Author Topic: What did you buy today? Post your latest purchase! (Read 2802679 times)

CJay · « **Reply #1775 on:** July 19, 2016, 01:15:13 pm »

Quote from: gamalot on July 19, 2016, 12:25:03 pm

Marconi 2024 9kHz-2.4GHz signal generator, arrived this morning, fixed in 30mins by replaced a capacitor in the power supply. I have to do some cleaning later

Nice, looks very similar inside to my Aeroflex sig gen (no surprise), any chance of some board pics?

gamalot · « **Reply #1776 on:** July 19, 2016, 02:46:40 pm »

Quote from: CJay on July 19, 2016, 01:15:13 pm

Quote from: gamalot on July 19, 2016, 12:25:03 pm
Marconi 2024 9kHz-2.4GHz signal generator, arrived this morning, fixed in 30mins by replaced a capacitor in the power supply. I have to do some cleaning later

Nice, looks very similar inside to my Aeroflex sig gen (no surprise), any chance of some board pics?

Sure

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/quick-repair-project-marconi-2024/

bitseeker · « **Reply #1777 on:** July 19, 2016, 03:49:43 pm »

Quote from: bollio on July 19, 2016, 06:46:26 am

HP 8656b signal generator... for no reason other than "I didn't have one."

Have to say, a bit pissed off that the seller sent me a different one than pictured even thought the listing specifically stated item was the one pictured. Despite that hiccup it's spot on and fully functional and only cost me $150. Now I'm trying to decide about kicking up a fuss and getting my money back or just moan about misrepresenting the item in the feedback. The issue is if I send it back I run the risk of yet another bait and switch and may end up with one not nearly this functional/decent of shape for so cheap. Pretty sure the dude was just sour I won his nicest one for cheap so he sent me what he thought was "fair"... man I hate ebay sometimes.

If there aren't any serious issues with it, I'd probably opt to keep it and moan in the feedback. Although you're well within your right to push to get the unit that was pictured, the seller could still leave you short in many ways, including making you send back that one, then claiming the correct one is no longer available and cancel the transaction. I wouldn't take the risk nor go through the hassle. You got a great deal. Of course, if you're not happy with it, I'll go the extra mile to relieve you of the pain and suffering at that price!

Enjoy it!

Kilrah · « **Reply #1778 on:** July 19, 2016, 08:48:52 pm »

Send him a message and ask for a partial refund

bollio · « **Reply #1779 on:** July 19, 2016, 09:44:34 pm »

Quote from: bitseeker on July 19, 2016, 03:49:43 pm

Quote from: bollio on July 19, 2016, 06:46:26 am
HP 8656b signal generator... for no reason other than "I didn't have one."

Have to say, a bit pissed off that the seller sent me a different one than pictured even thought the listing specifically stated item was the one pictured. Despite that hiccup it's spot on and fully functional and only cost me $150. Now I'm trying to decide about kicking up a fuss and getting my money back or just moan about misrepresenting the item in the feedback. The issue is if I send it back I run the risk of yet another bait and switch and may end up with one not nearly this functional/decent of shape for so cheap. Pretty sure the dude was just sour I won his nicest one for cheap so he sent me what he thought was "fair"... man I hate ebay sometimes.

If there aren't any serious issues with it, I'd probably opt to keep it and moan in the feedback. Although you're well within your right to push to get the unit that was pictured, the seller could still leave you short in many ways, including making you send back that one, then claiming the correct one is no longer available and cancel the transaction. I wouldn't take the risk nor go through the hassle. You got a great deal. Of course, if you're not happy with it, I'll go the extra mile to relieve you of the pain and suffering at that price!

Enjoy it!

Well... The seller refunded me $75... So now I have a 8656b signal generator for a grand total of $75... Shipping included! Havent been so pleased about being ripped off before!

Cubdriver · « **Reply #1780 on:** July 19, 2016, 10:01:09 pm »

Damn!! Where can I get ripped off like that?!? Congrats!

-Pat

bitseeker · « **Reply #1781 on:** July 20, 2016, 02:02:12 am »

Woah! In awe.

Wirehead · « **Reply #1782 on:** July 20, 2016, 06:38:37 pm »

Owon B35T - works well, cheap bluetooth logging

. Obviously nothing special for input protection, but works real well. Takes 2 AA's, has a nice crisp display & backlight. Tested against my voltage ref, bang on. Good stand and feel to the meter. No complaints at this price point for low voltage stuff.

elex_enthusiast · « **Reply #1783 on:** July 21, 2016, 06:08:05 am »

Not a purchase but an unexpected find on a dumpster dive. A very rare opportunity (at least here in my country) to found something so valuable that would even cost a few thousands of peso for a brand new one. Its an Hioki 3256-50 Multimeter. Its was dead but turned out to be the only issue was the board wasn't held by one of the clip post that has been bent for a long time since the board popped out. A simple board cleaning, re installation and reinforcing the bent clip post with a piece of paper fixed the issue..now I feel great to have additional multimeter to play with.

PartialDischarge · « **Reply #1784 on:** July 21, 2016, 07:34:45 am »

I got this nice 900W power supply, 48V at nearly 19A from user Balint, heres the link

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/fs-(-eu-hu-at-)-48v54v-900watt-18-75a-eaton-power-supplys-40-euro/

med6753 · « **Reply #1785 on:** July 21, 2016, 12:54:28 pm »

Fluke 8010A DMM. Ebay purchase. Described as powers up only. I took a chance because it didn't look physically beat up and the price was right. Received it yesterday and it is in good physical shape. Electrically is a different story.

