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Seek any point temp read out - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: blueskull
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 21, 2016, 04:53:26 am
content: Is there any way to tap and read temperature of any point on the screen in Seek Thermal App?Having to center the camera is a PITA, especially when working in macro mode.

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 21, 2016, 08:49:14 am
content: I don't think that Android app has that feature... What you could do is modify SDK demos to implement that functionality.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2016, 06:51:51 pm
content: Sign up for the Beta SDK, one of the arrays is in floating point and with all the temperatures present.As far as I know the Beta SDK so far is available for PC and Android, not sure about the other platforms progress yet, then again, maybe I didn't sign up for those.
thermal camera for iphone diagnostic  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: donidutch
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 17, 2016, 04:42:24 am
content: Hello.Can someone recommend a thermal camera for less than 500usd. I'm gonna use it for iPhone repair.Thank you

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 17, 2016, 09:02:30 am
content: There is already a topic for that question:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/thermal-camera-recommendation/
generating income with thermal imaging as a hobbyist? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ixfd64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 19, 2014, 07:39:08 am
content: As thermal imaging is a pretty hot (no pun intended) topic these days, I've been wondering: are there any good ways for non-professional users of thermal cameras to make money from them?For professional users, the equipment would quickly pay for itself. But moonlighting as a home inspector isn't really an option for people who aren't in the industry as the training fees would incur a considerable cost unless one commits to doing thermography-related work full-time. The only thing I could come up is to rent out cameras (for local pick-up) as thermal imaging is in high demand nowadays. Anyone know of any other methods?

author: sunnyhighway
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 19, 2014, 12:06:42 pm
content: I've heard some rumours that it's fairly easy to generate a nice income by pretending you can build a thermal imaging camera for the masses

author: AndyC_772
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 19, 2014, 12:13:02 pm
content: Perhaps you could try and crowd-fund a way of converting an inexpensive thermal imaging camera into a makeshift mobile telephone?

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 19, 2014, 12:19:58 pm
content: Quote from: ixfd64 on July 19, 2014, 07:39:08 amWith respect to make money with a thermal camera ... forget it as an hobby, it is a professional job and you need interpretation knowledge.

author: Chanc3
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 21, 2016, 12:23:18 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on July 19, 2014, 12:19:58 pmThis really, without formal qualifications it's difficult to generate any money - well in the UK. Cowboys are heavily frowned upon especially if they make wild judgements about what they see in the thermal images. Time and time again we have companies come to us to carry out surveys after someone has caused them to rip out expensive machinery to find no fault! If you're in the UK, check out iRed or PCN thermography training. Not too expensive!

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2016, 02:02:30 pm
content: One route could be spares and repairs to other less skilled hobbyists. Compare the prices of 'working with good battery' cameras on eBay to 'broken this / missing that'.Some knowledge clearly needed, but ..................Bill
thermal imaging camera that connects to a computer and will not make me upset? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: sarepairman2
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 02, 2015, 05:09:05 am
content: following the execution style killing of a galaxy s5 and a seek thermal i require some sort of thermal imaging camera that will not insult me with odd priority software requirements and passwords

author: Richard Head
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 02, 2015, 05:51:51 am
content: And in English with some punctuation and capitals.

author: sarepairman2
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 02, 2015, 06:24:22 am
content: Quote from: Richard Head on November 02, 2015, 05:51:51 amhow u c heet??

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 02, 2015, 06:45:33 am
content: Uhhh... so you want a thermal camera that connects to a computer?What is your budget?
FLIR MR160 Thermal Imaging & Moisture Meter Review, Teardown & Experiments - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Hugoneus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2016, 05:33:19 pm
content: You can watch the video here: [28 Minutes]youtu.be/CLIaCu2opccMore videos at The Signal Path:http://www.TheSignalPath.com

author: Len
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 10, 2016, 07:30:06 pm
content: I was expecting you to measure the moisture content of Poochie.

author: frenky
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 12, 2016, 02:43:06 pm
content: How come that you bought MR160 with 80x60 resolution for 600$ instead of Flir One V2 with 160x120 sensor for 250$?Is is because MR160 would be more interesting in a teardown video?P.S:I really like your educational videos. Especially when you are fixing some hardware; it's like watching a detective at work.
Which thermal image camera (1000-3000€)? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rassi
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 11, 2016, 05:54:56 pm
content: I need to ask some advice, which thermal imaging camera you would suggest?Price tag should be somewhere between 1000-3000€ and it should be ´point and shoot´ type of camera.Primerarly used to find thermal leaks from the houses and "usual" stuff, nothing so special at this point..Would it be hacked Flir E4 or something else?IF i´ve understand correctly, every current E4 can be downgraded and then hacked to be "E8"?So, if I just go to the local shop and buy E4, it will probably be with the 2.8 firmware, then i just downgrade it to 2.3 and then hack it and that´s it

