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Suggestion: Review of Bench Power Supplies - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mrpsychotic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 01, 2010, 07:37:26 pm
content: Dave, please do a review of Lab Bench Power Supplies in an upcoming video.

author: slburris
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 01, 2010, 09:38:06 pm
content: He did do one review of a BK Precision (I think) in an early blog, but I'd surelike to see some Mastech and some GWInstek supplies taken apart andcritiqued!Scott

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2010, 06:41:03 pm
content: I have a few days with a new Mastech 3030D.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=686.0
What career options are there and what do you suggest? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: smartie
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 30, 2010, 09:20:57 am
content: Hey Dave, and everyone elseI'm a student doing my final year of high school at the moment in New Zealand. I have a strong interest in electronics and want to do an electronic engineering related career later on.What I would like to know is what career options are there and what are your suggestions on them?I'm asking this because I want to study Mechatronics as it involves electronic and mechanical engineering. But I've been told that people who have just finished that course are still jobless which is a bit upsetting to me as that's one of the things I'd like to do for a career...I'd really like to hear you rant on about your views on careers that are out there and are they worth it?CheersRoman

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 30, 2010, 12:42:09 pm
content: I've already done a drive-time rant on Mechatronics.I'm a big believer that if you don'tknowif a career option is for you, then it's probablynotthe career option for you.Engineering ain't that great unless you enjoy it IMO. And if you enjoy it then you don't think about it and just do it. Those people that don't have jobs probably aren't good enough, aren't trying hard or smart enough, or aren't branching out enough. There are always jobs out there, there is no reason to be an unemployed engineer.Dave.

author: A-sic Enginerd
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2010, 10:49:50 pm
content: Ditto on what Dave said.One other footnote - if it's something you need to go to school for, you can't necessarily look at the job market as it is today. A lot can / will change before you get out of school.

author: smartie
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 02, 2010, 05:26:51 am
content: Thanks for your guys feed back, I'll keep that in mind when going to uni next year!CheersRoman
New T-Shirts - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 30, 2010, 12:20:04 pm
content: Photos of the new T-Shirts on the Merchandise page:http://www.eevblog.com/store/Dave.

author: Strube09
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2010, 09:17:05 pm
content: When is the multivibrator shirt coming out?
Budget, Intermediate, High End Reviews - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Zed
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2010, 04:25:35 pm
content: I love your honest down to earth reviews of test gear etc Dave and was wondering if you could do some review videos of say 3 items in the low, med, high price bracket. I regularly buy What Hi-Fi magazine and they do this with their gear reviews and I thought it would be great to see similar reviews for gear us electronic geeks use as well.

author: Zed
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 23, 2010, 09:26:42 pm
content: My bad, I have been catching up on Dave's reviews now I can find them that is. Since the You Tube revamp it seems harder to watch videos (for me anyhow) and I only discovered the EEVBlog a few weeks ago so I apologize for my noobiness also.
A show at the workplace... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: MrPlacid
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2010, 05:02:16 pm
content: Maybe when the boss isn't looking, Dave can video the inside of his workplace. I would love to see the gears true professionals uses, the cleanliness of the workbench, how they store components & parts. It's probably be good for will be EEs to know what to expect.If your coworkers are shy, have them wear paperbags while you're filming

author: DavidDLC
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2010, 05:34:39 pm
content: There are companies (like mine) were that type of activities is not tolerated, you can get fired !But let's see what does he have to say.

author: MrPlacid
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2010, 06:21:20 pm
content: Quote from: DavidDLC on June 21, 2010, 05:34:39 pmYeah, that thought crossed my mind. I remember Dave said one time that his boss recommend the workers to have blogs. And I see alot of "How It's Made" shows on tv and it seemed many companies like to show/displayed their products.Anyways, I purchased my SKIL iXo Screwdriver, because I saw one show how the company made gas chain saw. They showed the factory and R&D involved. Impressed with what I saw, when I saw the electric screw driver I knew instantly it was quality stuff.But, I wouldn't blame Dave or his boss if they decide not to do the show.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 21, 2010, 10:41:29 pm
content: Quote from: MrPlacid on June 21, 2010, 06:21:20 pmThat's correct, they do actually encourage us to have and participate in blogs of all sorts.But I deliberately leave work and the EEVblog totally separate, lest I accidentally say something they don't like.Don't worry, you aren't missing anything, it's not your traditional engineering company.This is where I wish I was actually still at my old company since starting this blog, I could have shown so much cool stuff, lots of interesting topics to talk about, and had the finest equipment slush money could buy.Dave.
Podcast Problem - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 19, 2010, 01:13:07 pm
content: Sorry everyone, there appears to be a major problem with the Podcast feed and I have no idea why. My usual delete post and try again method is no longer working.Likely something wrong with PodPress my Wordpress plugin that handles the iTunes/podcast stuff for me.I'm working on it, but I ain't no Linux Penguin...Dave.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 19, 2010, 01:33:18 pm
content: Ok, looks like I may have coaxed it into working.The XML feed has the correct file attachment names instead of the corrupt strings it had before:http://feeds.feedburner.com/ElectronicsEngineeringVideoBlog?format=xmlEverything feeds off this, so I believe it should get fixed in iTunes as well, can someone confirm?Dave.

