http://eevblog.com/files/PM6672-Service-Manual.pdf http://eevblog.com/files/PhilipsPM6673-76-Service-Manual.pdf PHOTOS: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eevblog/sets/72157629731591013/ The first of the new regular segment on the EEVblog – Teardown Tuesday. Dave cracks open the Philips PM6672 1GHz Timer Counter, and more interestingly, the PM9690 10MHz oven stabilised reference crystal oscillator. Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #264 – PCB Pick & Place Assembly
http://www.ramzonics.com.au Watch the uCurrent PCB’s being assembled on a commercial pick and place machine. Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVBlog #263 – Extech LP100 Laser Test Probes
Extech LP100 Release Dave & Dr Phil look at how Extech’s new TL100 Laser Test Probes work. FYI: The electronics beanbag was custom made, with material from here: http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/382464 and made by this company in Western Australia: http://www.beaufortstreetbeanbags.com.au/ Podcast: Download
Read More »AmpHour #88.5 Telematic Tested Tacenda
Dave and Chris have some news on The AmpHour Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #262 – World’s Simplest Soft Latching Power Switch Circuit
Want to use a single cheap momentary action push button switch to toggle your circuit power on and off? Try this circuit on for size. Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #261 – Marconi 2023 RF Signal Generator Teardown
Teardown Photos HERE What’s inside the Marconi Instruments 2023 9KHz to 1.2GHz Signal Generator? Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #260 – Tracking Pre-Regulator Simulation in LTspice – PSU Part 13
Some tracking pre-regulator simulation fun in LTspice. Part 13 of the PSU design series. Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #259 – PSU Rev C Schematic – Part 12
Previous Video HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa9Lyb45oJM Rev C Schematic HERE: http://www.eevblog.com/projects/usupply/ Part 12 in the PSU design series. A thorough look at the Rev C schematic and all the changes. 18650 Lithium Ion battery charger, software controlled switching pre-regulator, replacement of the uCurrent capability, return of the PWM DAC, accommodating the Wiznet …
Read More »EEVblog #258 – PSU Housing Design – Part 11
Part 11 in the PSU design series. This time it’s the housing design based on the new Rev C schematic, and the secret reason behind the project! The next video will follow with an overview of the Rev C schematic. Podcast: Download
Read More »VOTE for Sagan!
UPDATE: Sagan made the short list! http://babysearch.bonds.com.au/shortlist A huge thanks to everyone who voted! In a completely shameful use of social media power, Sagan needs everyone’s help to vote for him in the Bonds Baby contest, so, you know, he can start his world domination plans: http://babysearch.bonds.com.au/entry/7229/sagan-j Only takes a …
Read More »EEVblog #257 – Makerbot Troubleshooting
Dave & Phil try to calibrate and print something for the first time on their Makerbot Thing-O-Matic. But as Murphy always ensures, it turns into a troubleshooting bonanza, where much hair is lost, but much knowledge gained… Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #256 – Yamaha PSR-80 Keyboard Teardown
Teardown photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eevblog/sets/72157629559990345/ Sagan needs his keyboard repaired, or daddy is in the dog house. Gotta tear it down, to fix it… Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #255 – DIPtrace PCB CAD – First Impressions
http://www.diptrace.com?source=eevblog A 1 hour non-edited video of Dave playing with the DIPtrace PCB package for the first time. This is a not a tutorial, it’s just a random first impression of using the program. Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #254 – KiCAD PCB First Impressions
Part 1 HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRXEc7pB0o0 An unedited hour long video of Dave playing around with the library editor and PCB modules in KiCAD for the first time. Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #253 – KiCAD Install & Schematic – First Impressions
A continuous 45min screen cast of Dave installing and running KiCAD for the first time, along with his first impressions and rants about things he finds along the way, mainly with the schematic editor portion of the program. How easy and intuitive is it to use the schematic editor for …
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