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MrSlack:
They are an RC combination I understand, usually provided by the lab staff. Actual values and configurations are not discussed.

Chai:

--- Quote from: MrSlack on April 21, 2016, 05:54:06 pm ---They are an RC combination I understand, usually provided by the lab staff. Actual values and configurations are not discussed.

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Oh, OK. Maybe I'll pick out a few RC combos found in next section and test those.  :-/O

Also, what to do about the need for a 6.3 VAC transformer in 2L and beyond? What's the safest way for a beginner hobbyist to hook this guy up? I guess I could just use the 2ch function generator I ordered to emulate this instead of dealing with mains (?).

rstofer:

--- Quote from: Chai on April 21, 2016, 07:05:24 pm ---
--- Quote from: MrSlack on April 21, 2016, 05:54:06 pm ---They are an RC combination I understand, usually provided by the lab staff. Actual values and configurations are not discussed.

--- End quote ---

Oh, OK. Maybe I'll pick out a few RC combos found in next section and test those.  :-/O

Also, what to do about the need for a 6.3 VAC transformer in 2L and beyond? What's the safest way for a beginner hobbyist to hook this guy up? I guess I could just use the 2ch function generator I ordered to emulate this instead of dealing with mains (?).

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I wouldn't do that to my function generator.  Transformers usually drive rectifiers that drive large capacitors and such.  The lowly transformer can take a lot of abuse.

Just buy a transformer, connect a power cord and be done.  There should be a switch.  You can buy any kind of switch and put it in a box.  Maybe put the transformer in the same box and just run the power cord out the back and have 2 or 3 binding posts in the front.  I assume you will be using this for a long time.

Chai:

--- Quote from: rstofer on April 21, 2016, 07:12:28 pm ---
--- Quote from: Chai on April 21, 2016, 07:05:24 pm ---
--- Quote from: MrSlack on April 21, 2016, 05:54:06 pm ---They are an RC combination I understand, usually provided by the lab staff. Actual values and configurations are not discussed.

--- End quote ---

Oh, OK. Maybe I'll pick out a few RC combos found in next section and test those.  :-/O

Also, what to do about the need for a 6.3 VAC transformer in 2L and beyond? What's the safest way for a beginner hobbyist to hook this guy up? I guess I could just use the 2ch function generator I ordered to emulate this instead of dealing with mains (?).

--- End quote ---

I wouldn't do that to my function generator.  Transformers usually drive rectifiers that drive large capacitors and such.  The lowly transformer can take a lot of abuse.

Just buy a transformer, connect a power cord and be done.  There should be a switch.  You can buy any kind of switch and put it in a box.  Maybe put the transformer in the same box and just run the power cord out the back and have 2 or 3 binding posts in the front.  I assume you will be using this for a long time.

--- End quote ---

OK. That sounds like a good idea!  :)

MrSlack:
You can buy AC wall warts as well. Cheaper, ready packaged and does the job. They're useful for doing curve tracing as well. 9v one should be fine if you can't find a 6.3v one.

You will drive the transformer via your function generator later - this is completely fine to do.

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