author: tsa
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 19, 2010, 01:51:54 pm
content: Dave,iTunes shows all episodes right now (up to ep. #88, even episode 87, which was published a week ago on YouTube), downloads and plays perfectly!Thank you for your enthusiastic work!Thomas

author: TheDirty
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2010, 03:38:51 pm
content: The RSS feed still doesn't work. Nothing since #86.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 05, 2010, 12:03:35 am
content: Quote from: TheDirty on June 04, 2010, 03:38:51 pmThe RRS feed works for me. I have it on my iGoogle home page and they all show up just fine.Anyone else?Shows up just fine on the feed page:http://feeds2.feedburner.com/ElectronicsEngineeringVideoBlogDave.

author: charliex
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2010, 12:14:41 am
content: works for meEEVblog - Electronics Engineering Video Blog PodcastRestore | ShareDeleteEditLoading...EEVblog #91 – $50 Multimeter Shootout – Extech EX330, Amprobe AM220, Elenco, Vichy VC99, GS Pro-50Product Design FAIL – IDEAL MultimeterTelstra got the kick up the arse they deserved!

author: dengorius
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2010, 01:39:47 am
content: Yep, same here. Up and running

author: TheDirty
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2010, 01:48:06 am
content: This is the feed that I was using, which is now dead. I'll move to the feedburner one, but you might want to forward this URL if others are using it.http://www.eevblog.com/?feed=podcast
bad firmware design stuffing up your product - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: haxby
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2010, 10:38:44 pm
content: I've just spent 2 days mucking with a wireless router trying various versions of firmware to get it going. Which made me wonder how the one piece of hardware can have over 15 versions of firmware to choose from. If they didn't get it right after the 5th version, who on earth would expect that they would get it right on the next... 16th version?I wonder if Dave has designed a great hardware based product only to have it stuffed up by poor firmware written by software hacks.I see a trend amongst PC peripherals where the hardware is well spec'd but the firmware and or drivers are rubbish rendering the hardware useless.Dave, in your experience, why do you think this is the case? (if you agree with me that is)You would think it would be more difficult to get the hardware right, rather than the software, wouldn't you?

author: charliex
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2010, 10:41:12 pm
content: Well theres different reasons for it, software and hardware bugs, timeframes, standards added or changes. for products like wireless routers especially, if there's some hacked think like WEP they'll often update it.its a good thing usually, but places will often chuck it out earlier thinking they'll patch it after launch, but this is usually a direct response to the demands of the customers who want it fast and cheap.

author: A-sic Enginerd
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2010, 06:15:50 am
content: Quote from: charliex on June 14, 2010, 10:41:12 pmExactly.And when it comes to products that use a "standard" protocol there's one more twist to put on it. The explanation I like best is one I heard from a very senior engineer at my old job: it's what it means to be a cable whore.What he meant by that is, even if your product does everything exactly as it's supposed to per the spec, not every other third party product your products connects with will. And that means sometimes you actually have to do things outside what's required by spec to make it work. If your company is the gorilla in the particular market, and your product gets out early enough, you can actually often become the defacto standard, even if it's not 100% in compliance with the spec. The company I'm at now is classic example of this. They put out a chip for a SATA connection and it was dead on exactly what the spec says. However, almost everybody else product we were trying to connect to had it wrong. Our customers agreed the other companies had it wrong. Even plug fests showed the other companies had it wrong. However, in the interest of expediting our customers products (we just made the chips and firmware, not complete end product), we made the necessary changes to get our product to work with the other POSes.The more off the wall brand and cheap POS product you go with, the more likely you'll run into this sort of thing. Wireless hasn't quite reached that commodity state (IMHO) like say a 10/100 MAC has so expect to see issues.
pcb trace and design rule - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: uranium235
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2010, 12:56:04 pm
content: ive already watched some of your vids their great and informativei would like to suggestpcb trace and design rules since you already told few on my topic inProjects, Designs, and Technical Stuff>>> simple training and developing board

author: TheDirty
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2010, 01:20:57 pm
content: This might help for now:http://www.alternatezone.com/electronics/files/PCBDesignTutorialRevA.pdf(also made by Dave.)

