeah, exactly. Fun watching the servo work while I change the input voltage. It's got one heavy hunk of toroidal copper.I've heard of people using these in 3rd world countries with poor grid regulation. Not sure how this came to end up in a US thrift store - especially with the Euro plugs.
Recent purchase from the local Goodwill thrift store. Auto Stac 1500 VA voltage regulator - also works as 110/220 V step-up or step-down transformer.I happened upon this and couldn't pass it up for only $10. I don't need the voltage regulation but can use the 110-220 step up capability. Also, I was curious how it works and wanted to open it up.Hooked it up to my variac and it works well. By pushing the input up to 130V I can get the output up to about 230V for step-up use.
I bought an Advantest R6144 Voltage/Current Source.It is broken / dead and needs repair.If I get it to work, it will be a good deal, if not it is wasted money.Should be here in a few weeks.
Got a Razer Anansi keyboard. Used but in good overall condition. Price? 7PLN(1.5 EUR) at a flea market.
Quote from: poorchava on June 21, 2016, 08:52:11 pmGot a Razer Anansi keyboard. Used but in good overall condition. Price? 7PLN(1.5 EUR) at a flea market. Don't you feel bad for this teenager that got grounded for bad grades at school or whatever? His mum sold the keyboard on fleamarket, so his gaming life is over!
Just because I'm lazy...
Not electronics related, too bad...The shoulder will be liking the new electric power steering...
This just came.I used a banggood coupon and got one of these plus an extra tip. For scale I put it next to some familiar objects in the last photo. My cheap Asus power adapter has a stiff, heavy cord that's a bit clunky, so I'm thinking of making something light and flexible from silicone wires when the 2.5mm plugs that I ordered come.This works way better than my cheapo YiHua. It comes up to temp in under 10 sec with the power adapter I use, has configurable low temp standby and sleep timers, wakes from sleep when moved, etc.