Author Topic: What did you buy today? Post your latest purchase! (Read 3087428 times)

MarkDennehy · « **Reply #900 on:** February 02, 2016, 12:06:36 pm »

Quote from: BFX on February 02, 2016, 11:46:22 am

Kikusui 4502

Dang. Nice.
/adds to list of ebay filters searching for cheap used function generators in the <10MHz range...

Muxr · « **Reply #901 on:** February 02, 2016, 01:33:00 pm »

Quote from: Richard Head on February 01, 2016, 10:15:39 am

That R&S scope looks like an awesome unit. I wonder what it set you back?

Just under $2k, came with a full set of auto compensating 500mhz passive probes, which look brand new. The scope was also as clean as in that picture, whoever owned it before me must have not used it very much.

I've been very pleased with it so far. The UI is a big improvement on my Rigol DS2072A. FFT is also pretty usable, there are a few unique features I haven't seen on other scopes as well, like 3 different interpolation modes, Z input for the XY mode.... and it boots in like 2-3 seconds, fastest booting scope I've used.

Errmy · « **Reply #902 on:** February 03, 2016, 12:28:33 pm »

Last week I ordered one of these cheap chinese ESR-LCR-transistortester and I made sure that it is shipped from my country.

So today I received a small package from this seller and attached is what I got.

Nerdlord · « **Reply #903 on:** February 03, 2016, 09:50:06 pm »

Scored a bunch of cheap Fleabay junk:

"Brand new" (2007 manufactured) 1lb. roll of Alpha Telecore Plus 0.032" still in the shrink wrap - $16 shipped
Miille Applied Research 366-101 Leased Line Modem - $1 shipped
SMP3 6/12/24VDC power supply - $1 shipped
Dell M410HD replacement lamp assembly - $1 shipped

I don't have any application for the modem; I just want to see what its insides look like. The projector lamp was a total impulse buy but I'm thinking up some plans for a ridiculously bright (and hot) bench lamp.

MrSlack · « **Reply #904 on:** February 04, 2016, 10:23:26 am »

New XR2206CP function generator IC. I blew my home made function generator up last night so am building a new one from scratch with all the kinks worked out of the original design and integrated sweep generator.

Perhaps interestingly the IC is the same price now as I paid for it in 1994. So it has actually got cheaper after all that time!

Richard Crowley · « **Reply #905 on:** February 04, 2016, 12:19:28 pm »

Quote from: MrSlack on February 04, 2016, 10:23:26 am

Perhaps interestingly the IC is the same price now as I paid for it in 1994. So it has actually got cheaper after all that time!

But there are much more dramatic examples than that. You can buy a whole PC with MS Windows on it for less than what a keyboard used to cost back at the beginning of the PC era (1984).

gameru · « **Reply #906 on:** February 04, 2016, 01:37:21 pm »

Richard Crowley
And I got a PC board holder that looks reasonably nice...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q2TTQEE

It is very expensive on Amazon (26.99$) On reichelt it cost 6.95euro http://www.reichelt.de/HALTER-ZD-11E/3/index.html?&ACTION=3&LA=446&ARTICLE=145603&artnr=HALTER+ZD-11E&SEARCH=HALTER+ZD-11E

rrinker · « **Reply #907 on:** February 04, 2016, 01:42:59 pm »

Let us know what you think once you've had a chance to use it. I've been looking at that same one.

azer · « **Reply #908 on:** February 04, 2016, 02:20:57 pm »

I have used one of those and they work quite well as long as there are no components along the edge as there is a slit in the black holders that the pcb sits in.
If there are components the tension from the springs will hold it to a certain degree as the springs are quite strong.

rdl · « **Reply #909 on:** February 04, 2016, 04:03:42 pm »

I found this Beckman FC130A recently on eBay. It's in near mint condition and seems to work fine. The carry handle is an awkward design, I may have to remove it. When folded back it adds 2" to the already too long length. Why did they used to make test equipment so long?

Richard Crowley · « **Reply #910 on:** February 04, 2016, 05:55:30 pm »

Quote from: azer on February 04, 2016, 02:20:57 pm

I have used one of those and they work quite well as long as there are no components along the edge as there is a slit in the black holders that the pcb sits in.
If there are components the tension from the springs will hold it to a certain degree as the springs are quite strong.

Yes, I have used mine (for which I apparently overpaid, thanks a lot, @gameru!)
The "overhang" is quite small ~2mm and I have not found it to be a problem yet.
As @azer said, the spring is properly strong enough to hold the board at whatever angle you wish.

The base pieces are steel, but the upright parts are plastic. But it seems beefy enough to survive years of hobby use.

When I bought it, the price was US$12.95 so I don't feel quite so bad.

vinicius.jlantunes · « **Reply #911 on:** February 04, 2016, 11:25:44 pm »

A replacement for the broken screen on my nokia lumia 830 phone.

rich · « **Reply #912 on:** February 05, 2016, 02:48:46 am »

Got this cute Leader 856 bench meter today manufactured in the early 90's by Leader Electronics Corp Japan. Was a gamble purchase as there is very little info online about it, only a single page marketing spec. Looks like Leader have since specialised in video test equipment.
Anyhow, its quite a nice 4.5 digit meter with frequency and continuity which my Keithley lacks so it makes a nice complement. Calibration due 2002!

rrinker · « **Reply #913 on:** February 05, 2016, 03:17:40 am »

Done it again, this time got a Fluke 8060A on eBay. Should be here in a couple of days. $35 and guaranteed working.

mtdoc · « **Reply #914 on:** February 05, 2016, 04:48:49 am »

I didn't buy them but we got new exam tables in my office and the old exam lights were gonna be tossed so...