author: uranium235
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2010, 04:34:59 pm
content: Quote from: TheDirty on June 14, 2010, 01:20:57 pmthank for the link i will ready while im at school but for me its better to see it on video and how he does it
Blog suggestion - clamp meter review  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: topari
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 06, 2010, 12:13:03 pm
content: I'd be interested in a review of clamp meters and how they would be used. For example, is it feasible to try and measure current running through a motorcycle or car wiring loom ? Would you use one at the back of Storage Area network to measure the current draw ?

author: PetrosA
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2010, 02:28:28 pm
content: For cars or motorcycles, I think it would be more useful to measure either the (+) wire from the alternator or individual (+) wires out of the fuse box which will give you a total load reading or specific load readings. You'll never know exactly what you're measuring in a bundle of wires since some circuits may have the (-) wire in the bundle which will cancel out the reading for that circuit.I'm going to defer to someone else on the Storage Area network question, since I'm not sure what you mean by that.

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2010, 08:46:17 pm
content: Quote from: topari on June 06, 2010, 12:13:03 pmYes it is , from the current on the battery cable , you can find the condition of your brushes in the starter !!And there is and some more secrets too...But the point is, that the good AC/DC ones, costs " real " money !!Set your price range first , so to get more useful advices .
Just another blog video idea - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: merlin8224
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 05, 2010, 10:04:14 pm
content: Hi Dave,Love your videos. very helpful ...Just a topic suggestion which i believe you havent covered yet.Can you discuss a few communication protocols used in embedded devices. Which ones and what to discuss in that entirely up to you.Keep up the good work mate.cheers.
EEVblog Search - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 02, 2010, 05:46:12 am
content: There is a new search box on the right hand sidebar that now searches the site using Google. Much better than the old crappy Wordpress search, and it searches the entire forum too.And for those who want to help support the blog, you can do your regular Google searches usinghttp://www.eevblog.com/search/if you feel that way inclinedDave.
blog suggestion: metal detector design - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: KTP
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 31, 2010, 04:03:28 pm
content: Since you guys (Aussies) have such great gold fields for nugget shooting, how about a blog on the basic circuitry and theory in the various types of metal detectors? The best metal detecting company in the world was started in Australia (Minelab).One day I hope to try out my Minelab Xterra 705 there...
Whats the secret behind Agilent? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: x0170
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 16, 2010, 10:53:17 am
content: Hi.I am totally confused, evereyone is selling everyones products !?I own a Rigol oszilloscope. Some days ago I saw an Agilent oszilloscope which had exactly the same operating system and gui on it like my Rigol scope but with an Agilent brand and logo. The same with HP stuff. Is Agilent just a distributor that buys mashines and sells them with its own name or do they produce any thing by themselves?But its great to know that I got an Agilent quality oszilloscope for 200$ less than the original Agilent scope.Greets.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 16, 2010, 04:01:22 pm
content: The lowest-end Agilent scopes are rebadged Rigol scopes, this is a well known fact. They are not completely identical, Agilent requested some firmware changes, and will give you better documentation and support. The higher-end scopes are all in-house designs, so you won't find an Infinium for $1000 with a different name on it.

author: charliex
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2010, 05:12:24 pm
content: Big successful company designs scope with large r&d budget+technical skill, uses outsourcing to bring to market, outsourcer capitalises on large companies r&d budgets, undercuts low end market share.people say, lol, wut, why so expensive ?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 16, 2010, 10:10:08 pm
content: Alm is correct. It's been a well known fact that Agilent have done this with their lower end gear for many years now, and this is how Rigol got their "stepping stone" into the big leagues. I mentioned it in my very first blog.It's common practice in order to compete in more market "spaces" than your R&D and manufacturing group allows.Dave.

author: ElektroQuark
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 17, 2010, 08:09:20 am
content: ¿Has anyone try the Agilent firmware in the Rigol?
Steve Lee and Dave testing equipment 'under fire' - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: BartManInNZ
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2010, 06:25:17 am
content: Hey Dave,Love the blog, came across this:thought that a combined blog post with test gear and guns would stress test even the best equipment!

