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| nctnico:
--- Quote from: bdunham7 on March 28, 2022, 11:42:49 pm --- --- Quote from: nctnico on March 28, 2022, 11:37:32 pm ---getting a high quality tool makes work more enjoyable (cry once, smile forever) --- End quote --- Very true, but getting an expensive tool that turns out not to be high quality can really suck, especially if you don't realize it soon enough to return it. --- End quote --- I only had that problem (expensive mistakes) with Siglent equipment >:D Expensive does not equal high quality though. |
| geneonline:
Saelig got back to me and gave me the code . Takes a nice chunk off from the overall price! Only downside is they have it for sale on the website, but is out of stock. No listed eta so not sure what to do with that. Taking all the helpful info when visiting the lab today let me see how far I should really be going with some of the equipment. --- Quote from: JimLev on March 28, 2022, 01:21:19 pm ---I looked at the DP832, 3 outputs is nice, is 3 amps really enough? --- End quote --- If I'm correct running in parallel would push out a little more. --- Quote --- Unless you need very advanced power supply capabilities, I'd stick with supplies like the Korad KA-3005D (or the KA-3005P if you need programmability). --- End quote --- You are correct about currently not needing anything very advanced or under 1mV/1mA accuracy or read out. I did like that option about already having 4 output channels and an active load. Seeing that 700$ price tag after taking inventory of the minimum requirements necessary for home project use, I am very much eyeing the Konrad-3005p as it will handle most things for the rest of the year. Having programmability would be something great to have to test projects for hitting it with different power levels to see how it behaves or the ability to set timers and not needing to be around. Current reviews have been showing the Korad devices previously burnt up on eevblog have been fixed redesigned and with beefier parts. If that does the job for the next few years, I may just design my other supplies going forward or pick up another korad if it works as well as I'm seeing. --- Quote ---DP832, it is good enough for what I would expect a lab power supply would do, and it is a good middle ground for a general purpose power supply. --- End quote --- Was my thinking as well for a decent all-rounder. I may just save the difference or going all in and never think about needing another supply or load for a very load time. A little heavier up front, but does sound appealing since you arent completely thrilled with the 832->832A*. Prob going to be one of the most used equipment. The power supply for projects is always a requirement, but we have the options most times to have it battery or from an ac source. We do get let off easy some times with the ability to just buy the psu ac to dc with a converter in it to let us focus else where. I don't need a DMM better than 6.5 digits as it would be better than the equipment on campus. Will skip for now till I find a good deal on a respectable bench DMM. I believe during the holidays tends to have a lot of discounts or will stay focused on ebay for a nice second hand piece of gear. --- Quote ---Siglent scope, and it's fantastic. My only real complaint is that it can be pretty unresponsive to the front panel controls under some circumstances, but the touchscreen makes up for a lot of that. --- End quote --- Which situations cause it to lag? Is it a lag or just doesnt work at all? For what it can do, I completely ok with a little bit of slowness at times when doing hard tasks. I'm not able to find any deals on the logic analyzer adapter, but I think I'll make my own. One of the tutors at school today were showing me a kit he bought that you let you make your own for low price under 25$ Came with a lot of different ribbons, ends, and plugs. Will still need to buy a few nice cutters and crimper to make the task easier. Can never have enough tools so that route seems the most viable. 1/5 of the price even if I go over board with them! I'll need that kit anyways when robotics kicks in. Perfect solution. --- Quote from: bdunham7 on March 28, 2022, 11:42:49 pm --- --- Quote from: nctnico on March 28, 2022, 11:37:32 pm ---getting a high quality tool makes work more enjoyable (cry once, smile forever) --- End quote --- Very true, but getting an expensive tool that turns out not to be high quality can really suck, especially if you don't realize it soon enough to return it. --- End quote --- I cancelled one of my orders last night to make sure I didn't get into this situation. Buyers remorse is the worse especially when all the other purchases rock! Went dont the rabbit hole this morning with soldering stations! I see need for better equipment here as some of todays work didn't have wedged tips leads half of the lab fighting making connections on the perf boards. Not having a desoldering gun or solder sucker was a nightmare too. Humbled me really quick. :-[ --- Quote ---Hot Plate: MHP30 Mini 65W --- End quote --- We actually don't have one in our lab. Seems like a very convenient item to have. Is it just a prepping surface to use at the very beginning? How would you effective utilized this after a few components are already soldered? Getting at least an 1k watt hot air station looks to be the consensuses the more I look at these products. How is the customer support with quick's stations? I watched louis rossman's head to head comparison between that and the attn. Amazon looked to have a flood of knockoffs and I may have to stick to brands mentioned here and on the forum for a quality device. |
| tautech:
Please do not show the Saelig code online for nonEEVblog members to use. Remove it immediately please. |
| geneonline:
Edited! Thanks for pointing out my mistake. |
| bdunham7:
--- Quote from: nctnico on March 29, 2022, 12:04:24 am ---I only had that problem (expensive mistakes) with Siglent equipment >:D Expensive does not equal high quality though. --- End quote --- Do tell. You appear not to like them and you may have valid reasons, but I can't think of anything Siglent has that can reasonably be called 'expensive' for what it is. |
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