You may remember the days when you tested your own vacuum tubes at the local department store tube tester. Reminds me of my first part-time job. Read more
Tag: test equipment
TinySA Low Cost Spectrum Analyzer
Who ever thought you could get a brand new low cost spectrum analyzer for fifty dollars? Well, you can, and it works fine. Read more
NanoVNA Vector Network Analyzer – Neat Tool
So, what the heck is my NanoVNA vector network analyzer? Turns out it’s a pretty useful piece of test equipment, cheap too. Read more
Electronics Lab Cable Hanger Sorts Things Out
If you have a bunch to test cables lying around, you can easily organize them with a proper lab cable hanger. If you have a 3D printer, just make one. Read more
LCR-T4 Component Tester – Good Stocking Stuffer
Did you find an LCR-T4 Component Tester in your Christmas stocking this year? At around $10, it’s a pretty neat gift for electronics makers. Read more
Low Cost Bench Meter Solution for My Workshop
Using a few 3D printed parts, you can re-purpose a portable meter into a low cost bench meter. It’s nice to have the readout at eye level while you are taking measurements. Read more