Test Equipment Anonymous (TEA) group therapy thread

[Specmaster]

It’s not a Land Rover until you smoke a loom.

As for the pain of mid to late 40s I sympathise 

Well if you must smoke a loom then a landie is the car to do it in because there is bugger all to sustain fire in one of them, personally I'd still rather not, the smell of burnt cables is rather nauseating if I'm honest   

No Relays so everything was switched via the dash. Damm Pommie Engineers  Most of the melt was in the headlight loom.

If we put relays and or fuses in then it becomes overly complicated and another thing to go wrong and makes them dangerous apparently 

[med6753]

Is it true that the first generation LR's used war surplussed Jeep parts? 

[bd139]

Is it true that the first generation LR's used war surplussed Jeep parts? 

The first prototype did but after that, no.

As for the electrics, if it's a diesel, you don't need them. I crank started once once and drove 15 miles with hand signals and no brake lights 

[BU508A]

Is it true that the first generation LR's used war surplussed Jeep parts?

That was probably an improvement for the Jeep parts being used. 

[beanflying]

Thing of Random, started reprofiling the new Electronic Adjuster while watching The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (for maybe the 20'th time) drinking a Port or three in the shack. Life is ok sometimes 

Roughly to shape but sharpening and polishing tomorrow. Going in the back of my Soft Roader 4WD post 50 year old vehicle

[Specmaster]

Is it true that the first generation LR's used war surplussed Jeep parts? 

The first prototype did but after that, no.

As for the electrics, if it's a diesel, you don't need them. I crank started once once and drove 15 miles with hand signals and no brake lights 

I'm not so sure that the first prototype did, a Jeep was certainly the inspiration though.

[med6753]

Check out this knucklehead. I sent him a response that he can't possibly be serious as that is a standard IEC cable. 

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/garnerville-black-prong-electric-cable/7256879790.html

[Specmaster]

Check out this knucklehead. I sent him a response that he can't possibly be serious as that is a standard IEC cable. 

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/garnerville-black-prong-electric-cable/7256879790.html

I was sorely tempted to say "Only in the USA could this happen" but that would be a lie, the world is full of these bloody idiots 

[med6753]

Check out this knucklehead. I sent him a response that he can't possibly be serious as that is a standard IEC cable. 

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/garnerville-black-prong-electric-cable/7256879790.html

I was sorely tempted to say "Only in the USA could this happen" but that would be a lie, the world is full of these bloody idiots 

I fully expect to get at the very least an obscene response or none at all. 

[Specmaster]

Check out this knucklehead. I sent him a response that he can't possibly be serious as that is a standard IEC cable. 

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/garnerville-black-prong-electric-cable/7256879790.html

I was sorely tempted to say "Only in the USA could this happen" but that would be a lie, the world is full of these bloody idiots 

I fully expect to get at the very least an obscene response or none at all. 

Maybe the usual suspects are going to be better behaved today 

[McBryce]

Check out this knucklehead. I sent him a response that he can't possibly be serious as that is a standard IEC cable. 

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/garnerville-black-prong-electric-cable/7256879790.html

So what type of cable/plug does he think new computers use?

McBryce.

[bd139]

He's probably got a laptop or something. There's literally bugger all in this house that uses an IEC plug other than desktop computers and test gear. Hell my current main desktop doesn't even use one!

[mnementh]

follows the wheels, so if there is a bend in the road, they will swivel and light the road round the bend, another safety feature that I love.

I hate it, it makes it more likely for you to dazzle oncoming traffic when you're turning across their lane. Not really a "safety feature" at that point.
Added to the fact that modern LED headlamps have completely the wrong colour temperature and lumen output, makes it much more dangerous. Of course, more crashes due to dazzled oncoming traffic means more parts/new car sales, so the manufacturers have a vested interest in fitting "safety features" that aren't.

All the electronic assistance in modern cars means in my experience that drivers become increasingly lazy and incompetent. I can set off from a hill without assistance thankyou, I can park, brake, accelerate, corner, operate lights and wipers, all using my own ability.
What it also means in practice is that modern cars are so capable that they are way above the skill level of any ordinary user, and in consequence the failure point, in terms of losing control, is so much higher than in an older car, it makes them far more dangerous, given how the human brain works to evaluate risk/reward equations.

On that note I think I’ve decided to buy a series 3 Land Rover again 

That's why I'm keeping the Civic until one of two things happen. I die or it dies.

No traction control, no ABS, no bullshit lazy ass features. Just me and the machine.....and I'm in full control.

To certain definitions of control... 

mnem

[mnementh]

@mnementh I also looked at one of these calculator kits last year and decided against it, however I may just review that decision to break the boredom up.

   Well... that was satisfying, but not nearly long enuf. All the actual "make"-ery is done... now it's just assembly. I might mod it with a an old camera Li-Ion cell tho; it appears to have a backlit LCD & I don't imagine CR2032s will last long.

Still... def worth the pittance they charge to occupy a afternoon. 

mnem

Yeh, it does make you wonder as to why they didn't include a power socket and make the batteries rechargeable, shouldn't add all that much to the kits cost?