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 11, 2016, 06:49:29 pm
content: The E4 remains the best value thermal camera in terms of being a complete unit that can be upgraded to 320x240 pixels plus additional menus. The caveat is that the buyer must be capable of upgrading it. At standard 80x60 resolution with the addition of the fakes noise, the E4 is not fun to use ! I have two E4's and have yet to upgrade the second unit. I can see the massive difference between the two configurations in a side by side test.The ThermApp also appears to produce very good images, and has a superior lens to the E4, but it is a mobile phone add-on which does not suit many users. It does have the advantage of not needing to be 'hacked' though.There is due to be a new mobile phone based camera release shortly. Look at the Thermal Expert i3 offering. I can make no comment on its performance as I have yet to see one working.I recently demonstrated an upgraded E4 to a group of potential thermal camera purchasers. All preferred the complete camera format rather than a mobile phone add-on. FLIR got several E4 orders on the back of that demo.I cannot recommend either the FLIR One Generation 2, or the SEEK Thermal cameras....... They are just not as effective as the upgraded E4.Fraser

author: rassi
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 11, 2016, 07:51:36 pm
content: Thanks Fraser!In my case I also prefer stand alone camera as it´ll be used by... how to say, not so tech oriented people as wellAnd those will fit nicely to hand and so on.Getting more and more feeling that i should just go with the upgraded E4, now checked ´few´ pages from the E4 thread, it should be pretty surethat every E4 from any store can be hacked?I think, I do not have a change to go any store to check camera before purchase, no stores nearby. Not sure how they answer if asking about software version, won´t want to avoid warranty either
Bosch Power Tools : launch thermal imaging camera GTC 230 C - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: StevenH
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 26, 2015, 09:51:30 am
content: Hi everyone,Bosch Power Tools just announced its new power tools lineup including a thermal imaging camera; resolution is 80x60 pixels; cost is 999€ for Europe.http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/details.htm?txtID=7144&locale=enMaybe based on the FLIR lepton module.Fight will be intersting between BOSCH; FLIR & FLUKEAny information when available?
Agilent Thermal Imaging camera - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2014, 10:44:42 pm
content: http://www.home.agilent.com/en/pd-2417816-pn-U5855A/trueir-thermal-imager-350chttp://uk.farnell.com/agilent-technologies/u5855a/thermal-imager-28-deg-hx21-deg/dp/2423395Seems pretty average, looks like a bit of a "me too" job - wouldn't be surprised if it was a badged job, though couldn't immediately see anything with quite the same case shape - looks a bit Testo-ish, especially with the "resolution enghancement" stuff.And why are they still launching new stuff with Agilent written on it when they're supposed to be changing their name?
NEWBIES PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 28, 2013, 10:01:14 pm
content: This is the leading forum for test equipment reviews and teardowns, and as such, this leads to many new posts like "Which product should I buy", or "What do you think about model X" etc.It is quite likely that your question has already been answered in some form, or your product already discussed extensively, so please use the Search facility located in the menu system above as a first pass. Don't use the search box top right, it's not as good.Google site search also work great, just use "site:www.eevblog.com searchstring"Regulars. please be nice to newbies who ask a question about a product that has already been discussed somewhere, they may have missed this post, or not had any luck with searching.
Atten heater/tip cartridges, how do they work? (like JBC, hakko etc?) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Gazz_292
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 09:23:20 pm
content: i want to use an Atten desolder gun in a project, and i can't afford the atten power unit to run it.i've never owned anything by atten before, but i've seen some people on here do, so can anyone give me any info on how they heat and read the temperature of their cartridges please?They seem to all use a 2 pin connector at the end, plus i presume the earth of the cartridge, and they use a proprietary 9 pin plug, so do they do thing the same way JBC and hakko T12 cartridges do?i.e. the heater coil is in series with 1 or more thermocouples, and it pulses the power and reads the thermocouple voltage between pulses?Or do they do things like hakko do with some of their setups (like their desolder gun) where i read they do not use a thermocouple or thermistor at all, and read the resistance of the heater coil to work out it's temperature.Or do they do some totally different proprietary method i have no hope of replicating?I want to build or buy a controller... or maybe even use my Geeboon HC24 to run the 150 watt heater cartridge in the desolder gun, and maybe a set of their hot tweezers later on, but before i buy a £100 desolder gun i'd like to have an idea if i could ever hope to make this work.I know there has been some discussion about their hot tweezers on here before, and i think with them it's one wire for heat, one wire for the thermistor.. same for the other tweezer leg, and the earth connection common to them?So it that a seperate heat and temperature reading setup?

