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PICkit 2 for PICkit 3 Debug express owner - questions... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2011, 01:15:46 pm
content: Hi guys. I have just ordered a PICkit 3 Debug Express, but have just noticed that the PICkit 2 has a nice "logic analyser" function on it, which I can definitely use. If I already have PICkit 3 Debug Express, would I simply need the cheapest PICkit 2 without all the demo boards? Will the PICkit 3 demo board work with PICkit 2?I'm buying one, regardless, but just wanted to know if the cheaper product will suffice. Please don't tell me I don't need PICkit 3, unless you can also tell me that they've revised PICkit 3 to include this previously missing functionality.Thanks

author: pjclarke
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 22, 2011, 01:45:12 pm
content: Hi,Your going to need a PICKit3 anyway as once support for MPLAB 8 is dropped for MPLAB X, the PICKit2 is not supported in it.In answer to your question, yes just the PICKit2 is needed. It comes with separate program that allows you access to the logic analyser and also a UART tool at TTL levels which I use a lot.Microchip have a selection tool on the site for dev kits and chips (http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1496).Just type in either the dev tool or the chip number and it will tell you what you will need to work with it.Hope that helps.!Paul

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2011, 01:56:56 pm
content: Thank you Paul, that is very helpful.

author: migsantiago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2011, 03:11:03 pm
content: I own both. PK2 for the UART and logic analyzer and PK3 for debugging and programming newer PICs.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 23, 2011, 09:18:51 pm
content: can pickit3 be used without mplab ? does it have a stand alone program like pickit2 did ? if not I'll not be getting one as i use 3rd party coding software

author: migsantiago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 24, 2011, 12:17:47 am
content: Quote from: Simon on January 23, 2011, 09:18:51 pmYes, but it's a beta software. It's sorta uncomplete.http://www.microchip.com/forums/m500342.aspxI wouldn't use it yet. MPLAB makes a better use of the PK3.
Sending article to electronic magazine - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: onemilimeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2011, 09:43:33 pm
content: Everyday Practical ElectronicsCircuit CellarElektorNuts & VoltsServoHas anyone ever sent an article to any of the magazine above? Do you get paid sending an article?

author: JohnS_AZ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2011, 10:14:26 pm
content: I haven't submitted to any of those, but I think they are all similar.Most will have an "Authors Guide" somewhere on their website.Circuit Cellar's is herehttp://www.circuitcellar.com/submissions/authorguide.htmlAlso, most pay something, but you'll never make a living writing for them (unless you are insanely prolific).Circuit Cellar, for example, pays $75.00 per published page.Most pubs will want you to submit you idea as a brief outline first. If they okay that, then they'll want you to send in the finished article.

author: Chasm
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2011, 12:54:06 am
content: What John said.Find out what their submission guidelines are.Don't be fooled by the word guideline, they are rules and however great your submission may be, it will be most likely tossed immediately if you do not follow them.If they do not have rules on their site check if they generally refuse submissions. If that is not the case find their contact information and ask them for their submission guidelines.Some magazines belong together nowadays, like Elektor and circuit cellar, keep that also in mind.

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 22, 2011, 12:56:47 am
content: The Australian electronics magazine "Silicon Chip" accepts submissions for articles and also has monthly contest for smaller circuit submissions. They are also affiliated with EPE magazine. SC's guidelines can be found here -http://www.siliconchip.com.au/cms/writingforus.html
Can anyone ID these LCDs? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2011, 12:02:41 am
content: Can anyone ID these LCDs?lcd from an LG GB102 or KG270 mobile:http://www.flickr.com/photos/22008695@N03/sets/72157625877124850/LCD from a BT diverse 6250 cordless phone:http://www.flickr.com/photos/22008695@N03/sets/72157625877140916/

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2011, 09:45:26 am
content: Have fun wading throughhttp://www.giantplus.com.tw/en/showroom.html
[!SOLVED!] ICSP not operating as expected on Velleman K8048 & Picprog 2009 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2011, 03:20:43 pm
content: Okay, got this to work, after having been trapped for almost 24 hrs; I am using IDC DIL connectors on a 10 wire ribbon cable. For some reason ICSP didn't like being sent along doubled-up wires :-S - so I removed one row of the 2 row, 5 pin headers, and it all works fine now. As Dave would say "a trap for young players - WATCH OUT"Hi guys. So I have ICSP working one minute, and now it suddenly refuses to work between my Velleman K8048 and my breadboard which contains 16f627, saying that the settings don't match the chip in the programmer, when using "PicProg2009". I have triple checked the integrity and continuity of the ICSP cable, and also the polarities etc. Here is a PDF which details the ICSP on the K8048 (right at the end):http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/prog/vek8048operate.pdfAnd here is EXACTLY how I have ICSP wired to my breadboard:If someone will show me what could be causing this, I'd much appreciate it, thanks

