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Modifying the EEV's Forum Link To Go To The REAL Homepage - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 29, 2015, 03:01:19 am
content: This message is for Admins if Dave would like to do this.I've bolded the area. The text link here, "EEVblog Electronics Community Forum", has the same problem I found. It goes to the same location as the Home button; the forum which isn't very nice because users get stuck on the forum and there's no way to go back. I've changed mine to go to the web's actual home page and left the home button with the icon alone. I see you've already modified this php script somewhat. I checked this with both templates users can use and it seems to work fine. This code is just a small PHP variation. Just enough to get the job done. This also means the SMF forum title has to change.From the index.template.php filefunction template_body_above(){global $context, $settings, $options, $scripturl, $txt, $modSettings;//$scripturl used to be where http main page is nowecho !empty($settings['forum_width']) ? '<div id="wrapper" style="width: ' . $settings['forum_width'] . '">' : '', '<div id="header"><div class="frame"><div id="top_section"><h1 class="forumtitle"><a href="','http://www.eevblog.com', '">', empty($context['header_logo_url_html_safe']) ? $context['forum_name'] : '<img src="' . $context['header_logo_url_html_safe'] . '" alt="' . $context['forum_name'] . '" />', '</h1>';// the upshrink image, right-floatedecho '<img id="upshrink" src="', $settings['images_url'], '/upshrink.png" alt="*" title="', $txt['upshrink_description'], '" style="display: none;" />';echo '', empty($settings['site_slogan']) ? '<img id="smflogo" src="' . $settings['images_url'] . '/smflogo.png" alt="Simple Machines Forum" title="Simple Machines Forum" />' : '<div id="siteslogan" class="floatright">' . $settings['site_slogan'] . '</div>', '</div><div id="upper_section" class="middletext"', empty($options['collapse_header']) ? '' : ' style="display: none;"', '>
2 questions about the industry - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 11:01:31 pm
content: I haven't had a project in a while. Combine this with an assignment we have for business studies and I thought I'd reach out the the most knowledgeable people I can within my hobby. So in essence I am trying to extrapolate some ideas for a start up. Having extensively researched the process, I found the advice from Forbes to agree with the majority of the other sources I utilised. So I'd like to ask two questions:1) What is the most important (whether it be due to frequency or significance) activity/process you do in your company or position of employment, and2) Are there any aspects of this task that you find painful, distracting or simply a PITA?I'd like to get some really in-depth answers if anyone has the time or inclination, to have the best chance of being successful in this enterprise. Thus, I would prefer it if people would reply to me via PM. Of course you may (or not) respond to my queries in any way in which you feel most comfortable, and I will be most appreciative regardless. If anyone would like to comment on the validity of my method or has any other points to add, I would be very grateful to hear them. Thanks a lot for your time.
Linking in YT videos  FYI - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 08:07:00 pm
content: HiI found out that I have linked in some YT videos at the wrong time point. What I did was watch the video see something that I wanted to comment on and stop the video. Then copy the video URL thinking it would start from the beginning.Sometimes the beginning would link in and sometimes the point where I stopped (and past the subject linked in).If the URL has a time link it will have a "T=" at the end of the URLTo make sure you get the beginning that you want, you need to have YT at this point and right click and choose Copy at current time URL.I then have to right click on this to copy it.Sorry for my mistakes.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 11:36:13 pm
content: You can also hit the "share" tab and get a somewhat shortened link (with time, or not, as an option).Tim
copper inserts for my solder Dalek  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Deathwish
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 06:20:17 pm
content: I got one of those soldering iron tip cleaning bins / daleks or whatever you want to call them, i prefer Dalek. For a cheap insert I got some of the attached, does anyone else use such ?.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 06:43:01 pm
content: Made my own out of a small tin with lid. now stuck on the soldering iron station with some tape along with the regular sponge.

author: Deathwish
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 06:45:53 pm
content: i used to have mine in one of those stainless steel sugar containers you find in tea sets , but I like the dalek better.
Speak & Spell VS The 1986 Chrysler New Yorker - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Homer J Simpson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 12:18:47 am
content: The 1986/7 Chrysler New Yorker.Chrysler EVA, (Electronic Voice Alert)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DwKqCZlKnw&feature=youtu.be

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 02:37:27 am
content: Quote from: Homer J Simpson on August 28, 2015, 12:18:47 amGood old LPC.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 02:44:42 am
content: Good one, funny
Cloudflare sucks - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Karel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 08:00:03 am
content: And it's not the first time.

author: mzzj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 08:34:06 am
content: Unfortunately pretty common sight when heading for eevblog

author: Andy Watson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 08:41:13 am
content: Yep!

author: ovnr
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 09:18:06 am
content: This is not "CloudFlare sucks". This is "The EEVblog server sucks".