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 10:44:36 pm
content: Says in the manual:https://files.anaum.com/atten/GT_Series.pdf24V 150W thermocouple temperature sensorIt may or may not be the same thermocouple as a T12 (type C?) or T245 (type K) or T210 (type R?).

author: Gazz_292
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 02:02:08 am
content: that's brilliant, so i'm half way there knowing it's not using the hakko desolder gun method of reading the heater resistance.now i need to see what kind of resistance the heater coil has, and if the thermocouple is in series with it, or indeed is referenced separately.
SuperPro 6100N vs Elnec BeeProg2/Dataman 48PRO2 vs Labtool 48UXP - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: keitheevblog
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 10:28:52 pm
content: Hello there!I'm based in the US, in case that matters.I need to read some bipolar OTP PALs (TIBPAL16L8-25CN's), which are hopefully not protected. And I do a fair bit of retro related work, reading/writing ROMS, and so on. I have a TL866 and a Xgecu T48 ---- and that works for many things. I don't care much about modern device support, but do care about modern OS driver support. Don't care about standalone capabilities. Most of the related chips are older 5v DIPs -- no goofy packages like PLCC etc.The three devices I've shortlisted are:Xeltek SuperPro 6100NElnec BeeProg2 / Dataman 48Pro2Advantech Labtool 48UXPThe price of the Advantech is super attractive. I think Dataman used to be a US distributor, but they list it as discontinued. I can't find a reliable source for it. If I can't find any place to buy it, of course I wonder about support etc in the future.Both the Xeltek and Elnec look like reasonable choices. Xeltek appears to be the "professional" choice. I really get great hobbyist vibes from the Elnec. Recent updates in software versions, docs online, nothing requiring a login. Elnec's relabeling distributor doesn't fill me with confidence. I understand out-of-country distributors.... but the fact that it's known as a different product name.... makes me wonder if Dataman and Elnec have a falling out, will that affect my ability to get support for the device, for instance?Anyone have experience with these devices?Thanks!
Pinout for Atten GT-X150 desolder gun - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Gazz_292
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 06:56:02 am
content: Does anyone know the pinout for the plug on an Atten desolder gun?the gun has the part number GT-X150, and comes with the Atten vacuum desolder stations like the GT-5150 and others.I want to use one in a DIY vacuum desolder station project, mostly because it's supposed to be rated at 150 watts, and the gun on it's own does not cost still money like a hakko one would, and i want to avoid the usual cheapie chinese clone guns that claims to be 110 watts yet turn out to barely pull 50 watts when you test them.But the Atten solder stations may do things differently, as they use their own cartridge based heater tips, sort of like JBC and hakko do, but with a different connector, it seems to be a 2 pin connector on the end, plus i presume the main body for earth,So are they doing the heating and temperature sensing the JBC / hakko T12 way, with the heater coil in series with a couple of thermocouples, and testing the temperature between power pulses,Or are they doing it the hakko desolder gun way, no thermistor and read the heater coil resistance for temperature feedback?OR.... is there another connection i can't see in the pictures, and they do it the T18 style of a separate heater and thermistor connection???Picture of an Atten GT-X150 desolder gun, with the heater cartridge it takes below it:
Engineer PA 24 Crimptool, lost spring - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: JimKnopf
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 05:31:27 pm
content: I accidently lost the spring from the backside of my Engineer PA 24 crimptool when removing the rubber handle. Can someone provide images or a drawing of this special spring with exact dimensions? I will try to make one by myself.

author: JimKnopf
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 06:19:05 pm
content: Found a solution. Not original but as good as. Cleaning stick from AGT Desoldering Station is spring steel with a matching diameter.
Metcal MX-5200 - "Power" But No Heat - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Stephen
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 04, 2024, 11:01:44 pm
content: Hello,My Metcal MX-5200 powers on andappearsto respond normally. However, the cartridge doesn't heat and the "power" reading does not exceed "00", except for briefly up to "05" when I first power on. I'm at an impasse, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Debugging Steps TakenI've tested my handle and cartridge on an MX-500 without issues.I've upgrade the firmware from 1.33 (original) to 1.36, copied fromthis EEVblog forum post.I've also checked the "cal" (calibration) option under the settings menu, which shows a maximum power of "15" and the message "Pres&Hold:Bad". I repeated this process for 4 cartridges with the same result.I've inspected the diodes to the two channel outputs (Left: D15 / D16, Right: D11, D10)I've swapped the relays between Left / Right to no effect, including testing each channel setting separately.imgur gallery

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2024, 01:23:52 am
content: The calibration is just the power meter bar, so shouldn't matter for normal operation from what I've read.When you power up with the handle plugged in, do you get any voltage on the connector or input to the relays when seen with scope?When you press the button to switch between channels, the behavior is the same right. Just says power 0 and does nothing.Kind of odd it doesn't detect an issue with RF, maybe the RF is not being generated?https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/metcal-mx-5200-how-does-a-good-unit-behave-(my-left-channel-is-bad)/https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/metcal-mx500p-11-power-comes-on-but-no-heat/(not the same product but troubleshooting is similar)

author: scrofula
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2025, 03:09:13 pm
content: What's the news on the repair of your station?