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2011, 04:16:22 pm
content: Not that I know a great lot about this but shouldn't there be a pull up resistor on the MCLR line and a couple of diodes? Also you say the settings don't match, have you tried getting it to identify the chip?Working in the dark here as I don't own your devboard, but the pic2 sometimes gets confused in identifying a chip and needs a refresh.

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2011, 04:20:22 pm
content: Quote from: FreeThinker on January 23, 2011, 04:16:22 pmThe components you mention are only required if the circuit is powered from its own supply. I have had this setup working before.Thanks
(UK) Cheapest place for PicKit 3, Debug Express? Need by this Sat! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2011, 11:27:13 pm
content: Hi guys. I'm about to order a PicKit 3, Debug express (Microchip part No. DV164131) but RS want £15.99beforeVAT, for a Saturday deliveryDoes anyone in the UK, happen to know where I may obtain this same product for a better price than RS/Farnell, and who would do Sat delivery?Thanks

author: baljemmett
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 20, 2011, 11:52:29 pm
content: Rapid might be worth a try -- can't see it on their website but they do have it listed on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/380305471440), a few quid more than RS or Farnell want for the item (after VAT) but no mention that I can see of pricing for the 24-hour delivery option listed further down the page. Probably can't hurt to ask them directly.Whereabouts in the UK are you? RS's trade counters offer a good service in my experience (before they closed the one in Coventry, at least -- I'd used that one when I needed parts the same day, on Christmas Eve no less), but obviously not if you can't get to one!

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2011, 12:01:25 am
content: luckily you didnt ask for Sun delivery.

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2011, 12:26:46 am
content: Quote from: shafri on January 21, 2011, 12:01:25 amYes, I can imagine the price. The woman @ RS tonight, said "we can courier it to you"... uhmmm... no thanks, don't have a spare £500 LOL!

author: cybergibbons
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2011, 02:58:05 pm
content: Where are you? RS have tradecounters which you could get to today.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2011, 05:14:49 pm
content: Quote from: cybergibbons on January 21, 2011, 02:58:05 pmHighly unlikely that they will have it in stock at a trade counter, but you can usually select collection next day from trade counter as a delivery option. However check opening times - my local one has stopped opening on Saturdays.

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2011, 05:58:18 pm
content: Thanks chaps, but I have now ordered it from Microchip direct, and although they couldn't do Sat delivery, I had a MC direct 20% off voucher, so that makes up for it
Two PCs on same router - 1 can access the forum, the other gets site DNS error - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2011, 09:22:25 pm
content: Okay, I absolute loathe ANYTHING to do with networking. It's one gigantic fuck-up of a design, because things like this come along and waste half of your life..I have TWO PCs, each hard wired to the same router; One can access eevblog.com/forum fine, but the other gets the "DNS not propogated" bullshit. Would anyone mind telling me how I resolve this gigantic mess? It's starting to piss me right off.I've done "ipconfig /flushdns" and I even reset my router. The XP machine is fine, the Win 7 machine gets the error, but has no other issues with other sites...ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!

author: baljemmett
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 17, 2011, 09:39:45 pm
content: I had the same thing in the office after the migration back -- did the same things you did, went as far as clearing the cache on my internal DNS server too, no joy although I could see the DNS records were right (!) Then I hit Ctrl-F5 to force the browser to reload the page from the server and it started working properly. Cue swearing... Might be worth a shot if you haven't tried it already!

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2011, 09:44:35 pm
content: Well whaddaYaKnow! I just changed my pri/sec DNS servers to Google's: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4... and the problem's GONE!Screwy Talktalk and their ridiculously SHIT service, as per...
anyone want $4 form sparkfun freeday - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Mr J
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2011, 09:16:52 pm
content: I got 4 bucks and would like to give it away to a student, hey it's not much but will help on shipping.Mr J

author: Hypernova
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 13, 2011, 09:26:27 pm
content: I woke up 1.5 hr late and the server was packed, couldn't attempt any quizes.

author: Waifian
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2011, 09:28:15 pm
content: SparkFun Freeday is awesome!

author: Lance
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2011, 10:03:12 pm
content: I wasn't able to make it. Now that's school is back in I've had to dial back my work.

