LOL at my scope probe holder

[AlfBaz]

Was in at the local hardware store the other day when I saw this cheap rectangular tubing. It was real shinny so my mind started ticking... what can I use this for?

Picked up a bit of threaded rod, some nyloc nuts and some rubber feet and there you have it.
To hold the probe I was envisaging elaborate slotted holes with plastic bushes... when the missus said what about a peg? Works a charm

[mjkuwp]

Brilliant!

[Wh1sper]

Really good idea!
I'm using a simple wooden peg in similar way to fix smt parts for soldering. :-)

Where do you find these swan neck parts?
Ups, I see, its "threaded rod" didn't know this English word.

Hhm, maybe I slaughter an small cheap tripod?

[rob77]

excellent !   i really like it 

[AlfBaz]

This just gets better
Need to probe some differential points close together? Not a problem, turn the peg 45 degrees 

[TerraHertz]

Nice idea! Thanks; definitely going to make something similar for myself.
Hmm... perhaps with suction caps for feet. And a body/legs that can fold up when not in use. Also a... no, that's getting too complicated.

Otoh, going simpler, I wonder why this (see pic) never occurred to me either? I often use pliers with a rubber band to hold things. Just never thought of holding a scope probe that way.

[AlfBaz]

...no, that's getting too complicated.

Maybe, maybe not. If I had a decent workshop I'd certainly go more elaborate simply becaause I enjoy making stuff. Unfortunately hanging off the edge of the veranda hacksawing metal tube isn't very inspiring

Otoh, going simpler, I wonder why this (see pic) never occurred to me either? I often use pliers with a rubber band to hold things. Just never thought of holding a scope probe that way.

Yeah that reminds me of Robrenz's post, a simple sprung loaded clamp with a drill run through it for a snug fit on the probe

[daddario]

I've generally resorted to using these fellows: http://www.pjtool.com/images/products/detail/1154.2.jpg
They come in a variety of sizes and are really useful for holding just about anything.

[Berni]

Hah love the pliers one.

I kept using one of those third hand soldering holders to hold probes and it didn't work terribly well, I need to put together something similar to the original post, likely a bit more light weight tho. Thanks for the idea

[zapta]

This deserves a Kickstarter campaign.

[David_AVD]

Use different coloured pegs for multiple probes ?   

[qno]

I like you idea very much.
Its Occhams rasor at its best.

Put in an LED for lighting up the working area.

oh yes, and use a graphene capacitor to power it for day's.

[AlfBaz]

likely a bit more light weight tho.

That's what I wanted. If you pierce any surface lacquer to get a good connection you sometimes need to continue to apply pressure for a good connection. To that end I also bough some solid steel rod to insert into the tube but it seems the steel tube is heavy enough on its own

Use different coloured pegs for multiple probes ?   

This thing just keeps giving

This deserves a Kickstarter campaign.

Heavy Freakin Holders! 

[TerraHertz]

A probe holder in the form of a little Alien guy with a big grin, would definitely make a mint.

Prepare to be probed!
All your test points are belong to us!

(I know, mixed memes.)

[ludzinc]

Prepare to be probed!
All your test points are belong to us!

 

[Po6ept]

Great idea!  I'm going to copy your idea, but I'll also insulate the tubing to protect my projects from me...