author: TaylorD93
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2025, 07:54:25 pm
content: Hi Stephen,Did you ever have any success with this repair? i have a metcal MX-5200 with V1.37 Firmware, doing the exact same thing.Supply rails seem fine, LM2576 is switching on/off producing a 46V rail, +5, +24 (closer to +20V tbh) rails are present.I have entered the factory mode and performed a reset, no success.Thanks (sorry for the post bump if its not allowed, just I couldnt find another thread of the same identical issue)
New video review of the GEEBOON HC24 400W - JBC clone - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: pmx
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 02, 2025, 08:32:39 pm
content: Just popped-up a few hours ago.

author: pmx
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 02, 2025, 08:34:23 pm
content: half the price of the HA310, and has a dial encoder.
Colour E-Ink Digital Picture Frame - Techmoan - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: jonovid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2025, 06:20:36 am
content: E-Ink Picture Frame - TechmoanAn offline colour digital e-ink photo frame.by Techmoan channel youtubea colour digital E-Ink picture frame that doesn't have a subscription
Phillips/Fluke PM2811 power source - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mrjoda
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2017, 07:11:27 am
content: Hello members,i bought PM2811 for very reasonable price, so there are some photos. There is a small viciousness. Unit was bought from USA so it was set as 115V voltage. I quickly read this topickhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-755-fluke-pm2812-psu-ebay-score/and i set jumper to 220V position. I closed unit, power it up... blown both fuses, main circuit braker and every circuit breaker in seriesSo what happened ? I take out power supply, checked all the components, all OK... then i saw it...

author: mrjoda
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2017, 07:13:43 am
content: more photos

author: 3g57
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2018, 02:45:35 pm
content: Hi all!I see big interest from many members to Fluke/Philips PM2811 PM2812 PM2813So I'll show photos of some nodes and test points in calibration process.You'll understand many thing by watching the photos.I ready for answering for Your questions.Best regards, AnatoliyAdjustment FotosPHOTOS OF MODULES:Calibration procedure in attached PDF file.PHILIPS 2813PHILIPS 2813I wish You a good repairs, 3G57

author: mrjoda
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 02, 2018, 05:17:56 pm
content: How my Phillips dieI have been charging 4pcs of 18650 as usual (4pcs TP4056 parallel) with PM2811. I have been checking a current whole time. Everything was normal. I went make some cofee and after while "there is something in the air", i ran to my room and room was full with smelly fume. I looked at the batteries and two of them were around 80°C degrees. So i took them on my balcony in case they want to catch a fire. Power supply was turn off so i knew there is a issue more than hot batteries. I opened the enclosure and i didn't saw any damage. There was a stinky brown liquid around input EMC filter and everithing was clear - capacitor in EMC filter goes to silicon heaven. So i carefully open it (with hammer and chisel of course) and i was correct.But i have no idea what happened. Batteries have 4,02V so they are not shorted out. Why they went so hot ? Current limit was set to 4A and TP4056 for 1A.

author: sleibson
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 17, 2018, 04:56:27 am
content: Anatoliy,It seems you've made many mods to your PM2811. Have you documented them. The one I'm especially interested in is your replacement of the EL backlight with LEDs. I have yet to figure out how to safely unsnap the keyboard/display board from the plastic clips holding it in place.Thanks,--Steve

author: tuanpq
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 28, 2025, 06:26:46 am
content: can you share the firmware?

author: Roehrenonkel
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2025, 09:47:35 am
content: Hi,can anyone share schematics of the power-modules (60V)?Best regards
Can anyone help me find a replacement turbine for the Hakko FR-810? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Nocturnal
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 12, 2025, 06:56:27 am
content: It is Hakko part number B5052. My turbine disintegrated last night. I noticed it's discontinued, and no retailer has any existing stock.I couldn't find anything on eBay. It looks like it's not manufactured by Hakko themselves. There is a sticker on the turbine that reads 'WONSMART MOTOR P/N: WS7040-24-8, Rated Voltage: 24VDC.'

author: PeterG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2025, 08:57:11 am
content: Searching for that part returned the following.https://www.wonsmart.com.cn/ws7040-24-v200-15655816895217949.htmlThere is a PDF with technical drawings. This may be the newer replacement part.Regards

