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  • Y Yveaux

    @Jan-Gatzke said in Your workshop :):

    my 20 years old analog soldering station

    I have the exact same one! :+1:

    However, it's not in use anymore :flushed:

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    Jan Gatzke
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    @Yveaux

    I just bought a new soldering iron for it last year. Had to google for days to find spare parts. :D

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    • A AWI

      @Yveaux An updated version ... this one generates PWM, measure frequency and even measures DS18B20 / DHT..

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      @AWI said in Your workshop :):

      An updated version

      Kicken!

      http://yveaux.blogspot.nl

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        Im thinking about getting this thing, do you think it may be useful ?

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        • gohanG gohan

          Im thinking about getting this thing, do you think it may be useful ?

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          @gohan That looks very much like the one that @AWI posted previously in the thread only with a nice case and a color display. The one he posted is quite a bit cheaper. I may get one myself and just 3D print a case for it. I can use your link for the 3D case design.
          http://s.click.aliexpress.com/deep_link.htm?dl_target_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliexpress.com%2Fitem%2FNew-2016-12864-LCD-Transistor-Tester-Capacitance-ESR-Meter-Diode-Triode-MOS-NPN-LCR-Mega328%2F32579390679.html&aff_short_key=e2Vzr3v

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            Just looked on ebay, and here is one a bit cheaper that comes with a basic case.
            http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCR-T4-Mega328-Transistor-Tester-Diode-Triode-Capacitance-ESR-Meter-MOS-NPN-PNP-/222247985900?var=&hash=item33bf0322ec:m:mLakYynk0RqdZT62qrYQfdw

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              if you want the case it costs 10$. The one I posted it seems to have pretty much the same specs, but it can detect also IR and probably some more components. It also comes with a lithium battery instead of the classic 9V, color screen and the case looks much better :)

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              • gohanG gohan

                if you want the case it costs 10$. The one I posted it seems to have pretty much the same specs, but it can detect also IR and probably some more components. It also comes with a lithium battery instead of the classic 9V, color screen and the case looks much better :)

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                @gohan You are right. I just ordered the thing. With the case and the builtin battery it looks like a real tool. The price seems to be a promotion. Normal price is >30$.
                You shoult by the way fix the link. Makes it easier for others to order it.

                I am looking for a soldering vise. Has anyone tested this one: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00196RV9C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2COJS1QZ6SUVJ&coliid=IQEGMI1GM2R46 ?

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                  Fixed the link; anyway it is a recurring promotion because I have seen that price for quite a while :)

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                  • gohanG gohan

                    Fixed the link; anyway it is a recurring promotion because I have seen that price for quite a while :)

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                    Jan Gatzke
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                    @gohan Then you can safely lean back and wait for my review. ;)

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                      @Jan-Gatzke

                      I have something similar on my workbench. Very useful.

                      0_1494091930463_20170506_192238.jpg

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                        nice wall decoration for a workshop :P :D

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                          @gohan

                          I didn't select the wallpaper.... :woman: :kissing_closed_eyes:

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                            @gohan You are right. I just ordered the thing. With the case and the builtin battery it looks like a real tool. The price seems to be a promotion. Normal price is >30$.
                            You shoult by the way fix the link. Makes it easier for others to order it.

                            I am looking for a soldering vise. Has anyone tested this one: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00196RV9C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2COJS1QZ6SUVJ&coliid=IQEGMI1GM2R46 ?

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                            @Jan-Gatzke I have this one:

                            0_1494092799058_upload-26847c60-5afa-46a8-85f7-ece57c9b7960

                            It's able to hold all kinds of PCB sizes and can rotate easily.

                            Tip for soldering through-hole components from the back without them falling out:
                            Place all components on the top of the PCB and put a sponge or scotch-brite on top of them. Fix to the PCB with some rubber bands and swap the PCB to solder!

                            http://yveaux.blogspot.nl

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                            • Y Yveaux

                              @Jan-Gatzke I have this one:

                              0_1494092799058_upload-26847c60-5afa-46a8-85f7-ece57c9b7960

                              It's able to hold all kinds of PCB sizes and can rotate easily.

                              Tip for soldering through-hole components from the back without them falling out:
                              Place all components on the top of the PCB and put a sponge or scotch-brite on top of them. Fix to the PCB with some rubber bands and swap the PCB to solder!

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                              @Yveaux I saw that thing on Amazon. There was a review saying the brackets would melt easily when using hot air. Did you use this with hot air?

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                                @Yveaux I saw that thing on Amazon. There was a review saying the brackets would melt easily when using hot air. Did you use this with hot air?

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                                @Jan-Gatzke said in Your workshop :):

                                There was a review saying the brackets would melt easily when using hot air.

                                When you clamp a PCB in it only the edges are held by the plastic brackets.
                                Unless you are blowing directly on the edge of the PCB where it is held I can imagine this could be a problem, but then, why don't you shift or rotate the PCB to get away from the brackets?

                                Did you use this with hot air?

                                Yes

                                http://yveaux.blogspot.nl

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                                • gohanG gohan

                                  if you want the case it costs 10$. The one I posted it seems to have pretty much the same specs, but it can detect also IR and probably some more components. It also comes with a lithium battery instead of the classic 9V, color screen and the case looks much better :)

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                                  @gohan Be aware that there are quite a few different versions around. The one I posted has a rotary encoder to select and operate the pwm and frequency functions. The perspex casing fits well with the rest of the nerdy testboxes I own (dummy load, power supply, a few function generators, frequencycounter ) All a lot of functionality for very little..

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                                    Aren't these devices basically Arduinos? It's written on the title atmega328. If so if we could get our hands on the code, we could make our own 😀

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                                      Nice to see in what environment others spend their time.
                                      There are a lot of electronic hobbyists out there! They have more (and more) stuff than coders.
                                      I hope that bjornhallberg has a nice desk by now.. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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                                        I noticed the many of you have an oscilloscope on their desk. What exactly do you use these for? There seems to be nothing under 200$ and I wonder if it is worth it.

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                                          There is also a cheap portable one under 100$, but it all depends how far you want to push yourself into electronics.

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