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 20, 2010, 06:44:07 am
content: err I haven't heard yet of a multimeter that is made to be literally bullet proof

author: BartManInNZ
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2010, 07:48:20 am
content: But I am sure we all have a tool we love to hate and to put a bullet or 56 through one would be very satisfying!

author: DJPhil
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2010, 08:25:08 am
content: Quote from: BartManInNZ on May 20, 2010, 07:48:20 amHmm, I've got an old FIC pentium 2 motherboard I'd like to shoot, but I'm afraid to. The way that thing's treated me so far it'd probably find a way to maim me on the way out. That thing was concentrated electronic hate.I kept it for comic relief, and to remind me that it could be worse. I was reminded recently by a friend of a story relating to it that I'd forgotten for something like a decade. After one of it's week long fits of belligerence I lost my cool, crushed up a Prozac and sprinkled it on the board in a last ditch attempt. I wish I could remember if it helped.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2010, 11:17:31 am
content: While it would be great just for kicks, just know most mobos are made of what is considered toxic material now, and finding the parts to discard is going to be a chore if its blown up substantially. That's different from overloading them briefly in a kV test, the units are still intact to discard properly.
Suggestion  forum view ..  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 16, 2010, 11:59:49 am
content: 1) Well I will have to ask if its possible the topics per page to become from 20 to 30 or 40.So the most fresh topics , to preserved for more time at the first page of any category .2) Any Polls with more than 30 votes , to become automatically as "sticky" until the expiration date.Just few ideas ..
RS-485 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: neal.sprouse
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 04, 2010, 12:40:09 pm
content: Dave,A blog on RS-485 would be great. I thinking RS-485 might be a solution for a project I am working on. What transceiver IC would you recommend? Cable termination? Multiple devices on the same bus?Thanks,Neal

author: tecman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2010, 06:37:36 pm
content: I have used 485 too many times to count. The most common xceiver is the 75176. Works quite well but is not as robust as others. Exceeding the bus voltage with an external source will generally fry them. For a high end xceiver use a MAX485 or MAX 1485. They will take a whole log more abuse than the 75176, but cost 4x-5x more.Termination is needed only at higher bauds and longer cable lengths, or if you have multiple nodes. Use 120 ohm with a series 0.1uf cap. Resistor alone will work with 2 nodes, but with more the loading with more nodes, the DC resistance can swamp the signal.The spec supports 128 or more devices on the bus. We have used over a dozen w/o problem. If you do have issues, often a lower baud will be a quick fix, otherwise terminations, cable quality, etc start to become factors.paul
More design-oriented videos - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: kc1980
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2010, 11:30:20 pm
content: Hi Dave,I'd like to request more design-oriented videos. E.g., high frequency PCB design, component selection, etc. Alternatively, you can do videos on "how things work" -- any common household electronics would do. At any rate, I think you're doing a great job on the videos. Please keep up the excellent work.Thanks!Ken

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 05, 2010, 01:46:56 am
content: Hi Ken.I'd love to, but it all really comes down to time and effort. Those kind of design videos usually require a lot more time and effort to plan, shoot, and edit. So it's really a matter of how busy I am at any given time.Dave.

author: eswets
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2010, 02:31:09 am
content: But Dave,You always find time to blow sh!t up!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 05, 2010, 02:35:41 am
content: Quote from: eswets on May 05, 2010, 02:31:09 amYeah, but that's like, really really fun!Dave.
Forum Attatchments - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 19, 2010, 11:02:21 pm
content: I've now changed the forum attachments settings.10MB max per post, 4 files per post, 5MB per file, and enough space to last years.I don't think these are regularly backed up though, so if the forum gets nuked for some reason, they may get trashed.Dave.

author: migsantiago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 20, 2010, 02:04:45 pm
content: At least it's safer than megaupload or rapidshared. Thanks Dave.

author: David
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2010, 12:59:41 pm
content: Awesome, no more uploading to personal web space

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2010, 06:23:45 pm
content: Just few tips for the attachments .1) You had to click once on the picture , then you should wait few seconds so the picture to load ...If its an large one , it could take even 10 seconds or more , double clicking does not help,so to speed up the process.2) If the picture loads up , and its larger than your screen resolution ,you can use the arrows on your keyboard, so to scroll left right or up down .I am saying all this , because every forum software , has its own behavior and settings.Lets hope that I have help someone, with those tips ..

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 02, 2010, 04:21:28 pm
content: If you need to post more than four files, just make more than one post.
Login Cookie - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 19, 2010, 10:47:48 pm
content: Hi AllI just changed the forum cookie name, so if you get asked to log back in etc, that's normal.Sorry for the inconvenience.Dave.

