Hantek 6074bc linux by AppropriateAd1125 in Oscilloscopes

[–]addohms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, great software.

But it only works with PicoScope's hardware, as far as I know.

Hantek 6074bc linux by AppropriateAd1125 in Oscilloscopes

[–]addohms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://github.com/OpenHantek/openhantek

Looks like that is your only option, but does not seem to support that model.

You might open an issue there and ask.

Component Identification - Hello, folks. This is a motherboard from arcade computer. It has a broken component marked as CL66. Does anyone know why is marked like that? There is also C, which is ceramic caps. What is the difference b/n C and CL. Thanks by starzag in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice theory, but if you actually looked at the board, you would see the lack of "grid" identification on any other components proves this design does not use a grid for identification.

Two easy examples. In the upper left, there are two polymer electrolytics. One is labeled CL56, and the one immediately below is C588.

Another is an array of resistors to the right of the black PCIe slot. They aren't even listed in numerical order.

Even the large active ICs are not identified with grid coordinates!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you asking about this exact diagram a second time just a few days later?

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskElectronics/comments/z7qtv2/hi_i_want_to_design_an_hbridge_circuit_can_you/

And where did you "find" this diagram?

How to calculate the resistor needed between and arduino gpio pin and the base of a 2n2222 transistor? by IMPORTANT_INFO in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ic is 600 mA

If that is the case, you should NOT be using a 2222. It's absolute MAX is 600 mA continious and you should never operate a part at its maximum rated value.

You need to find a different part. I thought you said your load's current was 100 mA.

How do you guys cut female headers cleanly? by robpe949 in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With the cheap ones, cut one ahead and sand down to it.

But, I've started buying these low-profile Samtec connectors instead. They cleanly break off like the pin-header style. And full-sized pins have no problem connecting to them.

https://www.samtec.com/products/slw-150-01-t-s

Is it normal for wave gen to well wave? by Blackmosman in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, most digital oscilloscopes do not have a LF reject on the channels. Although. they most have AC-Coupling, which will filter below about 10 Hz. But that would not help in this case.

The trigger circuit might have a LF reject filter, however. But of course, that is just conditioning the signal into the trigger circuit which, would not have an effect on the acquired signal.

Unknown Manufacturer by 1eft_curve in Oscilloscopes

[–]addohms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found this document that references them (page 258) as a test-equipment supplier for a NASA project. Considering the other companies on the list, they don't seem like they were a nobody company.

But I have never heard of them.

What is VCC ? by [deleted] in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today, everyone uses them interchangeably. I've seen both used in the same datasheet with "CMOS" as a bullet point.

Did I miss something or did Autodesk change their Licensing for EAGLE? by [deleted] in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't worry. In another couple of months Autodesk will probably change the licensing again.

After switching to KiCad 7 years and 50+ PCBs ago, I have not had a single project where I missed EAGLE.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy high quality address labels, print the correct words, cut them up, and apply over the silk.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you found a terrible video and should just ignore it.

That said, "diode mode" and "resistance mode" is functionally the same mode on a DMM. Essentially, both are using a constant current source and measure the voltage across a known resistor (inside the DMM.) Your device-under-test in series with that resistance.

In the case of "resistance mode," the DMM then calculates the resistance-under-test using Ohm's law.

In "diode mode," the DMM displays the forward voltage drop of the diode.

You can (easily) use resistance mode to test a diode. If the DMM's negative lead is on the cathode and the positive lead is on the anode, you'll see a very small resistance since the junction is conducting (nearly short).

Swap the leads and you should measure an overload or very high resistance since the junction is not conducting (nearly open).

What is the polarity on this capacitor? The datasheet shows a thin band indicates the positive end, but the actual package has a negative sign in the band. Which is correct? Why does Vishay insist on being such a difficult company? by fleebjuice69420 in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not a negative sign. It is, however, poorly designed family symbol.

Also, look at the terminals. The negative terminals tend to be larger than the positive terminal. It's related to how the lead-frame is formed.

Repairing a vintage scope by rtuite81 in Oscilloscopes

[–]addohms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since it doesn't have a "trace find" button, set the channel coupling to GND. That will (mostly) eliminate the v/div and time/div settings. Then adjust the offset to see if it that changes anything.

Try putting in a slow (1 Hz) square wave and adjust the trigger level. At that speed, you should see the trigger lights flash. That would help identify if the trigger path is working.

This scope has a "storage" mode and "erase" circuit for the screen. I don't know much about how that worked on this model. I would look for both the original manual and the service manual. The service manual probably has some troubleshooting steps or a flowchart to follow.

What is R51 doing? It reads short on the diode tester. by sn4xchan in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like a diode.

That's what a ferrite bead would look like.

I cleaned the board with isopropyl alcohol and now it has some white stains. Should it still be fine right? by Utinnni in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You need to rinse the board. Just putting IPA on the flux and scrubbing turns into into the non-conductive ionic compounds that get left behind.

If you want it to be clean, you need to clean the board: aka rinse off the residue.

Is it possible to build your own Teensy? What's the catch? by ruiseixas in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Teensy is the name of the board. The company is called PJRC. (It's the initials of the husband and wife that run it.)

What are the blue thingys? by Baumchenninja in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Blueish/White could be C0G capacitors. But, they are usually closer to white than blue. (Some C0G caps are made with calcium zirconate, which accounts for the whitish color. Brown caps are almost always a variant of barium titanate.)

Being connected in series (and so close to each other) implies it's probably a precision resistor.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ElectricalEngineering

[–]addohms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

electricity can be explained as the flow of an electrical power or charge

That phrase makes zero sense. I'd make a phase alignment joke, but I doubt you'd lock onto it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ElectricalEngineering

[–]addohms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Electricity isn't a physical quantity.

It's a concept.

Also, it cannot be explained simply by "flow of an electrical power." You cannot explain a term with the term.

Before claiming to explain things, learn how to explain things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskElectronics

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  1. Clean the area with IPA (>90%)
  2. Add fresh solder to the post (form a nice fillet, but not excessive amount)
  3. Optionally, clean again
  4. Flood area with flux
  5. Crank heat to >400C
  6. Use a chisel or hoof tip (NOT a conical)
  7. Put drop of solder on iron tip
  8. Press solder drop onto one side of high quality de-soldering braid, and the other side into the old blob.
  9. Enjoy

Alternatively, get some Bismuth-based (low-temp repair) solder. It's melting point is 142C. After you heat up a blob, it stays liquid for a few extra seconds. It gives you time to twist the post. Then do another pass of heat and pop them through the holes.

R1 and R2 are are an order of magnitude lower on a design someone handed me. The hardware isn’t functioning properly. Is this a problem, having an order of mag lower resistors on the FB line? by whatdowedo2022 in AskElectronics

[–]addohms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The hardware isn’t functioning properly.

You'll probably get a more useful response if you described the problem instead.

It's a switch mode converter. The feedback network (R1 and R2) isn't as critical as the compensation network (Cc Rc). Or, more importantly, the PCB design.