uCurrent's Available Again - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 26, 2010, 11:31:13 am
content: Well now, this is rather embarrassing.For months I've been telling people the uCurrent is sold out and I don't have any left.What do I find in a box? 10 complete PCB's + parts + blank pcbs!So I now have 10 fully built units available for sale again, and I have updated the PayPal cart accordingly.If you want one, hurry!Dave.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 26, 2010, 11:47:25 am
content: I was lucky enough to catch it in time, immediately ordered one, might come in handy. Had to search around a bit to find the right page (I rarely visit your normal website), for anyone else that's looking,the uCurrent. And it's AUS$, so it's actually cheaper than it appears.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 26, 2010, 11:51:12 am
content: where do we get it and how much ? is it a kit or fully assembled ? I don't really want to assemble something that small

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 26, 2010, 12:15:38 pm
content: Quote from: Simon on August 26, 2010, 11:51:12 amFully assembled.http://www.alternatezone.com/electronics/ucurrent/Dave.

author: MyZirconia
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2010, 07:11:16 pm
content: Phew finally ive got one..i have checked that website for month without any luckand today ive just checked it and DING i could do a purchase so now all ihave to to is wait for the package..//Magnus from Sweden

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2010, 07:35:08 pm
content: Ok i did some testing , so to see the pricing , and Paypal reports that they are sold out.I do not do such low measurements, so I will never need one ,but its good as information ..

author: allanw
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2010, 08:31:48 pm
content: Gone already? Are you sure there's no demand for them?edit: How about the blank PCB's? Are you willing to sell those too?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 26, 2010, 11:15:50 pm
content: Quote from: allanw on August 26, 2010, 08:31:48 pmYep, all gone overnight!Sales spurts like that happen. If I order 100 of them I get stuck with 80 of them and one order dribbles in a week which is annoying and makes it not worth the hassle.I have spare boards and some parts, will have to see how many more I can assemble with what I've got left.Dave.

author: batee
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 01, 2010, 06:07:14 pm
content: I'll take one when they're available again.Bryan A. Thompsonbryan@batee.com

author: MrPlacid
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2010, 08:45:24 am
content: I'll order one in Dave's next batch. I wouldn't mind getting the one he's currently using

author: pisarm
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 07, 2010, 09:11:54 am
content: Would it be possible to get it as a kit? Possibly at a reduced price

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 07, 2010, 09:42:18 am
content: Looks like I'll have 30 units available again, but it'll take a few weeks at least.Dave.

author: MrPlacid
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2010, 04:59:00 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 07, 2010, 09:42:18 amHooray!!! Take your time and don't push yourself too hard to assemble those units.

author: quantumfall
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2010, 12:29:44 pm
content: I would love to get a kit for this, as that would be fun to build and not to complex to fault find, I'm sure it will work first time with the great PCB and design. Its a great tool to have, I would source all the parts myself and cook up a point to point build if I could find the parts. I appreciate its a big part of a project to source all the bits, I just hate that bit.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2010, 02:20:05 pm
content: its tempting, but... i still dont get the clue of uCurrent application. poor me

author: quantumfall
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2010, 02:51:53 pm
content: Quote from: shafri on September 13, 2010, 02:20:05 pmIts idea is that a meter on a low current range milli Amps, the meter has an "internal resistance" and will affect the circuit you are trying to measure. The meter is in series with the circuit as you know. The ucurrent uses much lower internal resistance and affects the circuit less, so a more true to life measurement of your circuit without the meter in there, also a more accurate reading, less effect on the circuit and so better than using just your meter on a low current setting. It also outputs a voltage that is proportional to the current and most meters are more accurate on the DC voltage range.I hope this helps.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2010, 03:03:37 pm
content: Quote from: quantumfall on September 13, 2010, 02:51:53 pmoic. so this one is like a add-on device next to our DMM to measure a very low current circuit right? thanx.