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2015, 01:31:20 pm
content: On my Android tablet browser, which I use mostly to read this forum I can go to "Go Live" when that happens and clears the problem if the site is really up.
The Art of Electronics - International Edition - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ulix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2015, 03:40:36 pm
content: Hi,I wanted to have the 2nd Edition, of the Art of Electronics, before I read the 3rd. So I thought to get me the 2nd International Edition.Today it arrived, but the book was in very bad shape, dirty and scratched!(disgusting!) Sorry, but it looks like it fell out of a mudhole in india...I thought it would look like this:https://plus.google.com/photos/+BrianWigginton/albums/5890916235931148481But it doesn't!I was just wondering is it worth to buy from an other seller? Or should I get the 3rd edition? Misses the 3rd edition much from the second?Can anyone recommend a seller for the 2nd?Thanks a lot

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2015, 04:56:23 pm
content: First off, where are you located?FWIW if you go into your user profile and set your country, the flag will display beneath your userID. Makes matters so much easer for people to help, and you'll get answers faster as well.Regarding sellers, you could check outAbebooks, and choose a seller according to what's important to you (feedback, cost, location of seller, ...). Depending on your location, Amazon might also be an alternative.As per which edition to have, there's material in each that's not in the other, so it's best to get both (check out the table of contents of both editions on Amazon for an idea of the differences).

author: ulix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2015, 05:32:52 pm
content: Hi,changed my profilI got the book-dealer over abebooks.com, and he was rated very good.Ok, i need the second edition. This is why I ordered it in the first place!Can anyone show me picutures of his book, and recommended seller on ebay?thanks

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2015, 06:02:19 pm
content: Quote from: ulix on August 26, 2015, 05:32:52 pmAmazon.de carries it as well (here).
Play Sims for real with real people ! really ! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TheElectricChicken
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2015, 07:16:06 pm
content: http://www.kiva.org

author: Mechanical Menace
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2015, 07:23:13 pm
content: I really don't see how a micro funding charity is playing The Sims with real people. I can't make them make whooppee with whoever I want, force them into having seriously deformed babies, there's no way for me to remove all the doors from their home just to watch them die, nor is there a mountain of DLC to buy...
Anyone here from Chile or Uruguay ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2015, 05:05:34 am
content: HiI am curious as to the electronics education in these countries.thanks

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 25, 2015, 05:18:39 am
content: I am a Canadian living in Chile. There are at least two other members here from Chile that I have seen. I am sure that being native Chileans they would have a better handle on things here.My limited five year exposure to the culture here shows a generally low concern for electronics as a hobby. There are some electronic stores, but not too many.

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2015, 05:54:08 am
content: QuoteHiThanks for the reply.How about schools? Such as private, high school, and universities?This lab got me wondering about other schools in other countries:Like what courses they teach and equipment the lab have?

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 25, 2015, 06:18:01 am
content: Sorry, I ave no more experience to share other than what I already said. I am going to be setting up some workshops in the town that I live and see what happens.

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2015, 06:33:03 am
content: Quote from: Lightages on August 25, 2015, 06:18:01 amCheck with the local schools to see if anyone there would be interested, ie students.When do you plan this and what type of subject or course are you interested in? I wonder if a Kickstarter campaign could help you?I have a few posts related to this that might be of interest to you. On test equipment.I would like to put together a "lab" to be used in third world countries. I am trying to see if I can put one together for $200 using Chinese components. I think it is possible but I am not capable of doing it.
breadboard help - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: grifftech
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2015, 11:03:50 pm
content: A few days ago I was using my breadboard and had a piece of 22 AWG solid copper wire break off and get stuck . Do you know how to get it out ? Tweezers did not help !

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2015, 11:22:14 pm
content: Most breadboards either have a sticky backed plastic or a clip on rigid plastic backing. If you remove it, you can remove the contact strip by pushing it out with a blunt thin stiff wire and then remove the broken wire end or any other debris. Caution: when peeling off the sticky backing do it slowly as the contact strips tend to want to come out at the same time and its a PITA getting them all back.

author: grifftech
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2015, 01:55:34 am
content: Thanks for the help

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2015, 02:31:37 am
content: If there is enough room in the hole, I stick in another piece of wire to release the hold on the broken bit, then use your tweezers?
An interesting circuit design UI idea - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: lpc32
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 11:32:22 pm
content: https://vimeo.com/67076984#t=5m18sIs there anything that implements something of the sort in practice?