author: mrpsychotic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2011, 10:17:36 pm
content: Yes, I would want it, and I am a student. I missed freeday all together both years because I was in class. I really wonder why they put it then.

author: Mr J
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2011, 03:53:49 am
content: Sent check you inboxMr J
Cheap chinese multimeters :) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: dds
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2011, 12:36:56 am
content: Around which chip they are based? I'm thinking about models which pops up on ebay in the range up to 20 dollarsthanks!

author: tinhead
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2011, 12:53:17 am
content: hard to say, you will find even some with ICL7106.A good and "cheap" (meaning costs) dmm-chip manufacturer is e.g. cyrustek.com.tw

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2011, 03:23:01 am
content: If you are just looking to get the cheapest, at minimum get something from the UNI-T range.Just an idea for an branded item with good name.

author: Mr J
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2011, 03:46:48 am
content: http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/DISTRIBUTED-BY-MCM-72-7940-/72-7940this one is not too bad, on sale they go for around $3.00 USD. The only problem I have with it.....no continuity beep and it take one of those weird 12 Volt batteries that are used in lighters and remote controls. But no too bad to kick around the car or desk for low voltage/current stuff. I give them away to prospective students that want to pick our shop. It's the cheapest I've found yet. When I get back into work Tuesday I'll take some internal pic's.
Dick Smith Product FAIL - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 15, 2011, 02:39:07 am
content: FAIL!http://www.overclockers.com.au/pic.php?pic=images/newspics/14jan11/1.jpgDave.

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2011, 02:47:42 am
content: Well if this are sweet water , then is easy to fail ...The sea water helps anything to float better than the sweet water.I have see many phones to drop on the sea water and die.If this one survives or floats , it must be tested at the sea.

author: Mr J
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2011, 05:51:42 am
content: sniff sniff, I smell marketing bullshit! Yes it may float but only for X amount of time. BUT LOOK! it's dust resistant, woo hoo i'm buying one, can't let any of that there dust in my cell phone.here is the info from the site:Model #: Cat#: DSAU_E6837iFloat Unlocked Mobile PhoneThe iFloat Unlocked Mobile Phone is the world's first mobile phone to float in water. The iFloat can be fully immersed in water at up to one meter for up to 30 minutes. It is dust resistant and has passed drop tests from 1.6m heights and you have a mobile phone that takes about all the punishment that you can hand out.The iFloat also offers a handy in-built torch and FM radio as part of its feature set. At 111 x 49 x 20 mm and 86g it is also extremely portable and you'll get up to 6 days of standby time or 3 hours of talk time from the battery.

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2011, 01:28:19 pm
content: Quote from: Mr J on January 15, 2011, 05:51:42 amAre you Dave in disguise? You're using all his phrases!
Calculators for audio engineering - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Fryguy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2011, 03:20:22 am
content: I found this on a german website - a nice load of audio engineering calculators !They may be useful to some people herehttp://www.sengpielaudio.com/Calculations03.htm

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2011, 03:40:08 am
content: I was hoping for a link that drives to hardware stuff.But its just software .. Oh well hope dies last ..

author: Time
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2011, 03:47:22 am
content: Wow, thats a serious collection.Its software that can assist you designing your hardware.

author: tyblu
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2011, 05:15:56 am
content: Thanks -- will have to go through these this weekend...
Thought you might like this.... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2011, 09:49:51 am
content: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/96-jeep-cherokee-need-opinions-1149721/

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 12, 2011, 10:20:53 am
content: Post of the year, surely?!Dave.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2011, 03:26:25 pm
content: i feel the pain of the boyfriend. maybe i should ask... "“How the hell did I get here?” (here means in my place here, not eevblog)... or maybe "i could have done better?"

author: TopherTheME
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2011, 03:38:38 pm
content: HA! Fantastic.

author: JohnS_AZ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2011, 04:38:11 pm
content: LOL Brilliant.Been here, lived that.

author: Waifian
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2011, 07:17:29 pm
content: Thumbs up!

author: tyblu
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2011, 06:09:05 pm
content: For history, and to avoid the adverts:'96 Jeep Cherokee: Need OpinionsQuote from: mkpopcornQuote from: wgirvine

author: Time
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2011, 06:26:09 pm
content: I love the picture on the 2nd page, "MAKE SANDWICHES NOT WAR"

author: Lance
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2011, 08:59:11 pm
content: I dont think the OP is going to respond to that.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2011, 01:19:57 am
content: i think the op will never understand. last night me and the wifeyy watch a thai "boxing" movie. she said it is a crazy game, but for me thats how men work, women will never understand it why. thats the way they are designed (woman), cant do anything much about it.