author: Nocturnal
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 09, 2025, 08:35:53 pm
content: Just in case anyone ever comes across this issue, I bought the updated turbine. It does not work as a direct replacement. The FR-810 throws an error code after a few seconds. HOWEVER, if you remove the fan from the turbine, and put it into the original housing from the FR-810's turbine, it works fine.I hope you can save yourself some money instead of having to buy a forced upgrade.
Pace SX 80 handpiece (old st 115 sensatemp rework station) issue. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: tedsorvino
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2025, 11:21:50 am
content: Hi everyone. Lately I’ve realised that my handpiece has an issue of not keeping the temperature (it shows frequent temperature fall on the screen). If I play a bit with the heating element screws things work ok for some time. But then again the same problem arise.The heating element contacts in the socket seem quite weary. Cleaned them but not really worked. A couple of them seem out of place. But also maybe an issue of the element itself. Don’t know. Can’t tell.I’m afraid to,order a new heating element because the problem may lie at the other end of the contacts (male plug) on the hand-piece.Any experience?Can an intelliheat handpiece being modified to a sensatemp one? I ask that because intelliheat sx 90-100 handpieces are much more frequent to find used in good prices than sensatemp ones, for some reason.Thanks in advance

author: djsb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2025, 01:08:28 pm
content: Try contacting Tony Jones at support@paceworldwide.com at PACE HQ in the USA. He may be able to help.

author: tedsorvino
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2025, 04:36:39 pm
content: Did that. Thank you.
Mr.Yang No.1 Intelligent Soldering Station Curve Hot Air Gun - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 15, 2025, 11:20:24 pm
content: Mr.Yang No.1 Intelligent Soldering Station Curve Hot Air Gun- $180 shippedThought this was funny, but it does have some nice features:- 6 presets- thermocouple input- temperature profilingWattage, airflow? Who knows. One downside is its very large size.It looks very similar to this YCS R1 Ultra 1450W unit:https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005008740903400.html$410Just a different layout of the UI.There is also a JBC clone as well, not as interesting:YCS Mr. Yang S1-160ULTRA Rapid heating and cooling automatic sleep electric soldering iron- 180W- T245, T210, T115

author: Stormsabre
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 10:17:34 am
content: I am actually really interested in getting this. The feature set looks good. Just does not give the actual air flow and would like to know if standard third-party nozzles will work. Has anyone tried this?

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 10:26:54 pm
content: Quote from: Stormsabre on October 14, 2025, 10:17:34 amVisually they look different, curved instead of straight. Retention mechanism is different too. You could ask the seller to measure the diamater of the end for you.Matches the nozzle used on YCS R1 pro
TS80P soldering iron compared to high-end soldering station - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: PatrickJ
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 01:54:40 pm
content: Hi,I am setting up my electronic repair workshop at home, with the goal of buying good equipment, giving priority to features and quality over cheap price.So I had in mind to buy a soldering station, but a few years ago I bought, as a temporary solution, a TS80P mini soldering iron. And I have to say that it works very well for what I am doing at the moment, so well that I am wondering what would be better with a soldering station, for example a high-end JBC one? Can someone explain me what I could achieve with such a tool that I cannot do now?

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2025, 12:49:45 am
content: Use it until you run into a limitation for your use. If you are doing basic breadboard type soldering, through hole parts on phenolic boards, etc. it will be fine. If you try to repair a motherboard or some dense 4+ layer PCB with heavy connectors on it you'll see its limitations.Read some of the discussions in this section and watch SDGs reviews:https://www.youtube.com/@sdgelectronics/videos
LPKF: Won't Mill Spaces Between Pours - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: birghtnight
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 08, 2024, 03:36:13 pm
content: I designed a single layer PCB with gaps between the copper pours and I'm trying to make it on a LPKF S64. The machine will mill the outline of the copper pours but it will never remove copper between the pours even though I have the full rubout box checked. Does anyone have suggestions or experience with this? I'm sure there's a setting somewhere or a way to define gerber layers that fixes this.

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2024, 09:22:20 pm
content: How big is the gap between the pours?

