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author: Wolfram.Chrome
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2016, 04:48:04 pm
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author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2016, 08:00:16 pm
content: Quote from: Wolfram.Chrome on March 25, 2016, 04:48:04 pmDo believe that they are very good, I had an older model for 10 years and it's powered by LR44's, replace batteries is all I've ever needed to do. When I got it I had use of an LCR bridge to check it with and it was more accurate. I trust my Smart Tweezers explicitly.QuoteThere are several features missing from these, hence the lower price.http://www.lcrresearch.com/downloads/http://www.lcrresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/LCR_Elite1_Flyer1.0.pdfPrice?Hmm, they're both made in Canada........Hold onthe website has a Chinese language option, something smells fishy.

author: grouchobyte
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2016, 09:20:28 pm
content: I own both. The later, Colibri has a very crisp OLED display and is usb rechargeable. As in all these tweezers, the 4 way control takes some getting used to. However for SMD use, it is invauable in identifying those wayward parts that go zinggg across the workspace and get catagorised later as "unknown" WTFsThere are two vendors out of Toronto that are the OEMs for these. Its like the BK/Maynuo battle or falling out over who owns what. The guy I did business with direct turned out to be quite reputable. I would have to dig out his coordinates if it helps you get a good deal or provides peace of mind.If you can afford it, get the top of the line model of the Colibri type. i think there are variants available.Take it from a Canadian.@grouchobyte

author: grouchobyte
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2016, 10:15:03 pm
content: I can vouch for this vendor. He was very helpful and fair. Notice that both vendors for these tweezers are in Richmond Hill Ontario Canada. They were both partners once many years ago and both live near each other however decided to not sue each other for the IP but have a "may the best man win" agreement.Ilia Malamoud,Advance Devices, Inc.imalamoud@advancedevices.comperhaps Ilia can DHL to you if you are in the EU(I presume)Best regards@grouchobyte

author: Wolfram.Chrome
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2016, 06:13:54 am
content: Quote from: tautech on March 25, 2016, 08:00:16 pmlol,i think the same.

author: kripton2035
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2016, 07:11:32 am
content: they pretty look the sameI still dont understand why one is twice the price of the other !

author: Carrington
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2016, 05:02:25 pm
content: Look these two beauties:http://www.rlc-esr.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61&Itemid=57http://rlc-esr.ru/index.php?id=82&Itemid=99&option=com_content&view=articleBut, I could not find anything in English, sorry.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2016, 07:11:43 pm
content: Quote from: blueskull on March 26, 2016, 07:33:42 amHow old is your unit? Do you think some of these things have been updated?Sent from my horrible mobile....

author: Carrington
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2016, 07:31:44 pm
content: Quote from: Wolfram.Chrome on March 27, 2016, 06:51:44 pmYeah, especially if their specifications are true.I suppose that 0.001are 0.001uH,although according to google translator are mH.Yes, confirmed, are uH.How much will they cost? I can't find anything about.

author: D3f1ant
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2016, 07:39:12 pm
content: I don't know about the colibri version, but my 2 year old ST5S doesnt seem to have any of those problems. Its a great little tool, just turn on and start measuring. I only really use for it for quickly verifying part values in component trays and recycling parts from the pnp dump box.Ishttp://www.smarttweezers.us/the OEM?, I have seen so many of these things under many brand names, even e14 tenma has one that 'looks' the same.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 27, 2016, 08:46:52 pm
content: Quote from: D3f1ant on March 27, 2016, 07:39:12 pmNo, these guys are:http://www.advancedevices.com/I use mine a hell of a lot for TH repair for cap, resistor, and diode checking, it's much faster than a DMM.They're my goto device for SMPS secondary side Cap checks as they provide capacitance and ESR values at the same time.