author: Time
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2011, 03:34:48 am
content: Quote from: shafri on January 14, 2011, 01:19:57 amI am a huge fan of fighting. If a girl won't watch fights with me I probably won't date her. Muay Thai, K1, Dream, Shengoku, UFC... you name it.She also has to let me practice some of my brazilian ju jitsu moves on her with limited clothing

author: Lance
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2011, 07:40:59 am
content: Brilliant...just brilliant.
Renesas MS7724 booting Linux in 1 second. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 14, 2011, 01:40:41 am
content: Not sure how interested users would be in this particular Renesas product as it's an embedded system rather than a development platform but thought I'd post anyway.This siteshows the MS7724 board cold booting into Linux and an application in less than 1 second.I'm going to hold out for the fast boot version
Could someone suggest a decent RS232 logging app for UNI-T UT60E DMM? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 14, 2011, 11:21:04 pm
content: Hi. I just bought a UNI-T "UT60E" DMM, and the software that is bundled with it doesn't even work! I tried on XP, Win 7 x86 and x64. I'm looking for some kind of third-party software that allows me to log over time from my isolated RS232 port on the meter... like the UNI-T software issupposedtoThank you

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2011, 01:00:56 am
content: Does it work with QtDMM?

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2011, 01:33:50 am
content: Yeah, first you need to prove that the meter output is not faulty.Tried just connecting the meter up and using hyperterminal in XP?Some meters just spit out the data all the time and others you need to press a key to start it.You also have to enable rs232 output on some meters in the meters menu somewhere.

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2011, 08:25:20 pm
content: Quote from: Psi on January 15, 2011, 01:33:50 amThanks, but the software is a POS - doesn't even launch. Using QtDMM as recommended, and it is great... but itwouldhave to be a Linux app, wouldn't it. Fortunately I am an Ubuntu user, so it is okay for testing, but I'm sure I'm not gonna dual boot my PCjustto run my DMM. Lmao.
The Future of Aerospace and Military Spec ICs/Components... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: David
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2011, 07:38:10 pm
content: Hi all,I am currently working on a project that requires military spec parts so began the usual design "merry-go-round" looking for a Mil spec microcontroller. I foundONE.Every single manufacturer I went to had very, very little military parts full stop. I am aware of this COTS (Commercial off the shelf parts) initiative that seems to be the latest buzz word but this is no use if you require a -55/+125 deg c part for a design. Something has to change in the future or I can't see how any designs can ever go ahead.Maybe I'm missing something obvious?!Dave

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2011, 07:42:56 pm
content: You may find that you need SC (security clearance) before you are allowed access to them or, alternatively, be on an official govt / mil contract, with an appropriate contract number. This may be needed to prevent someone coming in and just depleting the stocks by buying them up.
Vote for me! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2011, 08:39:19 am
content: I've entered the Element 14 photo/video contest:http://www.element-14.com/community/message/22499#22499If you are a member of Element 14 then I'd appreciated you clicking on the "Like" button next to my Fluke 28 video!Yes, you have to register as a member to vote, its sucks. Yet another way to get their fake member counts up.ThanksDave.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2011, 01:01:57 pm
content: ok i put myself out and voted

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2011, 01:21:02 pm
content: Done. Compared to the entries so far you should absolutely walk it.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 11, 2011, 08:41:32 am
content: Quote from: Zad on January 09, 2011, 01:21:02 pmI don't know, there are some pretty cool people in there.I recon I stand a good chance of passing the first cut at least.I've raced from #255 to #32 in just a matter of hours!Dave.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 11, 2011, 11:53:51 am
content: how to register? i got an annoying big black screen on top of the site.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 11, 2011, 12:05:51 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 11, 2011, 08:41:32 amOops, dumb me, I thought this was the thread for the iiNet Top geek comp!Currently in the lead for the element 14 contest!Dave.
HomeBrew CPU - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2011, 10:26:23 pm
content: check out this linkhttp://www.homebrewcpu.com/Don't worry if it's slow, read the front page for the reason.I tried to telnet into the server to play Adventure but can log in but not find the game as bill has moved the directory and I have no idea how to move to it.Tried a few old Dos commands but failed (can't understand why). If anyone can get in and running I'd love to enter the Colossal Cave one more time.

author: ModemHead
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2011, 11:47:48 pm
content: Usels /usr/local/gamesto list the games.Just type the game name (likeadventure) to execute.Beware the grue.

author: Jimmy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2011, 11:55:43 pm
content: Telnet inLogincd /usr/local/games/adventureYou can type ls to list all games

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2011, 12:53:40 am
content: Ahhhhh! I LOVE those old rainbow ribbon cables - SO pretty!!