author: Newbieelectrician
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 06:31:02 am
content: I am having a similar issue. I want to rubout a copper shape from my laminate. Say, I had a simple transmission line gerber file, and use the technology dialog settings as shown in "screenshot 115625" then, i would get a transmission line; with copper removed from every other part of the board. But if i do the same with another design say 2mmx2mm board with a little trace in between. It doesn't rubout the whole copper except the trace.Is there a way to rubout small parts of the boards like this? As in if i just want to rubout a small copper square. If the size is too small, we tried 5mmx5mm squares but it didn't work out as well. Can someone please share a procedure to do this?
Need help choosing a wire tracker / locator. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Jaunedeau
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 09:11:52 am
content: Hi,I have an old house with large mud and brick walls (some are 0.8m thick). Electricity is a bit of a mess, nobody knows what is connected where, and several wire pair are probably undersized.I want to buy a wire locator / wire tracker to help me make a map of the wires and solve some issues. But I will probably use the device for every week-end during a month, then be happy to have it somewhere but very seldom reuse it.So I am looking for a wire locator that :- Can help me following live or not live wires in rather thick walls- Is rather cheap (at least not fluke catalog price !)- Do not use internal lithium batteries (i will probably forget about the device for two years and find the battery dead when I need it again... AA Nimh would be way better).According to video on YT, the Noyafa NF-826 (about 100€) seems to do the job (except for the lithium batteries), but they also have NF-817 for 1/3 of the price models and the only difference is specification seems to be 0.8m vs 2m detection distance (plus reading the doc says it uses 9V batteries)... I don't know what this means in actual real life situation though.Edit : the Uni-T UT25CL (135€) has AA and AAA batteriesAny feedback ?
Need help choosing a wire tracker / locator. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Jaunedeau
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 09:09:35 am
content: Hi,I have an old house with large mud and brick walls (some are 0.8m thick). Electricity is a bit of a mess, nobody knows what is connected where, and several wire pair are probably undersized.I want to buy a wire locator / wire tracker to help me make a map of the wires and solve some issues. But I will probably use the device for every week-end during a month, then be happy to have it somewhere but very seldom reuse it.So I am looking for a wire locator that :- Can help me following live or not live wires in rather thick walls- Is rather cheap (at least not fluke catalog price !)- Do not use internal lithium batteries (i will probably forget about the device for two years and find the battery dead when I need it again... AA Nimh would be way better).According to video on YT, the Noyafa NF-826 (about 100€) seems to do the job (except for the lithium batteries), but they also have NF-817 for 1/3 of the price models and the only difference is specification seems to be 0.8m vs 2m detection distance (and according to the documentation it uses 9V batter... I don't know what this means in actual real life situation though.

author: jonpaul
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 09:22:14 am
content: Get the Fluke its the bestJon
Multicomp Pro MP-182 / Zhongdi ZD-182 soldering tip cleaner  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Everbrave
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2024, 02:41:56 pm
content: I couldn’t find any review or performance assessment for this soldering tip cleaner.https://ch.farnell.com/en-CH/multicomp-pro/mp-182/dual-function-iron-tip-cleaner/dp/4137373Can anyone say more about it?Edit: I found out that the original brand is Zhongdi ZD-182Thanks

author: jackobo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 20, 2025, 01:18:04 pm
content: Did you ultimately order the one? Cos just ordered from Farnell Ireland. The price of this is as same as Yuhua 200q, but this seemed some more advanced.

author: wifikebab
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 07:47:29 am
content: Quote from: jackobo on August 20, 2025, 01:18:04 pmThe power jacks are a tight fit, but the barrel jack is pretty robust. I slapped a little deoxit shield on it for lube, nice and smooth now. The black box comes with a small leaflet of instructions and it says that it's activated by an infrared sensor when you put the hot tip in. The instructions don't seem to specify how hot. It is bulkier than I imagined, reminding me of a smaller electric pencil sharpener. Think 2-3 decks of cards stacked on eachother in the carton.You can pull the solder tray out in the back to access two of 6 hidden screws, I presume the others are under the sticky feet. I don't know what the replacement heads would be for this tool, but for $20 could be interesting.Edit: I got bored last night, tested it, it works pretty good, it brought my tip back around, I was able to tin some areas where I thought I had damaged the coating or something. I'm not big on the size, but I actually like this thing. I've tried weller sponge, I've tried weller brass sponge, tried tip tinner, this worked better, in fact, my tip is about 80% better in terms of untinnable areas. Love it, at least for a first time use. Not a bad little pickup for 20 bucks.I assume the replacement heads could be found by looking up the ZD? I know these sorts of tools are considered somewhat controversial and I've heard some say to use them when the tip can't be restored another way, not sure if that's true.
Unboxing dirt cheap JBC Clone Kit - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Joebeazelman
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 31, 2025, 12:24:27 am
content: In aprevious, I asked for your thoughts on a dirt cheap JBC Clone kit available on eBay and AliExpress. It appears to be an insanely good value. It supports all three JBC handle types: C210, C245 and C115.Well, I went ahead and purchased one with both the C210 and C245 handles. I haven't had a chance to test it, but I figured I can at least give you an unboxing. Unfortunately, this 90s forum software is a bit painful to use, so the images are not in any meaningful order. The third photo compares its C245 handle to my exiting Aixun C245 handle. The last photo shows the two handles and tips that comes with the kit.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2025, 09:26:31 pm
content: Nice razer sharp pointed tip.Do you have a bench supply or laptop supply you can test with.

author: Joebeazelman
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2025, 08:22:13 pm
content: Yes, I do. I have a power supply intended for LEDs. Hopefully, it can supply the non-constant current. If not, I also have a bunch of other ones.