The power supply/lamp unit houses a liner power supply feeding a 12V 30W halogen bulb - not exactly efficient - but the flexible light pipe arms are very high quality for positioning with a nice adjustable lens at the end. These will make nice spot lights for my lab benches. Can't ever have too much lighting!

aargee · « **Reply #915 on:** February 05, 2016, 06:01:51 am »

You should be able to do a LED retrofit eventually?

Muxr · « **Reply #916 on:** February 05, 2016, 07:11:21 am »

Quote from: gameru on February 04, 2016, 01:37:21 pm

Richard Crowley
And I got a PC board holder that looks reasonably nice...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q2TTQEE

It is very expensive on Amazon (26.99$) On reichelt it cost 6.95euro http://www.reichelt.de/HALTER-ZD-11E/3/index.html?&ACTION=3&LA=446&ARTICLE=145603&artnr=HALTER+ZD-11E&SEARCH=HALTER+ZD-11E

Nice. While back I purchased one of these, and it's been suprisingly useful:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-PCB-Circuit-Board-Holder-Repairing-Repair-Tool-For-Mobile-Phone-PDA-MP3-US-/111122507683?hash=item19df6ae7a3:g:un4AAOxy5fJR55YU

The backplate is steel, and it has rubber feet. So it's stable and it provides somewhat of a heat shield for when I work with the rework hot air station. It will not work for you if you work on bigger boards but I had good luck with 10x6cm boards I've been assembling.

mtdoc · « **Reply #917 on:** February 05, 2016, 06:41:46 pm »

Quote from: aargee on February 05, 2016, 06:01:51 am

You should be able to do a LED retrofit eventually?

Yes - but it's really not worth the effort right now. Perhaps once the bulbs start burning out.

Nerdlord · « **Reply #918 on:** February 05, 2016, 11:30:19 pm »

Quote from: Muxr on February 05, 2016, 07:11:21 am

It will not work for you if you work on bigger boards but I had good luck with 10x6cm boards I've been assembling.

Do you know the exact dimensions? I've found others of the same type that say 13x9cm but I love that shameless Hakko ripoff logo.

Muxr · « **Reply #919 on:** February 07, 2016, 02:35:59 am »

Quote from: Nerdlord on February 05, 2016, 11:30:19 pm

Quote from: Muxr on February 05, 2016, 07:11:21 am
It will not work for you if you work on bigger boards but I had good luck with 10x6cm boards I've been assembling.
Do you know the exact dimensions? I've found others of the same type that say 13x9cm but I love that shameless Hakko ripoff logo.

I just measured it, the clamp will extend to 7.5cm, there is really no limit to the other dimension as there is no obstruction that way. The only other issue I can see also is if you're working with boards that might have big components on both sides, since there is a rail in the back that could be an obstruction.

karoru · « **Reply #920 on:** February 07, 2016, 06:18:37 am »

Quote from: rdl on February 04, 2016, 04:03:42 pm

I found this Beckman FC130A recently on eBay. It's in near mint condition and seems to work fine. The carry handle is an awkward design, I may have to remove it. When folded back it adds 2" to the already too long length. Why did they used to make test equipment so long?

Nobody cared about it, because analog scopes are ridiculously long (because of the tube), so you already have space for it on your bench, or can put it on top of your scope:)

awallin · « **Reply #921 on:** February 07, 2016, 06:15:28 pm »

cordless drill/screwdriver:
bosch gsr 10,8-2-li Professional, "set 2" comes with metal drills 2-8mm, wood drills 3-10mm, a 25pcs bit-set (straight, phillips, allen, torx), and a cute bag.

not something for building a house, but I hope it will be OK for small jobs in a city apartment.
didn't do much market research - the shop didn't have any Makita in stock so I went with this Bosch...

vk6zgo · « **Reply #922 on:** February 08, 2016, 05:03:33 am »

Quote from: karoru on February 07, 2016, 06:18:37 am

Quote from: rdl on February 04, 2016, 04:03:42 pm
I found this Beckman FC130A recently on eBay. It's in near mint condition and seems to work fine. The carry handle is an awkward design, I may have to remove it. When folded back it adds 2" to the already too long length. Why did they used to make test equipment so long?

Nobody cared about it, because analog scopes are ridiculously long (because of the tube), so you already have space for it on your bench, or can put it on top of your scope:)

Most benches existed in real workshops,& could be constructed in any depth required.
In many cases Oscilloscopes had their own trolley & did not occupy bench space at all.

Bench depth was more due to the type of equipment commonly worked on.
Much of this was quite long,because it was designed to fit into 19" racks,which limited the width,so cases were longer to allow adequate internal space.

Home hobbyists were lucky to have an analog multimeter,so room on their benches was not a problem.

rdl · « **Reply #923 on:** February 08, 2016, 06:57:45 am »

My bench is plenty big enough, but I don't like anything sitting on it. My shelves are 12" deep with about 1" gap at the rear. This counter is nearly as long as my Tek 2247A even though the front panel is less than 1/4 as large! With the handle removed it fits on the shelf barely, up against the wall in back and a slight overhang in front. Maybe they make brackets that are deeper so I could space one shelf a bit farther from the wall.

VK5RC · « **Reply #924 on:** February 08, 2016, 07:05:36 am »

Some Andrews N male connectors for a roll of (slightly used - dusty only) Heliax LDF1-50 that a local telecom company was happy to throw out!


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