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EEVblog #1308 – 1970’s Intel MCS-85 8085 Design Kit

Will a 1970’s era Intel 8085 design kit power up after 40 years? A look at the Intel MCS-85 System Design Kit and some vintage computer and processor history. Subscribe on Library: https://lbry.tv/@eevblog:7 Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1308-1970s-intel-mcs-85-8085-design-kit/ Podcast: Download

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EEVblog #1307 – TUTORIAL: PCB BOM Consolidation

How to reduce your PCB assembly cost & production risk by optimising schematic and BOM. Dave explains three ways to consolidate your project PCB Bill Of Materials (BOM), to make your products potentially cheaper and easier to manufacture with less supply risk. As well as being an essential good design …

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EEVblog #1305 – HEPA Solder Fume Extractor

Review of the $225 Kingsom KS-180 HEPA flexible arm solder fume extractor. Does it suck? http://www.kingsomtech.com/product/Fume-Extractor/ https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Kingsom-Nail-Suction-Dust-Collector_62409199915.html This one has a lower noise spec and has free DHL shipping: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_BffhOC9x If you want just the flexible tubing for a DIY solution: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8U2dMl Subscribe on Library: https://lbry.tv/@eevblog:7 Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1305-hepa-solder-fume-extractor/ Podcast: Download

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EEVblog #1304 – Mailbag

More mailbag! Subscribe on Library: https://lbry.tv/@eevblog:7 SPOILERS: SDS2000X Plus Series Digital Phosphor Oscilloscopes https://siglentna.com/products/digital-oscilloscope/sds2000xp-series-digital-phosphor-oscilloscope/ 5:33 Otur 15W Laser Engraver: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d9lWRLx https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6cHmFB 17:59 Practical Audio Electronics Book + Sharp Calculator https://amzn.to/2YAm76g 29:07 555 Sticker Book 31:44 Quitech Otti USB power measurement and battery analyser: https://www.qoitech.com/ 1:04:00 USB cable checker: Is it …

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EEVblog #1303 – New Lab LED Panels

Dave finally found some high CRI, 5000K, low glare LED ceiling panels. Or has he? Will they measure up? https://www.vibelighting.com.au/products/interior-light-fittings/led-panel-lights/skylite-110.html Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1303-new-lab-led-panels/ Podcast: Download

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EEVblog #1298 – $70 2000W Power Supply

A look at the $70 Juntek 2000W power supply with wireless display. Also the 3000W model, but does it have a problem? https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZVpwTI Library: https://lbry.tv/@eevblog:7 Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1298-$70-2000w-power-supply/ Podcast: Download

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EEVblog #1297 – Turn an LCD into E-Paper!

Dave’s long term LCD DC bias experiment has turned a regular 7 segment LCD effectively into an E-Ink/E-Paper display! Microchip LCD App Note: http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/AppNotes/AN658-LCD-Fundamentals-and-the-LCD-Driver-Module-of-8-Bit-PIC-MCUs-00000658C.pdf Datasheet: https://www.lumex.com/spec/LCD-S101D14TR.pdf Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1297-turn-an-lcd-into-e-paper!/ Podcast: Download

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EEVblog #1294 – LLC Resonant Mode Converter Design

A brief look at how LLC resonant mode converters work and their advantages. A spin-off from the Rohde & Schwarz NGP800 power supply video. Application note: https://www.infineon.com/dgdl/Application_Note_Resonant+LLC+Converter+Operation+and+Design_Infineon.pdf?fileId=db3a30433a047ba0013a4a60e3be64a1 Podcast: Download

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