I’ve been thinking that maybe I should do some text blogging on here in addition to the usual video blog. Just random stuff, rants, whatever, almost certainly on-topic of course, and maybe some photos if I’m doing something etc. Just some extra content for eevblog.com were I would not be …
Read More »Server update complete
The server update to CENTOS 6 is complete. Everything but forum emails seems to work just fine, that is being looked at now. The new server should be quicker than the old one, and it should get even quicker with some tweaks that will come online is due course. And …
Read More »EEVblog #435 – 3D Rocker Teardown
You know you want to see what’s inside a 3D Rocker Platform. TDA2806A T410-600 TRIAC Forum Topic HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #434 – SMD Thermal Pad & Drag Soldering Tutorial
Dave shows another method for hand soldering a surface mount SMD chip with a thermal pad, using both liquid and gel flux. A method using hot air is HERE Also, drag soldering TSSOP packages is demonstrated. http://pcbzone.net/ Forum Topic HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »Server Upgrade
Note: The EEVblog dedicated server is being upgraded sometime within the next 48 hours. There will likely be some disruption of service, but for how long I do not know. This includes the EEVblog Forum. Updates will be available on Twitter, unless all this unfolds while I’m sleeping… For those …
Read More »EEVblog #433 – Mailbag
More Mailbag. http://www.aimsolder.com/ www.electrolube.com/ www.pulseresearchlab.com/products/SCK/index.html Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #432 – Brymen Multimeters
Dave takes a quick look at three Brymen Multimeters. The BM257 6000 count 0.2% $100 meter The BM857A 500,000 count 0.03% The BM869 500,000 count 0.02% top of the range meter Forum Topic HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #431 – PCB Wave Soldering
Extended commentary on PCB surface mount wave soldering on the Fluke 91 Scopemeter. Original video here: http://youtu.be/AozG9DfGVeQ Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #430 – Fluke 91 Scopemeter Teardown
Teardown Tuesday. Inside a 1994 vintage Fluke 91 Series II Scopemeter. Extended commentary on PCB Wave Soldering Service Manual TDA8703 74HC4316 TLC27M2A LF453 S83C196KB Photos HERE Forum Topic HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #429 – TurtleBot & CineMoco
Gavin Smith a.k.a The Mechatronics Guy always has interesting stuff in his car boot. Here he shows off his TurtleBot and CineMoco camera dolly system. http://sites.google.com/site/mechatronicsguy http://turtlebot.com/ http://store.cinetics.com/bundles Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #428 – Wyong Field Day 2013
Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Field Day at Wyong 2013 www.fieldday.org.au/ Forum Topic HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #427 – HP 3478A Multimeter Teardown
Inside the HP 3478A Multimeter A quick follow-up to the previous 3457A teardown video. Forum Topic HERE Photos HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVBlog #426 – HP 3457A Multimeter Teardown
Teardown Tuesday. Inside the HP 3457A 6.5/7.5 digit bench multimeter. Service Manual HERE and HERE and HERE LM339 Reference User Manual HERE Forum Topic HERE Photos HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVBlog #425 – Mailbag
EEVblog Mailbag Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog #424 – $3M Agilent Portable Calibration Lab Tour
A tour of Agilent Australia’s new VOSCAL (Volume On-Site Calibration) portable NATA accredited calibration lab in a customised expandable shipping container, with Metrologist Peter Daly The gear alone inside is worth a cool $3M. Photos HERE Forum Topic HERE Podcast: Download
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