@SG and Oxo. I tested the LED's using the diode function on the multimeter. Nothing, diddley squat, dunno why - maybe the battery is low. Then used the Ohms function: 0 in one direction and resistance in the other. Mission accomplished. Polarity figured out.
the diode function may be based on typical si diode forward voltage, led forward voltage will be much higher, in which case it won't look like a diode to the meter, whereas resistance will show even a smidge of leakage
Noted. All I wanted to do was to ascertain polarity.
I always thought loving SRAM was something you did in secret, that it was all about chrome plated Italian gruppos from the 80's. Well, I love double tap too.
i remember having farnell supplies in the lab in the '80s, they were well made, being able to set current limit is certainly handy if you want it for testing - helps avoid stuff melting/burning/exploding
there're also some much cheaper switchmode units that have the same styling, personally i'd stick with linear for something that will be subject to abuse
i remember having farnell supplies in the lab in the '80s, they were well made, being able to set current limit is certainly handy if you want it for testing - helps avoid stuff melting/burning/exploding
there're also some much cheaper switchmode units that have the same styling, personally i'd stick with linear for something that will be subject to abuse
Okay. Good spot. 5amps is probably plenty. Comes with cables too. Though i'd probably make a couple up with the mini crocodile clips, then I have 'hands free' function. What do you call the cables that have a loop end and the loop is sprung?
Forgive my ignorance but what is the difference between linear and non linear?
linear - heavy transformer that turns mains ac into lower voltage, gets rectified and smoothed, followed by the electronics to regulate voltage/current - not as efficient, but simpler and usually more tolerant of abuse, easier to repair even without a circuit diagram
switched - rectifies/smooths main voltage then converts to high frequency allowing use of a smaller/lighter transformer, rectify/smooth, the high frequency allows smaller capacitors, more electronics to control everything - these are far more efficient, lighter and cheaper, hence most power supplies are switchmode these days, reliable in intended application, if they fail the additional complexity can make repair more difficult (and dangerous working on the live side)
Bust 900 notes out of black ops fund for balance of S5?
Waddya say? Only live once and all that.
Noooo, get a 2nd hand Spesh on fleabay. Keep the change to buy Edwyn's deluxe long lasting incinerator torch for maintenance of neighbour submission.
No. The Spesh will be as bland as the Trek I reckon.
No. Just ask Chris Bass.
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Noted. All I wanted to do was to ascertain polarity.
Methinks this looks like the dog's danglies:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Farnell-L12- ... SwyP5aJEER
i remember having farnell supplies in the lab in the '80s, they were well made, being able to set current limit is certainly handy if you want it for testing - helps avoid stuff melting/burning/exploding
though this is new and cheaper (though only 5 amps)...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lavolta-Vari ... 3234019354
there're also some much cheaper switchmode units that have the same styling, personally i'd stick with linear for something that will be subject to abuse
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Agree - it is there for emergencies and this is an emergency.
Just have to restock it asap.
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
Okay. Good spot. 5amps is probably plenty. Comes with cables too. Though i'd probably make a couple up with the mini crocodile clips, then I have 'hands free' function. What do you call the cables that have a loop end and the loop is sprung?
Forgive my ignorance but what is the difference between linear and non linear?
switched - rectifies/smooths main voltage then converts to high frequency allowing use of a smaller/lighter transformer, rectify/smooth, the high frequency allows smaller capacitors, more electronics to control everything - these are far more efficient, lighter and cheaper, hence most power supplies are switchmode these days, reliable in intended application, if they fail the additional complexity can make repair more difficult (and dangerous working on the live side)
this sort of thing? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spring-Loade ... 0563183926
Thanks SG. Pineapple tree seeds in the post.
No. The Spesh will be as bland as the Trek I reckon.
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour
(and stop hitting the return button after a quote twice. You don't even need to do it; it give's you a space even if you put the text directly underneath).
That's you told.