What do people want to see in Daves video blogs. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: PeterG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2011, 01:25:56 pm
content: Lets see what the regulars think.Regards

author: _Sin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2011, 01:41:25 pm
content: Why do I have to choose, I'd like to see more of any of those... so long as I learn something new, I'm happy.

author: amigo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2011, 01:44:27 pm
content: Isn't how-to and building similar/the same?I like building but I also like theoretical presentations as well so maybe the two could be merged into one. For example there are thousands of application notes on various ICs out there. Pick one and discuss the theoretical part of the operation and any intricacies then build the suggested design circuit in the note.Some areas that everyone might be interested could be A/D and D/A conversion/acquisition, linear/differential OP amps, maybe interfacing with computers, just general stuff that is applicable to almost any circuit or design nowadays.I'm not sure about micro-controllers, as that would probably open up another PIC vs AVR vs xxx debate, and we already have enough of those on the Net...

author: Excavatoree
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2011, 03:01:19 pm
content: Quote from: _Sin on May 26, 2011, 01:41:25 pmI agree - any of those are great. I vote "all of the above."

author: insurgent
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2011, 04:02:12 pm
content: Quote from: Excavatoree on May 26, 2011, 03:01:19 pmDitto!

author: Leo Bodnar
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2011, 04:15:52 pm
content: I don't want to see gradual slip towards basic electronics though...

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2011, 05:26:24 pm
content: I like to see documentaries about the wild life of multimeters in Australia ..Similar to what happened with the Fluke 28IILOL

author: Slobodan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2011, 06:06:03 pm
content: I'd like to see more "educational" videos and tutorials.But it is best to have a various content.

author: PeterG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2011, 12:11:40 am
content: I have added 'All of the above.' to the vote options.Regards

author: gobblegobble
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2011, 03:01:44 am
content: I ticked 'Other' as I'd describe it as "All of the above and none of the above." Or in a word: Entertainment!Dave could be doing a teardown on a multimeter, constructing acoustic panels, reviewing speakers and myriad of other things and as long as he keeps doing it the right way he gets to keep your truly as a viewer.As to what he keeps doing right, is a bit harder to answer as it's a sum of many things: the videos are funny, but not overly so, they're educational but light enough to be easily digested, the subject they're about is subject I find interesting, but also one he is enthusiastic about, and so on.Also, the aussie accent is way hotter than the biceps.

author: Slobodan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2011, 06:36:32 am
content: I voted for: "Electronics 'How to' videos"

author: Leo Bodnar
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2011, 12:54:26 pm
content: Not another multimeter and blogging equipment stuff videos...Where is electricalengineering?

author: Strube09
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2011, 01:22:15 pm
content: I have to admit... I am getting a bit burned out on multimeter teardowns and reviews. While they are interesting (and thanks to dave) we have all see what makes a good meter and what makes a bad meter... Lets see some other stuff and tutorials.Strube

author: Slobodan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2011, 03:42:46 pm
content: Quote from: Strube09 on May 27, 2011, 01:22:15 pmI agree.

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2011, 05:22:45 pm
content: I don't watch the video blog much. I've only seen two videos which were both good but I don't watch many videos so won't sit watching them.I'm here mostly for the forum. I like reading useful posts and helping other people with their projects. I'd like to see more people asking questions here but I suppose it's not the kind of audience this place attracts.

author: Excavatoree
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2011, 05:37:56 pm
content: Quote from: Hero999 on May 27, 2011, 05:22:45 pmSpeaking as a beginner in electronics (despite the fact that I've been working with electronics over 30 years ago, it's been off and on and never to the depth I'd like) it's good to see someone who doesn't mind answering questions.I'd like to see more videos like the capacitor videos - maybe one on inductors, resistors, transistors, etc. I know there's not much to say about resistors, but these could be combined.Someone earlier said they didn't want too much "beginner stuff" and I agree that some things are too basic to cover in a blog like this. Dave's the ultimate authority on where he wants the blog to be, but the idea of encouraging people to "look that up" in order to keep a good balance is one that Dave has implemented on some Blogs that I've seen.Maybe some microcontroller programming tips and tricks, some basic interfacing, and other things like that.

