Tool suggestions, soldering tips, general useful electronics knowhow.
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Capacitor voltage ratings
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exxos » Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:41 pm
I bought a stack of ceramic capacitors ages ago, surplus stuff. They were rated at 6.3V. Though I just hooked up one to my power supply and ran it at...
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Last post by Neffers
Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:20 pm
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Last post by Neffers
Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:54 pm
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The Outlet that Saves Lives
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exxos » Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:59 pm
Comedy and electronics all rolled into one, well worth watching it all! and check out his other videos!
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Last post by IngoQ
Tue Jun 26, 2018 2:26 pm
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What shall I do with all this stuff?
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Steve » Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:53 am
Hi all,
My industrial sized UPS finally kicked the bucket, and for various reasons I'll be replacing it with a new one. Just wondering if I should...
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Last post by Petari
Sat Jun 02, 2018 7:29 am
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Are Bypass Capacitors REALLY needed?
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exxos » Thu May 24, 2018 12:01 pm
Dave Jones doing another interesting video.
It touches on PCB layout issues vs noise, that is what I spend a lot of time fighting on the ST!
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Last post by Neffers
Fri May 25, 2018 8:56 am
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Memory Chip Test Rig
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rubber_jonnie » Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:04 pm
Speaking to Exxos the other day about a RAM issue, he suggested I remove one chip from a working bank, and fit a socket so I could test a chip at a...
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Last post by rubber_jonnie
Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:17 pm
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Parts suppliers
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exxos » Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:14 pm
A list of where to buy general parts. Feel free to add to the list or comment below. I will also try and add a little review of each one..
One rule...
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Last post by Smonson
Sun Apr 01, 2018 10:00 am
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My new USB microscope.
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exxos » Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:43 pm
Digital Andonstar Microscope.
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2 images I just took with a first fiddle..
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The PCB is 11mm x 16mm. SOT23-5 IC,...
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Last post by redhawk668
Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:16 am
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What are these crimp things called ?
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exxos » Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:28 pm
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bullet crimp returns something totally different.. Is totally gone out of my head what these things are called... :roll:
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Last post by exxos
Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:44 pm
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Board "printer"?
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troed » Wed Jan 17, 2018 4:49 pm
I've never designed a circuit board, yet, but I've been looking at the Voltera pcb printer. I would like to get some input from those of you who...
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Last post by dhedberg
Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:12 am
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Last post by exxos
Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:53 pm
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Last post by exxos
Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:37 pm
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How do antennas work?
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exxos » Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:06 pm
Actually for RC models, but I found it a good video in explaining various antennas, and I learned a couple of things as well :)
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Last post by exxos
Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:06 pm
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Soldering Irons
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exxos » Thu Nov 02, 2017 8:32 pm
Another common question I get is what soldering irons do I use...
SOLDERING IRON I USE.
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I used this one because it is...
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Last post by exxos
Thu Dec 28, 2017 3:25 pm
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Last post by exxos
Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:32 pm
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Last post by francouai
Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:40 am
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Last post by Smonson
Fri Nov 17, 2017 7:42 am
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PSU HY5003 more amps mod
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exxos » Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:17 pm
Brought from..
3amps output.. after adding a larger cap and resistor.. 5amps output :) Heatsink gets a lot hotter so only good for short uses.....
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Last post by Maeke
Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:36 am
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Bench DC Power Supply recommendations
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Icky » Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:47 pm
Does anyone have any recommendations for a bench DC Power Supply. Does anyone in this forum use them in general and to help with the work on...
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Last post by Icky
Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:52 pm
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Desoldering Station ZD-915
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IngoQ » Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:23 am
And another recommendation: The Desoldering Station ZD-915.
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I bought mine from Amazon for around 80 EUR, which is...
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Last post by IngoQ
Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:30 pm
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Scope recommendation
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IngoQ » Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:42 pm
Hi,
I am looking for a scope for my workbench. Main use will be of course work on old hardware. I would like to visualise noise in power supplies,...
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Last post by Sausageinabun
Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:12 am
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Desoldering Falcon NVRAM
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exxos » Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:28 am
My first ever proper video, and likely my last :lol: trying to video soldering, while balancing the motherboard on top of my USB microscope stand,...
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Last post by Steve
Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:20 pm
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Diy (sort of) Hot Air Station
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Maeke » Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:54 am
Actually for those who love to use their soldering iron and have a 3D printer there is another cheap hot air station solution
Parts needed are...
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Last post by Maeke
Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:10 pm
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Hot Air Rework Atten 858D
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IngoQ » Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:08 am
Here is something I can personally recommend: The Atten Hot Air Rework Station 858D.
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It is sold under a bunch of...
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Last post by IngoQ
Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:44 am
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Choosing a Oscilloscope
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exxos » Thu Nov 02, 2017 6:55 pm
One of the most questions I get asked about my equipment is what oscilloscope I use.
So here it is..
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Anyone...
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Last post by exxos
Thu Nov 02, 2017 6:55 pm
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