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2011, 01:17:10 am
content: Thanks for the infoChecking out the rest of the site throws up some wonderfull work by Bill.A true pioneer, Maybe we should ask him if he can make the chips at home then point him to Chris Gammell.Dave would love it!

author: Ferroto
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2011, 02:50:48 am
content: That is the greatest thing I have ever seen in my entire life.

author: Zyvek
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2011, 05:52:23 am
content: Wow. Hardcore!

author: sonicj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2011, 06:18:11 pm
content: wire wrap is cool!
Arduino: The Documentary - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wardenclyffe
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2011, 02:59:36 am
content: Apologies if this has already been posted but check it out if you are interested in the development of the Arduino and open source hardware:http://www.geek.com/articles/gadgets/arduino-the-documentary-how-open-source-hardware-became-cheap-and-fun-2011018/

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2011, 04:26:48 am
content: hmm. i have developed an io/adc control/logging (read/write) to/from the pc for my arduino mega. if anyone interested, maybe i can publish it, or is there links for such similar thing? sadly its in asm.edited: i just saw the doc halfway and i can say its a very good documentary. not only it tells about arduino, but show some stuffs/projects, who got involved, and most importantly, how open source hardware idea evolved. thanx for posting.

author: comox
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2011, 10:58:49 pm
content: Great documentary. Thanks for posting.
EEVblog Wordpress Help! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2011, 04:43:31 am
content: I've got a nice new EEVblog header courtesy of a viewer, but cannot get it displaying properly in my Wordpress header.See the current site for progress!The black header normally scales to the size of the title and slogan text, but I no longer want that text displayed (replaced by the banner) and have blanked out the text and the image no longer scales the header.But I want to keep the title text in Wordpress itself because it impacts the browser title etc.Is anyone familiar with this CSS stuff and knows how to just display the fixed size banner in the header?The CSS file can be downloaded here:http://eevblog.com/stuff/Obviously it's in the .header function and images/logo.png is the header logo I want displayed.ThanksDave.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2011, 05:10:58 am
content: I assume that the title (that you want to keep in the HTML) is usually within the a tag in the h1?This appears to work when I try it in Firebug. I added them to the current properties of each selector, for example for .header. the background: url(.../bg-bubbles...) repeat-x ... stuff was replaced by background:black:Code:.header {backgrond: black;}.logo a {display: none;}.intro .intro-wrapper {height: 117px;}Some fine tuning may be necessary, but it should be enough to get you started.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2011, 05:28:56 am
content: That did the trick, got it, thanks!Far too easy.Dave.

author: mrpsychotic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2011, 07:17:58 am
content: It is still there for me, do you have the addon where it sends out periodically updated cached pages rather than the actual php?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2011, 07:28:16 am
content: Quote from: mrpsychotic on January 09, 2011, 07:17:58 amI switch off the cache for edits like this, and it's working my end instantly. So maybe a cache at your end?Dave.
Rigol DS5152C Does any body have experience with it good or bad? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: GvendurE
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 07, 2011, 03:59:22 pm
content: Dose any body have or has worked with a Rigol DS5152C I cant fined any review online.Would be grate full if anybody can tell me anything about it.All the bestGvendurE

author: GvendurE
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 07, 2011, 07:49:51 pm
content: Or at least tel me if it is worth buying for hobby/pro home lab?

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 07, 2011, 10:12:24 pm
content: Hi!I don't own or have experience with this scope but just read of it; its a much older model; it has many of the features of the 1052E, with 2 major catches.it only has 4k points memory length per channel; you get 16 kpts in the 1052E, and up to 1 Meg points per channel in single channel long record mode.It samples at 200MSa/s real time, versus 1Gs/s to 500Ms/s on the 1052E.Thus, this older model is more prone to aliasing errors with slower time bases. Also, its really useful only to about 20 MHz [ using the rule Ms/s /10 = frequency response ] compared to the 1052E.Given that the 1052E 50 MHz scope costs $400, this model is workable for a home lab if will cost you $100-200, tops, about half price for half the bandwidth. I don't think its worth more because Rigol doesn't even give support data on its website.

author: GvendurE
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 08, 2011, 03:34:21 pm
content: Quote from: saturation on January 07, 2011, 10:12:24 pmThanks That was werry helpful.
Yokogawa TY700 and Agilent U1272A - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2011, 05:22:37 am
content: These multimeters are interesting: Yokogawa TY700 and Agilent U1272AEspecially Yokogawa product.Dave...