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2015, 12:58:02 am
content: This will really only work for simple circuits, like a shown multivibrator. Imagine looking at some reasonably big circuit with OpAmps and lots of biasing and feedback circuitry. This will quickly turn into an undecipherable mess.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2015, 12:59:54 am
content: And in general all the thing shown in the presentation look like a neat education toy, but I don't see too much use fro them in real life.

author: lpc32
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2015, 11:06:30 am
content: You don't have to graph all nodes. Choose multiple points of interest, change values somewhere, or time, and compare immediately the difference in behavior. The ability to see results in real-time as you tweak parameters (or add circuit elements, I imagine) would allow for quicker iteration and less hassle.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2015, 11:32:28 am
content: I'm very curious how the graphs are generated. SPICE certainly isn't renowned for its real-time capabilities, even on simple circuits. If it's a parameterized method where values are connected with an intermediate stage of analysis (without having to recalculate every step in time), that would be very interesting.Or it's just a toy for presentation, where the values are precomputed.Tim

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2015, 05:36:55 pm
content: It does not looks like a toy, especially given that other things actually work. Probably something much simpler than a real SPICE.On the other hand, you already have a way to show some values at the same time - every spice simulator lets you plot voltages and currents. And I'd wager that a sensible amount of those graph on the schematic will be perfectly understandable on the graphical view as well.It is better to think in the other direction - how to make SPICE visualisation better. One clear improvement would be the ability to offset traces, like on a real scope.

author: codeboy2k
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2015, 04:04:54 am
content: I suspect his presentation is done with precomputed spice data, and using some toolkit to visualize itfor example, here's one :http://worrydream.com/Tangle/On that page there is a few examples, you can drag right and left on3 Cookiesto change the count (like the resistor values in his demo)Scroll down to the bottom where there are 2 charts, you can drag the timeline around on the chart just like his example.
Good Electronic Magazines - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: amperium
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2015, 09:41:03 pm
content: Hi guys,I am an electronic student from Austria (not Australia) and I really enjoy reading through electronic magazines.As a young boy I started to read the German magazine called 'Elektor'. Later I began to read english magazineslike 'EPE'. Unfortunately I am not that happy with these.Does anyone know a nice electronic magazine which can be ordered as PDF?- Thanks a million!

author: TheElectricChicken
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2015, 07:59:43 am
content: Yes, the best ones are called 'talking electronics' there is a website and it's all for free, thanks to the kind hearted Colin Mitchell who wrote them all.http://talkingelectronics.com/

author: amperium
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2015, 11:03:27 am
content: Thank you, I'll have a look at it
Why isn't the µRuler thicker? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 01:47:42 pm
content: I just recently got my hands on Dave's µRuler, and it's nice of course! But I'm curious why it's so thin, 0.5 mm I think? All the cheap low-scale fabs I've used don't charge anything extra for thicker boards, and I don't see how the µRuler wouldn't just benefit from being more rigid?Just curious! Design decision or cost?

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 01:58:08 pm
content: It would be a mRuler if it was any thicker

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 02:18:56 pm
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on August 21, 2015, 01:47:42 pmShipping?

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 02:54:49 pm
content: Because it is flexible. It is in the videos. Also, with a thick ruler, it is inconvenient to make a nice line using normal pens and pencils.

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 03:40:06 pm
content: Quote from: NANDBlog on August 21, 2015, 02:54:49 pmWhy would you want a flexible ruler? Isn't the whole point of a ruler that it's straight? And I would disagree with your second point, the most common pen is a rollerball type, with a ruler this thin it's easier for the pen to slip and roll over the edge of the ruler. I'll admit I don't experience this, but all rulers I've had in the past (normal ones) are thicker and don't have any inconvenience with nice lines?