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2010, 11:17:27 pm
content: What flavor is the new one ?
Suggestion of Posts in EEVBlog - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2010, 05:07:38 pm
content: hi Dave. i'm a newcomer here. But been a member on different blogs, i saw the posts in this blog/forum are still quite limited (not many). So here i'm just suggesting it would be nice if you have such Sections/Posts/Forums on the following:1) Equipments (product review/suggestion/discussion by other member)2) Techniques (specific on EE useful/common techiniques)3) Buy and Sell (Where forum member can sell their unused things or provide services)4) Manufacturer/Supplier (Manufacturer can promote/describe explain/discuss their product here)5) Career Guidance (suggestion/discussion/offer from member or other company)6) Events (thing that happening relating to EE, conference, contest etc) but i think you've it covered in News Section7) Personality (maybe you can pick any VIP out there or forum member to intro on their contribution in earlier or current EE discipline)thats just my 2 cents opinion, no harm will occured if those are not done

author: RayJones
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2010, 12:49:15 am
content: Quote from: shafri on April 09, 2010, 04:20:00 pmYes, I agree, I just looked at Buy & Sell and immediately groaned at the first reply to the bench meter thread.Just like a door to door salesmen, people do not appreciate (or I don't at least) having items thrust upon them.Second Thread is the same commercial interest placing a full on ad, which no doubtis not paid forSpam Spam SPAMGrrrrr

author: desolatordan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 10, 2010, 03:14:16 am
content: Quote from: RayJones on April 10, 2010, 12:49:15 amSame reaction here. Many forums with buy/sell forums don't allow businesses for that reason. It's like running a club and putting a sign on the door that says "Solicit here!". In forums that allow corporate representatives, they are best only there to offer support (usually via PM), and do no soliciting whatsoever.
Circuit of the week/month - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: dengorius
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2010, 12:13:48 am
content: I had this idea for a blog and i thought it would have been fun to share it with you. How about a "circuit of the week/month" series? Introducing and discussing a new interesting circuit every week, month or random time. Something that could be used to address a specific task. More or less what you already did in ep #72 when you talk about your ucurrent adapter, but without all the "extra" things (package format, design ideas etc) just the circuit, plain and simple. It think that would be great. It could be a valid counterpart to the "equipment review" series as i presume it's kinda tough to obtain new material to review on a regular basis isn't it?Hope you like the ideaCheers

author: TheDirty
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2010, 12:31:22 am
content: I think Dave is trying to avoid these scheduled vblogs. When he first started he tried a few things like chip of the week. I seem to remember him mentioning he was staying away from these things and focusing on specific topics for each episode when they came available rather than hunt for a circuit at the end of the month if nothing has come up yet.

author: dengorius
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2010, 01:13:11 am
content: yes I remember that as well. I said week/month just to give the idea. Obviously that's not a constraint just "circuit of the I'll do it whenever i feel to" doesn't sound really goodBtw I'm posting this only as a reminder, Dave said he would have thought about this but he would have probably forgot without a post on the forum, so here it isSalute

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 15, 2010, 02:18:30 am
content: Yeah, if I get email it just gets buried within a day and I have no hope of remembering.Sounds like a decent idea, I'll see if I can slip one in occasionally.Usually the latest blog is whatever I think of at the time I go to shoot, I'm usually too lazy to actually think about it and plan somethingDave.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 18, 2010, 11:59:16 am
content: oh don't plan anything Dave that would make it boring

author: Waifian
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2010, 02:29:04 pm
content: I agree! It already rocks!
Suggestion for a blog - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: hans
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 11, 2010, 02:04:58 pm
content: Hi Dave,Maybe you could do a blog on something like power supplies? I mean like lab power supplies, the ones you can limit the current (CV and CC mode) , or even program digitally. I would also be keen to know what you have in your own lab, is it DIY?
Tools and soldering irons etc..... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Richard
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 07, 2010, 04:22:59 pm
content: Hi Dave,I love the blog, it always brings a smile to my face, and is very informative.. Keep it up. If you get any tools from the manufacturers to test, I would love to see a blog or two about any of the following1. Soldering Irons2. Hand tools3. Solder types.Anyway, here's wishing you all the best, from Scotland in the UKRichard Wilson

author: MTron
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2010, 04:26:00 pm
content: i agree...some tools or a soldering iron could be a good idea....maybe just do a bunch in a whole episode.....or even a tutorial on proper soldering techniques...i would imagine your blog to-do list is getting pretty extensive Dave....lol

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 07, 2010, 05:03:42 pm
content: Soldering: here here !I'm starting to SMD solder and well I've done one chip with not too much hickup so I'm a little less shaky but a blog would be nice with some recomendations for irons

