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Products => Test Equipment => Topic started by: AlfBaz on July 29, 2014, 10:37:53 am
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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 :)
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/lol-at-my-scope-probe-holder/?action=dlattach;attach=103725;image)
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Brilliant! :-+
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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?
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excellent ! ;) i really like it :-+
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This just gets better
Need to probe some differential points close together? Not a problem, turn the peg 45 degrees ;D
(https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/lol-at-my-scope-probe-holder/?action=dlattach;attach=103727;image)
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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.
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...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
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I've generally resorted to using these fellows: http://www.pjtool.com/images/products/detail/1154.2.jpg (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.
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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
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This deserves a Kickstarter campaign.
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Use different coloured pegs for multiple probes ? :)
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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. ;)
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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! ;)
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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.)
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Prepare to be probed!
All your test points are belong to us!
:-DD
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Great idea! I'm going to copy your idea, but I'll also insulate the tubing to protect my projects from me...