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 03:53:10 pm
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on August 21, 2015, 03:40:06 pmI'm not by far a ruler enthusiast, but my favorite ruler looks like this:The uRuler is pretty close in usability.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 10:32:19 pm
content: Good 6" metal engineering rulers are very thin. It gives less parallax error in reading and better ability to get a pen/pencil on the edge.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 01:57:52 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 21, 2015, 10:32:19 pm+1

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2015, 03:28:57 am
content: Quote from: tautech on August 22, 2015, 01:57:52 am+2I have (and had) countless thin and flexible professional rulers both plastic and metal.
PEAKTECH 3340 DMM low end multimeter - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: itvend
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 12:07:11 pm
content: This is just for fun. it can do uA, mA, A, A ( amper clamps ) ac dc, temp C F, Hz, Cap, Ohms Diode, Cont. test, V ac dc.bodge capMoney shot

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 09:22:26 pm
content: Since itvend did not provide a front picture of the Peaktech 3340, I had no pre-conceived notions or predujices about what I was to see.Then I saw the bodge cap and soldering quality. And then I saw the smd cap on top of the resistor (R44) First thought, right or wrong, CEM Instruments makes this meter.Then I noticed the Chang/Cheng/Chong electrolytic caps. CEM suspicion now seems likely.Close examination of the pcb by F2 (fuse) shows a silk screen saying DT-2009. R1 is also obviously hand soldered and there is a nice bit of left over solder bits next to R47.Looking at a picture of front of the Peaktech with its exaggerated tall lcd digits confirms it is a CEM rebranded meter.A quick search over to CEM yieldshttp://www.cem-instruments.com/en/pro/pro-493.htmlCEM Instruments.

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 09:30:48 pm
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on August 22, 2015, 09:22:26 pmAre the through holes even soldered?
Dave's Tagarno FHD microscope - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2015, 08:22:46 am
content: Hi Dave,What's the lens you have on your Tagarno FHD?Is it the standard 4x lens or something else?I have the option of getting a Tagarno FHD at ~half price (still quite expensive) and it comes with a 4x lens.
Patrick Stewart is stealing Dave's pose! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 11:15:13 am
content: First the You Tube videos, now the pose - what's next?

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 07:53:32 am
content: So is this fellow but with less energy.

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 10:47:54 am
content: He only has four fingers LOL.

author: Mechanical Menace
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 11:20:57 am
content: Quote from: xrunner on August 22, 2015, 10:47:54 amIt's not Dave's fault he doesn't suffer from polydactyly. Only having four fingers and one thumb per hand is hardly a problem lol.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 11:45:51 am
content: I had to Google.........well everything...

author: KedasProbe
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 12:37:23 pm
content: Dave has a lot to learn to be a star trek engineer.-How long will this youtube video take?-Dave: I think under 10 min.-How long does it really take.....30 min.
Assembler programming made in to a game - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Berni
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 07:13:08 pm
content: Have you ever thought to your self "Man i wish i did more assembler programming"? Well me neater to be honest, but a guy has created a fictional computer with a fictional instruction set and created a game around it.http://www.zachtronics.com/tis-100/It can get quite interesting and it might actually be a good learning tool. Or perhaps the best method to do a job interview. Lock them in a room with a PC running this running full screen along with the printed version of the documentation. Then come back after an hour or two to see how far they got.There is no tutorial or guide. Just the fictional machine and a vintage datasheet like manual for the machine to describe its architecture and instruction set. You can have a look at it here:http://www.scribd.com/doc/267377570/TIS-100-Reference-Manual#scribd
latency joke  ... (wait for it) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 01:38:35 am
content: (buffering...)LOL!

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 01:40:36 am
content: You should have waited a day to post the graphic LOL.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 01:44:24 am
content: The new Windows 10 Edge browser seems to be faster in some of the reports I read? Yes, I know the joke is referencing Internet Explorer.PS. I'm a Chrome and Firefox user myself on Lubuntu.

author: hamster_nz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 02:06:43 am
content: Knock knock...Who's there?................Java!

author: Red Squirrel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 02:08:02 am
content: Another:

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 06:17:48 am
content: Knock knock...Who's there?................The version of Java you are using contains known security vulnerabilities and must be updated in order to continue. Click OK to install the latest Java update.(OK)Knock knock...Who's there?................The the applet you are trying to run does not meet the minimum security requirements of your JRE and will not be executed.(This is for anyone who's been in Java hell before)

author: Agent24
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 10:21:10 am
content: Knock knock...Who's there?Jav-*SLAM*
N8VEM microcomputer stuff - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: BloodyCactus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2015, 06:57:19 pm
content: Does anyone know whats going on with the N8VEM stuff? I see the web page is gone and the google group is now requires membership to even browse the usenet group or whatever google groups is..is the N8VEM stuff gone now?

