LOL at my scope probe holder - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: AlfBaz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 10:37:53 am
content: 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

author: mjkuwp
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 10:46:50 am
content: Brilliant!

author: Wh1sper
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 10:53:45 am
content: 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?

author: rob77
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 10:55:02 am
content: excellent !i really like it

author: AlfBaz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 10:56:50 am
content: This just gets betterNeed to probe some differential points close together? Not a problem, turn the peg 45 degrees

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 11:10:08 am
content: 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.

author: AlfBaz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 11:24:01 am
content: Quote from: TerraHertz on July 29, 2014, 11:10:08 amMaybe, 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 inspiringQuoteYeah 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

author: daddario
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 12:36:12 pm
content: I've generally resorted to using these fellows:http://www.pjtool.com/images/products/detail/1154.2.jpgThey come in a variety of sizes and are really useful for holding just about anything.

author: Berni
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 07:15:03 pm
content: 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

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 07:26:33 pm
content: This deserves a Kickstarter campaign.

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 08:58:50 pm
content: Use different coloured pegs for multiple probes ?

author: qno
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 09:05:35 pm
content: 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.

author: AlfBaz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2014, 09:33:24 pm
content: Quote from: Berni on July 29, 2014, 07:15:03 pmThat'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 ownQuote from: David_AVD on July 29, 2014, 08:58:50 pmThis thing just keeps givingQuote from: zapta on July 29, 2014, 07:26:33 pmHeavy Freakin Holders!

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2014, 05:37:19 am
content: 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.)

author: ludzinc
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 30, 2014, 06:50:37 am
content: Quote from: TerraHertz on July 30, 2014, 05:37:19 am

author: Po6ept
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2014, 07:14:42 am
content: Great idea! I'm going to copy your idea, but I'll also insulate the tubing to protect my projects from me...