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  1. Terry01

    Resistors, Capacitors, Zener diodes... Why the funny values?

    Holy smokes!! As a complete beginner this stuff makes my brain hurt! I get the jist of the values but as I've learned very quickly with electronics there's a lot more to take in. Pages and pages more! I find most of it very interesting and often end up reading about something that's nothing to...
  2. Terry01

    Need to drain off curent.

    Check out "wheelchairdriver.com" web site buddy. I'm a wheelchair user myself. Its relatively easy to sort this but the guys there will guide you much better than I will. Just don't let them convince you to "go lithium"! Lol Good luck with your project.
  3. Terry01

    Current limiting in a CC/CV power supply

    I would assume the same Steve and k_e. My bench "power supply" is "constant voltage" probably the same as most unless it is for powering something in particular. There is always "the exception" ;)
  4. Terry01

    XR2206 DIY signal generator kit.

    Yes Irene,they are good for information.
  5. Terry01

    Component getting too hot and I dont know why

    That's why I love to read the random posts....always something new to be had knowledge wise. These kinds of posts are invaluable for beginners. Also...now I know this, the same principles can be adapted for other things or problems I am sure to come across. That's why I love EP! :) Sorry for...
  6. Terry01

    Multimeter Spec

    No one said you did. Buddy
  7. Terry01

    Multimeter Spec

    LOL .....I have the Fluke 177 (made in the U.S.A) & the Brymen 867s so I'll pass on the Chinese number and the EEVblog's meter too although I'd take the EEVblog one if I had to choose 1. The Brymen really are decent meters and look and feel good too. I think the Brymen meters will become more...
  8. Terry01

    Multimeter Spec

    Lol Steve.....I'll defo have a word with my quality manager!
  9. Terry01

    Multimeter Spec

    K_e makes a very valid point too about "Its infinite how deep it can go".
  10. Terry01

    Multimeter Spec

    I have accurate enough meters so my tests are definitely NOT meaningless. I also have the 10x accuracy you say I need. I only checked the meter up to 10 Vdc this time too and its still just in spec up to the 10Vdc now you post the spec sheet. I really know nothing about the calibration process...
  11. Terry01

    Multimeter Spec

    I have a meter (ExTech EX505) that I knew was a little of the mark. I have a cheapo Hyelec MS89 that I've had for donkeys for just general about the house stuff or working on my wheelchair,things like that. When I decided to take up electronics I decided to get another meter,the ExTech! I...
  12. Terry01

    XR2206 DIY signal generator kit.

    I will do. I like watching the videos. That's where I learn most of the little I know. Its very handy for someone like me just starting out. I can select what I want to learn and do it whenever it suits me. I even watched a couple of videos on how to work my calculator properly so I can work the...
  13. Terry01

    XR2206 DIY signal generator kit.

    Awesome site! I'll be spending some time there for sure! I have 1 of the £5 voltage references you get off eBay. It does 2.5v, 5v, 7.5v, and 10v. I've seen Youtube videos that say the card giving the exact x.xxxV readings they give you with it is mass produced and not specifically for that 1...
  14. Terry01

    XR2206 DIY signal generator kit.

    Its funny you mention the heat from older scopes. I got mine from eBay. It was a bit of a punt but its turned out to be a good one. When I got it I checked everything as best I could (YouTube videos) and all was fine till I noticed the side was heating up a little. I thought it was bad news but...
  15. Terry01

    DT 9205A digital multimeter

    Google "DT 9205A schematic" buddy. You'll get all the info you need there.
  16. Terry01

    XR2206 DIY signal generator kit.

    I was looking at the 100mhz option for that scope. Its going here for £220 so thats not bad at all. That and a similar spec Rigol one but the Rigol one seemed to be quite a bit more £££ for the same features. Just over £300! To be honest I wouldn't know the difference and for sure wouldn't need...
  17. Terry01

    XR2206 DIY signal generator kit.

    Cool. I often wonder about how many of the new instruments of today will still be doing a good job in say even 25 years. I like watching the videos on people restoring these things. There's something very satisfying about it. I got my scope from eBay. Its just basic but does everything it's...
  18. Terry01

    XR2206 DIY signal generator kit.

    I definitely have intentions of gaining more knowledge of electronics. Learning one thing seems to open up another half dozen things to learn and so on. I'm more of a tinkerer than scientist but think electronics has something to offer both and everything in between. I love too that I can...
  19. Terry01

    XR2206 DIY signal generator kit.

    Yes I've had the calculator out already. I was just wondering if a meter would do it to confirm my maths. I blew out a couple fuses on my Hyelec(cheapo) and ExTech meters plugging the leads in the wrong jacks and forgetting to change to the correct jack when changing the selector etc. I think...
  20. Terry01

    XR2206 DIY signal generator kit.

    Ha ha! The bug is well and truly set in my friend! I'm having great fun and just keep finding more I want to learn. I only have an analogue oscilloscope though and was wondering if I hook my multimeter up to it along with my scope will I be able to get the frequency readings on the meter along...
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