What did you buy today? Post your latest purchase!

[VEGETA]

Two probes, ESD mat with leads and wristband.

can you please share link and price for it?

[BU508A]

can you please share link and price for it?

Rolo stated, that he bought them at Reichelt.
https://www.reichelt.de/

The probes are looking like Testec probes:
https://www.reichelt.de/Test-probes-and-BNC-adapters/2/index.html?ACTION=2&LA=2&GROUP=D1D9&GROUPID=7237&START=0&OFFSET=100&SHOW=1;SID=15VcDq%40qwQATcAABEq%40N8dd59ffb95fcf60d7622dc0711a3935de

The ESD mat could be one of them (manufacturer: STAT-X):

https://www.reichelt.de/ESD-Grounding-Materials/2/index.html?ACTION=2&LA=3&GROUPID=600;SID=15VcDq%40qwQATcAABEq%40N8dd59ffb95fcf60d7622dc0711a3935de

Edit: fixed URL


HTH,

Andreas

[Trisc]

Finally, a decent meter Just as well the seller packed it really well because the box had a 4" hole in it - box handed to me on the doorstep with the hole underneath so I wouldn't spot it... Thankfully the meter survived though.

Chris
Can I ask how much you paid?
I’m in the market for a new meter too.

Tossing up between an old keithley or a new(ish) Agilent, but the prices are a bit painful for the home lab!

Ps: nice workspace!




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I paid £360, which is probably about the going rate for these in good condition.

Yeah, that’s about the going rate I’m seeing too

Enjoy!!!


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[TiN]

Little NVMe SSD... 

[ChrisLX200]

On expectation of delivery of 5 Raspberry Pi's (from TopLoser on here) I bought a load of extra stuff - small keyboard & mouse, L298N driver boards, and too many other small bits to mention. Also 3D printing some pi cases and a tracked robot I will be making.



...and the printer working on robot bits (apparently slow because it's currently on the outer shells which are done at reduced speed). Two 3Kg PETG spools loaded (black and white) onto my home-made spool rollers.

https://youtu.be/iAYbggRa-tM

[Rolo]

can you please share link and price for it?

Rolo stated, that he bought them at Reichelt.
https://www.reichelt.de/

The probes are looking like Testec probes:
https://www.reichelt.de/Test-probes-and-BNC-adapters/2/index.html?ACTION=2&LA=2&GROUP=D1D9&GROUPID=7237&START=0&OFFSET=100&SHOW=1;SID=15VcDq%40qwQATcAABEq%40N8dd59ffb95fcf60d7622dc0711a3935de

The ESD mat could be one of them (manufacturer: STAT-X):

https://www.reichelt.de/ESD-Grounding-Materials/2/index.html?ACTION=2&LA=3&GROUPID=600;SID=15VcDq%40qwQATcAABEq%40N8dd59ffb95fcf60d7622dc0711a3935de

Edit: fixed URL


HTH,

Andreas

Correct, the probes were a set of two LF-312 :
https://www.reichelt.de/Tastkoepfe-und-BNC-Adapter/TESTEC-LF-312-2/3/index.html?ACTION=3&LA=2&ARTICLE=32420&GROUPID=7230&artnr=TESTEC+LF+312-2&trstct=pol_50

[boffin]

A couple of 2m power bars that were getting tossed from the data centre.

[beanflying]

A sample book of SMD Inductors to go with last weeks arrival of an assortment box of through hole ones. 

Also a couple of High Voltage 'Spark Generators' Honestly Occifer I didn't know they were st......s 

[DC1MC]

Some crimpy sockets (BNC, N, SMA)  for RG174 and a crimping tool, along with a strange BNC socket for with screws. Also some protectors for RG174.

Btw, does anybody know if there are different dies available for this model of crimping tool ?

 Cheers,
 DC1MC

[Kjelt]

Btw, does anybody know if there are different dies available for this model of crimping tool ?

Can you remove the dies from the tool in just a sliding movement or clicking then probably yes.
If it is stuck as it looks like then probably not.

[DC1MC]

Btw, does anybody know if there are different dies available for this model of crimping tool ?

Can you remove the dies from the tool in just a sliding movement or clicking then probably yes.
If it is stuck as it looks like then probably not.

Yes, they slide and are hold in place by a screw, please observe the picture, if anybody know the model or specifier, if any,  will be very glad to know.