author: bitslice
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2015, 09:14:25 pm
content: hopefully nothttps://www.n8vem.org/"Pardon our progress...This is a temporary page while a content engine is constructed to manage the N8VEM project. For more information, visit the N8VEM Google Group "
Buying Advice – Used Fluke 87 III vs Used Fluke 87 V - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: philexile
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 20, 2015, 03:43:43 am
content: Hello,I'm looking to upgrade to a Fluke multimeter. I was looking at the 87 series and wanted to see if there were any major differences between the more recent revisions – specifically the III, IV, and V.On the eBay used 87 V multimeters seem to sell for around $200. I was also looking at the III and IV. From what I've read on this forum is that the IV deviated a bit from the 87 line and III is most similar to the V.So my question is: could I get away with saving some money ($50 to $70) and picking up either the 87 III or IV - and if so, which of those models should I get? I'm leaning towards the III, but I wanted to get opinions before buying.Thanks!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 20, 2015, 05:14:59 am
content: IIRC the III defaults to to DC current, but the V defaults to AC current which is really annoying.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2015, 05:27:56 am
content: Quote from: philexile on August 20, 2015, 03:43:43 amHave you seen this thread?https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/i-need-to-know-the-history-of-fluke-87-(-1998-2010-)/QuoteIf I had to choose between the III, IV and V for home electronic use, I would choose the 87 IV/89 IV/187/189. If I were an industrial electrician, I would pick the 87V for all the latest safety features.Why the 87IV for electronic home use?Pros- 50,000 count- dual displayCons- only 72 hours using 4 AA batteries (I use 4 Enenloops)

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2015, 05:28:24 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 20, 2015, 05:14:59 amDave is correct.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2015, 06:29:56 am
content: Yep V is default ac current and very annoying.I'm so tempted to slap a attiny inside across the button to automatically put it into DC mode

author: kosmonooit
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2015, 07:51:43 pm
content: I just got a very good 'used' 83V off ebay for US$137, significant upgrade from my venerable 73.Diffs with 87V is AC True RMS and a ball hair of accuracy.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2015, 07:57:13 pm
content: III is fine - the default current thing on the V would be really annoying.One significant improvement over earlier ones is the white backlight.
Microwave Overclocked  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rickselectricalprojects
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2015, 11:42:53 am
content: now THAT was a smart idea!!!!good ol photonicinduction

author: ConKbot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 05:32:41 am
content: Meh, microwave oven transformers are made to bare minimum specs and require the fan cooling almost as much as the magnetron. All upping the voltage would do is make for a bunch of extra current as the core saturates and overheats. Overclocking would be putting 4 MOTs in a 2s2p configuration, same with the caps, and adding more diodes to up the reverse capacity and bringing that up on the variac till the magnetron failed. I usually enjoy photon vids, but this coulda been better imo.

author: rickselectricalprojects
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 07:16:43 am
content: Quote from: ConKbot on August 22, 2015, 05:32:41 amYes that would of been great, but extremely dangerous even by photons standards. As for microwaves needing the cooling fan as much as the magnetron, thats very true. I have rewound microwave transformers where i didn't cut the core open and the primary windings get VERY hot!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

author: TheElectricChicken
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2015, 10:58:13 am
content: This guy's channel is pretty awesome. There are vids where microwaves are connected in series, all sorts of strange things, it's cool.https://www.youtube.com/user/tesla500/videos
Radioamatuer meeting Holice 2015 in Czech Republic - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: daqq
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2015, 07:42:15 am
content: Hi guys,To whomever it may interest: The traditional radioamatuer gettogether and fleemarket in Holice, Czech Republic will be held this Friday and Saturday (21-22 august 2015). More info here:http://www.ok1khl.com/view.php?cisloclanku=2015052503I'll be there as well.Enjoy!David
Project Sunroof by Google - Mapping the earth's solar potential - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 18, 2015, 04:03:59 am
content: https://www.google.com/get/sunroofLooks like an interesting concept.

author: coppice
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2015, 04:19:26 am
content: Various things on the web point tohttps://www.google.com/get/sunrooffor this project, but that URL gives an error 404.

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 18, 2015, 04:22:48 am
content: Quote from: coppice on August 18, 2015, 04:19:26 amWorks for me? Redirects tohttps://www.google.com/get/sunroof#p=0but that shouldn't matter.

author: coppice
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2015, 04:34:32 am
content: Quote from: Halcyon on August 18, 2015, 04:22:48 amAfter checking with some other folk, it seems like it works from some locations, and not from others.

author: djacobow
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2015, 04:35:17 am
content: It is an interesting concept. Was also interesting back in 2008 when Sungevity started doing it:http://www.cnet.com/news/cutting-down-solar-costs-with-satellite-imagery/Quote from: Halcyon on August 18, 2015, 04:03:59 am

author: Kevman
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2015, 04:26:52 pm
content: Hmmm, I like the idea but it doesn't seem to work for anywhere within hundreds of miles of where I live.Also if you type it gives the same error message if you give it a bad address OR one that's not available: "Sorry, Project Sunroof hasn't reached this address yet." Makes searching kind of tough- is it just not available or did it fail to parse the address properly?Might have been launched a tad early. I'm sure it'll mature into a nice tool, though.

