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Malcolm Faed drives an Mitsubishi MiEV Electric Car into the EEVblog lab to give Dave a look and a test drive. And also talks about his electric ute conversion. Detailed iMiev technical specifications: http://www.autocrc.com/files/File/Mitsubishi%20i-MIEV%20Technical%20Highlights.pdf Australian electric vehicle association: http://aeva.asn.au EV Album: http://evalbum.com Mal’s blog: http://a4x4kiwi.blogspot.com/ Podcast: Download

Agilent responded to the U1272A problems within 3 weeks, and have a nice present for all current owners to boot. Mini rant time too – Manufacturers take note, this is how you respond to problems and keep customers happy. Hey Fluke, where is your response? Here is the Agilent notice: …

*groan* Yes, I hate Facebook, but some people like it, so just a reminder and small plug there is an EEVblog Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/EEVblog And I’ve now got it set up so my Youtube videos automatically get fed to the Facebook page. Usually no other content on there, just my …

What does every 4 week old baby need? A visit to a NATA certified calibration laboratory, that’s what! Dave takes his baby scales to a NATA cal lab to check it’s performance, because, well, he can… Check out http://www.triosmartcal.com.au Podcast: Download

Want to include a small Lithium Ion or Lithium Ion Polymer battery into your next project? It’s easy! Dave gives you the low down on how they work and how to charge them and select a suitable charging IC. NOTE: For safety you should always use circuit protected cells as …

Dave talks about the Top 3 winners in the Renesas RX Design Contest he was judging. Check out the winners HERE: http://www.renesasrulz.com/community/rx-contest Podcast: Download

Dave shows off the latest neuroelectronics project he’s been working on. Sagan Jones Born 11-5-11 1:55pm 2.485kg Podcast: Download

What’s inside Gossen Metrawatt’s Metrahit Energy Multimeter? Podcast: Download

Dave shows you how he built his own acoustic sound absorption panels for his recording studio using Tontine Acoustisorb 3 material. Data on the material is here: http://www.tontineinsulation.com.au/technical-data Podcast: Download

A teardown of the Agilent U1272A Multimeter Photos of the Teardown are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eevblog/sets/72157626761928610/ Podcast: Download

Dave has rotten luck with test gear for review failing. What’s up with his Agilent U1272A Multimeter? See a follow-up video from a viewer who posted this: Podcast: Download

Dave got the Samson StudioDock 4i USB speakers for editing the blog. What’s inside? Podcast: Download

How to set up your own decent electronics lab, what you need, and how much it’ll cost you. Electronics test equipment, soldering, surface mount, hand tools, and parts. Help support Dave by buying any of these items through HERE Podcast: Download

Dave reviews one of the cheapest hot air rework stations on the market, the Atten Instruments AT858D+ how does it stack up? Also known as the Saike 858D+ Looks like it’s designed for the Asian market only? http://www.atten.com.cn/search.aspx?pageIndex=1&searchType=keywords&filter=858d Podcast: Download

Because Jeri goofed up my video on the live 555 contest show and chopped off the end, here is the full video! Check out Alan’s Adding Machine: http://www.vk2zay.net/article/258 Podcast: Download