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2011, 12:18:32 am
content: Just got email from Kyoritsu, looks like Kyoritsu 1062 and Yokogawa TY720 are the same product developed with collaboration of these two.Its seems to be faster than Fluke 87V when reading voltage, it updates reading 6 times per second..
Electronics Magazines - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: s.mosfet
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2011, 02:26:19 pm
content: I'm searching for magazines about electronics. I mean magazines with news from research world and not for hobbysts.Anybody knows them?

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2011, 08:10:13 pm
content: subscribe tohttp://www.eetimes.comi'm not sure who gave me this, maybe someone here, maybe not, its been just a few months/weeks only and i already forgotten, sigh. anyway, i subscribed and tick any news i'm interested in, it turned out, they send articles more than i can cope with. peeping at some articles, they seem to be cutting edge tech.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2011, 08:38:41 pm
content: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=2150.0;topicseen
Hioki 3501 Capacitance HiTester - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2011, 03:53:07 am
content: QuoteWhy would somebody use DC to test capacitors, is there any advantage?I always wanted to have analog meter to test capacitors, since MetraMax 6 did not do the job maybve this one could...

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2011, 12:30:16 pm
content: Its simple to make; just use the RC time constant. If you have a stable voltage and resistance, then the capacitance can be calculated as :http://www.tpub.com/neets/book2/3d.htm
Who is the best Japanese manufacturer? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2011, 04:39:24 am
content: Thanks to this forum I learned some japanese manufacturers for multimeters. What is the best manufacturer of these in Japan??

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2011, 11:05:51 am
content: There is no such thing on brands ... like best manufacturer .It makes more sense if the comparison are between products.The well made product offers credit at the manufacturer ,and it does not work the other way around.

author: Ernie Milko
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2011, 02:08:50 pm
content: You've forgotten Soar, can't comment on current production, but their older DMMs were very well made.Quote from: Kiriakos-GR on January 05, 2011, 11:05:51 amSo Fluke aren't better than Mastech then

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2011, 01:02:23 am
content: Quote from: Ernie Milko on January 05, 2011, 02:08:50 pmIt depends, if Mastech haves in mind to challenge Fluke in a specific product category,are free to do so .Does it ?The reviews of Dave show who is trying harder than some others .So its up to the manufacturers to gain respect , by presenting better products.

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2011, 07:34:30 pm
content: I contacted Yokogawa asking for a demo meter, however, no luck
Largest available breadboard size? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 09:06:53 pm
content: Hi guys!I just wanted to enquire as to the largest available breadboard size available in the UK. I have been looking on the Maplin site, and it says "AD-14" size, but is as vague and useless as ever Maplin site is. Thanking you kindly, Sires

author: blocky
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 09:41:14 pm
content: Do you mean physical dimensions or contact points ?No idea on the size you posted, seems like totally an internal standard...If its contact points you can always just use more

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 10:12:45 pm
content: Quote from: blocky on January 04, 2011, 09:41:14 pmPhysical W x H. Thank you

author: blocky
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 10:37:47 pm
content: wow their site is really weird, cant even find from which basic breadboard that one is made of... your best guest is to call them i guess

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 10:40:10 pm
content: The AD14 from Maplins is the biggest one THEY do, you can probably get bigger ones but I don't know about in the UK as I was looking for huge breadboards too initialy. I settled with the Maplins ones though. They are big enough for most things as it happens. I have both the AD14 and AD12 along with a few smaller ones which are great for when you have small projects you don't want to dismantle yet.Here are the dimensions..The AD14 is... 34.5cm wide, 17cm deep by 1.8cm thick.The AD12 is... 18.5cm wide, 17cm deep by 1.8cm thick.

author: DaveW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 10:44:33 pm
content: The RH32 is pretty good value, 170x115mm breadboarding area (Not including the base)
Happy New Year to EEVblog readers - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 31, 2010, 10:11:18 am
content: As midnight rapidly approaches, I'd just like to wish everyone here a Happy and Prosperous New Year.All the best for 2011.

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2010, 11:19:20 am
content: You need one more hour and 45 minutes..We are watching you to not cheat ..