author: djacobow
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2015, 04:37:56 pm
content: Quote from: Kevman on August 18, 2015, 04:26:52 pmI suspect they could mesh the insolation data with the satellite imagery for just about everywhere without too too much trouble. I'd guess the reason they are restricting it to a few areas is that collecting good data on electric rates, tax subsidies, rebates, etc, is a lot more work; they're different everywhere, and they change a fair amount, too. Also, the list of installers varies, too.In fact, regarding installers, I wonder how they chose who is on the list they provide and who is not. Maybe some money was exchanged?

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2015, 05:05:46 pm
content: Quote from: Kevman on August 18, 2015, 04:26:52 pmQuoteQuoteOr maybe they'll abandon it before they finish it, like so many other Google efforts
Mr. Fusion Home Energy Reactor - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: compet17
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2015, 07:31:04 pm
content: I made my own Mr. Fusion....Did you know that this is a coffee grinder from the german company KRUPS? It's the model 223 also known as Cofina. Picked one up from Ebay for 25 Euros, painted it white and applied some inkjet printed labels.And that's exactly what they did in Back to the Future! Funny detail... in the 1979 movie Alien, they used the same grinder as a decoration inside the spaceship.Just Google "Krups 223" and you will find the storyMaybe they reused the Alien prop for BTTF??? Possible....Ah yes... and it can grind some coffee.... O0

author: TheElectricChicken
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2015, 09:00:04 pm
content: I want one, I was looking at this today, I looked it up already cause I want one for the top of my fuel tank so I can throw in garbage like these guys do. I swear if it had that coffee urn on top and at 14:45 he threw the empty bag in, it would BE a Mr Fusion totally. TOTALLY. Exactly as in the film. EXACTLY. and they are releasing the hoverboard soon too.

author: TheElectricChicken
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2015, 09:04:29 pm
content: I reckon the bag COULD be thrown in, it would be processed same as the rest of the stuff. The whole thing would be doing the same thing too, powering the vehicle. It would be too cool. Now if I can afford $30,000 for a DeLorean I can enjoy a stainless steel skinned car that doesn't rust.
Fast endless Bi-directional spiral with an HO scale train  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 17, 2015, 03:14:50 pm
content: The awesomeness of this video speaks for itself:

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2015, 03:28:07 pm
content: https://youtu.be/ZdPKGNCw7lM
EETimes SPAM about Fluke - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2015, 12:46:32 pm
content: Hi,yesterday - I got mail from EETimes on 3 different email addresses about new fluke IR camera. I have never ever given EETimes more than 1 email I use for suspected potential SPAM candidates.Anyone else got "hit hard"? EE Times is owned by UBM media - and how they got 3 of my email addresses I have no idea.But gmail was kind enough to auto-mark it as spam

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 19, 2015, 01:32:53 pm
content: UBM are huge, they could have harvested your email from lots of places they have their tentacles into.

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2015, 01:47:30 pm
content: but they had email address I have NEVER used to sign into into anything "public". I do also ALWAYS make certain all option boxes are clicked for NOT sharing email. One of them has only been used for logins to big manufactures.But they do have a global UBM optout which I have activated on ALL email addresses they had this time. I hope it works (link for others:http://reg.techweb.com/forms/GlobalOptOut)