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2025, 03:33:24 am
content: What's that odd thing sticking out from the ground connection point? If it's a connection post, odd the supply connection point doesn't have it. (This is just like the old Sparkfun soldering station kit that requires a soldering iron to assemble... Screw connectors would solve that circular dependency...)
Is this a new DIY JBC clone a game changer? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Joebeazelman
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2025, 06:06:37 pm
content: My Aixun T3A soldering station is totally worth the hype! The only thing I’m a tad disappointed about is that it doesn’t support the C210 and C115 cartridge types, which are indispesible for super delicate soldering. I was thinking of getting the T3B sister model, but I would like to avoid cluttering my benchtop. But hey, maybe stacking them on top of each other would give my workspace a ballsy, heavy metal vibe.Alternatively, I could just upgrade to a more versatile soldering station. Considering how competitive the soldering stations markespace is, it’s looking more feasible with new models constantly being introduced at ever lower prices.I just stumbled upon one oneBay auction: #226646302729. It claims to support all three cartridge types plus the T12 type. It’s sold as a DIY kit with a control board, a C210, a C245 handpieces with tips, and a 4.2-inch OLED screen for only $60 shipped!You only need an enclosure and a 24V/8A mixed mode power supply. Luckily, the board fits in the classic Hakko 936 case as wells as hundreds of Fakko brands for under $60 with a stand. Here’s one exampleeBay auction: #130614660049:Of course, you can always go commando, if safety isn’t a concern.My main concerns are how well the firmware works with the overall soldering performance, how easy it is to use, and if it has the same grounding issues as the Aixun. It would be interesting to know if either the firmware or the hardware design is open source.What do you think? Could this usurp Aixun in terms of overall value?

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2025, 10:21:10 pm
content: I think the geeboon is worth the extra ~$20 in price. But if you want to cut every last cent it might be worth investigating. Or if you had a 48V supply it could be a good choice. From the description the 48V input only supports T245 and T470 though.In terms of grounding, they have a 0 ohm resistor from a PE connection point to the outer shell of the iron. Probably a good sign, but someone would have to test it first to be sure.Aliexpress:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008926779845.htmlhttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008626296292.htmlhttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008920592661.htmlhttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008913081020.html

author: ledtester
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2025, 01:06:50 am
content: Quote from: Joebeazelman on August 22, 2025, 06:06:37 pmFixed ebay link:https://www.ebay.com/itm/130614660049?ViewItem=&item=130614660049
Mystery module - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: BurningTantalum
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2025, 06:32:07 am
content: I found an electronic module in a free box at a yard sale. The seller did not know anything about it and there are no markings on the slot-together clear plastic case (Chinese type.)As pictured, it is an astable 555 driving a IRF540 connected to a spiral track of about 50 turns, powered from a USB lead. The applied waveform is a 12.2Hz 50% square wave which looks to be trimmable with the trimpot. The LED is driven by the same output and flickers at 12.2Hz. I suspect that the unit has no real purpose, as the woman was ranting to visitors on all manner of 5G, Sov Cit and chemtrails subjects so it may be a fake unit purchased for some sham purpose, or have I missed something?.

author: darkspr1te
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2025, 06:43:05 am
content: to me that looks like a wireless charger demo kit. prob a early design before dedicated IC's started hitting the market.I also remember "wireless leds" hitting the market a few years ago and they came with a demo board that looked similar.darkspr1te

author: squadchannel
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2025, 06:49:11 am
content: I think it's an induction coil for LEDs.MOD:"Schumann Wave Generator" by Google Lenshttps://eureka.patsnap.com/blog/schumann-resonance-generator/aluminum foil is available.

author: Gyro
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2025, 08:27:45 am
content: Yes, crackpot Schumann resonance generator board. Seems to fit perfectly with the seller's interests.Edit: Just to be clear, the Schumann resonance is a well researched and established natural phenomenon, stimulated by (all the) lightning strikes on earth. The chances of influencing it in any way with the power from a USB port?... zero!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schumann_resonancesKeep an eye out for any Chinese Radioactive pendants etc.!P.S. Maybe you could saw off the coil, up the operating frequency by 2-3 orders of magnitude and use it for some simple flyback experiments. Probably not worth it but just a thought.

author: BurningTantalum
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2025, 11:49:15 am
content: Squadchannel:The very same unit is pictured in your Eureka link! I will hang it on the workshop wall as a talking point. Interesting as I had not heard of Schumann Resonance before. I wonder what she paid for it? The property is some kind of commune and run as a 'wellness retreat'.I also picked up another module that actually had a web address in the PCB print - cyberenerji.com - who seem to be Turkish and make all manner of hydrogen and oxygen electrolysers, for health drinks (?) and for injecting into IC engine air intakes to clean out carbon deposits (?) The module must have been fitted in a unit with the water tank and outlets. It has a nice digital 20A meter and seemed to provide a variable output current when I attached it to a dummy load. I should have posted this in the 'Dodgy Technology' section.BT
Android Gallery  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: antenna
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2025, 04:32:04 am
content: Maybe someone knows how to fix this without rooting or getting a different phone. The default photo app in my phone is Samsung's Gallery. It will not let me uninstall it. I have disabled it in favor of a different viewer app, but Gallery still creates "stories" using my photos without request or permission. Recently, it found a photo of my late cousin, figured out she died, then made a "Remembering May12th" story. I cannot disable it without signing in, and I cannot sign in without explicitly giving it permission to do what it is already doing (which I will not do as it might legally justify what has already been done).Here is a list of the permissions I cannot turn off. I've about had it with all smart phones.