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2011, 06:02:24 pm
content: Quote from: Hero999 on May 27, 2011, 05:22:45 pmI was ready to write a long message as reply , but stopped doing so after reading the reply of @Excavatoree.I agree with him and I will add , that I would no like to see on this forum, plenty of noobs to get in, so to find tips for their every day homework.What is currently the magic behind the EEV, it is all this information about tools , and as professional I will welcome any new lesson or theory ,about how this tools works , or theoretical details about technical terms , and I will enjoy one well made teardown too, or watch the crash test of one multimeter that it does not blow up or break apart.( because this is the quality of tools that the professionals seek to get )I am willing to become a student of Dave , if hi starts to speak in detail about the DMM counts and digits ,because this lesson was not there , when I was in the school.

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2011, 08:30:57 pm
content: Quote from: Kiriakos-GR on May 27, 2011, 06:02:24 pmI don't mind homework help as long as it isn't people wanting everything handed to them on a plate.QuoteAs I don't want to buy any new tools at the moment so none of that's of any use to me. I often filter out the teardowns, posts about the latest Fluke etc. when I'm looking at the new posts and would like to see less of it although accept that it's the main subject of the site and if I don't like it there are other places to go, which I do frequencly.

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2011, 12:34:49 am
content: Quote from: Hero999 on May 27, 2011, 08:30:57 pmYou look to be very young, and so you can not think ahead.Every new tool , was made by experts, and they build it , because the industry or our modern technologyneeds it .Every new tool it is " Many ideas ahead ", if you study it , you get awareness.And you become prepared of what to use so to make an correct diagnosis,in something that you have not see yet with yours eyes..By thinking ahead , you are leading the pack , and eventually you belong in the group of the best ones .I will never offer you one Golden advice like this for free, it is advised to print it in a poster size paper,and stick it on the wall of your room,if you do plan to become one true technician in your life .

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 28, 2011, 02:40:23 am
content: I've commented on this ad nauseam before.At the end of the day, I'm going to shoot whatever takes my fancy when I get in the morning and decide I'm going to do a blog today, or often they just happen because a new bit of gear arrives or whatever.You got the HP power supply because I happened to be taking it apart,and thought some would like to see it.You got the acoustic panels because, well, I just finished building some acoustic panels, and ditto...You got the Agilent fail video, because, well, it failed on me, and ditto...You got the Agilent teardown, because many were asking for it, and I just got one, so was all keen, and ditto...You got the Gossen teardown, because I was just talking with the gossen guys and had updated my firmware in it, and I thought it was long overdue, and I was was all keen playing with it, and ditto...You got the Samson speaker review, because, well, I just got them and wanted to take them apart, so ditto...You got the Renesas contest video just 5 minutes ago because I'd promised them a video on it, so ditto...I could go on and on, but hopefully you get the picture of how I do things. I work on whims...I'm THIS close to doing an Altium company rant video, so you'll likely get one of those.I've been tinkering with micro control of the LT3080, so you'll likely get a video on that shortly.FPGA's are on my mind at the moment, so there might be a video on those.The Hakko FX-888 is hanging around like a bad smell, and I want to review it, so you'll likely get that.Or it could be something else entirely...Dave.

author: Slobodan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2011, 07:38:32 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on May 28, 2011, 02:40:23 amGreat Dave, I am looking forward to this.

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2011, 08:59:04 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on May 28, 2011, 02:40:23 amIs there anything special that makes it simpler with an LT3080 than with other linear regulators? I looked at the datasheet and didn't see anything.I know it is particularly easy with the old LM317 workhorse (just driving the adjust pin with a voltage (Vadj). Then the output is Vout = Vref + Vadj; while Vref is fixed at 1.25V).It is also not too difficult with normal regulators if you use a current output DAC to feed extra current into the feedback resistive divider at the midpoint where also the regulator's feedback input is connected. If you have a voltage output DAC it can also be done, it just needs an extra resistor and some calculations.The simplest DAC with a micro is typically a PWM output, followed by an RC filter and an OpAmp.

author: DaveW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2011, 11:05:58 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on May 28, 2011, 02:40:23 amAn FPGA video would be great Dave! Please...

author: PeterG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2011, 12:56:37 pm
content: I think it is just a matter of time before Dave does the Altium rant video. And when he does it i think a lot of home truths about Altium as a whole will come out.And we get to sit back and watch the sparks fly.Regards

author: Jimmy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2011, 12:28:01 pm
content: daveI would love to get into FPGA's and would love for some in depth tutorials on them

author: Leo Bodnar
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2011, 05:56:11 pm
content: I am looking forward to staple gun take apart video.