author: Bill158
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2015, 02:32:34 pm
content: I got that email yesterday also. I didn't trust it so I just deleted it without opening. Have no idea how they got my email address but like David says they are large. I won't open anything from anyone I don't know. I am also getting too many "spam" lately so my address is out there now for sure. I don't open those either, just DEL!Bill
HVAC ultraviolet light installation - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2015, 01:22:25 am
content: Hi folks,I was wondering if anyone has experience with UV lights that go into the AC duct. See photo below. I received one from a friend.... It plugs in 120 V outlet and stays on all the time, supposedly killing bad stuff in the air. Would it create dangerous levels of ozone or are they generally safe?As far as installation, from what I've seen it goes in at the main exhaust duct just above the furnace and on top of the AC coils (which in my system is installed in the large duct exiting the natural gas powered furnace). Does this seem right?Also, do I need to have it on all the time? Wouldn't it only be useful during the summer when AC is on due to condensation of humidity on the coils? In winter the dry hot air from the furnace would probably shorten the life of the unit and bulbs anyways. What about having it connect so it only powers on when the fan is blowing? Or does it make sense to have it on a timer?Thank you in advance for any advice you could provide in the location to install this thing and any operating tips you could provide. By the way, the other side of the unit in the photo has 2 sockets for UV bulbs that extend into the duct. I need to cut 2 holes with a template they provide, screw the unit into the duct, and duct tape around to seal it tight.
Are there USB logic/packet analysers (for USB itself)? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Artlav
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2015, 12:36:51 am
content: I'm looking for a device that plugs into a USB port and have a device under test plugged into it, plus a wire plugged into a separate laptop to receive the data.Basically a logic/packet analyser or recorder for USB.Are there such devices around?What names should i google?All i can find is software for windows, logic analysers/sniffers workingviaUSB and scopes with decode functions.End goal - I'm making a UHCI host driver (USB 1.0), and am at the point where it would be quite useful to be able to see what it actually does, and compare to what a proper driver does.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2015, 01:35:33 am
content: There are tons of these.Random grab from Google:http://www.totalphase.com/products/beagle-usb12/

author: BennVenn
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2015, 02:31:06 am
content: I use my USBEE, it captures and decodes USB1.1&2.0

author: John_ITIC
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2015, 01:10:53 am
content: You need a "USB Protocol analyzer". There are a few vendors available. I design and sell such a USB 2.0 Protocol analyzer (1480A). PM me if interested!http://www.internationaltestinstruments.com/products/97-1480a-usb-20-protocol-analyzer.aspx

author: tonyarkles
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2015, 08:04:02 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on August 13, 2015, 01:35:33 amI have a Beagle USB12 and I love it. The software (Total Phase) works really well, and the hardware has been flawlessly reliable. I don't usually rave much about products, but that one is great! My only advice would be to make sure you only need full-speed (12Mbit) and not high-speed (480Mbit). The device I was working on was FS so it was ok, but I do wish I had sprung for the HS version for the future. I've already run into a few cases where it would have been handy.

author: andersm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2015, 09:03:00 pm
content: Another satisfied Beagle 12 user here. A big plus is that it's supported on Windows, Linux and OS X. The only negative is that the Data Center software is artificially limited and doesn't do class decoding with the Beagle 12.EDIT: At a previous workplace, we had aPacket-Master USB12, which worked quite nicely. They do want to nickle and dime you for class decoding support, but there's usually a few included in the base price.
What are the prices for a good power inverter? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Artlav
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2015, 07:26:08 pm
content: I just dug up a 24V to 220V 500W pure sine wave inverter i bought a year ago on e-bay and didn't get a chance to use.It works as advertised, and looks kinda decent on the inside, if you ignore the fuses soldered directly onto the PCB and shady capacitors.Made in china, no googleable markings, cost $120.So, the question is - what kind of a price range should i expect for a decent 500W pure sine inverter?On ebay they are in the range of $69 to $130, so the one i got is near the top of the range, apparently.
Student projects Plagiarized for IEEE conference - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ez24
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2015, 04:24:51 am
content: Found this interestinghttp://people.ece.cornell.edu/land/courses/ece4760/FinalProjects/Student_Project_Plagiarized.pdffrom this linkhttp://people.ece.cornell.edu/land/courses/ece4760/index_2015_atmega1284.html

author: kedr_vostok
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2015, 05:46:16 am
content: I can't believe the last slide. He has continued to plagerize 8 more papers.

author: TheElectricChicken
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2015, 06:00:13 am
content: Thomas Edison did nothing but steal his whole life too. He didn't have a single invention of his own and he wasn't the first person to steal other people's ideas either.

author: scatha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2015, 06:10:11 am
content: I can't believe that the "Second International Conference on Future Information Technology and Management" is an actual thing that exists outside of the world of satire. I know, 'conference proceedings' == 'low bar', but still wtf IEEE? It's no real surprise that they accepted a plagarized final year engineering project.

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2015, 01:07:52 pm
content: Ever wonder whythings like this show up...?There are people who will fake their way into everything... it all works out until they get discovered.

author: JoeO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2015, 04:09:32 pm
content: Plagiarism and fake data are common occurrences.As in this case, after an "author" is caught, he has done it many times before.http://retractionwatch.com/
Internet Of Instruments... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ivaylo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2015, 04:16:53 pm
content: I was kinda waiting for this one -http://techcrunch.com/2015/08/14/tetrasciences-internet-of-instruments-could-supercharge-research/After the Internet Of Things, the Internet Of Instruments had to be the next logical fad. With the big difference that all decent instruments have been network or computer connectable for the past 30 years. But it sounds cool I guess...