author: TinLethax
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2025, 06:54:12 am
content: If you are on Android 10 or above I believe you can temporary "uninstall" (disable) the app via ADB shell.

author: antenna
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2025, 04:19:45 pm
content: Quote from: TinLethax on September 03, 2025, 06:54:12 amI will have to search how that is done. Thank you!

author: abeyer
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2025, 07:50:17 pm
content: Samsung does something on some of their crapware apps that seems to prevent that from working. It's worth trying, as it will work for some, but no guarantees.Samsung is particularly bad about forcing you into their own software stack with lots of mandatory "agree to this or don't use your device" provisions. You'll see some of that on any modern phone, unfortunately, but Google, Motorola, and Sony all have decent modern android phones that at least are less bad about it.

author: TinLethax
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2025, 12:12:13 am
content: I've been using Sony Xperia since it was Sony Ericson. Now currently daily driving this nice Xperia 5 (2019).Sony did load some crap into the ROM like pre-installed Facebook and Netflix (Which can be disabled via ADB). And other apps would just be a standard Google apps (Phone, Contact, Chrome and blablabla) and Sony camera apps. The ROM feels pretty close to being pure AOSP ROM.
Looking for documentation for Keithley ISA I/O boards - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: paweljasinski
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 29, 2025, 10:23:18 pm
content: Hi,I got a couple of ISA boards, suspected lab I/O.Searching the internet shows some similar boards but no match.Any help to identify function of the board and point me to some documentation would be greatly appreciated.The goal is to use the boards in retro project with an old industrial PC with ISARegards,Pawel

author: azer
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2025, 02:46:42 pm
content: There is one herehttps://www.ebay.com/itm/116696807620Seems to be a IBIN-A card for a Keithley 500 systemhttps://download.tek.com/datasheet/Series500.pdfHere's the manual with schematics and everythinghttps://download.tek.com/manual/501_910_01D.pdf
what is the model number of this 9-Axial Sensor - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: BD1QMP
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2025, 01:12:53 pm
content: Dear friendsI receive a 9-Axial Sensor with metal package. code 824E 4602, from Bosch,but cannot find any information from Bosch.Any one know this sensor? thanks
Modify Ryobi 1800 to Ryobi Auto high flow low psi - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: oolloo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2025, 07:08:28 am
content: NEW! Ryobi 1.8 GPM High Flow Automotive Pressure Washer | BEST BUDGET Pr...https://youtube.com/watch?v=O_V2gbTqI18&si=A7xmJY95JBJSgsLRIn this video, cars with keav disassembles both and show that they're part for part exactly the same. Not a complete teardown , a SKD .Yet the new high flow 1.8 gpm lower psi one sells out asap and costs over $70 usd more, a way to mod ??Must be it's just hardware . Anyone intrested in finding out what's the diffrence, why the exact same parts equal two diffrent results?Would be interesting to be able to adjust both or either for ones requirements vs having to buy two. Link to his youtube is above where he does SKD.
JBC AM6500 Connector Pin Out - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Cyclotron
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 18, 2025, 01:12:01 am
content: I picked up an AM6500 for cheap and I've slowly been trying to find tools, stands and other items for it.I was able to get a DR5600 desolder iron but not the stand so I've been trying to sort out how to wire it.I have figured out enough that I can make the DR6500 run and I'm publishing the pin-out information on the back of the unit in case someone needs it.I am not sure what the other pin here is for but I suspect it is for the second heater in a pair of HT420-A tweezers which are also on my list to get and connect up.
Duratool Desoldering Station Tip - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Kozmyk
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2025, 03:48:41 pm
content: Trick for a blocked tip.Mount the gun vertically, tip down.Turn the temperature Full Up.Wait a minute or three.Operate the pump.With the heat rising like that it should free itself.
Looking for MINI218.HEX to recover TS100 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: hwayneh.
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 21, 2025, 01:32:40 am
content: My TS100 is stuck in DFU 3.49 and rejects all other firmware with .ERR.I’m looking for a working version of the TS100EN.HEX file or the original Miniware factory firmware MINI218.HEX (or any official MINIxxx.HEX that will flash).If anyone still has it, could you please attach it here?Thanks!Wayne

author: Uunoctium
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2025, 05:45:40 am
content: Have you checked Github?https://ralim.github.io/IronOS/Flashing/TS100/On page 2, you will find FW 2.18, and in the TS100.zip folder, there areTS100_EN.hex and TS100_EN.dfu files related to this release:https://github.com/Ralim/IronOS/releases/tag/v2.18.2