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2010, 03:55:31 pm
content: i've KADA 852AD+ soldering n hot air station, is it good?, cheapest i can get from china. i'm proud! not because it is good (infact for me, it is) but because it is my first more pro looking soldering tool. got from ebay. before this, i just use $5 soldering iron, worked for me, but after having KADA, its like having the most expensive equipment. is it good? or durable? hmmmm. i dont really think so, why? because it still cheap compared to others! but so far, so good.p/s: still cant get the hot air gun working right, no experience before and it happened to tear the copper layer away off the pcb once
Topics For EEVblog - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Strube09
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2010, 12:26:17 am
content: Feedback and compensation loops/network w/ opamps and how they are used in switching circuits (Like power supplies). Time of compensation (type 1, 2 and 3).Proper times to use a Microcontroller vs. a FPGA. Advantages/disadvantages and primary differences.C vs C++ in microcontroller design.PCB layout tools, compare and contrast. Best for beginners and advanced.... best bang for your buck.Capture and sim tools review and opinion.Book reviews... so many books in the electronics world... Books regarding programming, power supply design, layout, etc... good ones you have and read?How you tackle writing a program... steps taken, flow charts, pseudo code?Plenty of more ideas... just a few for nowKeep up the great work!

author: MTron
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2010, 12:38:09 am
content: Given the interest on power supply design (i know there is that thread on converting an ATX supply into a lab/bench psu) and my own small project building a powersupply from an old stereo-amplifier, and other peoples interest, i would love to see a video on PSU design like Strube09 suggested

author: desolatordan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2010, 12:42:54 am
content: QuoteThrow CPLD and PAL into that comparison as well. What's best for energy consumption, speed, etc...I'd also like to see something about electronics in extreme environments (outer space, humid/wet, hot or cold extremes)
Mega Multimeter Leads  stress test ...  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2010, 07:56:54 pm
content: Dave ... get them , burn them , stress them , let the probes melt down ..10A at 1000V = 10 KW ... lets see who is the " Man "Fluke ,Hirschmann, Gunson , Textronic , Chinas unbranded or branded .. like those Chi-Shing .. and add others too ...Test , probes , crocks , cables .Built one load with resistors , throw it in a bracket with watter , and at 35V throw 30A current to them ..Just an idea ...
your favourite projects - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ste hughes
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 18, 2010, 11:05:38 pm
content: Dave i love the blogi am crap at electronics but i find it interesting and just enjoy iti will never be a pro and have no interest to be but!i would love you to do a episode on maybe your favourite project, your most interesting, your most boringyou know what i meanjust your most memorable projects from your career or hobby time!keep up the good work mate

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 20, 2010, 08:47:27 pm
content: Dave does features his projects from time to time. the wrist calculator for example and mnay other tid bits, even the hacking of the headlamp was a project as it required reverse engineering the thing and modding it.

author: ste hughes
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 21, 2010, 11:40:54 pm
content: yeah i agree he does thati was thinking a one off where he talks about his favourite project everhis most interesting onesthe funniest - he could have built a vibrating arse tickler for all we knowthe strangesti know he does shows on his projects but i was thinking a look back at the projects that stick out for him if you get me - could be pretty funny

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 30, 2010, 06:28:23 am
content: Yep, I'll have to do something along those lines every now and again.There was this one time where I measured the shock and vibration characteristics of feminine hygiene products...Dave.

author: MTron
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2010, 06:41:22 am
content: i find myself torn between wanting and not wanting to know more....
Episode List - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 03, 2010, 10:26:59 pm
content: I had a hard time finding my own blog posts, so I've now got a master list here:http://www.eevblog.com/episodes/Dave.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 10, 2010, 01:01:36 pm
content: lovely, i joined at the time you made the rigol review (thats how I found you) so I think I;'ve got 35 videos to watch

author: ToddFun
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 24, 2010, 09:00:46 am
content: I too wanted a good episode list of Dave’s best videos but I wanted my list in two categories"General knowledge" and "Product reviews". I also wanted them sorted in each category.I maintain my list at the bottom of my "beginners-in-electronics" page and only the episodes that I think would help beginners are referenced.http://www.toddfun.com/2010/02/09/beginners-in-electronics/
Walkabout - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 09, 2010, 10:56:37 pm
content: I'm going walkabout for a little while, so don't panic if I don't answer emails, forums, or post new blogs for a bit.Back to your regular programing in two shakes.Dave.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 10, 2010, 12:53:26 pm
content: where do you go walkabouts Dave - or is it Draivabouts in this modern age ?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 27, 2010, 11:10:47 am
content: I'm back!Sorry for the lack of material for the last few weeks.Now I have to catch up on thousands of emails, forum posts and comments...Dave.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 27, 2010, 11:14:46 am
content: so you going to come onto the scene of the Rigol DS1052E modding to DS1102E ? you have nearly 30 pages to read up there

