Author Topic: What did you buy today? Post your latest purchase! (Read 3087287 times)

VK5RC · « **Reply #2125 on:** October 15, 2016, 11:16:37 am »

Hi Pat and EEVers,
That LA used electronic yard place looks great, pity the guys know how to charge, I just looked at the weather of Los Angelos and Adelaide is almost identical, our dust is a slight red colour mind you!

I little DVM snuck into my shack

(actually its quite large and heavy) but looks good so far, I think it reads about 0.1% high (no adjustment)

Messtechniker · « **Reply #2126 on:** October 15, 2016, 01:40:40 pm »

Quote from: ProBang2 on October 15, 2016, 10:53:46 am

Probably more important: The 4mm Banana plugs make a reliable, strong and stiff connection to the unit, I assume?

I am somehow envious... But for me, as a device for the hobby, it is far over of budget.

1.) Yep.

2.) Certainly. But I was (am) in a lucky position to have earned some spare cash
(doing occasional Ger./Eng. simultaneous interpretation work...).

Yours Messtechniker

6581 · « **Reply #2127 on:** October 15, 2016, 02:07:59 pm »

Oh, nothing. Just this book. ;-)

razberik · « **Reply #2128 on:** October 15, 2016, 04:31:26 pm »

Where ? How much ?

Cubdriver · « **Reply #2129 on:** October 15, 2016, 06:25:18 pm »

Quote from: VK5RC on October 15, 2016, 11:16:37 am

Hi Pat and EEVers,
That LA used electronic yard place looks great, pity the guys know how to charge, I just looked at the weather of Los Angelos and Adelaide is almost identical, our dust is a slight red colour mind you!

I little DVM snuck into my shack (actually its quite large and heavy) but looks good so far, I think it reads about 0.1% high (no adjustment)

Nice 'little' DVM there, Rob!

An interesting little tidbit I recall reading on some one of the HP sites about the development of that instrument is that initially they were having overheating problems with it, but didn't want to have to add a cooling fan. Someone working on it got the bright idea to add a gap between the rear edge of the chassis shelf and the rear panel. This combined with a similar gap at the front allowed the natural convection currents that now took place inside the enclosure to adequately cool things, and no fan was needed. It's interesting to me to find out why some of the seemingly odd things you see in various devices came to pass.

Enjoy the additional glowing orange numerals in your shack!

-Pat

MosherIV · « **Reply #2130 on:** October 15, 2016, 08:20:40 pm »

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I was wondering who outbid me on that! I though the culprit might come out of the woodwork.

Glad it was someone on here anyway. Congratulations MosherIV, Hope it works out well.

P.S. I was a long way below the next highest bidder, so glad I didn't push the price up for you.

Hey Gyro, sorry

Thanks, it is working great. Going to take it to work and check it against calibrated 6.5digit multimeter.
No problems, I had a max figure to go upto and the price I paid was below that.
Like you, I missed out a couple of times on other voltage sources. The worst was a Time Electronics 2003 for around £40, boy did I kick myself on that one

Good luck bidding on other ines in future

(I am out of the market now for them)

wn1fju · « **Reply #2131 on:** October 15, 2016, 08:42:52 pm »

Picked up a very nice Fluke 6080A (1050 MHz) signal generator for $100 + shipping. Advertised on eBay as powers-up, but remaining condition generally unknown. The seller currently (10/15/2016) has six more (make an offer). Besides being a bit dirty on the outside, all that was wrong electrically with mine was that the previous "repairman" shifted an IDC connector over a pin on the back panel, which created a bit of havoc. These Fluke units are a close replica of the very well respected HP 8642 series, both in terms of specs and knobology, and could be a steal if you get one with an easy fix. (Note: I have no connection whatsoever to the eBay seller)

German_EE · « **Reply #2132 on:** October 16, 2016, 08:43:02 am »

Following the review on TRX Bench I've just sent the IBAN payment for this and its companion tracking generator. The last decent test equipment I bought was for my 50th birthday and that was a L O N G time ago. The nice thing is that it goes down to 1Hz so I can use the same device for my audio work as well.

TerraHertz · « **Reply #2133 on:** October 16, 2016, 11:45:33 pm »

A couple of stainless steel cooking pots. Big ones.
One or other of these is intended to be the tub part of a vapor phase cleaning system, for vacuum gear. Bought two because I haven't decided on the size yet. There's quite a bit more involved, so it's the start of a slow project.
They are probably too big for a vapor phase soldering system, given how much that fluid costs.

It took me ages to find these. Finally thought to try Sydney's Flemington markets on Sunday. Success!
Stall #830 There are even bigger ones, too big for my purpose.
Total paid: $125 cash.
20L $60 (was $65)
30L $65 (was $75)
Next size up is 60L I think.

The manufacturer is http://www.oudunco.com/ (in China, no surprise.)

http://www.oudunco.com/oudun/viewPro.asp?id=54 Those pots
product name:     Earl Continental Barrel
Product Number:     ODDY01-0102
Product Specifications:     37CM
Contact: anhuang0768@hotmail.com

No idea what the manufacturer's price is. But I figured that even if they're far cheaper to buy direct, arranging shipping on large, easily squashed things like these would be such a pain and expensive, that it was better to just live with the market seller's price.