Seeing it all sitting there now, kinda makes me wish I had one to build to... I may have to pull the trigger on one myself soon 

Don't for get its pretty useless as a calculator only 5 digits and no error trapping if you go over IIRc

Close... 7 digits, input & output registers. What a waste of that delicious 2x16 display.

I'm going to mod mine... Already thinking of how to make 3DP standoffs so I can use all the same m2 button-head screws everywhere on it. If it's gonna be a useless toy, I'mo do it up right. We'll see how it does come tax season.

mnem
I am moop.

[mnementh]

Check out this knucklehead. I sent him a response that he can't possibly be serious as that is a standard IEC cable. 

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/garnerville-black-prong-electric-cable/7256879790.html

I was sorely tempted to say "Only in the USA could this happen" but that would be a lie, the world is full of these bloody idiots 

I fully expect to get at the very least an obscene response or none at all. 

Maybe the usual suspects are going to be better behaved today 

Drug dealer selling nickel bags. 

mnem
*punt*

[McBryce]

Check out this knucklehead. I sent him a response that he can't possibly be serious as that is a standard IEC cable. 

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/garnerville-black-prong-electric-cable/7256879790.html

I was sorely tempted to say "Only in the USA could this happen" but that would be a lie, the world is full of these bloody idiots 

I fully expect to get at the very least an obscene response or none at all. 

Maybe the usual suspects are going to be better behaved today 

Drug dealer selling nickel bags. 

mnem
*punt*

Didn't realise that Nickel is considered a drug in Canada! How about Zinc?

McBryce.

[mnementh]

Soggy ol' boots inbound tooya, McB... 

mnem
"Doobie-doobie-doooooo..."

[Robert763]

Check out this knucklehead. I sent him a response that he can't possibly be serious as that is a standard IEC cable. 

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/garnerville-black-prong-electric-cable/7256879790.html

I was sorely tempted to say "Only in the USA could this happen" but that would be a lie, the world is full of these bloody idiots 

That's cheaper than retail in the UK
www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/computer-accessories/power-and-cables/power-cables-and-adaptors/advent-akettle20-laptop-charger-power-cable-1-8-m-10201811-pdt.html
£16.99 = $23  People actually buy these. I open a package from CDL and say, damm not another IEC lead!
 

[Specmaster]

He's probably got a laptop or something. There's literally bugger all in this house that uses an IEC plug other than desktop computers and test gear. Hell my current main desktop doesn't even use one!

That is so real, kettles these days are mostly cordless as well 

[Specmaster]

Check out this knucklehead. I sent him a response that he can't possibly be serious as that is a standard IEC cable. 

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/garnerville-black-prong-electric-cable/7256879790.html

I was sorely tempted to say "Only in the USA could this happen" but that would be a lie, the world is full of these bloody idiots 

That's cheaper than retail in the UK
www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/computer-accessories/power-and-cables/power-cables-and-adaptors/advent-akettle20-laptop-charger-power-cable-1-8-m-10201811-pdt.html
£16.99 = $23  People actually buy these. I open a package from CDL and say, damm not another IEC lead!
 

Hell, that is expensive, I've just made 10 x right angle 1M leads for the cost of £2.80 £2.12 incl VAT each using parts from CPC.

[bd139]

Check out this knucklehead. I sent him a response that he can't possibly be serious as that is a standard IEC cable. 

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/ele/d/garnerville-black-prong-electric-cable/7256879790.html

I was sorely tempted to say "Only in the USA could this happen" but that would be a lie, the world is full of these bloody idiots 

That's cheaper than retail in the UK
www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/computer-accessories/power-and-cables/power-cables-and-adaptors/advent-akettle20-laptop-charger-power-cable-1-8-m-10201811-pdt.html
£16.99 = $23  People actually buy these. I open a package from CDL and say, damm not another IEC lead!

That's why Currys PC World closed down the road from me and the branch my uncle worked for closed in September 

This is more like it: https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/pe01052/lead-uk-plug-to-iec-socket-c13/dp/PL13268

[mnementh]

Wrecking balls... wrecking balls... gitcher wrecking balls right here, only 2 quid apiece!!!

mnem
*currently unscrewing the inscrutible*

[Ice-Tea]

Is it just me or is the forum picture attachment functionality more borked up than normal?

I see a minuature and when I click on it, it's another picture?

[Saskia]

I was thinking about £100 for the dead K2001

If I can get a donor unit ...

@Zucca you said that you might have a donor unit ?
If so I would indeed take a shot at a bench dmm.

Please let me know

[Specmaster]

Is it just me or is the forum picture attachment functionality more borked up than normal?

I see a minuature and when I click on it, it's another picture?

Nope, is this a picture that you are trying post, or is one attached to another post?

Edit, I'll assume its one you want to post, so what you need to do is not select the first option to add a photo but click on add another and leave the first spot blank. The select the photo you want to post on the 2nd and the subsequent additions etc.