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 27, 2010, 12:25:53 pm
content: Quote from: Simon on March 27, 2010, 11:14:46 amSo it seems!I've had about a dozen people emailing me about the solution already...Dave.
PCB's and Breadboarding - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: gbowne1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2010, 05:37:18 am
content: Dave!Hi Dave! I was wondering if you could post a video blog on youtube about the difference between good and bad PCB design and one about breadboarding design.. also give us some tips on breadboards and PCB design.Thanks,Greg
Bitscope BS325 review - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: djsb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2010, 02:41:56 pm
content: Hi,Just found your blog and I love your enthusiasm and sense of humour.Just had a read of the Rigol review and wondered if you had considered reviewing the latest Bitscope BS325 Unithttp://www.bitscope.com/product/BS325/.I'm still trying to decide about buying the Bitscope and would value your opinion even if you decided againt a full Blog Review.Another idea is a review of Kicad, a free GPL pcb design programme which I use for my own designshttp://kicad.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page.Hope you find my suggestions interesting.Thanks,David.London,UK

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 23, 2010, 08:43:23 am
content: The showstopper with the Bitscope is the sample rate, it's only 40MS/s, that gives an effective single shot bandwidth of only 4MHz.They haven't really updated the design much in over a decade, so IMO it's no longer competitive.It's optoisolated which is nice for PC scope, and it does waveform generation and logic too.But US$700 for a 40MS/s 2 channel 8 bit mixed signal scope is way overpriced IMO.On a side note, I can remember way back when Bitscope asked me to write their PC software for the them. Wow, that was a long time ago...Sorry, I can't review any CAD software for conflict of interest reasons.Dave.
Dave gets a mention on the Fluke Website - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 08, 2010, 04:23:16 pm
content: From:http://us.fluke.com/usen/Community/Fluke+Plus/Default.htmQuote:Electronics Engineering Video BlogFor anyone interested in electronics design, get a humorous and educational review of the new 233 Remote True-RMS Display Multimeter with Australian host, Dave Jones.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 08, 2010, 11:58:57 pm
content: Cool! thank for letting me know!I'm still on GossenMetrawatt's front page which is nice.Dave.

author: rossmoffett
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2010, 06:26:37 am
content: You called both of them tight-asses multiple times!A win for corporate transparency.
Wthat about an oscillator based on an acoustic feedback - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ivand58
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 28, 2010, 09:09:52 am
content: When I saw the entries in your blog about the ceramic capacitors, I realized that a demo with oscillator based on an acoustic feedback of the ceramic caps would be very helpful for understanding the impact of that sort of vibrations in the circuits ...

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2010, 03:53:20 pm
content: I've never tried it but I imagine it would rely on close coupling between the PCB and the speaker and lots of gain.Maybe an SMT capacitor would be required as it will have better mechanical coupling to the PCB?
Youtube Partnership - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 05, 2009, 11:41:36 pm
content: Looks like my blog is finally popular enough for YouTube to let me apply for "partner" membership. Their system wouldn't even let me fill out the form last month.The advantages are I believe, no more 10min limitation, and allowing ads on YouTube (possibly annoying to users I know, sorry).Lets see if they approve it...Dave.

author: Veramacor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 06, 2009, 01:56:21 am
content: Sounds like your on your way to getting your own TV show!Unfortunately, if you want to go that route, don't let any big US producers get a hold of your show. They will water it down so much to the point a 3rd grader can understand the content! So much of the American market is about keeping the attention span.I'm sorry, but if you want to talk about electronics, you have GOT to have more than a 2 second attention span! Anything worth learning in electronics I have found requires full concentration.I guess this post is more about the sad state of affairs of American media. I guess that is why I'm going to wait up to 20 days to get an oscilloscope from china instead of buying one locally in the US.Hoping for exponential growth in your efforts Dave!