They are seam TIG-welded, and the bottom seems to be thicker than the sides. Quite nicely done.
I think I can do the rest of the construction without altering or welding to the base pot at all. Fingers crossed.
The base heater will be outside the pot.

Bud · « **Reply #2134 on:** October 17, 2016, 12:00:43 am »

Make sure your alert neighbours not see your bench, or you will be in big trouble

TerraHertz · « **Reply #2135 on:** October 17, 2016, 12:44:42 am »

Quote from: Bud on October 17, 2016, 12:00:43 am

Make sure your alert neighbours not see your bench, or you will be in big trouble

Ha ha... then they'd faint to see my workshop's 'kitchen'.
Actually, it's my neighbors (on one side) who are the possible drug runner crims. Already been through that with one bunch, and the replacements are also kind of suspect.

Cubdriver · « **Reply #2136 on:** October 17, 2016, 01:44:00 am »

Vapor phase cleaning system. Interesting!! Do keep us appraised of your progress! We had a vapor degreaser back 25 years ago when I worked at National Semiconductor - it was a sweet piece of equipment. Wish I had access to one now. (Of course it used a chlorofluorocarbon solvent, so I'm sure it would be an empty tank these days...)

-Pat

Zbig · « **Reply #2137 on:** October 17, 2016, 12:15:30 pm »

One of these "way too expensive for what it is but I could never be bothered to do a proper one myself" kind of things:

http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/ce/en/product/123980/Test-lead-adapter-PG-plug-4-mm-socket-PG-connector-scoop-proof-VOLTCRAFT-SMA-10-Black

canibalimao · « **Reply #2138 on:** October 17, 2016, 12:28:03 pm »

OMG 32£ for that simple socket/plug?

But, as you said it's one of those things that we never build ourselves...

fubar.gr · « **Reply #2139 on:** October 17, 2016, 02:59:17 pm »

Received this adjustable power supply today: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131877150761?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Quite neat. Didn't test it thoroughly, but looks stable and accurate. It doesn't seem to overshoot during startup.

The fan doesn't start unless the load wattage is over 4 Watts or so.

Cyberdragon · « **Reply #2140 on:** October 18, 2016, 03:18:23 am »

Tektronics 561A with plugins (no delayed sweep)

Condition: dusty, untested

For...

$5

EDIT: with scans of at least most of the manual

Cubdriver · « **Reply #2141 on:** October 18, 2016, 04:14:24 am »

Quote from: Cyberdragon on October 18, 2016, 03:18:23 am

Tektronics 561A with plugins (no delayed sweep)

Condition: dusty, untested

For...

$5

EDIT: with scans of at least most of the manual

Sweet!! A proper wigglescope with glowie glass thingies inside! Congrats!

-Pat

aargee · « **Reply #2142 on:** October 18, 2016, 04:34:55 am »

Quote from: fubar.gr on October 17, 2016, 02:59:17 pm

Received this adjustable power supply today: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131877150761?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Quite neat. Didn't test it thoroughly, but looks stable and accurate. It doesn't seem to overshoot during startup.

The fan doesn't start unless the load wattage is over 4 Watts or so.

Had to chuckle at this description when I went and looked for a version available to Australia...

Richard Crowley · « **Reply #2143 on:** October 18, 2016, 04:49:36 am »

Quote from: fubar.gr on October 17, 2016, 02:59:17 pm

Received this adjustable power supply today: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131877150761?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Quite neat. Didn't test it thoroughly, but looks stable and accurate. It doesn't seem to overshoot during startup.

The fan doesn't start unless the load wattage is over 4 Watts or so.

Julian Ilett did a review of a wireless version of that kind of gadget.

roffvald · « **Reply #2144 on:** October 18, 2016, 07:15:59 am »

Not exactly electronics, but occasionally need these tools to access electronics

Picked up a Bahco Socket set (S910)

http://www.toolstop.co.uk/bahco-s910-91-piece-socket-set-1-4-inch-1-2-inch-and-dynamic-drive-p14019

McBryce · « **Reply #2145 on:** October 18, 2016, 08:32:48 am »

Can you open an iPhone with those?

McBryce.

VK5RC · « **Reply #2146 on:** October 18, 2016, 10:17:48 am »

Quote from: Cyberdragon on October 18, 2016, 03:18:23 am

Tektronics 561A with plugins (no delayed sweep)

Condition: dusty, untested

For...

$5

EDIT: with scans of at least most of the manual

Fantastic value, lots of fun ahead

Sbampato12 · « **Reply #2147 on:** October 18, 2016, 12:04:33 pm »

For me it was a good bargain, I couldn't resist...

roffvald · « **Reply #2148 on:** October 18, 2016, 02:02:39 pm »

Quote from: McBryce on October 18, 2016, 08:32:48 am

Can you open an iPhone with those?

McBryce.

With enough force, yes... not so sure about putting it back together again tho

McBryce · « **Reply #2149 on:** October 18, 2016, 02:15:39 pm »

Quote from: roffvald on October 18, 2016, 02:02:39 pm

Quote from: McBryce on October 18, 2016, 08:32:48 am
Can you open an iPhone with those?

McBryce.

With enough force, yes... not so sure about putting it back together again tho

I don't need iPhone tools any more, I've outsourced that task to a guy in Dijon:

McBryce.


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