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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #675 on: May 01, 2018, 11:02:05 pm »
10 days to back or take pre-orders on a project is way too low....

And no matter how long I left there will be people still complaining they missed the Kickstarter.
And it's not like I didn't announce it in a video, on this forum, on Twitter, on Facebook, on my blog etc.
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #676 on: May 02, 2018, 03:52:21 am »
10 days to back or take pre-orders on a project is way too low....

And no matter how long I left there will be people still complaining they missed the Kickstarter.
And it's not like I didn't announce it in a video, on this forum, on Twitter, on Facebook, on my blog etc.

As it was, the support for the Kickstarter campaign resulted in AU$ 644,674 pledged of AU$ 42,000 goal.  Just slightly over-achieving (by a factor of 15!).

Was someone hoping you'd hit the AU$ 1,000,000 ?!!
« Last Edit: May 02, 2018, 03:54:55 am by Brumby »
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #677 on: May 02, 2018, 04:43:14 am »
10 days to back or take pre-orders on a project is way too low....

I would say that 2,300 individuals thought 10 days was more than long enough to back the project.

I thought it was too long... I patiently held off until near the end, to hopefully avoid some of the initial product "teething" pains with a later shipment, so it was a long near 10 day wait to pull the trigger.  ;)
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #678 on: May 02, 2018, 08:05:32 pm »
Update has been released to the app stores, likely hasn't updated on both yet but these issues should all be resolved now, we also have a new firmware version which will be resolving one of the other issues (when the voltage in VA mode is above 32767 approximately, this firmware update hasn't been released, this issue was a packet issue not a app issue so for those values you'll need to wait for the next firmware update).

Would you please push your app changes to the gitlab repo as I suspect the RangeLookup table in Packet121GW.cs has changed. I'd like to add your changes to my script.

Thanks!

Hi Seppy,

ping :-)

Is there a chance that you update the gitlab repo?
I'd like to see how you did solve the subdisplay range in [m]VA mode.
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #679 on: May 03, 2018, 01:14:39 am »
Update has been released to the app stores, likely hasn't updated on both yet but these issues should all be resolved now, we also have a new firmware version which will be resolving one of the other issues (when the voltage in VA mode is above 32767 approximately, this firmware update hasn't been released, this issue was a packet issue not a app issue so for those values you'll need to wait for the next firmware update).

Would you please push your app changes to the gitlab repo as I suspect the RangeLookup table in Packet121GW.cs has changed. I'd like to add your changes to my script.

Thanks!

Hi Seppy,

ping :-)

Is there a chance that you update the gitlab repo?
I'd like to see how you did solve the subdisplay range in [m]VA mode.

Sorry haven't been able to update the git for a little while, I need to be entirely sure none of the app store details are included in the GIT repo.
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #680 on: May 04, 2018, 05:13:28 am »
Hi, First time on the forum.  Dave and all, I have 121GW serial number 000168. Saw an email regarding the dispatch of the "Knob and shim kit" several weeks ago. Still nothing has arrived per Australia Post. Any way of tracking ?

Very happy with the meter. Purchased my first digital meter "AVO 2001" in 1984, and have various Flukes and a Tektronix TX3.

The minor issues with firmware should soon be resolved, I'm sure.
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #681 on: May 04, 2018, 01:34:52 pm »
The minor issues with firmware should soon be resolved, I'm sure.

Hey Oldschool: Have you installed firmware v1.15?
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #682 on: May 04, 2018, 09:41:47 pm »
Yes I have v 1.15 installed. I have not had issues. Can't say that I have used meter extensively. But I meant that at least if an issue is detected and resolved, the firmware is easy to upgrade. I have had the switch play up. The 3V / 15V diode test function I find particularly handy.
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #683 on: May 07, 2018, 06:11:02 am »
I need to change my shipping address, but the survey is showing as closed on kickstarter. How can I go about doing this?
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #684 on: May 07, 2018, 10:23:31 pm »
I got the shim kit today. Thanks Daves. Installed and working fine. I wasn't really having too much trouble with the original knob but this one feels better, tigher, confidence building.

Any ETA on the iOS bluetooth app? Since the one in the app store has stopped working with the firmware updates, I miss having the remote capability which was a top-3 reason I got the 121GW. I have am going to have to downgrade back to 1.07 and hope I can use the original app until you guys release an up to date one.

Did you really have to break the iOS app with the firmware update?
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #685 on: May 07, 2018, 11:45:53 pm »
Did you really have to break the iOS app with the firmware update?

