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  1. cynicmonster

    Another Oscilloscope Question

    Hi All, I'm looking a purchasing an oscilloscope and have a quick question. Do the probes need to match the frequency range of the 'scope (i.e. can a 10 MHz probe be used on a 20 MHz scope - or can a probe exceed the 'scope)? Will damage occur to the 'scope or probe if they don't match...
  2. cynicmonster

    Problems lately accessing this site

    No probs here at the moment, but thinking back, there were probably 3-4 times where the site couldn't be found over the last 3 months...I just waited a couple of hours and tried again with no probs. Monster
  3. cynicmonster

    Voltmeter for Solar Batteries

    Thanks Ante, I thought it should be ok..just wanted to be sure. Thanks again, Monster
  4. cynicmonster

    Voltmeter for Solar Batteries

    Well...people have read this, but no comment has been left. I just want some confirmation that I won't blow this guy's power supply up if I hook up some sort of voltmeter across his batteries (or the meter for that matter). Thanks, Monster
  5. cynicmonster

    Why electronics-lab takes longer time to appear

    No dramas from here....but my 'puter a bit old...
  6. cynicmonster

    Bigginers Handbook

    I'd like a copy please. [email protected]  ;D Thanks in advance
  7. cynicmonster

    Voltmeter for Solar Batteries

    Hi All, I have a mate who has a large solar setup for his house and was asking me about some sort of voltmeter setup for him to be able to read easily which bank of batteries need charging. Please excuse my ignorance, but would it be as simple as rigging up the voltmeter project posted...
  8. cynicmonster

    De-soldering

    Hi Ante, Thanks for the clarification ;D ;D. I got one of them, so I'll have a look around to see if nozzles are available, otherwise I'll have a chat to an engineering mate and see what he can come up with re: nozzle. Thanks again, cynicmonster
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    De-soldering

    Hi All, Thanks for your responses. Ante..wtf...I have no idea what it is you are holding, but it looks very 'Tim the Toolman'. I'm sure it would look great in my shed  ;D Gogo..thanks for putting me on to the sucker. I looked up the item you mentioned (found it on the Radio Shack website)...
  10. cynicmonster

    De-soldering

    Hi All, Is it just me being a novice in this field, or is there a knack to de-soldering components from commercially made boards? During my travels I have aquired several old boards which have components which (I think) would be useful. It seems though that they are very hard to de-solder (I...
  11. cynicmonster

    Oscilloscope decision

    Hi All, I'm looking for some opinions regarding the choice of an oscilloscope. I am  currently in the market for a 'scope and have been inundated with salesman pitch. What I need to know is: what needs to be looked at to help in the decision of purchasing a new unit. Some of the points of...
  12. cynicmonster

    What should I look for in a breadboard to buy one?

    Something else to consider with a board is if it is modular. i.e. you could start with a small board and over time add extra modules to give you a larger board.
  13. cynicmonster

    Resistor wattage

    Hi All, Just curious as how to determine the power rating of a resistor....a bit more info...I have picked up a box of electronic bits and pieces recently and have a quantity of what are large, old resistors. They are constructed of a dark tan material, almost like a PCB material, the smaller...
  14. cynicmonster

    its been kind of .....DEAD lately...

    Thanks Audioguru, Will include diodes and see how it goes.  :)
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    its been kind of .....DEAD lately...

    Hi All, What a great site! Sitting here at the mo in 33C sipping a cold beer....(what's a snow plough??...lol) I'm a newbie to the electronics field, having dabbled a bit as a youngster and then having to go into the workplace :( . So, in preparation for my mid-life crisis, I have decided to...
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