David explains PID controllers. First part of a mini-series on control theory. Forum HERE Podcast: Download
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David explains PID controllers. First part of a mini-series on control theory. Forum HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »Dave takes you on a complete walk-through of a typical (7400) digital logic datasheet and explains all the specifications and information. Forum HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »Dave looks at several USB logic analysers from ZeroPlus Arduino Starter Kit Forum HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »Dave tears down the Keithley 617 Electrometer, capable of measuring sub-femtoamp (attoamps!) resolution. Forum HERE Hires Teardown photos: Video on the relay matrix Podcast: Download
Read More »Dave tests the Uni-T UT-513 5000V high voltage insulation resistance tester with the PIntek 15kV HVP-15HF HV oscilloscope probe to see if it’s suitable for crude multimeter overload testing, with some spectacular results on the ANENG AN8008 Coupon Code: bargainprobe for 15% off Dave’s HVP70 probe! You can even pay …
Read More »Trivia time. Dave explains one of the reasons why annoying centre negative DC power jacks exist. Forum HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »Dave demonstrates why gold plated multimeter probes matter, and why you should be using them for all your electronics measurements. NOTE: Many people didn’t understand the point of this video. It’s about oxidisation of contacts, gold basically doesn’t do this, other probes can. Also gold probes are not necessarily recommended …
Read More »What’s inside the Masterlock 4400 Bluetooth Padlock? Dave tests and investigates a particular magnetic attack mode. Forum HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »Monster 45min Mailbag! Forum HERE SPOILERS: The Current Source Channel Analog meters + VTVM’s + Dave’s first multimeter. Laser Cut Parts Images Of Silicon Valley BOOK Brady label maker teardown SushiBits M193v2 Arduino PCB 2DW233 Voltage Reference Zener Fitbit Teardown i-Extruder Solder Paste Dispenser: https://www.i-extruder.com/en/ University of Bristol UB20M Zero …
Read More »Bought as a possible repair video, Dave shows why the Fluke 8842A 5 1/2 digit bench meter is one of the best value 2nd hand bench meters on the market. Marvel at the LTFLU-1 reference! Forum HERE Manual with schematic References HERE Fluke Resistance Calibrator video HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »What’s inside the world’s first HD DVD player? The Toshiba HD-XA1 It was the 2006 version of the BETA vs VHS war. Includes a detailed look inside the triple wavelength blue laser optical drive mechanism. Forum HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »Teardown and first impression review of the Kogalla Zyntony Ra backpack strap LED light. A Kickstarter and Indiegogo project. Podcast: Download
Read More »Dave compares the original Apollo 17 16mm ascent camera footage to the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) photos. Will footage from 40 years apart match up to confirm the moon landing? The Last Man On The Moon Documentary Audio Book Book Forum HERE
Read More »Fundamentals video explaining the difference between voltage, power, and energy. The difference between Power & Energy is probably the most misunderstood and misused terminology in engineering! Forum HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »Mystery Teardown! What’s got two pads and generates a Devo Energy Helmet waveform? Forum HERE Fluke Whitepaper Podcast: Download
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