MEP EP#123: Jiggling Jumper Cables

Podcast Notes

• Stephen
  • The uTracer 3
    • A tube curve tracer that is very powerful.
    • Some upgrades that are in the mix
      • New interface for selecting socket connections – going to have 8 and 9 pin sockets with rotary switches for each pin
      • Upgraded ground loop for measuring the grid current on triodes
      • Integrated FTDI
      • Transistor curve tracer (only tests the “positive” transistors PNP,N-Channel stuff)
    • Lab Notebook: http://dos4ever.com/uTracerNotebook/Notebook.html#Plate
  • SSPS – The entropy creator
• Parker
  • New Article: Key Parts of an Arduino: How to Integrate the Arduino Platform into your Product
  • Reading temperature NTC thermistors
    • Voltage divider method
    • Wheatstone bridge circuit
    • Dedicated IC like the MAX6682MUA
    • Others ways?
  • Are space ships and space suits rated for external positive pressure?
    • Relevant Reddit Thread
  • Engine Parker is working on
• RFO
  • Saelig has a new programmable 128W Power Supply With 1mV/1mA Precision
    • Output: 0 – 16 Volts / 0-8 Amps
    • Resolution: 1 mV / 1 mA
    • Low Ripple & Noise: <= 350 uVrms / 3 mVpp / <2 mArms
    • Remote Voltage Sensing Capability
    • $260

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