Yes, we did have to, sorry, for reasons of comms integrity.
BTW, the iOS is not "ours", i.e. EEVblog's, it is UEI's app.
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #686 on: May 08, 2018, 12:21:12 am »
Did you really have to break the iOS app with the firmware update?

Yes, we did have to, sorry, for reasons of comms integrity.
BTW, the iOS is not "ours", i.e. EEVblog's, it is UEI's app.

Yes I knew that the one in the iOS app store is UEI's not yours. Ok.. well hopefully you will get an iOS app out soon!
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #687 on: May 10, 2018, 05:27:50 pm »
I received the new rotary switch and shim for 121GW multimeter.
I took a video of before and after of changing them.

https://youtu.be/nL7wDFNH8hM
 
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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #688 on: May 10, 2018, 05:31:36 pm »
I received the new rotary switch and shim for 121GW multimeter.
I took a video of before and after of changing them.

Yes... do not remove the 4 small silver-capped screws on the top part of the back of the board - these hold the display down and there is no need to remove them or the display. It's a bit of a risk if you do remove the display because murphy's law can come into play.  :phew:
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #689 on: May 11, 2018, 01:24:40 am »
I received the new rotary switch and shim for 121GW multimeter.
I took a video of before and after of changing them.

Yes... do not remove the 4 small silver-capped screws on the top part of the back of the board - these hold the display down and there is no need to remove them or the display. It's a bit of a risk if you do remove the display because murphy's law can come into play.  :phew:

I completely understand it after I have de-soldered and soldered the LCD :)
The soldering joins are very thin.

I will probably never remove it again. I want my 121GW to last long.
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #690 on: May 11, 2018, 12:06:01 pm »
I got my packet with the new range switch but no yellow shim.    :(
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #691 on: May 11, 2018, 12:45:21 pm »
Lucky man, I got no shim and no switch up to now ;-)
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #692 on: May 11, 2018, 08:38:48 pm »
I got my packet with the new range switch but no yellow shim.    :(
Your not the first to report this!
Who is sending these kits out incomplete Dave?
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #693 on: May 12, 2018, 11:09:04 pm »
Received my (complete) kit today and replaced the switch. It's a bit finicky and the instructions are a bit confusing (like ensuring the proper alignment of the mechanics in the step before actually handling it or explaining to remove the fuse rather in the beginning though in retrospect it doesn't seem to be required at all?) but the results are really surprisingly different even though I wouldn't have considered the old behaviour a problem...  ;D
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #694 on: May 13, 2018, 12:32:50 am »
Funally got my knob snd shim, but no instructions. Are they posted somewhere?
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #695 on: May 13, 2018, 01:04:36 am »
Funally got my knob snd shim, but no instructions. Are they posted somewhere?

121GW knob installation replace rotary switch instructions

https://youtu.be/Kok7VJft3vs

http://www.eevblog.com/files/How%20to%20Replace%20121GW%20Rotary%20Switch-180411.pdf
« Last Edit: May 13, 2018, 01:14:00 am by IanB »
 
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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #696 on: May 13, 2018, 07:18:43 am »
About the instructions:
http://www.eevblog.com/files/How%20to%20Replace%20121GW%20Rotary%20Switch-180411.pdf

Step 12 reads:
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12) Make sure that the 3 PTCs are lined up in a row.
Just curious, have been cases of bent PTCs or why the note? Simple basic precaution?
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #697 on: May 16, 2018, 08:36:29 am »
Update coming on KS today.
All Great Scott US backers have now been shipped. If anyone in the US can post a photo of the packaging then we'd be curious to see it. Thanks.

Other remaining Great Scott backers also shipped, so that's all of them now  :phew:
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #698 on: May 16, 2018, 08:46:31 am »
EDIT: I received the Kickstarter update after posting this message. Now that it's clear everything is legit I will proceed with the payment. Thank you!
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Just curious, is the update related to the Johnny B. Goode backers in Europe? I got a Paypal invoice today for something that seems to be the import VAT for Europe, but it does look a bit suspicious. I would like to have some official confirmation before I put the payment through.
« Last Edit: May 16, 2018, 09:30:42 am by jgm84 »
 

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Re: EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
« Reply #699 on: May 16, 2018, 09:58:59 am »
I'm an EU JBG backer and I can't see a paypal invoice, not sure if its a PEBKAC or not but everything looks ok on the kickstarter survey, anyone else in the same boat? :-//
 


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