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2010, 12:38:10 pm
content: And a Happy New Year to you too Geoffs, (although it's still about 12 hours away in the UK.)PS.Better luck next time in the Cricket.

author: David
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2010, 02:56:24 pm
content: Happy new year =)

author: Smoking
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2010, 04:07:37 pm
content: Happy new year!!!

author: williefleete
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2010, 07:07:58 pm
content: KANPAI (japanese version of "cheers")happy new yearanother 365 days of joy awaits

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 31, 2010, 10:38:36 pm
content: Happy New Year!Thanks for the continued support everyone.Hopefully 2011 will be bigger and better.Dave.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 31, 2010, 10:48:29 pm
content: Happy 2011 EEVBlog!

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 01, 2011, 03:14:05 am
content: my 1st post in 2011. Happy New Year.

author: quantumfall
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 01, 2011, 03:30:08 am
content: Happy new year to everyone.

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 01, 2011, 12:43:40 pm
content: my 1st post in 2011. Happy New YeartooCounter No 1461 ..I will promise to spam less the board this year ...

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 01, 2011, 05:43:51 pm
content: Quote from: Kiriakos-GR on January 01, 2011, 12:43:40 pmsame to me, same to me! and i promise i will delete/clean up my nonsense posts from time to time... if i got the time, thats the "mission" for this new year!
Office Space - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Ferroto
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2010, 05:38:20 pm
content: I just watched it for the first time and I could so relate.The bosses that think of you as just as much a commodity as the computer your staring at, The rewarding of slacking employees at the expense of hard working employees, and even the desire to burn the building down.So has anyone else seen the movie.

author: Sionyn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2010, 05:44:05 pm
content: yep awesome film but there is better by the same guyidiocracy

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 29, 2010, 06:02:09 pm
content: I fear that is the sort of inteligence level we are having to expect in the future

author: tyblu
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2010, 12:57:47 am
content: Office Space is much better than Idiocracy.

author: Time
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2010, 01:51:56 am
content: Idiocracy can't even touch Office Space. How dare you!

author: sonicj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2010, 02:07:39 am
content: Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking... Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking... Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking... Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking... Just a moment. Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking... Just a moment.....

author: updatelee
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2010, 03:51:56 am
content: I love both

author: Frenchie
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2010, 06:48:06 am
content: It's a great movie, sure most people here can identify the various characters in their own working life - I know I can.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 30, 2010, 09:00:45 am
content: Office Space is one of my fav movies.Dave.

author: Sionyn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2010, 11:42:37 am
content: that level of intellect is all ready here

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 30, 2010, 12:04:43 pm
content: well yes there is a proportion of population that are already that bad. In fact despite a lack of qualifications i have done reasonably well workwise and i don't think I'm overly bright, it's just that most people are so stupid they can't cope with much

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 31, 2010, 05:23:38 am
content: "oh face"...a great movie, we watch it every few months.

author: flapjackboy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2010, 11:12:21 pm
content: I don't see enough pieces of flair being worn around here.
[MOVED] Anybody using Edsyn ZD500DX desoldering station? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2010, 12:02:19 am
content: THey are on sale right now for $500 (usualy they cost $800) over at Howards Electronics.I am JBC fan but JBC desoldering station is way expensiveSo if somebody work with Edsyn ZD500DX I would love to hear feedback.Thanks

author: zaoka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2010, 04:25:36 pm
content: BUMP
precisegauge.com  ??? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: guitar309
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2010, 05:02:30 pm
content: I have been looking at function generators... and uni-t seems to make a few nice options for a good price... like the UTG9005DThis site has them for just under 400 bucks!? but I have never heard of the site.... seems they only sell uni-t products... but I am a little hesitant on ordering threw this website..has anyone ever heard of this site? or have any other options on where to order uni-t products?

author: guitar309
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2010, 05:28:08 pm
content: thinking of the instek gds 1062a and the uni-t UTG9005D?? seems like It might be a good set for getting started...

author: guitar309
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2010, 06:21:40 pm
content: ordered the instek on tequipment.net 394 dollars SHIPPED! can't beat that! use promo code boldfive for 5% off!!
15 phone, 3 minutes all that's needed to eavesdrop on GSM  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Sionyn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2010, 06:11:47 pm
content: title post says it allhttp://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2010/12/15-phone-3-minutes-all-thats-needed-to-eavesdrop-on-gsm-call.arsalso if your interested in smart card and bank securitysteven murdoch is doing a talk at 7:30pm gmtherehttp://saal1.h264.27c3.fem-net.de/?lowenjoy
Happy and Safe holidays to all. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: PeterG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2010, 05:20:12 am
content: To all here who celebrate Christmas , Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, for those who don't celebrate Christmas, Happy New Year.