 Thank you,
 DC1MC

[Kjelt]

But why did you then not buy the complete kit ?
Not sure if this is identical but sure looks like it

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Insulated-Cable-Connectors-Terminal-Ratchet-Crimping-Wire-Plier-Tool-Kit-w-Dies/401287695957?hash=item5d6e9c4e55:g:m9IAAOSw~AVYv-mV

[DC1MC]

But why did you then not buy the complete kit ?
Not sure if this is identical but sure looks like it

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Insulated-Cable-Connectors-Terminal-Ratchet-Crimping-Wire-Plier-Tool-Kit-w-Dies/401287695957?hash=item5d6e9c4e55:g:m9IAAOSw~AVYv-mV

True, I was searching for the coax crimper, but now I've found bot individual dies and sets.
Thanks for the hint.

 Cheers,
 DC1MC

[hscade]

i bought one from conrad for RG58,RG147 and most important RG316 for approx. 80€. works well and comes with a case for the whole stuff.

[beanflying]

Random purchase just because it could be fun 

Some uncrustificatuon and tlc before adding some volts!

So it works 

https://youtu.be/aGucgApUb64

[Harb]

Hello, is that you Michele........I am sure you started this thread.........whats for dinner tonight....

[HecticZA]

Hello, is that you Michele........I am sure you started this thread.........whats for dinner tonight....

Lol, that would be cruel.



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[Terry01]

Bought these yesterday.....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DER-EE-DE-5000-High-Accuracy-Handheld-LCR-Meter-w-TL-21-TL-22-TL-23/282040803373?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-BNC-To-LCR-Kelvin-Clip-Cable-Alligator-Clip-for-Meter-Wires-Oscilloscope/252955842693?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Desoldering-Station-Iron-Gun-ZD-915-230V-140W-Vacuum-Professional-Removal/112330460969?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50ml-Isopropyl-Alcohol-99-9-Isopropanol-With-Cap-Or-Pump-Spray-Phone-Cleaner/112752483277?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=413201523375&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


Had a bit of a spree 

[ChrisLX200]

Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB interface arrived, looks well made (cloned). Also a used set of Fluke DMM probes, and a bunch of Raspberry Pi's.



I can now complete my little robot using the Pi, still needs tracks printing though and waiting on delivery of more bearings (4 each side and I ran out). I want to add a camera too.

[Mr. Scram]

Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB interface arrived, looks well made (cloned). Also a used set of Fluke DMM probes, and a bunch of Raspberry Pi's.



I can now complete my little robot using the Pi, still needs tracks printing though and waiting on delivery of more bearings (4 each side and I ran out). I want to add a camera too.

Why do you use GPIB over RS232?

[ChrisLX200]

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Why do you use GPIB over RS232?

Faster response - up tp 1k smaples/sec. I didn't reckon on the distance it sticks out the back though, a bit inconvenient.

[Mr. Scram]

Faster response - up tp 1k smaples/sec. I didn't reckon on the distance it sticks out the back though, a bit inconvenient.

Does it work, and where did you buy it?

I'm currently outfitted for RS232 communications, but faster readings are a plus.

[ChrisLX200]

Faster response - up tp 1k smaples/sec. I didn't reckon on the distance it sticks out the back though, a bit inconvenient.

Does it work, and where did you buy it?

I'm currently outfitted for RS232 communications, but faster readings are a plus.

Dunno yet Will check it out later tonight. 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Agilent-HP-USB-GPIB-Interface-82357B-GPIB-USB-High-Speed-USB-2-0-Connector/132164958310?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

[Fire Doger]

https://www.banggood.com/RUIDENG-DPH5005-Buck-boost-Converter-Constant-Voltage-Current-Programmable-Digital-Control-p-1230368.html?rmmds=myorder&ID=514833&cur_warehouse=CN

https://www.banggood.com/RUIDENG-DP-And-DPS-Power-Supply-Communiaction-Housing-Constant-Voltage-Current-Casing-p-1218785.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN

Next project will be a psu with some of these and a 7" tft for UI

[paulca]

I know this is the where the electronics porn watchers hang out so I thought I'd share a bit of Andonstar magic.  All should be linkable to the full 12Mpixel originals.

Symmetry.


Remember, power LEDs can do interesting things is you let them:


I got away with this... the chip shifted during reflow!  (The bridged pins are actually meant to be (they are linked through the pads with no solder mask):


Another shift.  Lesson learnt, the board MUST be level when it reflows, I was holding the board in pliers at an angle.