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2015, 07:47:27 pm
content: They're describing just what's been done for decades either using GPIB, USB, RS-232, a network, floppy disks...The prolem has been there before, and has been solved already. What they could bring to the table is a LabVIEW of sorts for datalogging and monitoring. But clearly, by the way they describe the problem, they're trying to create their own ecosystem (which LabVIEW sort of tries). And that's gonna fail miserably. Why? Cause they're are tackling a lot of test gear, not just data acquisition.

author: CronusWorks
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 15, 2015, 05:21:42 pm
content: QuoteRevolutionary, I say.

author: Mechanical Menace
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2015, 05:27:28 pm
content: Quote from: ivan747 on August 14, 2015, 07:47:27 pmYou need a new label to make old things attractive to new audiences. Why do you think they came up with "The Cloud" instead of just calling it mainframe computing?

author: eas
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2015, 07:52:13 am
content: Sensor nets was/is one of the earliest "internet of things" scenarios.Already solved decades ago? Perhaps, but thats a pretty lame dismissal. Lower costs and better ease of use are "innovations," that can lead to new applications, and more widespread adoption. Whether or not this company plays a part in doing any of those things is a different question.
Samsung shows off the worlds biggest SSD - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 17, 2015, 12:16:48 am
content: 16TB, 48 layer V-NAND cells in a single die!(The 16TB is not in one die of course)But at an estimated $8,000, I will not be buying one any time soon.http://www.sciencealert.com/samsung-shows-off-the-world-s-biggest-hard-drive-a-16tb-ssd

author: Mr.B
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 17, 2015, 08:05:27 am
content: Quote from: mojo-chan on August 17, 2015, 07:56:05 amTwo minimum actually... RAID 1 mirror.But I agree with you 100%, its just that I cannot justify them for home use... Much as I would love to have two of them.We have Crarion AX4 SANs at work... 64TB raw per unit...Cost about NZD 96,000 each four years ago.Yes, these SSDs would reduce the TCO considerably in our work situation.We are running fairly large SQL Server databases.

author: TheElectricChicken
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2015, 09:18:40 am
content: that is cheap.But I'll stick with my scam 512GB Gold Bar Style USB 2.0 Flash Memory Stick. They are too good to be true, but so good looking and affordable.
Retro search engine - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2015, 10:06:29 pm
content: For the old timers among us. It actually works.http://www.masswerk.at/google60/

author: codeboy2k
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2015, 07:41:25 am
content: ah.. the memories... at google results item #8 I was beginning to get that feeling that I'm wasting paper....

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2015, 09:01:21 pm
content: Try the image search results. It converts the images to ASCII art.
DSO RIGOL NOISE COOLER - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: warley cesar
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 14, 2015, 04:08:22 pm
content: HOW YOU SOLVED THE NOISE DDO DSO RIGOL , WHO WAS GENERATED BY THE FAN .

author: andersm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2015, 06:34:07 pm
content: Please look into solving your caps lock first.

author: warley cesar
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 14, 2015, 06:42:09 pm
content: YOU IF OFFEND WITH BLOCK LETTERS ? OR IS THE POLICE CAPS LOCK

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2015, 04:13:47 am
content: Quote from: warley cesar on August 14, 2015, 06:42:09 pmSo how are you enjoying your answers so far?Most here won't reply to someone yelling and that's what all caps represent, after all we are not the ones asking for help
Who remembers peering through one of these for weeks? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2015, 01:14:49 pm
content: Found my old loupe with size and angle scales, that I used in the '70s and '80s for taped PCB layouts. Red-blue tape, and sometimes black tape on multiple overlaid sheets. Typically on top of a paper sheet with hand drawn rough board layout done in pencil.

author: Mechanical Menace
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2015, 02:35:00 pm
content: My obsession with watches/clocks and locks has had me spend a lot of time with a jewellers loupe, but I haven't yet needed magnification for anything electronics related I've done. Unfortunately I've probably only another 5-10 years left of that luxury though lol.

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2015, 11:32:46 pm
content: It wasn't so much for magnification, since the layouts were generally done at 4x size and easy enough to see. It was for checking clearances, using an accurate set of measurement grids and lines on a glass sheet that laid directly against the artwork. Every damned gap, since IC footprints tended to be done by laying individual pads.See pic.Doing PCB layouts on screen with the CAD software doing automatic clearance rule checking, is such a luxury.