EEVblog #1142
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 12:57:24 am
content: A tour of the shambles that is the EEVblog lab, before the big move.

author: joeqsmith
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 01:51:04 am
content: So much stuff. If I got to choose one thing out of that room, I would take that 8085 kit.

author: johnlsenchak
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 01:57:13 am
content: The video got cut off at the very end ? Did the battery die?Three questions1) Where the heck is the bathroom? I've been wondering about this for 6 years now2) What are you doing with the old lab space ?3) Does the new lab have a dumpster room with free stuff?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 02:17:04 am
content: Quote from: johnlsenchak on October 30, 2018, 01:57:13 amOops, my clip splicing didn't work. Fix will, video taken offline.QuoteCommercial office building towers have common bathrooms on each level.Renting old space.Same dumpster room.

author: WacKEDmaN
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 02:47:53 am
content: are you sure that is 50sq meters? ive seen bigger houses that are only said to be 50sq..looking at some online pics of 50sq meter apartments, they look 2-3 times bigger than the lab...how big is the new lab?

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 05:48:55 am
content: Quote from: WacKEDmaN on October 30, 2018, 02:47:53 amA "square" is a strange measurement and is equivalent to 100 square feet (~9.3 square metres).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_(unit)

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 11:26:40 am
content: A "square" is not really a strange unit (at least I don't think so). It is an area - the area of a square 10ft by 10ft - which is something you can reasonably imagine. It has been in common usage for domestic dwellings for many decades - and while square metres is becoming more prevalent, the old "square" is still used.What is funny as hell, though, is when you have someone preparing a listing for a 15 square house and they "correct" the measurement ... to 15 square metres.

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 11:40:05 am
content: Hooray for a unit that looks like someone forgot the unit.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 11:40:56 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on October 30, 2018, 11:26:40 amSquares are not used in commercial realestate.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 11:41:27 am
content: When I say it is a strange unit, I mean doesn't actually specify any actual units - you have to know it refers to multiples of 100 sq.ft.And this is shown in the post above, where WacKEDmaN conflates squares with square metres. And also in your example.My dad was in the building industry when I was a lad, so I knew what it meant - but I generally would avoid it as a meaurement.

author: WacKEDmaN
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 12:14:51 pm
content: Quote from: Kean on October 30, 2018, 11:41:27 amin my 40 trips around the sun, ive only ever known area as square meters...(or cm^2, m^2..km^2 etc)..never knew about a square unit..sounds very imperial! guess ya learn something new every day!i guess the wiki says it was used here historically coz we were once under the imperial system..

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 12:23:57 pm
content: Quote from: WacKEDmaN on October 30, 2018, 12:14:51 pmYep, I reckon you're probably about 10 years too young to have heard it in common usage.

author: Rerouter
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 12:33:06 pm
content: "This video is unavailable" what changed?

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 12:52:39 pm
content: Quote from: Rerouter on October 30, 2018, 12:33:06 pmSee reply #3?

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 03:04:02 pm
content: Quote from: joeqsmith on October 30, 2018, 01:51:04 amI'll wrestle you for it. I've been looking for one of those for a long time but they always go for crazy money on eBay. I think I have an 8085 laying around and some support bits, I guess I could just build my own similar thing. I like that Intel kit because it reminds me of my first computer, which I still have. Similar design, simple hex keypad and some LED displays for address and data, and a fairly simple ROM monitor.

author: forrestc
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 03:45:08 pm
content: Quote from: Brumby on October 30, 2018, 11:26:40 amSo does the formula for ohms per square apply here?

author: Tony_G
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 06:26:53 pm
content: Quote from: forrestc on October 30, 2018, 03:45:08 pmIsn't that defined in furlongs per hundredweights?TonyG

author: Towger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 06:52:45 pm
content: Quote from: Brumby on October 30, 2018, 11:26:40 amNever seen used here, Meters or to a lessor extent Feet. What I can't get over is flooring (carpet, tiles etc) companies often still using Sq Yards.Are you lining up at Dave's door for first pickings. Surely SYMBO can't complain if you get it for free (especially if she never sees it)?

author: maginnovision
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 07:03:19 pm
content: I would buy that "fixed" fluke handheld. I have chargers, batteries, leads, a case etc... haha.

author: sokoloff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 07:28:16 pm
content: Quote from: Kean on October 30, 2018, 12:23:57 pmIt's still in common use today in roofing.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 09:35:27 pm
content: Quote from: Kean on October 30, 2018, 12:23:57 pmSearching domain for "squares" I get 665 hits on listings:https://www.domain.com.au/sale/?excludeunderoffer=1&ssubs=1&keywords=squarese.g.https://www.domain.com.au/34-lambourn-drive-wodonga-vic-3690-2014738775

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 31, 2018, 06:30:55 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on October 30, 2018, 11:40:56 amYes - I've never heard it used for commercial properties. It was always (thousands of) square feet. Nowadays it's square metres. "Squares" was a purely domestic property thing.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 31, 2018, 07:38:21 am
content: Just watched the video.I just cracked up when Dave was talking about the new digs and said: "It'll have more open floor area".Is anyone running a pool on how long that will last?

author: pylo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2018, 01:39:01 pm
content: Yipeeee, that's my muArt down on the floor amongst the mailbag at 5:40@Dave: Let me know if you have any questions for when you take a look at it.

author: Moonbase
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2018, 04:10:02 pm
content: Organization principle: VISIBLE! … I’m not alone …

author: snoopy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2018, 03:53:32 am
content: Quote from: The Soulman on October 31, 2018, 02:36:08 pmAt first it may not appear to be a big deal but that's how my move looked until I got stuck into it and it was a nightmare that took ages to do since you can't just throw a lot of fragile gear in the back of a van. It has to be packed properly. But since it is only being transported a short distance can I suggest that you borrow a couple of shopping trolleys to help you outcheers

author: Cliff Matthews
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 10, 2018, 05:24:10 pm
content: I didn't see your Pace station anywhere, surely there's a place for it? (especially when there's a boat-load of tips too).