Test Equipment Anonymous (TEA) group therapy thread

[Kosmic]

I finally took the time to clean up the Power Designs 2005a power supply I got a while ago. (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/msg2379117/#msg2379117, been almost a year already  )

Before cleanup:


After cleanup:


This is the older model with an ovenised voltage reference (the big red capsule).




Interestingly all the caps are still in good shape, but the switches were a little bit crusty. So I started by cleaning everything with a lot of IPA. Then I applied some Deoxit G5 on the switch contacts with a syringe. And then I applied some Deoxit S5 (lubricant) on most of the moving parts of the switches.



The results after calibration and adjustment:

[med6753]

It would appear that Europe is sleeping in this morning. 

Lazy wankers. 

[beanflying]

Shouldn't you be asleep or passed out from sniffing Smurfious Paint Fumes 

[med6753]

I do like the smell of spray paint in the morning but only in moderation. 

[max.wwwang]

I'm fairly new but I think I've contracted this thing. I bought a very shitty but functional V-212 scope. I could be sitting in front of it watching its waves for half an hour without doing a thing. I'm now bidding on another V-212 (looking tidier) and have no desire of getting rid of the current one.

Qualification review requested.

[med6753]

I'm fairly new but I think I've contracted this thing. I bought a very shitty but functional V-212 scope. I could be sitting in front of it watching its waves for half an hour without doing a thing. I'm now bidding on another V-212 (looking tidier) and have no desire of getting rid of the current one.

Qualification review requested.

Well, we won't judge you because your scope of choice is an Hitachi. Truth be told they are decent scopes and I know pickings are slim in Oz. Your application has been reviewed and accepted. You are addicted. Welcome. 

[grizewald]

I finally took the time to clean up the Power Designs 2005a power supply I got a while ago.

Those Power Designs units are works of art. Nice restoration!

[beanflying]

I'm fairly new but I think I've contracted this thing. I bought a very shitty but functional V-212 scope. I could be sitting in front of it watching its waves for half an hour without doing a thing. I'm now bidding on another V-212 (looking tidier) and have no desire of getting rid of the current one.

Qualification review requested.

I fell into this den of evil with the purchase of a 'just a 34401A' as my first good meter a few years ago. 'Some of the toys' from a few days ago 

[max.wwwang]

I fell into this den of evil with the purchase of a 'just a 34401A' as my first good meter a few years ago. 'Some of the toys' from a few days ago 

Good on ya mate!

[tautech]

I'm fairly new but I think I've contracted this thing. I bought a very shitty but functional V-212 scope. I could be sitting in front of it watching its waves for half an hour without doing a thing. I'm now bidding on another V-212 (looking tidier) and have no desire of getting rid of the current one.

Qualification review requested.

Well, we won't judge you because your scope of choice is an Hitachi. Truth be told they are decent scopes and I know pickings are slim in Oz. Your application has been reviewed and accepted. You are addicted. Welcome. 

K1W1 ! 

Welcome to the mad house Max and don't expect the Yanks to recognize a Kiwi flag. 

[max.wwwang]

K1W1 ! 

Welcome to the mad house Max and don't expect the Yanks to recognize a Kiwi flag. 

I was confused why mentioning Oz. Nah, didn't expect that and not offended. 

[med6753]

I'm fairly new but I think I've contracted this thing. I bought a very shitty but functional V-212 scope. I could be sitting in front of it watching its waves for half an hour without doing a thing. I'm now bidding on another V-212 (looking tidier) and have no desire of getting rid of the current one.

Qualification review requested.

Well, we won't judge you because your scope of choice is an Hitachi. Truth be told they are decent scopes and I know pickings are slim in Oz. Your application has been reviewed and accepted. You are addicted. Welcome. 

K1W1 ! 

Welcome to the mad house Max and don't expect the Yanks to recognize a Kiwi flag. 

Oopsie...sorry. I did not mouse over the flag and unfortunately with these old eyes and the fact that the flags of each are similar I made a bad assumption. I stand corrected. 

[Teti]

This thread is highly addictive and I don't take any liberties to self diagnose. Well good to start with admitting my addiction 

Anyways there she is

[bd139]

It would appear that Europe is sleeping in this morning. 

Lazy wankers. 

We're in isolation and making the most of it. I didn't get up until 08:59 

This thread is highly addictive and I don't take any liberties to self diagnose. Well good to start with admitting my addiction 

Anyways there she is (Attachment Link)

Starting to wish I'd held out for a good deal on one of them instead of the Rigol DG800. Nice one 

[mansaxel]

After reviewing this thread I believe I might have caught TEA. Please review for eligibility.

Nice rack to the right there, DAT recorders aren't very common anymore. I suspect audio interest?

Yes, you're in the right spot.

[Specmaster]

I'm fairly new but I think I've contracted this thing. I bought a very shitty but functional V-212 scope. I could be sitting in front of it watching its waves for half an hour without doing a thing. I'm now bidding on another V-212 (looking tidier) and have no desire of getting rid of the current one.

Qualification review requested.

Well, we won't judge you because your scope of choice is an Hitachi. Truth be told they are decent scopes and I know pickings are slim in Oz. Your application has been reviewed and accepted. You are addicted. Welcome. 

K1W1 ! 

Welcome to the mad house Max and don't expect the Yanks to recognize a Kiwi flag. 

Maybe not but I do expect them to know how to spell KIWI 

[Ero-Shan]

Nope, not great at all...
(Attachment Link)

That reminds me of my HP3456A:


It's the transformers equivalent of a 'lytic letting go of its innards. And fitting transformers are usually not found in one's component boxes. Or cheaply available at [insert your favorite store].

[mansaxel]

I finally took the time to clean up the Power Designs 2005a power supply I got a while ago.

Those Power Designs units are works of art. Nice restoration!

I was already attracted from outer looks, but those wonderful laced looms.

I'm lost.

Yes, I once argued for and won the discussion, which meant that we laced the internal cable system of an entire OB vehicle. That usually means 10+km cable crammed into something slightly larger than a 20ft shipping container. What won the others over was that while lacing takes more time and skill (but you learn very quickly on the job, given enough practice), it is not only orders of magnitude more beautiful and functional, it also takes up less room. Cable ties were too clumsy.

[BU508A]

Starting to wish I'd held out for a good deal on one of them instead of the Rigol DG800. Nice one 

You could sell the rigol and buy this one.

[jxjbsd]

This 468 was repaired last month. It looks much better now.

[bd139]

Nice job  . As much as I'm not going near another Tek 4xx myself, it's nice to see a neatly repaired one 

[bd139]

Starting to wish I'd held out for a good deal on one of them instead of the Rigol DG800. Nice one 

You could sell the rigol and buy this one.

Tempting believe me especially with the discount code 

[BU508A]

Starting to wish I'd held out for a good deal on one of them instead of the Rigol DG800. Nice one 

You could sell the rigol and buy this one.

Tempting believe me especially with the discount code 

It would fit nicely with your Siglent scope as well. 

[AVGresponding]

Very nice, Papa Smurf   


EDIT: Hah, forgot to post some pics.

Been making test lead tidies out of YT2 minitrunking this afternoon:



By the time the lockdown is over, I'll probably have a tidy workspace!

That's brilliant idea! I'ts like having your own pseudo 3D printer

Haha yeah, except this is completely free as the trunking is an offcut from work, and it's a lot quicker to make as well...
 


Those cheap-arsed 4.5 digit panel meters just arrived, and the only comment I can make is WOW:

[bd139]

Those are pretty damn good. I may buy a couple. Not sure what for yet (other than I'm BORED SHITLESS )