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  1. Martaine2005

    Reflow oven

    Hi, I have no experience with these ovens but have watched videos on youtube. If I was buying one I would look at those videos and reviews. Many have made there own. Ben Heck show is very interesting and informative. I realize I didn't help with your question but I have a bad habbit of THINKING...
  2. Martaine2005

    help adapting a transformer to battery external laptop battery charger cable

    Hi, if I understand you correctly, you lost your laptop charger. You want to buy one from a thrift store. But you have not seen a charger with the female jack? As long as the charger / adapter you buy has very similar specs to the original it will be fine. Also, make sure the polarity is the...
  3. Martaine2005

    Minimum test equipment

    Thanks Dave, can I upset her indoors and say I need Two?
  4. Martaine2005

    Minimum test equipment

    Thanks Dave. Warranty is three years. So I ordered it before anybody replied.. Anyhow, I am sure I will have many questions to come. I am a Little pissed now and probably should shut up. But this forum rocks.....Cudos to all...But Adam is my UK hero. Tea with that scone dear?
  5. Martaine2005

    Need help locating timing switch

    Hi Hop, I tried to explain that in post 5 but clearly failed. Did you read it?
  6. Martaine2005

    Need help locating timing switch

    Thanks for clearing that up. Yes it is the same switch.. Swiss made too. So unless other forum members know that switch, you might have to resort to chopping and hacking as suggested earlier. Give it 24 hours or so though. All the best Martin.
  7. Martaine2005

    Need help locating timing switch

    Firstly. Does your switch have any markings, numbers etc on it?. It is clearly different to the ' generic ' pic you originally posted, (clarkes garage). If this is the case then a replacement may be found. Please try to be more specific with the actual item in question rather than ' Generic '...
  8. Martaine2005

    Minimum test equipment

    I optest for the cheapest from Maplin. £30. I have to say that I am very impressed so far. It moves quite easily if knocked by accident. A few nylocks can fix that. I would however say that if you wear reading glasses, try to not too o_O. I had a headache after 5 minutes. I now just use it...
  9. Martaine2005

    Minimum test equipment

    Update: I have changed my mind on the bench power supply. Can any body rate this for me please? I can get 20% discount if I order before tomorrow night. http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/bench-power-supplies/6654903/ Thanks. Martin.
  10. Martaine2005

    Need help locating timing switch

    Here is an example of the plastic section we are talking about... Left top. It is quite easy to shape a piece of plastic/nylon even with a file... Sorry I cannot help you any further. Hopefully somebody else on the forum will recognize your switch. Martin.
  11. Martaine2005

    Need help locating timing switch

    "That picture is a generic one I found" The switch in that picture I can find no reference to. Sorry. It appears to be 4mm thick and off the shelf are 6mm. Can you confirm this? Is your switch exactly the same as in the pic? You can try and open the swith and replace the plastic/nylon cam...
  12. Martaine2005

    Need help locating timing switch

    Hi Erich, those sun roof and electric windows also have relays too. Have you actually tested the switch with a meter? If your sun roof opens fine but continues clicking when you close it it's most likely the relay. And vice versa opening. As Steve said. It's a cam activated micro switch that...
  13. Martaine2005

    Has anyone experienced different colour room lighting, if so which colour did you prefer?

    Oh yes, my uncle was in the fire brigade..:rolleyes:
  14. Martaine2005

    Has anyone experienced different colour room lighting, if so which colour did you prefer?

    In my youth I frequented many rooms with different colours. Some were a single colour while others had several colours blending together. I think my favourite colour was when I was staring out of the window at the sun. It was a gorgeous orange, I could see the flares too. But then it started...
  15. Martaine2005

    Very Basic circuit but I am struggling

    You are clearly a very young 63 year old with a sponge brain then.:oops:
  16. Martaine2005

    Very Basic circuit but I am struggling

    Yes, microcontrollers do seem to be flooding the market. And very easy to learn for the youngsters who still have sponges for brains. I also agree with you that posting your idea could prompt somebody else on here to possibly simulate it and try it out. I never looked at it that way. Sorry. Martin.
  17. Martaine2005

    Looking for service manual LG Flatron L1942T-PF monitor

    You're welcome. Good luck with the repair. Martin.
  18. Martaine2005

    Very Basic circuit but I am struggling

    That is a very valid point Bob. But just reading a post can sometimes give an impression. For example. " very basic circuit " . And I quote " also test for possible incorrect short circuits due to bad soldering.". Those kind of posts normally give the game away. But your point is still valid...
  19. Martaine2005

    Minimum test equipment

    Yes, I did think about second hand, but was put off purely because it would be my first scope. And as I have no experience at all, the warranty is probably worth the extra money to begin with. Once I get some experience behind me with using a scope, a second hand one wouldn't worry me. Thanks...
  20. Martaine2005

    Need a super simple 3v DC timer circuit

    That's the input voltages they can be powered by. You said ,you are running a 3v 50ma motor. Not that you have fixed 3volts powering a motor.
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