author: quantumfall
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2010, 12:21:00 pm
content: Happy holiday, and great new year to to Dave (Thanks for all the great content) and everyone here all the best love, peace, hapiness.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2010, 12:28:47 pm
content: @*|*@\|/**\**|*@/**\*@*\|/***/@**\**|**/***\**@\|/**@/*@\***\**|**/***/**\@**\|/***/****@*\**|**/*@***@********\|/*@******@_|_Happy Holidays to All in the World

author: tyblu
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2010, 03:48:32 pm
content: From zbaird on AVRFreaks:Quote

author: Sionyn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2010, 04:36:06 pm
content: and the same to you all

author: CryptLordGR
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2010, 05:21:36 pm
content: Happy holidays to all readers@tyblu: top!!! nothing better for Christmas

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 24, 2010, 07:44:02 pm
content: happy xmas all round folks

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2010, 02:01:45 am
content: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all too.And from 2010 , keep in your memory all the positive events,and get straight to move on ...And also my best wishes to Dave ...That I feel a bit jealous for him ..He had so much fun by making those videos , than what we had, by just watching him ..

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 25, 2010, 04:19:58 am
content: So far, so good.Christmas lunch is over and it's almost time to start thinking about Christmas dinner.The sun is shining and the temperature is a pleasant 30oC -sorry to all those folks stuck with snow.

author: Time
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2010, 04:44:22 am
content: Quote from: GeoffS on December 25, 2010, 04:19:58 amA white Christmas is picturesque and ideal.

author: Zyvek
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2010, 07:04:40 am
content: Quote from: Darkman1969 on December 24, 2010, 05:20:12 amRight Back Atcha!

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 25, 2010, 09:06:05 am
content: Quote from: GeoffS on December 25, 2010, 04:19:58 amHey don't be meanat least it is sunny here and I've just got up (09:05) Hope you all have a great day

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2010, 05:19:32 pm
content: Byorb8at 2010-12-25

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 26, 2010, 01:47:59 pm
content: that's a nice photo orbiter even thought the amateur photo club goer in me is screaming ABS (Anything But (another bloody) Sunset)

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2010, 01:53:02 pm
content: Thanks Simon
draw a diagram of current use. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: lgrfbs
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2010, 12:47:33 am
content: HiI want to draw a diagram on the win PC of current use for a part I are testing how do you do it?I want to see if the part (turnout servo) do a spike draw of current and how it use the current.

author: tyblu
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2010, 01:21:59 am
content: You have to either connect a multimeter in series with the servo and switch it to current measurement mode or put a small value resistor in series with the servo and measure the voltage drop across it (I = V/R). If you want to capture a quick spike and don't have an oscilloscope, you can still place a small value resistor in series with the load, estimate the maximum current value which gives you a maximum voltage drop across the resistor, then divide that voltage down to logic level (~5V) using a voltage divider (2 more resistors), and input it into a latch, a device that 'remembers' if its input has been a logical '1' (5V for TTL). If you're not sure what the maximum current value is, estimate something out of range and construct your 5V divider from that amount, then work your way down in divisor values until the latch 'latches' (the voltage across divider reaches ~5V). If the event is more than 25ms long (1/40Hz) you should be able to see it with your eyes, and can use an LED, but this can be tricky.

author: lgrfbs
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2010, 01:44:45 am
content: tybluI have a Telequipment oscilloscope D61, I think it is a 10M scope.Will try as you writes me.

author: tyblu
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2010, 02:58:04 am
content: Alright, then you can just put a small resistor in series with the load and measure voltage drop across it with your oscilloscope. If you expect a large current draw use an appropriately sized resistor or combination thereof (P = R*I^2). A resistor at least 1/10th the resistance of the load should be small enough not to change your measurement by much.
Bad Science  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Sionyn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 23, 2010, 08:29:09 pm
content: i think you guys will get a kick out thisthis guy ben gold challenges wank sciencehttp://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2010/12/23/some-bad-science-can-make-you-laugh-and-some-kills/

author: tyblu
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 23, 2010, 10:16:11 pm
content: thanks - eyes open a little bit more every day

author: Zyvek
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 23, 2010, 10:36:55 pm
content: The Video was awesome.

author: TopherTheME
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2010, 03:27:06 am
content: Very good. Thanks for posting.