author: DavidDLC
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2010, 05:01:26 pm
content: Maybe a demonstration from Dave like measuring a very small current with and without this unit will make thing more clear, and possible more customers on the pool !

author: DJPhil
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2010, 05:47:00 pm
content: I think it's an excerpt pulled from #2 (@3m22s roughly).Here's thepdf file of the original articleon Dave'swww.alternatezone.comsite.As I was writing this it appears that the cloud's eaten Dave! 503 errors all around. Time to copy and paste this post! Fight the cloud Dave, you can make it!Hope that helps with the uCurrent confusion.

author: nathanc
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 18, 2010, 08:36:05 pm
content: I love the show and the uCurrent is a great idea. I'll be ordering one if I get a chance when you get them in again. they seem to be going like hotcakes!

author: SnakeBite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 26, 2010, 08:13:21 pm
content: Dave i want one too when you will get more of this ?can i get it autographed?Ido

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 29, 2010, 12:39:42 am
content: I have the parts, I just need to get them assembled.It's not going to happen before my US trip though, so it's now end of October at the earliest.Dave.

author: Time
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 29, 2010, 12:45:55 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 29, 2010, 12:39:42 amAren't you coming to the Los Angeles area for some kind of conference?

author: kaptain_zero
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2010, 07:00:35 am
content: Dave, any news yet?RegardsChristian

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 03, 2010, 09:10:15 am
content: Quote from: kaptain_zero on November 03, 2010, 07:00:35 amSorry, still have the parts sitting here, just need to find time to send them away for assembly.Dave.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 25, 2010, 12:20:20 am
content: I finally got off my arse and sent the parts away for assembly.No ETA yet, but I'd expect within 2 weeks.Dave.

author: Strube09
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2010, 02:23:07 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on November 25, 2010, 12:20:20 amWhere do you get your assembly done? Do you use a quickturn assembler or some china manufacture? I find that some of the quick turn assemblers are crazy high on price and china doesn't want to assemble such small runs (unless it is for approvals before my production runs). I usually end up hand assembling small runs.Thanks

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2010, 01:14:50 pm
content: Dave - you should probably state which flavour of dollars your shop prices are in...

author: quarks
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 29, 2011, 06:21:16 pm
content: Hello Dave,do you have an idea if/when you will be able to sell again. I would be really happy if I could buy this adapter.RegardsMarcus

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 04:03:47 am
content: I have no plans at present, too busy with other stuff I'm afraid.I always update on Twitter and/or here what's happening.Dave.

author: eurokid
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 06, 2011, 06:42:15 am
content: I want micro current! I want micro current!

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2011, 10:58:16 pm
content: So make yourself one?

author: DavidDLC
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2011, 12:21:00 am
content: Quote from: eurokid on March 06, 2011, 06:42:15 amAnd don't act like a little kid (unless you are one)

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 08, 2011, 12:29:23 am
content: Hmmm.... maybe I should put mine on eBay...

author: reagle
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 20, 2011, 07:07:32 pm
content: Hmm, I am starting to think I want me one too!I'd make one if Dave would sell the bare boards..

author: urbanwriter
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2011, 04:15:25 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on August 26, 2010, 11:31:13 amMight these be available again under thecurrentcircumstances? I'm hoping.

author: insurgent
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2011, 05:48:27 am
content: ?Current is in a feature article in the May 2011 edition of Everyday Practical Electronics:http://www.epemag3.com/Must be a wedding present for Prince William & what's her name

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2011, 11:40:59 am
content: Quote from: insurgent on April 27, 2011, 05:48:27 amKate, her name is Kate Middleton!

author: Leo Bodnar
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2011, 09:55:57 pm
content: What's up with a handle on that hat?! Go on, you know you want to! LOL

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2011, 10:29:03 pm
content: Quote from: Leo Bodnar on April 28, 2011, 09:55:57 pmonly she and the designer and their imagination know whats that for. very nice "homo sapien" though!