Search found 79 matches

by imjonwain
Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:30 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: O-Scope and Sig Gen
Replies: 15
Views: 1824

Re: O-Scope and Sig Gen

I second the Rigol DS1054Z. I have one and with the unlocked features it's great bang for your buck. 4 channels for < $350. Function/Sig generator doesn't so much matter. You can get a pretty decent older benchtop model on ebay for $50 or less. I have a wavetek one and a small diy 1khz sine generato...
by imjonwain
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:05 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: What is this thing called?
Replies: 4
Views: 587

Re: What is this thing called?

ZIF socket

ZIF = Zero Insertion Force
by imjonwain
Fri Feb 26, 2021 1:29 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Jim Kelly Build
Replies: 53
Views: 9944

Re: Jim Kelly Build

that's a gorgeous build.
by imjonwain
Thu Feb 25, 2021 3:34 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Schematic Software
Replies: 21
Views: 1654

Re: Schematic Software

If you have the interest in learning it KiCad is a great option. It's free and under active development. I've recently switched most of my projects over to it from an old Eagle license. Only thing worth noting is KiCad 6.0 will be out in a few months and is quite a major overall from 5.9.1 so you'll...