author: Dago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 06, 2009, 09:02:53 am
content: Will this mean longer than 10min episodes? I think you have material for that, the current 10min format seems too short to me.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 06, 2009, 10:39:38 am
content: Quote from: Dago on November 06, 2009, 09:02:53 amYep, I believe that's the advantage, any length you want.I'll still have to keep it as short as possible though, as 10 minutes already pushes the limit of attention spans!Dave.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 11, 2009, 10:42:39 am
content: They approved, so I'm now a YouTube Partner, or at least I will be if the silly final form I have to fill out actually works, I keep getting a server error...Also, they are saying now that all my new videos I upload and want to put ads on will be subject to a 48hour approval process!, so possibly no more instant upload and watch for most of my audience who watch via YouTube in some way. There migth now be a 2 day lag from when I finish a blog to when people get to watch it. Grrr...Dave.
Wireless Chipsets - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 11, 2009, 12:24:26 am
content: How about a review on wireless chipsets that implement the new Zigbee stuff? There are quite a few out now, especially interesting are the Texas Instruments, and as a beginner, it's really slowing me down trying to decide on how to pick one out.As a hobbyist, I could burn through a 2-3 thousand dollars buying all the demo/eval boards out there, so the only way through it is to grab all the datasheets and then try to decide. I'm finding those datasheets are sometimes just what you need, but also sometimes leave out a lot of frustrating flaws in the chips that experts already sort of "know" about through reputation/idustry knowledge. I'm in the software industry and the exact same thing happens - the equivalent of a datasheet in hardware is an SDK or API in software - and sometimes it "just works" according to spec, and other times it's a buggy piece of crap.
SPI bus tutorial - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 03, 2009, 11:58:19 am
content: I think the SPI bus is a widely used interface between components and microcontrollers. There seems to be a lot of variance on how it's implemented and with that comes the "been there done that" knowledge that the industry experts have that we'd love to hear about.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 10, 2009, 11:18:04 pm
content: Quote from: bmwm3edward on November 03, 2009, 11:58:19 amThere is really nothing special about SPI. It is just that kids like to shit their pants about SPI and refuse to learn the few basics so they can happily mess things up. Read thishttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_Peripheral_Interface_Busand you are 90% of an SPI expert.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 11, 2009, 12:19:31 am
content: This is a good read (thank you), but the video tutorials always seem to absorb more quickly. I wouldn't mind seeing a Rigol demo on debugging SPI/serial data (Just bought that Rigol 50 MHz unit) and that's where I'm about to be in a day or two. The stuff that I'm not grasping as well as I'd like is how to set up the single-shot modes, then how to go back in time to see what happened. There are quite a few settings on the scope that seem to produce different results and an expert's walk through would be helpful. Don't get me wrong, I loved the infinite matrix of resistance video, but that is practically less useful, but probably more entertaining.
ESR Meters and Measurement Techniques  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: eeMattS
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 02, 2010, 09:00:21 pm
content: Dave,I would love to see a blog on ESR meters and measurement techniques. For example a review and tear down of your ESR meter, a K-7214 kit MK2 kit I believe. A comparison of the Atlas ESR 60,http://www.peakelec.co.uk/acatalog/jz_esr60.html, and the Ana Tek Blue,http://www.anatekcorp.com/blueesr.htm, would be great! Also, it would again be great if you could touch on how to measure ESR with a function generator and oscilloscope.Thanks,Matt Snyder

author: switcher
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2010, 09:06:50 pm
content: I own and use a blue esr meter. Very useful piece of kit.I used to own a Peak esr meter, but wasn't overly keen on it.here is a link to measure esr.www.fullnet.com/~tomg/esrscope.htm

author: eeMattS
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 02, 2010, 09:58:11 pm
content: Switcher,Thanks for the reply and link!Can you please expand on what you like and do not like about each meter?Thanks,Matt

author: switcher
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2010, 11:18:54 am
content: The blue esr meter is based on the Bob Parker unit. It works very well with repeatable, reliable, results. The Peak meter seemed to consider every cap I measured had a low esr.The Peak esr meter's construction is somewhat flimsy. The blue esr meter is a physically larger unit and is of more robust construction.
New forum catagory - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Ferroto
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2009, 07:15:04 pm
content: I'd recommend creating a forum category for us to post the various home-brew projects were working on. This will allow us to show off our creations and get valuable feedback and attract more visitors to this site.

author: Dago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2009, 07:59:54 pm
content: Good idea I guess.
Puzzle quiz!! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Mastro Gippo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2009, 06:59:34 am
content: The "guess what it is" puzzles are very common around electronics blogs, (see bunniestudios, hacked gadgets...) I think you can make something more original. For example, hacked gadgets has a "guess what it isn't" contest, where you have to let your fantasy work. But I have an Idea for you, since this is an EE blog: show us a product, fully assembled, tell us what it does, and ask us how we would have build it (components, techniques, etc). Then compare with the original and see who got a better(or more similar) solution!What do you think?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 16, 2009, 10:40:20 am
content: Not a bad idea!
Tagging the videos - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: armandas
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2009, 02:08:35 pm
content: Dave, why not start tagging the videos? A tag cloud would helpful to people who don't look for anything particular (e.g. all equipment review videos) and also to people who know exactly what they are looking for (e.g. Fluke 233 review). Not only that, it would also help to rank better in search engines!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 10, 2009, 09:32:15 pm
content: Done!There has always been a search bar which seems to work fine if you want to search for something specific. I'm actually using that all the time now to find blog links because it's the fastest way, and I can't remember what number was what!Dave.