Upper DC volt ranges won't calibrate. AC volts is totally FUBAR. It's stuck on over range. Ohms is OK. Oh well. I have the manual plus schematics so this will be my next project.

rcorwin3 · « **Reply #1786 on:** July 21, 2016, 01:42:56 pm »

Found on evilbay a Rigol ds2102a for 600.00 US! Borrowed and stole to get it as I have been looking for a DSO to replace my old Tektronix analog. He says it is in great condition and works. Not sure if it has been hacked or not but for that price I think I can deal with it!!

rik

Mr.B · « **Reply #1787 on:** July 21, 2016, 08:14:18 pm »

Technically not purchased today, but arrived today.

A couple of months ago I signed an agreement for a complete upgrade of our company WAN nationwide. Part of the offering included ISP connectivity replacing our existing provider.

The connection was changed over last night.
Nelson to Sydney figures below. I am pretty please with the speeds.

Please, no complaints about getting access to EEVblog because I am hogging bandwidth to Sydney…

tautech · « **Reply #1788 on:** July 21, 2016, 09:26:52 pm »

Quote from: Mr.B on July 21, 2016, 08:14:18 pm

Technically not purchased today, but arrived today.

A couple of months ago I signed an agreement for a complete upgrade of our company WAN nationwide. Part of the offering included ISP connectivity replacing our existing provider.

The connection was changed over last night.
Nelson to Sydney figures below. I am pretty please with the speeds.

Please, no complaints about getting access to EEVblog because I am hogging bandwidth to Sydney…

Kilrah · « **Reply #1789 on:** July 21, 2016, 09:36:03 pm »

Does it come with the signature Australian data cap, so that you can bust your 25GB/month in 4 minutes?

Mr.B · « **Reply #1790 on:** July 21, 2016, 10:08:45 pm »

No data cap...

tautech · « **Reply #1791 on:** July 21, 2016, 10:15:57 pm »

Quote from: Mr.B on July 21, 2016, 10:08:45 pm

No data cap...

Green with envy.

Hydrawerk · « **Reply #1792 on:** July 21, 2016, 10:22:37 pm »

Quote from: elex_enthusiast on July 21, 2016, 06:08:05 am

Not a purchase but an unexpected find on a dumpster dive.

A really nice DMM from 2003 or so. http://www.kntu.ac.ir/dorsapax/userfiles/file/Electrical/ElecLabManuals/HIOKI3256-50.pdf
I wonder if the Voltage Detect works.

mgotter · « **Reply #1793 on:** July 22, 2016, 12:10:36 am »

Just got a DS1054Z, still searching for a few other basic pieces of equipment.

FireFlower · « **Reply #1794 on:** July 22, 2016, 12:18:06 am »

http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_vibe_k4_note-7802.php

Wirehead · « **Reply #1795 on:** July 23, 2016, 09:03:29 pm »

An Aven Mighty Vue Magnifying Lamp - practically stole it

TerraHertz · « **Reply #1796 on:** July 24, 2016, 06:39:27 am »

Just some DRAM, to upgrade a couple of PCs. 8 x 1GB DDR2 2RX8 PC2-5300E 667MHz DIMM.
They are ECC, but far enough behind the size curve that they were quite cheap. Au$12.20 for 2.

Whiche · « **Reply #1797 on:** July 25, 2016, 02:39:11 pm »

sandwich

boffin · « **Reply #1798 on:** July 25, 2016, 05:41:03 pm »

Quote from: boffin on July 10, 2016, 05:20:29 am

The module is DPS3003; about $20 on Aliexpress.

up to 30v (with the right input), 3A. I'm only feeding it about 14v, good enough for the digital stuff I do. Previously I had mod'ded the the same PSU with a 7805 to give it just fixed 12v and 5v, but I found myself doing 3.3v stuff occasionally, and this is also nice having the meter on the front. Accuracy isn't perfect, but +/-5% is good enough for me (I can hear Dave shuddering at that statement)

The only thing I don't really like is it's click through for each digits, I'd rather just have velocity sensitive.

Just got an email from them, and they have a new module coming out. Looks similar, but it has a separate regulator board w/ fan, and supposedly up to 5A (although I wouldn't run it at that). If you're building yourself a small powersupply, this would work nicely.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/RD-DPS5015-Constant-Voltage-current-Step-down-Programmable-digital-Power-Supply-buck-Voltage-converter-color-LCD/923042_32702714880.html

TerraHertz · « **Reply #1799 on:** July 26, 2016, 05:54:21 am »

Quote from: blueskull on July 26, 2016, 04:49:55 am

I am now working on power over fiber based on multi-junction silicon PV cells (the wide band gap InGaAs/GaAs/Ge rubbish won't work).
Luckily I saved up for enough money to buy a fusion splicer, and I have access to a clean room (crude fab with silicon/SiC/GaN/GaAs capability).
After this power over fiber project I will probably move to fiber medium lasers, focusing on short wavelength, for direct power device firing.

Is this related to your power inverter project? That would be very cool.


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